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Posted by John WR on Sunday, January 27, 2013 4:37 PM

I've been working on my own private varnish, a small Sunday afternoon project.  I varnished my flag pole. Not a big sitting in the ground flag pole but a wooden one about 7 feet long that fits into a bracket by my front door.  I fly my flag on holidays and many weekends.  

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, January 27, 2013 4:52 PM

John WR

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There are a few photos I've seen of something like what you mention. I wonder if it is the same fellows set up there

I don't know.  The guy I met lived in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.  I only met him briefly and I don't recall his name.  

I don't either. But it seems like it might be the same one..St Bernard Parish he did mention...

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Posted by John WR on Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:24 PM

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But it seems like it might be the same one..St Bernard Parish he did mention...

It could be.  The man I met was my wife's cousin's neighbor.  How many people can there be in St. Bernard Parish, LA who own their own railroad?

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, January 28, 2013 5:26 AM

good morning

Matt is delayed 2 hrs.ma nature is going to bring us a thaw and lots of rain.Breakfast is ready.Back to work tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, January 28, 2013 7:47 AM

good morning...sorta

Wherein we are getting everything in one day here...going to a high of 36F..

And I get to work from home..seeing as how the weather is so rotten out here...

Have a good day!!

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, January 28, 2013 8:42 AM

Well, there, two days of being overwhelmed is over.  Good thing I drove back last night - things are a tad nasty out today, with the possibility of some freezing rain in the forecast.

The show had a paid gate of over 20,000 for the two days.  Even spread out over four buildings, that's a lot of people.  And with four buildings, anything more than a cusory once over will take at least a full day.  Some folks do it in two.  I don't know what the vendor count was, but there were a lot of them.  Everything model railroading, and an awful lot of prototype stuff, too.  No full cars, though...

Got my digital edition of Trains on my tablet yesterday - they gave our railroads tiff with the trail/environmental types a full page!  Perhaps the pubilicity will help turn things our way a bit.  I'm not going to say that the trail advocates are lying, but some of the stories they tell aren't wholly applicable to the situation here, and/or don't include the whole story.  And there are those who think that they really don't want a trail at all - they just want the railroad (and snowmobiles) out of "their" wilderness.

We managed to get around 200 signatures on our petitions to "save the rails."  Given that we didn't accost passersby - settling for asking visitors to our booth for a signature - I think we did pretty well.  It's a ways from the thousands we'd like to see, but it's a start.  We've got an on-line versions going, too.

Time to clean out the truck.  I just parked it last night when I got home.  Have to find all my purchases...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, January 28, 2013 12:37 PM

afternoon

Matt went to a closure today.we dodged some rain drops and watched some csx  and ND&W action.Also worked out at the Y as well.Chores are calling.Back to work tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, January 28, 2013 3:55 PM

Good Afternoonish...

Good thing it was a work at home day today...now it be foggy as all get out here.

Going to have a bit of an operating session with the neighbour and go to bed early tonight...early morning doctor check up ...Whistling

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:22 AM

Coffee

Fog gone; snow tonite; cold coming;

Fluff the pillow and pull the blanket a little higher!

Hide the women and children.....

Hey - that's me! 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:41 AM

morning

breakfast is ready.possible thunderstorms before we get what mookie has.She is always glad to send things along.Matt is on time today.Time for bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by AgentKid on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:25 PM

Hello everyone,

I thought I would drop by, as I haven't been here for awhile.

It is a nasty day here. The temp. is -6°F with a windchill of -17°F. Just to add to the fun, there is a blowing snow advisory dropping visibility to 1 km. or about 0.62 mi.

I was watching the Alberta Women's Curling Championship game on Sunday from Lethbridge, AB. During a commercial break when the TV networks uses a quick mood shot to set the location, there was a clip of a Powder River Basin coal train passing through on its' way to the docks at Prince Rupert, BC. You could tell by the BN and other unidentified coal cars in the consist.

Bruce

So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:55 PM

.....Up to 60 degrees here today....Cold coming, perhaps into the teens by Thursday / Friday.  Maybe thunder storms overnight....or other bad stuff......Storm

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:25 PM

Bruce - I live about a mile from the main line - I was there Sunday and today and can't find a train anywhere.  You watch tv and find one!  Super Angry

But I have heard quite a few from the back yard - (you know - taking out the garbage, sweeping up peanut shells, making room for my new locomotives that I am sure are coming) and those engines are really noisy.  No horns but lots of grunting and groaning. 

Bitterly cold north wind - still above freezing, but 1-2 inches of snow tonite.  Arrival time - 7 pm.  We can't seem to get a good prediction on any rain - it misses us every time, but snow - always accurate.  Set your watch by it. 

Q - when we are done with it, I will send it your way.  However, my aim is lousy, so it may end up either in one of the Great Lakes or Alabama.....

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:37 PM

Gale warnings on the lake tonight (Ontario), so we should see some breezes as well.  A quick run to the mid-50's tomorrow, then back to seasonal for the rest of the week.

There's some lake effect in the forecast, too.  Should be interesting.

Picked up an HO kit for a 42-47 Ford LaFrance fire truck at the big train show.  I'm going to "bash" it into a replica of the pumper they had (and still have) in my old home town.   It'll be an neat project.

Not much else to report. 

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:39 PM

Jen....That may not matter....{your aim, that is..}, as the storm line is very long, and it will have to split to spare us.  It's not due until very early morning, so it might lose some power.....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 6:37 AM

good morning

breakfast is ready.We had a high of 63 this morning at 230 am.Temprature is going down.Calling for a high of 17 for friday.Chores to do later.time for bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 7:32 AM

Good Morning

Kind of wet out here...got a little over 3" of rain yesterday and more forecast for today....I need a good set of wellies ...anyone got a pair? ConfusedThe back yard is afloat here ...I think I'll put in a dock on my deck now...Mischief

Welb....done the doctor appointment thing...found out there is a small problem with the White Blood Cell Count...it is down....Huh?...so...it is off to do some more strange tests and whatever...Confused...I do hope it is not something else again...Grumpy

I told my supervisor yesterday of the news and she said just get it looked after...everything will be covered...Bow

Anyway...enough of this...

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 8:22 AM

BOC - that mysterious stuff can get frustrating.  My mother has had a few instances of "what the heck?"

The line of whatever we're gonna get is approaching Buffalo as I type.  Another few hours and it'll be here.  They are suggesting thunderstorms, and given the warm temps today, that's a real possibility.  We're already under a wind and flood advisory.

Time to take the trash out and check the mail.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 8:38 AM

Good Wednesday morning all.  I woke up at 4:20 to pouring rain, and my phone ringing to tell me we were under a tornado warning.  (My phone is still listed as being in Jefferson County, not Bullitt County, but we're not that far away from Jeff. Co.)  By 7 a.m., they were reporting about 3 inches of rain.  Rain seems, at 9:34, to be out of here, but temps are falling.  It seems a tad bit on the chilly side here in my brother's house.  He's sleeping, sil has gone to work, the 2 girls are still at their mommy's, will be back here sometime this afternoon.

BOC, hope everything turns out o.k. for you.

The last I heard, the weather guessers are calling for snow Friday night, Saturday morning.  Will see what comes of it.

Everyone take care, have a good day, and see you all later.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:19 AM

CW - beware!  They guessed 1-3 for us.  Landlord now snowblowing 6.  Really bright outside, too!

Q - I think I missed you altogether, but did hit the Great Lakes.  Lots of rain for everyone beyond and below you!  I would have taken lots of rain. 

Our snow is very light again.  Not much moisture.  So goes the continued drought of 2013. 

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:41 AM

blownout cylinder

Good Morning

Kind of wet out here...got a little over 3" of rain yesterday and more forecast for today....I need a good set of wellies ...anyone got a pair? ConfusedThe back yard is afloat here ...I think I'll put in a dock on my deck now...Mischief

Welb....done the doctor appointment thing...found out there is a small problem with the White Blood Cell Count...it is down....Huh?...so...it is off to do some more strange tests and whatever...Confused...I do hope it is not something else again...Grumpy

I told my supervisor yesterday of the news and she said just get it looked after...everything will be covered...Bow

Anyway...enough of this...

I'm sorry to hear about your white blood cell count. I had the same trouble while taking chemotherapy, but it was taken care of (I forget just how). May your medical attendants give you the proper treatment.

Just don't get shingles--I did, and had to stop the chemotherapy until the blisters dried up.

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:49 AM

For all of you who are anxiously waiting for the below freezing highs, welcome to the clubWelcome! Our highs ae currently expected to be at least freezing for the next few days, but I will not miss the days (about two weeks) when they did not.

I am still packing books, but am close to the end on that part. There are many other things, but they will not require as much time (or boxes) as the books have.

Katie has advised me to get snow tires, since there is much more snow up at our house than there is out here, so I will go to Firestone early this afternoon (none for my car in stock this morning). I ran my snow thrower yesterday, and I took about two inches out of my driveway and off the sidewalk this morning. It had been several years since I had to use the snowthrower more than once or twice.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, January 31, 2013 4:40 AM

Good Morning

Windy, snowy and ccold this morning...going to a high of 24F this afternoon...sigh

Not much going on today..might see about getting a more 'modern' water tower built for Sim's Jtn...Whistling

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, January 31, 2013 5:34 AM

The winds are whipping, and will be all day.  The temperatures are dropping - +40F now, down from +60F yesterday at this time.  There's snow in the forecast for later in the day, although I may escape it here at the house.

Our sister FD in the fire district borrowed our new brush truck for a trip to inspect their new engine.  I really hated to let it go, but... 

I'm up too early.  Time for a nap.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, January 31, 2013 7:20 AM

morning

wind blowing snow around this morning.There is Ice underneath it too.Matt is on time today.He is off tomorrow due to teacher workshops.Tonight is Friday.Time for bed.Chores later.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:36 AM

Good Thursday morning all.  We are getting some snow.  Little bit heavier than the occasional flurries, but not really a snow shower.  Temp this morning at 6 a.m. was 30 degrees, now down to 28F, and our high this afternoon should be 32, 33F.

Had to keep 3 yr. old Allie home from school today; she came back from her mommy's with a bad cough, and now this morning, she also has another problem to go along with it (running back & forth to bathroom). 

Got a big pot on the stove with vegetable beef soup cooking for this afternoon and tonight.  Will make cornbread in a couple of hours to go with it.

Everyone have a good day, take care and see you all later.

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:25 AM

Mookie

 

Q - I think I missed you altogether, but did hit the Great Lakes.  Lots of rain for everyone beyond and below you!  I would have taken lots of rain. 

Our snow is very light again.  Not much moisture.  So goes the continued drought of 2013. 

Wilted Flower

Jen....That line of weather seemed to be including us here in central Indiana, but either I slept sound and or we didn't get much nasty stuff....or both...I was pleasantly surprised we had no damage in the immediate area.  But we're back to "cold" now today....and we've had snow showers off and on all morning.  I can see on the radar, it's an elongated stream of it, that is catching us.  So maybe I'll just stay right here and not head out to eat.  22 was our low this morning.  '

Winter can do it's thing out there without me watching it or trying to safely...drive in it.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, February 1, 2013 6:48 AM

good morning

it's friday!!! windchill right now is -9.good day to stay inside and work on train projects here.Tomorrow the groundhog makes his prediction.Going to get some chores done.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, February 1, 2013 7:03 AM

Good Friday morning.  We are starting out with an actual temp of no more than 11 degrees, but wind chills are -15 to -10F.  Almost all schools in this part of the state are closed.  What few are open, are on 2 hour delay.  This is due, not because of snowfall amounts (1 to 2 in.), but because of the icy road conditions (particularly side streets). 

Here where I'm at, in northern Shepherdsville, Bullitt Co., there's enough snow to cover the ground, along with the ice.  The good thing, though, is its a dry snow. 

Coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider, etc., are all fresh and ready to go.  And breakfast is on the warmer bar.

Everyone take care, keep warm and safe, and take care if you have to venture outdoors.


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Posted by blownout cylinder on Friday, February 1, 2013 7:18 AM

Goog Bordig

Welb...that just about does it for be. I dow hab a code...AGAIN!!! Fricking fracking mumbletygripe code!!!DeadAngryGrumpy....I ab goig roud with a basg od by face ad stayig hobe....do goig oud for this ode....Black Eye

Weather here is cccold..and windy...and snowy...11F feeling like...oh...-10F or so....Sigh

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