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Title: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: ReadingBob on July 01, 2021, 07:03:56 AM
Morning all,

Today is the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg (1863).  It's about time for me to break out the movie and watch it again.  Next year, when we're up in PA visiting my brother, we'll probably run down to Gettysburg for a day.  Haven't been there for a few years now.

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Have a great one!
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: ACL1504 on July 01, 2021, 07:08:31 AM
Morning Bob and others,


Nothing but layout stuff planned for today.


Have a great day ya'll.


Tom  ;D


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Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on July 01, 2021, 07:12:00 AM
Morning, all.

Another work day here.  Someday, I'll get to Gettysburg.  But not today.

Jeff
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: Keep It Rusty on July 01, 2021, 07:13:00 AM
Morning all.

Lots on the agenda today. Even more for the holiday weekend (what holiday?)

Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: BandOGuy on July 01, 2021, 07:22:51 AM
Heavy rain last night broke the back of our heat wave. Finally.
Not much planned for the day, but it will get filled somehow.
Stay cool and healthy all.
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: MartyO on July 01, 2021, 07:30:21 AM
Morning,

The lawn is so green and lush after the rains.  I still cannot believe it reached 49C in British Columbia yesterday while it is a cool 17C here today.
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: GPdemayo on July 01, 2021, 07:39:40 AM
Present
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: Raymo on July 01, 2021, 07:43:57 AM
Morning. Off to camp after the doctors appointment today. Hopefully the fireworks shortage will effect the peace in the neighborhood this weekend. Another new edition to the F&SM
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: cuse on July 01, 2021, 07:55:38 AM
Ughhh. Dental procedure today (nothing big)...haven't been in train mode as I've been trying hard to keep it locked down at work. My partners and I have made some big decisions that now make it more of a sprint than a marathon. Lots of train time ahead- Eyes on the prize!!


Hoping to spend some quality layout time this weekend. My buddy Dave gifted me a beautiful railcar that won't clear my N gauge tunnel portal (layout is HOn30), so some cutting and shaving and patching is in order.


Have a great day and a Happy Independence Day!


John
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: Jerry on July 01, 2021, 09:02:43 AM
Morning everyone


Well were in a cool down in Jersey only 89 today with storms coming in!


If it stays cool I might be able to get some time in on my mill!


Everyone have a great day!! :)


Jerry
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: deemery on July 01, 2021, 09:06:53 AM
The absolute best money you can spend in history is to hire a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg.  I've done this 6 or 7 times, and learned a lot each time.  Make reservations ahead of time during the summer!

Muggy in SE NH, after a couple of really hot days.  Weather breaks today, much cooler tomorrow. 

Yesterday I painted some valences and will install light fixtures over the visible staging yard maybe this weekend.

Even without the impact on the dogs, I really dislike 'backyard fireworks'!  The dogs are terrified.  Last year I had to remind a neighbor they're illegal in our town. 


Hey Jan:  What do you think the chances are of Netherlands vs Belgium for the Euro final?

dave
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on July 01, 2021, 12:39:30 PM
Morning,
Another heat wave with no rain.
Miss the cooler weather that is normally part of the Minnesota this time of year.
Guess the only good thing the heat did is woke up an old plum tree that loaded with fruit this year.
Tommy
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: Rail and Tie on July 01, 2021, 02:01:47 PM
Happy Canada day to all the Canadian modelers out there!


Happy Thursday to the rest!


More hot here today. Our hearts go out to the town of Lyton BC, where they have not only been suffering from temperatures hotter than the hottest days in Las Vegas, but then a flash forest fire starts up yesterday and burnt down 90 percent of the town in hours.


The only blessing for us is that the smoke cover, is lowering the temperatures today. What a week!
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: deemery on July 01, 2021, 04:12:33 PM
I forgot, Happy Day, all you Canadians!!

(I've been to Lytton BC during one of our 'drives into the interior' when we lived in BC.)

dave
Title: Re: Thursday - July 1, 2021
Post by: S&S RR on July 01, 2021, 08:36:00 PM
Good evening from the Northern Hqtrs. of the S&S RR.  It is looking very strange up in this part of the country. We have gypsy moths taking over the place - all of the green leaves are gone - they ate them - it looks like the middle of winter in the woods around my cabin.
I don't know how permanent the distortion will be - the trees are very stressed so I don't know how many will come back from this. Another once every hundred year thing happening, now. I have very limited internet so pictures will be on hold for a few days.  I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.  Loving those new F&SM pictures, Dan.