afternoon
Work is done for the week.Ns sent a westbound stack train after work.Mother nature has sent a west wind to chill things down.Hope everyone has a good Friday tomorrow.
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").
update
Talked with Sis.Josiah Daniel came today.Everyone is doing fine.That makes me a great uncle for the 22nd time.
Ns was clear after work.Had some rumbles last night but not that bad.Going to have more rain this evening.Mother nature is going to drop the temps for a bit too.Did send brother a birthday card.Unfortuneately until this bug is outta here he can not go out or see visitiors.Chores to do.
tree68 BaltACD Simple observation - many were not paying attention to the aisle's designated direction. Since I usually have a good idea what I'm looking for (as opposed to browsing), that's my usual mode of shopping. My usual store has done the one way aisle thing yet, but I'd probably do my best to observe it. I don't usually start at the main entrance, either - there is a second entrance that represents the shortest trip between the check-out and my truck, so I go in there and work my way around. That puts me in the middle of the store to start...
BaltACD Simple observation - many were not paying attention to the aisle's designated direction.
Since I usually have a good idea what I'm looking for (as opposed to browsing), that's my usual mode of shopping. My usual store has done the one way aisle thing yet, but I'd probably do my best to observe it.
I don't usually start at the main entrance, either - there is a second entrance that represents the shortest trip between the check-out and my truck, so I go in there and work my way around. That puts me in the middle of the store to start...
The store designated their two entrances as 'Entrance Only' and 'Exit Only'. The designated 'Entrance' is my normal entrance and exit from the store. Knowing the specific things I was looking for I only went to three locations for my needs before hitting the self checkout. Only a single cashier's location was open.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
BaltACDSimple observation - many were not paying attention to the aisle's designated direction.
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...
We had a number of storms go through here, too, including one that sounded like it was delivering some hail for a few seconds. It's bright and sunny out there, and I'd love to move my computer outside and loll in the backyard, but the backyatd needs a bit of work before I could feel good about that. Pat and I have had fevers and sore throats to verying degrees since last weekend, but we've been able to manage them on the home side (and the nurse says that if we can do that, we don't have the Coronavirus).Saw one stack train yesterday while I managed to get out on my bike (it needed air in the tires, which I was able to get). About the only thing I got out of that trip was that I really need to gain some strength and physical condition. I never expected it to be that grueling!Lots of research work here to keep me occupied (at least until someone decides I should be doing something else): my Texas friend and I are working through the old Lake Erie, Franklin & Clarion box cars, first trying to find out which ones went to SBD/CSXT. I haven't done anything yet this morning, but I set the tables last night so this bunch could go pretty quickly.
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)
Took advantage of Senior Hour at my normal grocery store - managed to 'score' a 9 pack of TP. Whoo Hoo!
They have set up 'one way' shopping - designating aisles as up or down - they lose their way on the half aisles. Simple observation - many were not paying attention to the aisle's designated direction.
Erik_Mag The social distancing rule is enforced by only one person in the lab per shift.
Given that it's gonna take a couple of hours on my printer to turn out a face shield band, social distancing is no problem (that, and I live alone). I'm printing a device to take the strain off the ears right now, and I'll see how it came out in the morning...
tree68 Got a new toy today - a better (and bigger) 3D printer than the one I had. There's been a lot of 3D printing of stuff to help the medical community around here. Once I get past the learning curve, I'll start turning stuff out, too. Plenty of filament on hand.
Got a new toy today - a better (and bigger) 3D printer than the one I had. There's been a lot of 3D printing of stuff to help the medical community around here. Once I get past the learning curve, I'll start turning stuff out, too. Plenty of filament on hand.
Good for you.
My son's been helping out at the maker lab at UCSB in 3D printing parts for medical face shields. His one complaint was that the design went through a few iterations, but the design has been locked down. The social distancing rule is enforced by only one person in the lab per shift.
Just had a little hailstorm go through here 30 minutes ago- half-dollar size at its largest, but no wind. No apparent damage here...
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
JoeKohChance of thunderboomers tonight according to the guessers.
Yeah - they've got you under "enhanced." As of this moment, there's nothing on the radar, but with the right conditions, that can change in a jiffy.
Ns sent an eastbound stack train after work today.Chance of thunderboomers tonight according to the guessers.Chores to do.
Deggesty BaltACD Deggesty How customer service differes from store to store! Many years ago, when living in a small town, I saw a certain model of vacuum cleaner advertised at a certain price. Knowing I needed one, and not knowing of a closer store, I drove about 55 miles, went into the store, asked for what had been advertised, paid the advertised price for what was given me, and went home. When I opened the box, I found a better model! The next time I was in the city, I went to store, wanting to make amends--and the salesman told me they were out of the model I asked for so I was given the better model. Back in the day when the customer was serviced, not sucked in by bait and switch. And now, that company has closed many stores, including at least two in the area where I now live.
BaltACD Deggesty How customer service differes from store to store! Many years ago, when living in a small town, I saw a certain model of vacuum cleaner advertised at a certain price. Knowing I needed one, and not knowing of a closer store, I drove about 55 miles, went into the store, asked for what had been advertised, paid the advertised price for what was given me, and went home. When I opened the box, I found a better model! The next time I was in the city, I went to store, wanting to make amends--and the salesman told me they were out of the model I asked for so I was given the better model. Back in the day when the customer was serviced, not sucked in by bait and switch.
Deggesty How customer service differes from store to store! Many years ago, when living in a small town, I saw a certain model of vacuum cleaner advertised at a certain price. Knowing I needed one, and not knowing of a closer store, I drove about 55 miles, went into the store, asked for what had been advertised, paid the advertised price for what was given me, and went home. When I opened the box, I found a better model! The next time I was in the city, I went to store, wanting to make amends--and the salesman told me they were out of the model I asked for so I was given the better model.
Back in the day when the customer was serviced, not sucked in by bait and switch.
And now, that company has closed many stores, including at least two in the area where I now live.
Retail PSR.
Ns was clear after work.Matt was doing online classes from school when I got home.Showed his classmates the trainroom when he was done.Work is still busy.
Johnny
DeggestyHow customer service differes from store to store! Many years ago, when living in a small town, I saw a certain model of vacuum cleaner advertised at a certain price. Knowing I needed one, and not knowing of a closer store, I drove about 55 miles, went into the store, asked for what had been advertised, paid the advertised price for what was given me, and went home. When I opened the box, I found a better model! The next time I was in the city, I went to store, wanting to make amends--and the salesman told me they were out of the model I asked for so I was given the better model.
How customer service differes from store to store! Many years ago, when living in a small town, I saw a certain model of vacuum cleaner advertised at a certain price. Knowing I needed one, and not knowing of a closer store, I drove about 55 miles, went into the store, asked for what had been advertised, paid the advertised price for what was given me, and went home. When I opened the box, I found a better model! The next time I was in the city, I went to store, wanting to make amends--and the salesman told me they were out of the model I asked for so I was given the better model.
tree68A friend who ordered online (again, before the apocolypse) from one store or another was quite satisfied when the store "upgraded" one of his selections because they were out of what he ordered. I suppose that can go both ways, though...
Overheard a comment from a shopper at my grocery store (not Wal-Mart) who had been using the stores pick up service that they had made 'this trip' to the store as the pick up service does not substitute for out of stock items.
If they substituted a higher priced item they would get criticized for price gouging and if the substituted a lower priced item they would be criticized for supplying a inferior product.
Quoting tree68 "A problem that is starting to crop up is the folks who shed their masks and gloves in the parking lot after leaving a store, only to drop them on the ground instead of seeking out a suitable trash can or other receptacle..."
These are the same people who leave trash wherever they go, not caring at all about the environment--and they are not necessarily "trailer trash."
rvos1979My sister and I have given up on going shopping personally, we now order online for pickup to stay away from the idiots. Will probably do the same the next time I do a Sam's Club run.......
Remember, "People of Walmart" was a thing well before the virus reared its ugly head.
A friend who ordered online (again, before the apocolypse) from one store or another was quite satisfied when the store "upgraded" one of his selections because they were out of what he ordered. I suppose that can go both ways, though...
A problem that is starting to crop up is the folks who shed their masks and gloves in the parking lot after leaving a store, only to drop them on the ground instead of seeking out a suitable trash can or other receptacle...
Still busy out here, glad I went dedicated to Georgia Pacific, as freight is drying up in many places. Look for a sale on tissue products at Dollar General stores this week. Company got a shipment of masks in for the areas that are starting to require them, right now I figure keeping away from people is good enough..........
My sister and I have given up on going shopping personally, we now order online for pickup to stay away from the idiots. Will probably do the same the next time I do a Sam's Club run.......
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
Deggesty Larry, I wonder if the distillers add to the 180 proof liquid something, such as croton oil, which causes unpleasant results if one drinks it .
Larry, I wonder if the distillers add to the 180 proof liquid something, such as croton oil, which causes unpleasant results if one drinks it .
The last time I ever heard about croton oil was my dad perhaps five decades ago. Not surprisingly, this was in regards to denaturing alcohol and made the comment that after drinking said alcohol, you'll really wish you hadn't. My dad also mentioned that aviation gasolene was also used to denature alcohol.
tree68 Deggesty Larry, I wonder if the distillers add to the 180 proof liquid something, such as croton oil, which causes unpleasant results if one drinks it . I really don't don't know, actually. There's no mention on the bottle of any additives...
I really don't don't know, actually. There's no mention on the bottle of any additives...
Murphy SidingI kind of picture it being in brown 1 gallon jugs with XXX on the label- like Granny Clampett's rheumatis' medicine.
Close - 750ml (quart) bottles with their regular label - I think they sell a "moonshine..."
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
Paul_D_North_Jr Me - I'd use a bleach solution (5 tablespoons per gallon of water) - that's a nuclear weapon to the coronavirus, which would suit me just fine. Leaves a pungent smell, though. Wonder if anybody's tried creosote . . . - PDN.
- PDN.
Update
J 715 couldn't drop off half it's train at omni today.Wonder how long it will be before Defiance yard is filled with scrap cars.A too big truck hit a viaduct in Hicksville this morning too.Stacey said store making more changes today as well.
Just got back from the store. Looked as if most departments were reasonably stocked - except the 'paper department' - no TP with a limit of 2 packages per household per day (since it has been over 3 weeks, 21 days - am I no entiteled to 42 packages when a supply arrives?)
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