Trains.com

Chatterbox Summer 2017

31278 views
493 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: At the Crossroads of the West
  • 11,013 posts
Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 2:16 PM

tree68

 

 
Deggesty
Isn't 0424 UCT 4:24 after midnight? That would be 00:24 Atlantic Standard Time, or 00:24 EDT, which is based on the 60th meridian west..

 

Ah, yes - crossing 12 hour clocks and 24 hour clocks.  I use 24 hour clocks a lot between ham radio and the fire service, so didn't notice that they meant 1624 UCT, which would be 1224 EDT.

 

You are forgiven--for this year.Smile

Johnny

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,021 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:56 PM

Deggesty
Isn't 0424 UCT 4:24 after midnight? That would be 00:24 Atlantic Standard Time, or 00:24 EDT, which is based on the 60th meridian west..

Ah, yes - crossing 12 hour clocks and 24 hour clocks.  I use 24 hour clocks a lot between ham radio and the fire service, so didn't notice that they meant 1624 UCT, which would be 1224 EDT.

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: At the Crossroads of the West
  • 11,013 posts
Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:46 PM

tree68

 

 
Murphy Siding

The Google main page refers to today as the summer solstice. Is it uncool to say the word summer now or what?

 

The solstice is a specific point in time, in this case, that point when the sun "touches" the Tropic of Cancer (ie, is directly overhead at 23°26′13.3″ North).  That occurred at 0424 UCT (Greenwich), or just after noon EDT.  The day containing the summer solstice has the longest period of daylight of the year.  But you knew that...

Of course, it's not the sun that moves, but the fact that the earths rotational axis is tipped with relation to the sun.

The season following the summer solstice is still known as summer and will continue until the vernal equinox...

 

Isn't 0424 UCT 4:24 after midnight? That would be 00:24 Atlantic Standard Time, or 00:24 EDT, which is based on the 60th meridian west..

Johnny

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:45 PM

Norm48327

Mookie,

Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high but the latter does not apply in Michigan. We are surrounded by the Great Lakes and have enough inland lakes to challenge Minnesota. Plenty of those finned critters to go around but there are few of them I will eat. Just the thought of fish bones turns me off and most here have lots of them. Cod filets are my preference.

 

I am with you, Norm.  No cotton here - mostly just dirt and I hate fish bones, also!  But no fish ever come home any more - altho I did catch some really nice ones in Minnesota many years ago.  They were good eating if you cleaned them right.  Crystal clear water then, too.

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:39 PM

tree68
Of course, it's not the sun that moves

I have met a couple of people that thought the sun revolved around them....

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,021 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 1:13 PM

Murphy Siding

The Google main page refers to today as the summer solstice. Is it uncool to say the word summer now or what?

The solstice is a specific point in time, in this case, that point when the sun "touches" the Tropic of Cancer (ie, is directly overhead at 23°26′13.3″ North).  That occurred at 0424 UCT (Greenwich), or just after noon EDT.  The day containing the summer solstice has the longest period of daylight of the year.  But you knew that...

Of course, it's not the sun that moves, but the fact that the earths rotational axis is tipped with relation to the sun.

The season following the summer solstice is still known as summer and will continue until the vernal equinox...

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    December 2007
  • From: Southeast Michigan
  • 2,983 posts
Posted by Norm48327 on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 12:13 PM

Mookie,

Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high but the latter does not apply in Michigan. We are surrounded by the Great Lakes and have enough inland lakes to challenge Minnesota. Plenty of those finned critters to go around but there are few of them I will eat. Just the thought of fish bones turns me off and most here have lots of them. Cod filets are my preference.

Norm


  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:50 AM

Murphy Siding

 

 
Mookie

Ah, summertime and the fishin' is easy (bass) and that is exactly where he is.  

 

 

 

He, I presume, is your driver? I didn't know he played the guitar. CoolMusic I think Paul McCartney played bass in some band. That seemed to work out for him in  the long run.

 

 

You are correct on both counts - he fishes and also is taking guitar lessons. EDIT - no, not at the same time.  Maybe if you talk really sweet to the "boss" she will let you take the rest of the day off from work - maybe go watch trains?  Shy

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Cordes Jct Ariz.
  • 1,305 posts
Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:59 AM

SmileSomeone in politics is trying to get rid of political correctness ??

Y6bs evergreen in my mind

  • Member since
    March 2016
  • From: Burbank IL (near Clearing)
  • 13,540 posts
Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:02 AM

Murphy Siding

    

The Google main page refers to today as the summer solstice. Is it uncool to say the word summer now or what?

I would say that north of the equator, summer is now quite hotThumbs Up

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: S.E. South Dakota
  • 13,569 posts
Posted by Murphy Siding on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 9:38 AM

    

The Google main page refers to today as the summer solstice. Is it uncool to say the word summer now or what?

 

Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: S.E. South Dakota
  • 13,569 posts
Posted by Murphy Siding on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 9:36 AM

Mookie

Ah, summertime and the fishin' is easy (bass) and that is exactly where he is.  

 

He, I presume, is your driver? I didn't know he played the guitar. CoolMusic I think Paul McCartney played bass in some band. That seemed to work out for him in  the long run.

Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 9:15 AM

Ah, summertime and the fishin' is easy (bass) and that is exactly where he is.  

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,021 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 7:11 AM

Ahh, summer.  Better get out there and mow the lawn....

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,319 posts
Chatterbox Summer 2017
Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 4:44 AM

Happy first day of summer.Mother nature is giving us a high of 80 degrees today.Csx was jamming up the Toledo sub last night.Sounded like the I&O was caught in their loop in Ottawa and a PTI van was going to pick them up.Things went good at the historical society meeting as well.Taking Matt into town today to do yardwork.Tomorrow taking sister out for her 29th birthday again.Breakfast is ready.

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").

 

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy