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Title: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: ReadingBob on February 17, 2021, 06:46:42 AM
Morning all,

So sorry to read about Curt's mother being hospitalized yesterday.  The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. 

I got a book in the mail yesterday, "Reading Company Cabooses", which I thought I wasn't going to be able to get my hands on.  I had it on my X-Mas list last year but my son told me that it was no longer available, on Amazon, at the original price (roughly $50).  Sure enough, it was on Amazon at $181 last week with only one in stock.  I did a search for it on the web and found it, on sale for $25 with no shipping, at Ron's Books (http://www.ronsbooks.com).  I see a used copy is available on Amazon today for $51.  I'll keep the new version for half the cost.  :P     

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Have a great one!
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: WigWag Workshop on February 17, 2021, 07:09:45 AM
Hey Der Folks!


Mid 20's and NO Snow. No plans other than the work day.


Have a Great Day All!


-Steven
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: jerryrbeach on February 17, 2021, 07:43:42 AM
Good morning.


It is yet another frosty cold start to the day.  It can only get better from here, right?  ;D


Everyone have a safe day!
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on February 17, 2021, 07:58:25 AM
Morning, all.

Seven below again this morning, but we're supposed to get up to double digits!  I'm wearing shorts in anticipation.  I'm off today, as we're overstaffed and I volunteered to stay home, otherwise I'd have worked 6 out of 7 days.  Hope to get back to the project I've not worked on in over a week.

Jeff






Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: BandOGuy on February 17, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Bob,
Great score on the Reading caboose book! Can I borrow it for a few months? Pretty please?
Our gorgeous weather woman said on the 6PM news last night that it's been 16 days since we've seen green grass. And guess what? We've got more significant snow in the forecast. Oh joy!
The highlight of the day: as a non-political statement, the former Trump casino in Atlantic City is to be demolished on live TV this morning at 9 AM EST. The old Travelers Insurance Company building where I had my first office in Boston was demolished the same way. Blow out all the columns on the first floor and you quickly have a big mass of useless concrete. Ah, progress.
Stay warm, all.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: ACL1504 on February 17, 2021, 08:06:50 AM
Morning all,

The day is mine.

Have a safe and healthy day ya'll.

Tom  ;D

FEC at Daytona Beach, FL.

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Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: MAP on February 17, 2021, 08:19:09 AM
Good morning!
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: PRR Modeler on February 17, 2021, 08:22:56 AM
Good Morning All,

Thank you again for all the well wishes. Around 9 am I'm headed up to the hospital for the day.

I hope everyone has a good day.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: Blazeman on February 17, 2021, 08:24:57 AM
Morning all.  Ash Wednesday today with all that signifies.  Sunshine this morning, giving way to clouds later that bring the white stuff (as Chip earlier reported). While this severely bad stretch of weather all across the country is causing serious dislocation and danger, it (1) kills a lot of the bugs (so I'm told) and (2), comes in mid-February, not January.  Pitchers and catchers report today at Clearwater, so better days are not that far off.

Stay warm.  Hope everyone's lights stay on or come back on quickly.

Larry

Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: tooStupid on February 17, 2021, 08:25:12 AM
Morning,

Snow!!!
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: GPdemayo on February 17, 2021, 08:28:53 AM
Present
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: Keep It Rusty on February 17, 2021, 08:43:31 AM
Morning all!

Got a couple meetings today, but looking to capitalize on some downtime to visit the bench.

So sorry to read the news of Curt's mom yesterday. Sending strength.

I, too, was reminded how fragile life is when I received tragic news yesterday about my great cousin. She was feeling under the weather on Sunday but refused to go to hospital thinking she would just be a nuisance. On Monday, upon her husbands insistence, she was taken to the ER where she was quickly put into an induced coma because of multiple organ failure. Yesterday she died. Just like that.
Living a full life two days before and then... this. Whole family are shocked and saddened — and it's not COVID related.

Life is so precious. Enjoy each and every day. Never go to sleep angry. Wake up full of dreams.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: Jerry on February 17, 2021, 08:47:43 AM
Morning everyone


Weather in South Jersey sunny/20.  RF/10.
Tomorrow we are suppose to white flurries in the form of 5 to 10".
Or so say the Weather Weenies!


Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)


Jerry
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: PRR Modeler on February 17, 2021, 08:53:16 AM
I am very sorry for your family's loss. Prayers heading your way.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: ReadingBob on February 17, 2021, 08:53:57 AM
So sorry to hear about your great cousin Craig.  Your family will also be in out thoughts and prayers. 
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: S&S RR on February 17, 2021, 09:12:47 AM
Good morning! Craig - I'm so sorry to hear of your families loss.


We made double digits of the negative variety last night.  I spent three hours plowing snow yesterday. My driveway plus the neighbors after his snowblower gave up. Today, I'm planning on some model building to stay warm.  I hope everyone has a great day.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: NKP768 on February 17, 2021, 09:21:46 AM
Good morning - only one bright side to the day - Boilers swept both games from Ole Sparty this year.....!

Cold snowy Hoosier day - hope everyone has a safe day...

Doug
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: Jim Donovan on February 17, 2021, 09:27:58 AM
Good Morning;

Pup at my side, coffee in hand, great start to the day. We are very lucky in Florida, the winter weather is close but the surrounding water is keeping it north. I have seen these polar waves make it into Florida and it is not pretty.

Graig prayers to you and your family. Curt same for you. As I get older I find myself praying more often. Today is a good day to work on layout electric. I hate electricity issues so best done while motivated.

Jim D
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: Dennis Bourey on February 17, 2021, 09:29:48 AM
Craig, My condolences my friend. Dennis
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: jrmueller on February 17, 2021, 10:51:17 AM
Good morning. Freezing rain on the way tonight. Pitchers and chatchers report can Spring be far away?  I know I spelled it wrong. Jim
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on February 17, 2021, 01:00:36 PM
Quote from: Rusty Robot on February 17, 2021, 08:43:31 AM
Morning all!

Got a couple meetings today, but looking to capitalize on some downtime to visit the bench.

So sorry to read the news of Curt's mom yesterday. Sending strength.

I, too, was reminded how fragile life is when I received tragic news yesterday about my great cousin. She was feeling under the weather on Sunday but refused to go to hospital thinking she would just be a nuisance. On Monday, upon her husbands insistence, she was taken to the ER where she was quickly put into an induced coma because of multiple organ failure. Yesterday she died. Just like that.
Living a full life two days before and then... this. Whole family are shocked and saddened — and it's not COVID related.

Life is so precious. Enjoy each and every day. Never go to sleep angry. Wake up full of dreams.

Morning...
Craig,
Extending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Tommy
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: MAP on February 17, 2021, 07:59:04 PM
My prayers & condolences to you and your family Craig.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: ACL1504 on February 18, 2021, 01:23:49 PM
Craig,

Very sorry to hear of your Great Aunt's passing. Thoughts and prayers.

Tom  :'(
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: PRR Modeler on February 18, 2021, 02:55:09 PM
Craig,
Condolences on the passing of your great aunt. Your family will be in my prayers.
Title: Re: Wednesday - 2/17/2021
Post by: deemery on February 18, 2021, 08:31:24 PM
Got called tonight from the state, offering wife and I Covid shots on Sunday.  Apparently NH got some extra vaccine and they were looking at people at the end of the list for acceleration.  (So it turns out my original schedule date of Apr 2 was a blessing in disguise  :D  )


dave