Evening Gang: Not much since this afternoon. We just got back from town. We went in to get tile for Mary Ann's wash house and get a bite to eat. We had a great chefs salad and a small piza. We brought most of the piza home as the salad was really enough, and it was only a half size. If any of you get to come here we'll take you to this place. An old friend of mine owns it and makes the best piza and salads around.
Jeff: How do you collect the excess grass and ballast?
Well it's time for bed so I'll head out.
Good Night All
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Last night I said: We may try and head out to the orange grove again tomorrow, but that may get postponed until Thursday, depending on how other things shake out for tomorrow. Well, we did pack up everything and headed out. Unfortunately, the little cable-operated car ferry that we use to cross the river wasn't operating. Looks like the rains we've had in the past few days were heavier up in the mountains, and the river was up a bit. Didn't look too high, but I suspect they took it out of service yesterday and are waiting for the flow of the river to quiet down again before putting it back in service. So a wasted couple of hours, including time to pack and unpack all the tools, plants, food, etc from the Blazer, plus driving out and back.
In the end it was probably for the best, as we had a few fairly heavy showers come through starting only a couple of hours after we got back home. No guarantee that it would have rained us out at the grove, but I felt better anyway.
We'll see what tomorrow brings.
Hasta mañana,
Ed
Here are the same areas after the cleanup.
That's it for now.
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
in a UP mug, please and thank you.
***Colby, on that 95%.
***Jeffrey, nice progress photos. Looking forward to seeing more.
Other than installing a new ceiling fan, only to discover it's defective, then taking it all back apart, it was otherwise a productive day. Have a nice evening all! Rob
I've been doing a bit of layout work today. I put down fine sand along the roadsides to build the berm so it looks like an embankment. I then soaked the sand with alcohol and applied a 50/50 water and white glue mix and applied WS green blended turf. Later, when the glue dries, I'll vacuum the excess grass into the recovery tube on my shop-vac. These pics were taken after the grass was applied. I'll post more pics later when the excess has been removed.
More pics later.
Cederstrand wrote: My thoughts have been with the victums and familys of those lost, too. I will never forget, nor forgive. Wish I could play God for a few days and do some planet cleaning. Rob
My thoughts have been with the victums and familys of those lost, too. I will never forget, nor forgive. Wish I could play God for a few days and do some planet cleaning.
Rob
i.e. 95% of the middle east (Most of Isreal is part of that other 5%) also we can greave about the victums but we also must be thankfull for the people who risked their live to save others and the Miracle in Stairway B in the North Tower I think. Both Firefighters and the people they were rescuing survived the collaps by being inbetween stairway A and C, also by being on the lower level of that stairway.
And I'm Paying. I don't know about the rest of you but me hitting toppage is a very rear event.
Hello everyone,
hope everyone's fit and well
Welcome Steve
Well my brains in full speed ahead now, we dicided to go live in New Zealand after all, lots to do and lot's of paperwork to fill in but it will be well worth the effort. i have a good job offer which i accepted as an air compressor field service engineer, good pay, company vehicle etc etc, just got to decide what the CFO will do, either carry on nursing or get trained as a midwife which she's always wanted to do,
later guys
JimRCGMO wrote: Where is everybody this afternoon? Are they afraid they'll hit the TOTP? Nah....
Where is everybody this afternoon? Are they afraid they'll hit the TOTP? Nah....
Yeah right! Me? Afraid of TOTP honors? NEVER HAPPEN!
Chloe, got any more pie?
Hi Gang: I'm just taking a break. I cleaned the other side of the corral today and put out a fres bale of hay for the calves. Mary Ann said the vet will be coming on the 27 to do the cattle. Other then that not much happening.
Ed: I still think that pit in the middle of the layout is a great place for a mine or gravel operation. I can just see a Bucyrus Erie 120-b there loading some ore cars.
I'll see you all later.
Zoe, a root beer float, please. Where is everybody this afternoon? Are they afraid they'll hit the TOTP? Nah....
I'll be working on this in the corner booth. I'm on a short break from work (had a cancellation/reschedule for my afternoon).
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Taking a break from w**k, and saw the Diner was slipping down page one, so BUMP!
Morning folks!
Coffee and some of Ed's fried bananas please!
Broke another temperature record yesterday with 98 degrees recorded at RDU International, and the previous record was 97 set back in 1983.
Been training the new guy who is taking over my previous position, so hopefully I have not scared him off and I might be able to work 1 job again.
Ed - morning walks sound nice, looking forward to the day when I can do that without worrying about getting into work, etc... Oh, and some more fried bananas please!
Yes, 9-11 was a day that we will never forget. I was working for Entergy at the time and was in the Tulane Avenue server room when I got a call from my wife Monique; she said a plane had crashed into one of the towers in NY. I imagined a small Cessna or some single engine plane, when she said it was bigger I got worried. Then I went online to CNN.com and saw the image of the first tower. About a half hour later someone set up a TV in the break room and everyone watched as the second plane hit and then the towers went down one after the other. After that everyone was in a state of grief and disbelief, I remember having to continue on with the tech support at some of the other Entergy locations, generation plants, etc.., but I remember how quiet it was in the skies after, odd that no planes were in the air for days following the event. We were scheduled to take a vacation by air from New Orleans to Orlando on Sept. 13, but the trip was cancelled due to flights not resuming until days after.
Sue - I have never cooked down my salsa as I have always kept it fresh and used it up within a week or so. I will have to try the bottling technique though and see how it comes out that way. I typically only make a small batch at a time.
Thoughts and prayers to all in need!
- Ryan
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Morning all.
Just checkin' in.
The challenger still isn't here...
Oh, also, I forgot to mention that my friend's dad was going to come home from somewhere (Can't remember)on 9/11, and his cab driver couldn't find the airport and got lost, but it was good that they did, becuase his flight was the first on to hit the two towers.
I don't exactly remember it... I was 6 or 7 at the time, and thought people were watching a movie, not what was really happening.
Good Morning Coffee Clubbers,
Back from our morning constitutional. There's nothing like a brisk (sort of) morning walk at 0700 when it's already around 80º and 95% humidity when you start out. Just enjoying some good hot, strong, coffee from Veracruz. Also having a couple of fried bananas for breakfast today.
CG Jim: Ed, from that photo, I'd say your layout is way ahead of mine (and maybe some others'). Main thing I see that you still have to do, is add some industries to some of the (mostly upper level) sidings, that's all.
BaylorMax: Ed, your layout looks fine. It has scenery. I agree that a few buildings would make it look even better, but time will take care of that.
A number of our layouts including our club modular layout will be on display the Saturday after Thanksgiving as part of the fall layout tours here in the general Houston area.
Rob: Ed & Jim, you guys are both way ahead of me, as I still don't even have a finished train room to start building a layout in.
Okay, catch up with you guys later.
Just popping in for a refill, Zoe. Thanks!
Cederstrand wrote:***Ed & Jim, you guys are both way ahead of me, as I still don't even have a finished train room to start building a layout in.
***Ed & Jim, you guys are both way ahead of me, as I still don't even have a finished train room to start building a layout in.
Not to worry, Rob - you'll get back on track and be catching up. I only took a 20 year leave from MRR'ing, and then another later for about 15-20 more years before I got going on my current (small) layout (about 8' X 2 to 2.5'). So you'll probably be back at it much sooner than it took me to get back to things!
Good morning.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 9/12/2007 Heat Index: 77°FHumidity: 92%Dew Point: 69°F So Far TodayHigh: 75°FLow: 72°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 9mph NNE Today High: 85 Cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tonight Low: 72 Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Midland Gulf Railways #422. Maybe she'll run the line again someday, but not today.
After a night of insomnia, I'll need an extra large mug, please & thank you!
Have a good day all. Rob
Mornin' all!
44 degrees this morning! Nippy! Fall is coming! Supposed to hit 70 today, so we'll see. Right now it's really nice out, though a little cool.
Man, I love this time of year!
Steve, nice backyard! Looks like a nice setup back there.
Ed, thanks for the Bday wishes. Now did I hear you say something about pie?
Good morning, all.
It's a rainy morning here in Beaumont. I've got a board meeting this morning for a local non-profit where I've been on the board for years. Then back to the office.
Ed, your layout looks fine. It has scenery. I agree that a few buildings would make it look even better, but time will take care of that.
The group met last night. A number of our layouts including our club modular layout will be on display the Saturday after Thanksgiving as part of the fall layout tours here in the general Houston area. Hey, it's only 90 miles to Houston! Next Saturday we're going to do an equipment checkup and repair day here at my layout. The idea is for everyone to bring any problem children they have over to troubleshoot so the layouts will run well at the open house. I, too, have a couple of engines that need help.
Well, time to get another cup of coffee, have a bite to eat, and then go off to work. Have a great day, everyone!
Steve
Good Morning, Zoe - cup of
and one of Bill T.'s chocolate donuts, please. Thanks!
egmurphy wrote:BaylorMax: Do you have a layout there?Sort of. I have a 3'-0" x 6'-8" hollow core wood door with an unfinished N scale layout sitting on top. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I haven't done anything to speak of on the layout in the past year.
BaylorMax: Do you have a layout there?Sort of. I have a 3'-0" x 6'-8" hollow core wood door with an unfinished N scale layout sitting on top. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I haven't done anything to speak of on the layout in the past year.
BaylorMax: Do you have a layout there?
Ed, from that photo, I'd say your layout is way ahead of mine (and maybe some others'). Main thing I see that you still have to do, is add some industries to some of the (mostly upper level) sidings, that's all. You got me motivated to get going on my layout (just to catch up with you!).
A cool 53 F (11 C), and only supposed to reach 78 this afternoon (26 C) - downright nice weather! Now, if we can save this for the weekend...
Better get myself ready for w..k - everyone have a great day today!
Blessings,
Good morning ! from Indiana.
09-12-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Another beautiful, lazy, if hot and humid, day down here in Paradise. Did the main grocery shopping for the week (we will make other minor trips, of course) and finished a repair on a piece of furniture. Nothing in the way of good carpentry, but in any case the side with the repair is against the wall. Fran was satisfied, and that's what counts.
We may try and head out to the orange grove again tomorrow, but that may get postponed until Thursday, depending on how other things shake out for tomorrow.
Phil - belated birthday greetings. I didn't get to post yesterday.
Dick - that's a pretty good summary of the array of Old Fart possibilities, but I think you left one out. OFIT - Old Fart in Training. That's what I figure I was after retiring but still before attaining true OF age.
Dick: The Red Sox need to take all three from Tampa Bay, and Toronto "must" take at least ONE game from the Yankees.
Scott - count me in as another to recommend you break the trip into two days. That also gives you more chance to do some railfanning on your way!!
Ryan: " Just enjoying some good, strong, hot coffee, accompanied by a piece of Fran's homemade banana cream pie. Yum!"Any left for us?
" Just enjoying some good, strong, hot coffee, accompanied by a piece of Fran's homemade banana cream pie. Yum!"
On Sep 11th, 2001, I had just landed at New Orleans Airport on a business trip and was looking to catch up with others in my group who were coming in from other points, when I got the phone call about the first plane hitting. Must have happened right about the time we touched down. We met up, headed out to the refinery, and started the site visit. An hour or so later the refinery decided to limit access to employees only, so we cut the trip short. Fortunately we were able to keep our rental car and drive back to Houston that afternoon. As soon as flight resumed a week or so later I was back flying around.
Hasta mañana
We all remember exactly what we were doing. It still is difficult to grasp the concept of what happened. Prayers to the families and friends of the victims.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Evening, crew. On Sept. 11th, 2001, I was about to lead a class (at the women's substance abuse treatment center where I was working then) and we got the news about the first tower being hit by the plane. Turned a TV on in one room where there was one, and saw the second plane hit the other tower. Needless to say, the plans for the rest of the day got changed and we spent a lot of time dealing with grief issues. Didn't hear specifically if any clients knew anyone in New York, but it really bothered several of them. I think I was in shock for some days following that; I mostly remember feeling numb, like it didn't seem real. Too hard to wrap my head around that many people being gone in that short of a space of time. Not trying to be flippant, but the phrase at the time that came into my head was the Star Wars one: "I feel a disturbance in..." (the universe, not the Force, though).
Special prayers for those still mourning and adapting to their lives without loved ones (from Sept. 11th, 2001).
Evening Gang: Today my thoughts and prayers have been with the victums and familys of those lost so not much else to say.
God Bless the USA.