I was driving by and couldn't help but take in the fine aromas.... Let's see, I'll have some cream chip beef over those biscuits, and how about the home fries... Coffee black, too please.
And while you're at it, do you have a business card for a good cardiologist?
It's a little noisy in this booth by the window, but you can't beat the view!
Lee
Route of the Alpha Jets www.wmrywesternlines.net
hey guys. I've been woundering about alex. apperently his dad has been hogging both the phone lines AND the comp because he now has an at home busness. I CAN'T GET THROUGH to alex via phone or email. I've tried calling at 8pm, 8:30, and even 9pm still the line is busy! even at 6am it's busy. ...
Colby
Good morning everyone......very damp, chilly day here, 38F bone chilling degrees. The Pellet stove and the Wood Burner are going full out today.
The latest issue of MRR has some really good articles, for you guys that may not subscribe, either pick it up at your LHS, or local Library.
Looks like today will be another day of reading, more rain due today, and it is really too damp to go outside and invite a late season cold or worse. So, we will continue to read MRR and Trains, and get more done on the layout.
See you guys for lunch.
Good Morning All....Sunny and warm here but storms and much colder temps coming in..I'll have a sausage and biscuit sandwitch,Fried Taters and coffee please ...Thank You....planning to put a finned down coat of white on DPM building today to bring out the bricks..and start putting windows in...Caregiver is doing our monthly shopping today Sallie and I had planned to go but she was not feeling so well so I stayed at home with her...
Lee...That some nice modeling..They look like DPM? Are they HO or N ? Interiors look great...
I'm gonna slip over in the corner and enjoy my sandwitch and see who drops in...You all have a good one....Jerry
Good morning!
Please pray for our relatives...
This is a prayer request for those who pray; please add them to your prayer list.
We got this email from a dear relative this morning:
Normally I don't like to "gossip," you now that... but I know you are total believers in prayer... and some are really, strongly needed for Kathleen and her family... help me???Long story short Kyle's on suicide watch and they're getting him into counseling. He wrote a paper that caused the teacher some alarm and she called Kathleen. She's realizing everything's not "fine" with the boys just like they're not "fine" with her and that they need counseling... ALL of them. So she's trying to find some today. Personally I think it's a wonderful blessing in disguise - but only if help is found VERY quickly...Please lift them up in prayer... and add them to any prayer circles you may be a part of... she won't make it if anything else happens... especially to one of those boys.
Normally I don't like to "gossip," you now that... but I know you are total believers in prayer... and some are really, strongly needed for Kathleen and her family... help me???
Long story short Kyle's on suicide watch and they're getting him into counseling. He wrote a paper that caused the teacher some alarm and she called Kathleen. She's realizing everything's not "fine" with the boys just like they're not "fine" with her and that they need counseling... ALL of them. So she's trying to find some today. Personally I think it's a wonderful blessing in disguise - but only if help is found VERY quickly...
Please lift them up in prayer... and add them to any prayer circles you may be a part of... she won't make it if anything else happens... especially to one of those boys.
A little background: Kathleen is one of Monique's cousins and they did not fair as well with the whole Hurricane Katrina event as we did. Their home in Chalmette was totally destroyed due to the storm surge on August 29th 2005. And while they were evacuated and living in Baton Rouge the father/husband comitted suicide during the Christmas 2005 holidays. Leaving Kathleen with the two boys to care for has been more than a challenge, she has still not gotten over this horrific event. She has suffered from depression and the boys too are finding it hard to adjust. Kyle who is 17 years old is in high school and also has a mental disability due to a drunken driver accident that left him in a coma about 5 years ago. Kyle struggles today, but has difficulty learning now, used to be a straight 'A' student, now is happy to make a 'C'.
Please pray for Kyle and Kathleen, and their family, and that they will seek treatment and be healed by the hand of God and with the help of your prayers.
Thanks,
Ryan, Monique and Ben
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Ryan,
I'll be sure to add them to the prayers....top of the list! Now would also be a good time to find some good spiritual help for them as well. Counciling is good, and should not be ignored at all, but the fellowship of like minded friends can do wonders for making one feel not so all alone in the world.
Cox,
I hope Sally is doing OK. Take care of her and let her know she's being prayed for as well.
Cox 47 wrote:Lee...That some nice modeling..They look like DPM? Are they HO or N ? Interiors look great...
That's my favorite question. For the answer, look here...
Here are some new shots from my layout, such as it is. This is HO scale.
In this first one, I was seeing if I could make a decent 'night shot'.
Same shot, but with the lights on.
Here I decided to turn the locos light on and "WOW", did that make a difference!
Same subect, straight on shot.
This shot came out pretty good. The loco on the right is an E7, on the left is an E6.
Another 'night' shot. Yes, that's a Union Pacific E6B you see there.
Here's one of my industrial areas.
A different angle on the industrial area. That's a GP30 lashed up to the UP E6B.
Birds eye view of the industrial area. The black cylinders on the left are something that can be found in about every rural backyard in the US. Septic tanks.
A look down the spur going into the left side of the industrial area. That's an EMD SW1200 you see there.
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
hey jeff when do you think that power pack will arrive? also I am having trouble with the one I have. right now I have the throttle in the off position but when I turn the thing on (the power switch not the throttle) the trains run at full bore. what do you think the problem is?
Ryan
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
Good Evening, Chloe - I see WM Lee's got the one corner of the booth staked out, so I'll have the salmon steak special
and some coffee in the other corner seat there. Lee, nobody warned you about hitting the TOP (Top Of Page) in here? Usually, if you get the TOP, you get to buy the beverages (and meals, if you're not careful!). I'll cover for you this time, but next time you get it, you better negotiate terms with Chloe before she turns the bill over to her cousin Vinnie (Don't want to have to 'Mess'(TM) with him, if you catch my drift...)
Ryan, your relatives are on my prayer list. I would second PC's suggestion to supplement the counseling, too. That's a hard row to go if they're feeling that they are out there on their own. Better to have as many others for support, an ear or shoulder to be there for them, hugs, or whatever is needed.
Oh, WM Lee, I'd agree - nice work on the building, especially since it's in iNvisible scale. Nice job on 'em. I'll have to go back and look at some more of your website, too.
This was a lonnnnggggg day - had one I was trying to get into the hospital and they took almost two hours to get back to me on that. We had about four (or five) crises going on, some in the building and a couple or so out of it. My co-worker who helps me cover went out to get one done, a case worker supervisor was meeting with another (and I guess didn't have to hospitalize that one), and I finally wound it down about closing time with lunch being a couple of half-sandwiches (those triangular ones that grocery deli's make) and a soda from the maching being my lunch (no time out of the place). I decided I needed dinner over here to treat myself.
Jeff, some nice shots of the layout - I really like the night ones (with the headlights on). Like your shipping company building, too!
Rain has moved through here for now and it's clearing. Haven't seen tonight's forecast, so I don't know if this will be it for a while or if we get more of this tomorrow. We'll see.
As Ryan said, prayers for Monique's relatives - and the rest of the family, as well. Jerry, Sallie doing okay? And Inch, how 'bout Deb? Seems like the CFO's and other family members have been having it as hard or worse than the Diner regulars lately. Might not hurt to include us all in the prayers.
I'm gonna get back to my salmon for now. See everyone later.
Blessings, and prayers (definitely),
Jim in Cape Girardeau
evenin, just coffee Cleo, Mother's fixing fried chicken n baked squash.
RYAN, thoughts n prayers from here, for the best.
Storms came through earlier than expected, this afternoon, not this evening. We missed the bad stuff, even though we were under tornado and thunderstorm warnings for awhile. Got a lot of rain, some hail reported, and wind, so I've got more limbs to pickup again.
LEE, liked your pics there, looks good
DICK, our stove will be going by morning and the next serval days. Highs in the upper 40 to low 50's and lows in the 20's for the nexted week. Going after more pellets Friday, hopeing for the last time.
JEFF, liked your pics too, just for info, septic tanks are mostly concrete anymore.
Only got J Bird tomorrow for bout a half day. Then no kids the rest the week [well not suppose to].. Mother just hollered, soups done, catch ya'll laters
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Evening all -
Well, as promised, here are the final photo's of the dried paint/dirt mix. Let me know your opinions....please, thanks!
Hope you enjoy them!
//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
Evening Gang:
Ryan: I hope that everything works out.
JP: I'll go with the dark brown.
Not much going on today. We got the 97 F-150 back today and it runs like new. It should with a new engine. We went in for supper at the Pizza Place in Weatherford, the best pizza anywhere. When we got back we got the cows out of the pasture and I noticed the gate by the UP was open. Someone had opened the gate and then hooked the chain without catching the gate. So here we go again. Locks on the gate and carry the artillary.
Fergie: I had thought a decapod but since you like the 2-10-2s so much I thought you might have got one of the Life Like heavys.
I guess I'll head for bed. Good Night All
Hello..... I'm back after being in Nashville a couple of days.
John P ...cheers for your "dirt"...... looks real.
Jeff....... thanks for sharing pix! look forward to the day you can get a "Southern Belle" loco. Looks like you've got an active layout.
WM Lee......... neat downtown scene.
Ryan........ that's a trully disturbing matter your family is dealing with. Yes, you and family on prayer list. I hope folks involved are aware of the power of prayer and how miracles do result.
Trent... are you there? ....still concerned and praying for you. ....let us know how you are.
My situation. ..... had my routine tests at heart clinic. The good news is that my heart condition has not deteriorated. Still awaiting some of the results, however. So it looks like I'm good for a while longer.
Everybody......... did you learn about the French train that went over 350 mph? They may have patterned the drive after the old Athearn Hustler drives.
Keep those layout and model pictures coming!
Happy Model Railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good morning ! from Indiana.
04-04-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, an irish coffee and a couple doughnuts Zoe,
It sure be cold out this day, 32 and windy, gust 25 to 30, wnd chill down to bout 20, high today low 40's. Heating's cutting into MRR money again, darn it.
JIM CG, my Deb's doing ok, still complaining as much as ever. So far every one seems to be doing purrty well at the moment.
GARRY, glad the trip went well and as your still abnormal as ever.
JP,, I like the lighter brown best.
No big plans for the day, but staying warm and out of the wind, might accidently get some time on the layout after J Bird leaves and chores get done.. Hope ya'll has a good day
inch
Good Morning All,
Drizzly but moderate temp this am. It's good to be back though Savannah went well. Took a first and sixth in the enduro, broke a motor in one car but had a spare to put in, broke a clutch and input shaft in another but was able to borrow parts to fix that at the track, and lost an ignition system then a head gasket in a third car during the race. We ended up running eight cars for six drivers total after one customer dropped out at the last minute. A lot of work, but a good result.
Went to the museum last night and it was ever so relaxing to work on the display there. The yard ballasting is nearly done and the lower level of "my" side is nearing completion at the same time. Takes your mind off all the rest of the nonsense of life.
I see you've been prolific in my absence. New loco's, stuff ordered and lots of good progress and pics to share.
Luc - it's good to hear Glo is doing better. She and Sallie will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Trent - Hang in there - you're making progress medically and the rest will follow. Please keep us updated.
Ryan - I thionk the ongoing tragedy in N.O. and the surrounding area is a national disgrace. The mess still to be cleaned up is one thing, but the human suffering is beyond comprehension and to my thinking totally unacceptable. Hope your folks can arrange the help they need and of course they're in our prayers. I wish the government would do what it is supposed to but they seem preoccupied defending all their other issues. And after what just happened they allow faulty pumps to be put in ? Sheesh !
JP - I like the dark brown better - looks more like earth but it could be grittier. Maybe some larger particles mixed in? With the paint they'd look like rock (can't have any earth here without rock in it).
Well, I still have Pocono to prepare for and work on one trailer and my Kenworth genset so I better get after it. My prayers for those in need and I hope the rest of you have a good-un'. Cheers, J.R.
We want to send you a heartwarming thank you to all of you who included our relatives in your prayers.
Your thoughtfulness and outpouring of prayers will be rewarded twofold, because you know you always get back more than you give.
On a lighter note, here is some fun wordplay that I found:
Another interesting bit of tid: IT takes about 200,000 frowns to make a permanent brow wrinkle.
You all have a great day!
Anyone headed to the lumber yard for some supplies?
Don't worry, Jim, I'm sure they have some Humongously Oversized lumber there for you...
It's rainy out there today, and it's supposed to turn cold. Might be back tonight for that Salmon special!
Good Morning, Zoe - cup of coffee and some of these:
with some strips of bacon and a glass of Ed's orange juice, plus a glass of 'moo juice' to wash it all down. Thanks, Bill T.!
JP, I like the lighter dirt a little better, but use what fits for your RR's setting.
Lee, what are you using for the 'sawdust' around the lumber yard? That looks good, whatever it is.
JR, sounds like a good trip - be even better if that stuff would quit breakin' on you!
"Heartland Division CB&Q" wrote:Everybody......... did you learn about the French train that went over 350 mph? They may have patterned the drive after the old Athearn Hustler drives.
Garry, does that mean they're using those rubber bands? That's one fast train - though I'd sure hope they have really secure fences around the lines.
Well, I'll see everyone later. Take care and stay dry or warm, depending on if that front's moved through your area yet.
Blessings and ,
I've been playing around with three of the pics of my KCS #21, seeing how they look in B&W and this is what I came up with.
I painted the foam base with a light tan acrylic with some browns muddled into it, then sprinkled a little fine brown sand into it while it was wet. I wanted it to look like a badly maintained gravel lot...
Good Morning All...Its 34 here this morning had to shut windows and doors after being inthe 80's its gonna hurt...posta drop down to near 20 over the week end and that will mess some of the blosomed fruit trees...I'll have a pork burger, fried taters and coffee please...Thank You...I got DPM building weathered yesterday and taped it together to get some idea of where I am going to put it its a little bigger than some i have...After seeing Lee's interior i am going to try to put one in it at least in front windows...
JR....Good to have you back in the Dinner...Where you going to be racing next?
Lee...I checked your web site out its great!....I like your BL2's are they Life Like..I had been thinking about picking one up how well do they run...I'll be looking forward to more photos of your work..
JP...I vote for the lighter color..
Jeff...Thanks for the pictures..I like your new back drop clouds look great...Ever time I see another shot of your layout I see more of your buildings how many do you have?...Id like to see some more pictures of the layout..
You all have a good day..Jerry
Jeff- right now I have my power pack unplugged and all wires from it to the layout including switches are disconnected. last week it was working fine. I did run my NYC engine, but I have to have it at Noch 8 for it to go express passenger speed and when the throttle is half way up it hardly moves.