CopCarSS wrote:Was planning on heading out for some "golden hour" sunrise shots (Brian inspired me with yet another bit of lovely lighting), but Alas! woke up to find some very grey overcast skies. Oh well, we'll see what the rest of the day brings.
Was planning on heading out for some "golden hour" sunrise shots (Brian inspired me with yet another bit of lovely lighting), but Alas! woke up to find some very grey overcast skies. Oh well, we'll see what the rest of the day brings.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
morning
will take some dinner for my lunch tonight.was sent an email about the 765 possibly coming out and running somewhere.will see what happens.
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Good morning everyone!
I'll go over to the warmer bar to get some brunch.
Like I said yesterday, I wonder how many of you are interested in looking for the final UP Heritage SD70ACe, the one painted in Southern Pacific livery? It's supposed to be unveiled on August 19, 2006, about 12 miles from where I live now.
Good Morning All,
CW, the Pizza was excellent last night! Thank you!
Think I'll head on over to the warmer bar for some brunch.
Hope you all have a great one!
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
Did our reunion today. Had a great time. Ate too well, especially desserts. The littlest kids, including my two granddaughters (one of whom was the littlest of all), stole the show. I have a niece who "grew up" and slimmed down since the last time I'd seen her.
Tomorrow it's a wedding--one of my younger daughter's better friends, who (1) was the daughter of my daughter's piano teacher, (2) played the harp at my older daughter's wedding, and (3) whom I helped calm down during a very trying few minutes when she was late for a concert performance. again.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
Jim- Thoughts are still with Duchess - I can identify with that somewhat as my pup was hit by a car three years ago. One of the vet techs wasn't at all optomistic about her chances, but she's laying here next to me as I write this.
Missed the Rochelle Fest (via computer) as I spent the day looking at antique boats (and the people who were looking at them, some of whom were very watchable...). Probably one of the premier antique boat events in this part of the country. I heard bids at the auction approaching $30K... Dodge boats were the feature this year, for those who may have an interest.
Off to a family reunion tomorrow - after we help an neighboring fire department burn a house....
Some cold pizza sounds good about now.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
Evening All,
Believe I'll have a slice of the pepperoni / pineapple!
Jim, glad Duchess seems to be showing a couple signs of improvement. Will keep her in my prayers to keep on that road to recovery.
Brian, I'm headed over to your post right now. Road trips are always fun to read about!
will take some pineapple and pepperoni pizza please.will keep the poochies in our prayers.if your poochie or kitty eats iams pet food its made in leipsic ohio.
joe
Good Day All
So much has been going on that I have been busy and not getting into the diner here lately. I have not been sleeping well either.
Well here is the latest update on Duchess. The appointment was yesterday and the vet seemed to think she was doing some better and that was before he drew blood. When he did draw blood and got the results he was looking at about 3 or 4 things. One of the levels he monitors was still way to high for his machine to read and he said that was not good. Another item, in the blood, was still very high but at least this time it did give him a figure and he said that was a step in the right direction even though it was still very high. Another item he looked for was also still high but did give a reading this time. All in all, he said there was some improvement and was encouraged. He said she is not out of the woods yet but things are definately looking up. He said to continue with her meds and special $2 a can food and come back in 2 weeks. So far it has cost me about $250 bucks but she is still alive and alert so I think she may recover. We just have to get some better results on that one item, of course the other 2 readings are still high but hopefully will continue to come down.
We had one heck of a rain last night. Another one of those hit and miss but extremely heavy storms where it did hit. The rain and wind was so strong that one guy commented that is how it was during a hurricane. We tried to work the pits, which have a roof over them, but the wind was so strong it blew the rain into the pits and we all had to go iside. I am not sure of the rain amount but a lot of it was runoff because it was so heavy an amount while it did rain.
I have not had time to read any of the other posts so I hope all is well with everyone. It certainly is nice to have Willy stopping in to visit.
Everyone Take Care
JoeKoh wrote:matt and i had fun today.csx was dropping railroad ties in hamler.found on the side of an scl hopper the moonshine line.which railroad was that?will take some hot dogs for a snack and made some more lemonade. stay safe joe
matt and i had fun today.csx was dropping railroad ties in hamler.found on the side of an scl hopper the moonshine line.which railroad was that?will take some hot dogs for a snack and made some more lemonade.
Dibs on the Supreme pizza for tonight's pizza fest.
I wonder how many people are going to look for the final UP Heritage SD70ACe locomotive in the Southern Pacific heritage livery, which is supposed to be officially unveiled on August 19, 2006 in Roseville, CA? I live near enough that I might try to find that locomotive on that day.
JoeKoh wrote: good morning juice coffee and lemonade are made.there is also plenty of gatorade left in the tank if anyone needs a refill.willy be careful watching trains you can get hooked. stay safe joe
good morning
juice coffee and lemonade are made.there is also plenty of gatorade left in the tank if anyone needs a refill.willy be careful watching trains you can get hooked.
I've already been hooked since I was like 4 or 5. I'm only getting more hooked on them as time goes on!
Thanks for the juice and lemonade; I'm parched. Have a good day everyone!
Willy
Morning All,
Carl, hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. We'll see you when you get back.
Meanwhile, I don't have too much else to report, other than the fact that someone cranked up the thermostat in Denver again. I fear we'll have another long string of 90's now until some other cold front manages to slip in.
Well, must be on my way. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Willy, your mom could have been my mom when I was your age. My parents tolerated my hobby but didn't understand it. Of course, she would have been less enthusiastic about steam locomotives since that was probably all she knew before she got married (or thereabouts). Of course, the local area probably never saw anything bigger than Mikes and Pacifics, so one of UP's engines would knock some socks off.
You sound a lot saner than I was at your age--maybe that's part of why I'm so impressed.
(Just came to DD&CS for my CFDMD--off to Michigan soon.)
Dan
CShaveRR wrote: I'm curious, Willy--did your mom get a thrill out of seeing the 844 in action as well? I hope so! (I'm also slightly envious of you for getting to see steam in action this year. I'm hoping our time will come again soon.)
I'm curious, Willy--did your mom get a thrill out of seeing the 844 in action as well? I hope so!
(I'm also slightly envious of you for getting to see steam in action this year. I'm hoping our time will come again soon.)
Well, my mom isn't a huge train fan and she always wonders how I got into it, but I know that even she really does enjoy seeing 844 or the Challenger when it comes to town. Today she commented on a what a great looking steamer it is, so I know she had fun.
I'd have to think that 844 or the Challenger will come to Chicago again soon. Chicago is such a big city I don't know how they can keep the steamers out of it for too long.
CrazyDelmar Comin' atcha!!
My mom and I chased 844 today. Of course it come into Blair about 2 hours late, but it was sure a beautiful sight when it did come in! We then chased it to Golden Spike Park in Council Bluffs.
I got some good photos, but I'm clueless on posting them. I'll try to get them up on Saturday, but I can't guarantee anything.
Slight chance of rain tonight and another chance Saturday night. As Mook has mentioned, we just can't seem to get any of it here, but there is a first time for everything.
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