Welcome to the newest Geezers Lounge.
I appreciate everyone's continued involvement with the lounge.
I always enjoy reading what everyone is up to.
Dave, can you please lock and unpin the last lounge and pin this one.
Thanks.
Quote from: Rick on September 14, 2025, 10:17:50 AMWelcome to the newest Geezers Lounge.
I appreciate everyone's continued involvement with the lounge.
I always enjoy reading what everyone is up to.
Dave, can you please lock and unpin the last lounge and pin this one.
Thanks.
Done. And I apologize for locking the previous lounge after posting the last comment. That's really not good moderator practice (but my comment really applied to Rick's previous post.)
dave
I got reacquainted with my mower and finished up.
Pic from the "trail" cam in back, caught a Deere
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I also take RAW photos as well as jpegs. I use Photoshop Elements for post processing and have faked HDR photos by image exposure manipulation and the combination of the images. That takes advantage of the depth of exposure range in the raw image files.
Never got to the printer cabinet. Our boy cat decided he didn't/couldn't process a chipmunk he'd captured and I was summoned for Kleen up duty. :-[ :P
Was able to catch the last 5 minutes of the Lions victory over duh Bears.
Headed to friends for home made ice cream. ;D. That should be a treat.
Enjoy the day all. Seems like summer will be back here for the week. Temps in 80s.
KSinMi
Not much of a rack on that Deer(e), Karl. The stuff in front doesn't count.
dave
Quite a night for the Aurora
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The Big Dipper highlights the shot.
KSinMI
Good Morning,
The coffee pot's ready as well as the other am beverages. Breakfast cheesy scrambled eggs, home fries, crispy bacon and/or pan sausages.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 50 with a high of 78 in New York. Calling the Vet to get Mr. B in for another round of shots and hopefully talking the Doc into a certain medication to heal the tongue cancer; this is our last ditch effort to save his life. The rest of the day depends on the call. Hopefully today I have a small order for some train stuff for my next project.
Have great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Larry thanks for opening and breakfast. Best wishes for Mr. B.
I didn't accomplish much yesterday but I did send an email to Brett at SW. He responded back quickly and said the Foundry kits are done and he was delayed because he had to find a new printer for his manuals. He sounded happy with the new ones. He said I should receive a shipping notice today or tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Today's chores include getting chlorine for the pool. MOH will be back today, but probably around supper time. Her two companions are very slow in the morning.
That's all I got.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Nice picture, Karl!
I'll head back down to the train room this afternoon, after German class and some errands.
dave
Sun and smiles in MI this morning, off to OPS at Keeney's. I need to make a sammich to take along. 8)
The sky was so clear last night. I took a couple dozen shots. May sneak another in one of these days.
LarryC, hope the best for your Mr. B.
KS
Good morning,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and the hearty breakfast. Hoping the call with Mr. B' doc is the best.
Curt, good luck with the SW shipment. Safe travels to your other half.
Dave, have fun in the class. I used to be able to speak decent civil engineering German for a couple of construction projects 52 years ago in Germany. My, how it has faded to nothing but Guesthouse German at most.
Karl, have fun at Andy's. Thanks for the photo with you and a deer. Nice Aurora photo.
How's the rest of the gang?
It's another bright morning forecast for 85°F. No rain.
I hope to spend most of the day upstairs. Away we go!
Have fun,
mike
Good morning from bright sunny Wisconsin or at least my part. 62f degrees now going to the unseasonable high 80's!
Great pictures Karl, glad to see you tamed the Deere. Hope OPS on the Nashville Road were great
Work session sometime this afternoon but pick up time is scheduled for sometime around noon. Very unusual as the Crew Van driver is normally very precise on his pick up times. He'll text us 1 hour before pickup. This is our normally Thursday work session but with 2 OPS sessions cancelled this week the opportunity has been seized for an additional session, which means we are all bored!
Be well
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Port Angeles weather: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Only 50 now and turned the heat to take the chill off.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and all the best to Mr. B.
TomO, have fun at the work session.
Mike, hope you make lots of good progress upstairs today.
Karl, great picture.
Nice shot of you on the Deere and have fun at the ops.
Dave, I had my old Nikon D80 Dslr set to under expose by 2/3 stops.
Curt, hope you get the kit by weeks end.
How's everyone else doing?
Karl, I've shot some HDR photos and didn't see the value in it.
What I'd like to shoot more of is photo stacking.
But to do that I'd need my tripod and that's not always practice on my hikes.
Another hike today but Star will sit it out again because it's in the NP.
This hike will be interesting because there's a very steep section that uses ropes to get up.
A picture from Rialto Beach that shows some of the sea stacks and some of the driftwood on the shore.
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Have a great day everyone.
The translation assignment for German is the first chapter of "Treasure Island." It's interesting to see the original text, the German, then the translation of the German from Google Translate.
Original:
Fifteen men on the dead man's chest—
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
Drink and the devil had done for the rest—
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
Auf Deutsch:
Fünfzehn Mann auf des toten Manns Kiste,
Jo-ho-ho und eine Flasche voll Rum,
Schnaps stand immer auf jeder Höllenfahrtliste,
Jo-ho-ho und eine Flasche voll Rum.
And Google Translate:
Fifteen men on the dead man's chest,
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle full of rum,
Schnapps was always on every hell-trip list,
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle full of rum.
dave
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I hope Mr. B can get that treatment.
Curt hopefully your kit will be on it's way this week.
Morning Dave.
Karl have a fun day at the OPS sesion.
Great picture!
Mike have a nice day upstairs.
TomO have fun a the work session.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/71. Later on 74.
A few errands to run.
Then maybe just maybe some bench time.
I forgot what it looks like!! :(
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Larry, Curt, Dave, Karl, Mike, TomO, Rick, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, Hope the vet visit for Mr B goes well.
Curt, sounds like you will have another project soon.
Dave, Google got it right, except for the third line, but i noticed that the German version is different from the English version.
Karl, That's quite a deer(e) ;D That's a great photo of the Aurora featuring the big dipper.
Mike, Have fun upstairs, hopefully you will get a lot accomplished.
TomO, Have fun at the work session.
Rick, To bad Star is going to miss another hike, enjoy. Are dogs not allowed on trails in the National Parts, even on a leash?
Jerry, will you need a road map to find your bench? ;D Have fun if you make it there.
It's currently 16c (60f) and clear skies. Some modeling got done last night but it was a bit frustrating. I finished the front of the retaining wall (except for the NBW castings) and started the wing walls. For some reason I didn't get the angle for the slope right and trying to correct it only made it worse. After looking at it I tossed it in the trash and attempt No. 2, that went much better.
Very little modeling gets done during the week as by the time i get home from work, have dinner and clean up, I'm usually done for the day. At least the 3-day weekends make up for it. ;D
Have a great day everyone.
Late morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry. I hope the3 vet can do something for Mr B.
I edge and pulled weeds this fine day but not in the mood to cut the grass. I was going to cut it a few days ago but said, "Not today".
I'll work on the layout scenery and post the update later this afternoon.
Hope a are having a safe and happy day.
Tom
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 73F and low humidity. It actually felt cool this morning. Yesterday all I accomplished were chores and errands.
Dad fell in the house yesterday because he was in a hurry and not paying attention. Luckily he just has soreness and a skinned knee.
Today MOH will be home late afternoon. Today is also son's 42nd birthday. The extended family is going out to supper tomorrow to celebrate.
That's it, oh, no shipping info from SW. :-\
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Glad Tim didn't break any bones when he fell.
We have dental app. this morning and then bowling at noon.
I finished the scenery project and posted the latest update on the A&S RR thread.
Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sorry to hear about your Dad's fall but glad no serious injuries. Hope you get the SW kit soon.
Tom have fun at the Dentist and hope you bowl well.
What's the rest of the crew up to.
It's a sunny 51 with a high of 80 in New York. Got Mr.B his shots now it's wait and see if he starts eating again. Not much bench time yesterday with everything going on. Paid off the Contractor yesterday so that's a done deal. Maybe get outside today and start some Fall prep and also I may see the bench some time today.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Boy Tom, I wish I had a dental app, These 1:1 visits are killing my budget! ;)
Bright sun 8) and pleasant :D yet again in MidMichigan today. Back to work on the 3d enclosure project. The Doll has a funeral and a dental appointment today. I'll just send along the check book. ::)
OPS went well at Keeney's yesterday. Enjoyed a couple of switch trains(locals) that took much of the day's schedule. One was left 1/2 finished at the destination, had all the outbounds pulled and still had 4 inbounds to spot...someone will enjoy that next session. :P Sort of like trying to unscramble eggs.
No big light show here last night. It was nice and clear, tho.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad Dad is still in one piece.
Tom good luck bowling with Pam today.
Larry I'm hoping the best for Mr. B.
Karl that sounded like a busy OPS session.
Weather in South Jersey cloudy/68. Later on 68.
Just had my 6 month ultrasound for my aortic aneurysm.
Hopefully it has stayed the same.
With the rain coming maybe I can finally sit at the bench today.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, Larry, Karl, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, glad your Dad didn't hurt himself too badly.
Tom, Have fun at the dentist ;D and have fun bowling.
Larry, praying Mr. B makes a recovery.
Karl, sounds like you had a very busy time at the ops session yesterday.
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench today.
Another sunny day here with the current temperature of 17c 64(f) with a high of 24c (75f). No modeling last night, we shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Well, Dad can barely hobble along this morning and the knee is swollen so it's off to the ER again.
Good morning everyone.
My weather here in WA. : 48 now and sunny and 70 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Sorry about dad's knee and hope it's nothing serious.
Ron, I think you asked about dogs at the national parks.
Dogs are often restricted from trails in U.S. National Parks to protect wildlife, fragile ecosystems, and visitors, as well as for the dogs' own safety. Dogs can disturb wildlife, spread diseases, damage sensitive habitats, and encounter aggressive animals like bears or moose.
Jerry, hope it's all good news from the ultrasound.
Karl, good news about the fun at the ops.
Larry, wishing all the best to Mr. B.
ACLTom, sorry about the dentist visit but have fun at bowling.
Dave, I spoke German before learning to speak English by watching TV.
TomO, how was the work session.
Greg, Philip, James and everyone else looking, what's new?
Hiked to the top of Storm King Mountain yesterday.
Then added about another two miles by going to Marymere Falls.
Spent the rest of the day and night here at the trailhead.
Today I'll drive to the next trailhead which is Sol Duc Falls.
I might even hike it today since it's only about 2 miles.
This is Quillayute River which empties in the Pacific Ocean at Rialto Beach.
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Have a great day everyone.
I forgot to mention that today is the 3 year anniversary of my life on the road.
Quote from: Rick on September 16, 2025, 10:44:15 AMI forgot to mention that today is the 3 year anniversary of my life on the road.
Happy Anniversary my friend!! ;D
Diane & Jerry
Just a little delight for eyes and ears...IMG_2433.jpeg
Crank it UP!https://youtu.be/ejm3Q5ZKr28?si=8UKd_T95wlfDHMb0
;D
Happy Anniversary Rick and Star![/u]
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Hope your Dad has no complications with his knee. Happy birthday to your son.
TomACL, good luck at the dentist and on the lanes.
Larry, wishing Mr. B the best. Good luck with the 1:1 stuff outdoors.
Karl, good luck with the enclosure. Your train time at Andy's sounds like it was a lot of fun. Wow, the flower photo.
Jerry, good luck with the ultrasound results. Hope you get to the bench.
Ron, hope you make it to the bench, but do enjoy the sun.
Rick, the photo is fantastic, as they all are. Congrats on your traveling anniversary.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another dry, warm day forecast for 85°F. I'm working upstairs, printing the last of the lodge details and running wires for the lights. This afternoon, the family is going to see Downton Abbey.
Have fun,
mike
Curt, Happy Birthday to your son.
Rick said "Dogs can disturb wildlife, spread diseases, damage sensitive habitats, and encounter aggressive animals like bears or moose." Same thing is true of people!!
I'm back from a PT session. I've had a sore hip, and it's the same problem I've had before (muscle stiffness and 'hip joint capsule' soreness.) It's not bursitis, which is what I wanted them to check. So a couple weeks of PT should fix it. Apparently diabetics are more susceptible to this (like so many other things....)
After a store run and walking the dogs, I'll head down to the train room.
dave
Karl beautiful version of the song.
Rick & Star Happy 3rd Anniversary
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, muffins, english muffins, OJ, and soda.
The ER trip turned out a bit more serious than hoped for. Dad has a hairline fracture of his right knee. The brace that he is wearing makes it almost impossible to walk so I'm breaking out the walker that dad hates, but it's safer than a cane. This morning is his first ortho appointment. I'll find out how many appointments he will have including PT. Of course he can't drive now while his leg is immobilized.
The one piece of good news is that I recieved notice yesterday that a shipping label has been created with USPS from SW! ;D
I hope everyone has a good day.
Hazy bright in Michigan this morning with temps 490 headed to ~820 and continued dry. Fire danger is being made on the media. Crops are rapidly becoming mature.
Nice breakfast, Curt. Wish Dad, and you, the best in his endeavors and recovery.
We're waiting on a contractor that will give us a cost estimate for removing some stumps from trees we had cut.
Bench time may occur later.
Enjoy the day all.
KS
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sorry to hear about your Dad's knee; hope it heals well. Great news on the SW kit; betcha can't wait for it to arrive.
Karl hope the estimate isn't too much $$. Have fun at the bench.
What's your plans today.
It's a sunny 60 with a high of 79 in New York. Not sure about today but maybe some bench time at some point. Not much else going on here.
Have an enjoyable day!!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
My Washington weather: Sunny, with a high near 65.
I'm at a higher elevation so a bit cooler and windier than down in town.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Sorry about Dad's knee and hope he has a speedy recovery.
Karl, very nice flower photo.
How's the spray booth project going?
Great version of that song as well.
Dave, you are correct about people.
Mike, how was the movie?
How's everyone else doing?
Thanks for the vanniversary wishes.
Today my youngest daughter turns 36.
I posted my plan for the day yesterday but that changed and even that plan will probably change. ::)
I said I was going to the waterfall trailhead but decided to go to Port Angeles and treat myself to lunch to celebrate my 3 year long journey.
Had an excellent burger and they by luck had my favorite stout on tap.
Being in town I was much closer to a different I hike I was going to do so I drove there.
I get here and find out a fire had started not far away and there was a smokey haze and it was getting worse as the day progressed.
Before the sun went down it was like being in a fog bank.
If it's still that smokey at sunrise I won't do the hike.
Don't want to breath in all that smoke and can't take pictures either.
Sea stacks at Rialto Beach.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. I understand what you are going through with your dad. Pam and I have been there many many times with her mom .
Time to edge and cut the grass prior to the rains.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Good morning Curt, Karl, Larry, Rick, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope your dad's knee heals quickly.
Karl, great flower photo, hope the stump removal estimate isn't a huge hit to the pocket book.
Larry, have fun at the bench if you make it there.
Rick, congratulations on 3 years on the road, hard to believe its been 3 years already.
Tom, hope you get the yard work completed before the rain.
Another nice day with the temperature currently at 15c (59f). Another night with no modeling as I've been working on other projects and I have a feeling that tonight will be more of the same.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning clouds burning off, for another nice early fall today. I spent some time on the phone with Medicare, about an anesthesiologist charge they didn't pay. "So if the hospital uses an unauthorized provider, they eat the charge?" Her: "That's right." Me: "Ooh, I like that answer, HCA can pay. I was thinking, 'I was on the operating table with my butt hanging out. Was I supposed to ask the provider, 'Do you take Medicare', and what do I do if he says no? Roll over?" She laughed. "I'm glad to make you laugh, you probably don't get that much in your job."
dave
Good morning,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Get well soon to your Dad. Congrats on the SW news.
Karl, good luck with the stump estimates.
Larry, sounds like a good day is in store.
Rick, hope the weather improves. We rented a house in the mountains near there and toured the area. It is most beautiful.
TomACL, good luck with the lawn maintenance.
Ron, good luck with the "other" projects.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning with a forecast of 86°F. There is a low chance of rain, but it is still possible.
Yesterday, I was busy upstairs printing and painting. I have one more print to cure, then it's off to the paint shop. Detailing interiors is like a rabbit hole. I need to draw the line, call it done, and move on (If I can ;D ).
Have fun,
mike
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Hope Dad gets to feeling better.
Karl hope the stump bill isn't to much.
Larry I didn't forget you just got busy.
Rick stay away from the smoke Star to.
Great picture.
Tom get the lawn work and get back to the shed.
Ron I hate when those other projects keep us away from fun.
Dave funny story.
Mike looking forward to the next update.
Weather in South Jersey is drizzle and 67.
Could be a bench day finally.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Quote from: Jerry on September 17, 2025, 10:18:41 AMLarry I didn't forget you just got busy.
That's fine, when you get to it.
Morning All,
Rick Happy Birthday to your youngest daughter.
The Ortho visit went much better than expected. His Fx is longitudinal so the tendons are not involved. The doc said don't use the brace. The noticeable pain will last a couple of weeks then start to taper off. No PT and next Ortho appointment is in 6 weeks to check on healing. ;D
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on September 17, 2025, 07:52:28 AMHazy bright in Michigan this morning with temps 490 headed to ~820 and continued dry. Fire danger is being made on the media. Crops are rapidly becoming mature.
Nice breakfast, Curt. Wish Dad, and you, the best in his endeavors and recovery.
We're waiting on a contractor that will give us a cost estimate for removing some stumps from trees we had cut.
Bench time may occur later.
Enjoy the day all.
KS
Here's hoping the sticker shock for stump removal doesn't come in a gold plated envelope. The guys who remove stumps in our area are pirates!
Glad you enjoyed the Nashville Road OPS session
Good afternoon from another beautiful Wisconsin day. Wispy clouds, nice sunshupine, low humidity with a temperature approaching 85f.
Daughter texted she took hubby to ER. Kidneys stones! That's never fun
Curt, sad to hear about your dad's injury and the lingering pain.
Our afternoon will change if the Son in Law is still in the ER at 3. We will need to pickup the granddaughter up at the high school and haul her into Madison for a therapy session. The middle school grandson gets out 30 minutes after his high school sister but he has his scooter to get him home where 1 of us will be waiting. It's why we moved here close to the grandkids, if they need us, we are available
TomO
Tom hope the SOL is doing okay!!
Jerry
Quote from: Jerry on September 17, 2025, 06:51:40 PMTom hope the SOL is doing okay!!
Jerry
Thanks Jerry, 8 hours in ER and the kidney stones did not pass but he's home. In pain but not as severe he texted me. Has many pain killers
TomO
Go figure the internet Al Gore Rythmns ;)
Y'all enjoyed the musical piece a day or so back....so I was linked to this, a totally different take on the same music :o
https://youtu.be/-kpWllK3VgI?si=ByObGEkZkvKYJq1a
Thanks Karl they are really excellent!!
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 73F and low humidity but damp from rain. Yesterday I unloaded the van from MOH's trip. After that I was done. I can't remember if I posted about Dad's Ortho visit but it went better than expected.
Today is floor day for me. MOH and I are discussing a trip next May to the EBT RR and another visit to the RRMPA and Strasburg RR.
Shipping status on kit shows that it still has not been delivered to USPS. :-\
I hope everyone has a good day.
#24 today for the Doll and ME!
Happy anniversary to TomO and Terry today, as well. (Unlisted number)
;0
Little new to report here this morning, we took a road trip to the W and S sides of Grand Rapids yesterday. I made a visit to the model rail 'estate sale' store and the Doll made a stop at a couple places she enjoys. We ran into and had a brief chat with Bruce Chubb as we were leaving the famous Mr. Burger on 44th St. in Kentwood. Invited to ops there this Saturday. ;)
Today is a beautiful sunny day with low numbers and mild temps. Dinner with my 'bride' today after PT gets done. Some progress on the 3d system was made last evening.
Enjoy all.
PS:
The stump guy came and he made short work of 7 or 8 stumps.
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KSin Bliss... ::) ;)
Congrats to Karl & Doll, and TomO and Terry. I, too, am off to PT this morning (sore hip). Seems like Karl is getting some excellent operating opportunities. I'm not a big operator, but I do like to observe the process.
dave
Good morning everyone.
Currently 54 and later Sunny, with a high near 73 in Qualcene, WA.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Good news about Dad's knee.
Karl, Happy Anniversary!
Enjoy your dinner out tonight.
Interesting version of the song you posted.
TomO, Happy Anniversary to you as well.
Hope your SIL is feeling much better today.
Kidney stones are no joke.
Jerry, any bench progress?
Mike, any interior detailing progress?
Dave, it's no fun dealing with medical bills and insurance companies.
Ron, hope you get to do some modeling soon.
ACLTom, since the lawn is done now you'll have time in the shed today?
Larry, Philip and everyone else looking in, what's new?
There was a nice sunrise at Hurricane Ridge yesterday so I ended up doing a little more than a mile on the trail taking pictures.
Smoke got worse when I finished so I left.
Found a nice spot in the Olympic National Forest to camp.
Star and I will do a hike this morning that's not far from here.
This is the Hole in the Wall at Rialto Beach.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning, Curt, Karl, Dave, Rick and later arrivals. I've put a basket of pears next to the bagels. Pawpaws aren't ripe yet. The NH seacoast is 60-ish and overcast, with sun and 70 expected this afternoon. No rain in the forecast, which we're sorely lacking this year.
I'm doing computer work but have a few errands later. The model railroad is also a possibility.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad Dad is doing better.
Karl Happy Anniversary to you and the Doll.
Dave go easy with the PT!
Rick nice picture.
James thanks for the pears.
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/68. Later on 78.
Should be a nice pre Fall day!
Not sure what's on the agenda.
Hopefully and hour or two at the ench later on.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all,
Curt, thanks for breakfast, appreciate the fresh OJ.
Karl and Tom, Congratulations on the Anniversaries. We had our 35th in March.
The Inca Gold duo are excellent. I've loved that song ever since the Righteous Brothers released it in 1965.
Yard was finished in record time yesterday. It was 75 with a slight sea breeze.
Rick, yes, I'm in the train shed today but cleaning up after the scenery redo.
Today though, I'll continue my studies with learning how to edit videos. I'm using DaVinci Resolve software.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
Happy Anniversary Karl and the Doll, and Tom and Terry.
Good morning Crew. Thanks to all for the anniversary wishes as I also extend them to Karl and Doll on their year 25. Wow time flies and I remember 9/18/1976 very vividly. God I was sacred! Dad told me that morning she was a good one and not to F it up. He was very right, best thing I've ever done.
2:25 I will be at the Endocrinologist, for my 6 month check. I think all is well. Then we 6:30 dinner reservations at a new to us place.
There might be a quick run to HomeDepot somewhere in between or tomorrow or whenever. Returning an item purchased yesterday.
Texted with the son in law. He said either he over medicated last night or the stones passed as he has no pain this morning. He has to strain his urine and he didn't notice anything but...
He was hoping for a good morning. His plans today were to be out in his vineyard but his 2 part time employees can handle today without him. It's not harvest time yet but it's getting close.
Be well
TomO
Good evening folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and breakfast. Good luck with the SW order. Glad your Dad's ortho visit was better than expected.
Karl, congratulations on your anniversary. Woohoo on the ops session.
Dave, hope the PT helps your hip. I know the pain, and it is not fun.
Rick, hope you and Star enjoyed the hike. I did enjoy the movie. If you followed the series, the subtle humor was terrific. I did miss the biting humor of Maggie Smith (RIP).
James, hope the computer work went well and you made it to the bench.
Jerry, hope you made it to the bench.
TomACL, hope your studies were fruitful.
TomO, happy anniversary. Hope your SIL's kidney pain subsides.
I made it upstairs today and worked on the lodge details, lighting, and wiring. Baby steps!
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, OJ and soda. I occasionally like a english muffins with blackberry jelly on it. ;D
I think after the daily chores there isn't much planned for today. The kit status still shows the PO hasn't received the kit :(. So much for getting it on Saturday.
I'm a little peeved at the VA now. I knew my previous PCP was transfered to another state but expected to stay with the same care team, and that was what I was told would happen. So, when I had an expired medication that needed to be refilled I was surprised to discover I was now with another care team without any notice. :-X. The new team also handles the facility urgent care needs so I don't know how that will work out. Sorry for the rant.
Anyhoo that's all I have.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning everyone
Cuert thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Off to have he car serviced.
My ultrasound came back no change.
Rick it was great talking to you yesterday have fun hiking today!!
I'll check back later.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. The healthcare system is a joke and they really don't care about their patients anymore....end rant. Hope the Kit gets to you soon.
Jerry good new on the ultrasound and good luck with the car; hope the $ are minimal.
Well it was a sad sad day here yesterday. I had to put my best friend to sleep. He was getting weaker by the day and he was gone in about 1 minute; I'll miss Mr. B.
It's a sunny 57 with a high of 80 in New York. Doing the usual Friday morning errands but not sure about the rest of the day.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Larry I am very sorry for your loss.
Good morning, Curt, Jerry, Larry and later arrivals. Sorry to hear about your pet, Larry.
I'll put a jar of homemade grape jam next to the blackberry jelly. My wife's first try at jam, she used less sugar than the recipe and apples instead of commercial pectin. I checked my pawpaws again, nothing ripe yet. This is quite late, might be the drought we've been in all summer.
It's sunny on the NH seacoast, with low humidity and wind forecast later. No rain in the forecast, Gabrielle is expected to make a right turn East of Bermuda. I've got a report to write for the trolley museum, then probably work on my Swift reefer scratchbuild. I undid some poor work last night and sorted through Northeastern wood on hand.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the new VA team.
Jerry, glad the ultrasound results were good. Good luck with the car service.
Larry, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Mr. B was a wonderful companion.
James, the reefer project sounds like fun. Good luck with the project.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning with a forecast of 89°F. We are loving this fall weather.
Yesterday, I made progress on the lodge lights, wiring, and furniture. Painting details is on tap again today.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning;
Sitting on the back porch enjoying coffee, very nice morning today. Had a hawk visit in nearby tree but he is off for his own breakfast now. Larry sorry about your buddy, it is the only really bad day having a furry friend brings.
It is good to see the site continues to grow and provide a place gather and share ideas. I need to restart my own layout posting but frankly I have been just enjoying seeing everyone else's.
Well, need to get stuff ready for our trip to Georgia latter today. The Boss is part of a dragon boat racing team. They compete in the breast cancer survivor events and a big one is this weekend in Macon. I will be rooting for her and doing some computer design work for my next model. Hope everyone has a gear day.
Jim
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Sorry for the VA mix up. No need to get into health care issues from me. I could right a book on just how screwed up appointments and lab work can get, or better yet how they don't get.
Larry, very sorry to hear about Mr. B. I've been more upset over family pet losses than some family members.
Jerry, no change is great news.
Jim, Thank you for keeping the forum going. We love this place.
I've made great progress on learning the DaVinci Relsove video editing. Some of it making sense and other parts are still a mystery. I'm getting there. I'm going to try my hand at doing one today and then working on one I can publish.
Have a safe and happy, healthy day everyone.
Tom
Good morning everyone.
50 here currently in Quilcene but sunny with a high near 76 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Sorry about the medical issues and hope it works out in your favor.
ACLTom, DeVinci Resolve is a very powerful video editor and I've used it a number of times.
I don't think I'll ever be able to use all of it's features and functionality.
Jim, good luck to your wife with the boat race.
Mike, have fun painting details.
James, thanks for the jam.
I'll have to look at your updates after I'm done here.
Larry, I'm very sorry for your loss. :'(
Jerry, great chatting with you and Diane and good news about the ultrasound.
TomO, hope the Endocrinologist visit was all good news.
Glad the SIL is feeling better.
Greg, Philip, Ron, Dave, Karl and everyone else looking in, what's new?
Droving to the trailhead yesterday there were signs saying the road and the trail were closed because of a fire.
Fortunately I had a plan B and that trail was open.
Climbed to the top of Walker Mountain.
7.32 miles and 2,096' of EG.
The climb up was a tough one.
Non stop uphill at an average grade of 15%.
Views at the top were nice but obscured some with smoke.
The biggest fire in the area is the Bear Gulch fire which has been burning since July.
I learned an interesting thing about forrest fires from park employees.
Lightning starts a lot of fires but I mentioned not seeing any thunderstorms while here.
They told me a lightning strike could smolder for a few months before bursting into flames. :o
Marymere Falls in Olympic NP.
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Have a great day everyone.
Larry, sorry to hear about Mr B. Pets live forever in our hearts, I still miss Jersey our first toy poodle from 10 years ago.
James provided the weather. We sure could use some rain here!
Today, I'll find the laser-cut parts and build a new chair underneath my seated figure. :o The staffing pretty much completes the machine shop, of course there's always junk to add... I'll dig out the kit instructions and look at the stuff for the second story interior.
dave
De Ja Voo all over again, same old boring sun and cloudless sky with ~0% chance of rain. Worse drought conditions since 2012 according to my go to sort of local weather guessers.
Larry C, so sorry for your loss. I miss my old K-9 partner, Wrangler, gone since 1998, every day.
Thanks to all for the best wishes, the Doll and I had a fine day yesterday.
PT, added a couple new 'tricks' to the routine... :P
Today, so far unplanned, is probably to be close to home.
Jerry, et all, sorry for the health care "system" issues. Plenty of that here where our coverage is constantly under threat. The county I retired from just cut over $8 million from their budget including all of the Sheriff's road patrol and the kids 4H services and so much else. Embarrassing to me. Just subtle shift of the leanings of them that be in charge. Defund the PO-lice strikes close. All we'll have is the state police who while they have purdy cars and sharp threads are totally lost once beyond 1 1/2 miles of an expressway, or news camera. Their PR staff is bigger than our road patrol...was. -End O'rant-
ACLTom while never seen DaVinci I find the total flumoxing in video production to be status quo for any attempts I've made to learn. Severely limited my attempts. Adobe Premiere Elements is my poison of 'choice' in past tries.
I did finish up the 3d printer enclosure vent system, now to relearn the printer process. :P
Rick, that forest fire, now more dramatically called, Wild Fire Control is big time ball breaking work. Also very good for the fire truck factory KME in Wyoming, (W. Grand Rapids.) When I passed their shop Wednesday they had dozens of minty green US Forest Service fire rigs and chassis for more at their facility. I also saw half a dozen conventional style red CalFire rigs ready to ship out. Big bucks for the Michigan economy.
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(Pix from 2023)
Enjoy the day, everyone.
KSinMI
Good morning from 70f degrees in Wisconsin. They say (again) the 80 degree temperatures are done but the NWS is usually wrong.
Healthcare. My appointment yesterday went very well. I can truly say the 2 health care systems we have been over the years have been excellent with few minor glitches. Since 2014 retirement being in the UWHealthCare system has been pretty seamless, very good doctors and good scheduling. Before that 34 years in the Marshfield Clinic's system was awesome. They have since been merged or acquired but we left when I retired. I feel for you guys with all the issues you write about with your providers. We r lucky here! My sister in California, her healthcare is a clusterf..k to put it nicely. All her "approved" doctors are individual entities and do not communicate with each other.
Larry, sorry to read about Mr B.
Not really sure about today's activities
Enjoy the day
TomO
Thank you all so much for your condolences concerning Mr.B; I'll miss him for a long time to come.
Good morning Curt, Jerry, Larry, James, Mike, Jim, ACLTom, Rick, Dave, Karl, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope your SW kits gets to the post office today.
Jerry, great news on the ultrasound and I hope the car servicing isn't too expensive.
Larry, very sorry to hear the news about Mr. B
James, have fun with the Swift Reefer build.
Mike, glad to hear you made some progress on the lodge.
Jim, Hope the Boss does great in the dragon boat race, safe travels.
Tom, looking forward to your video when you get it done.
Rick, I did not know that about lightning strikes and forest fires.
Dave, have fun building that tiny chair. :o
KArl, glad to hear that the 3d exhaust system is done.
TomO, Enjoy your day.
Currently 14c (57f) and cloudy, looks like cooler weather is rolling in for the weekend. Another Friday I get to work, but at least I get to work from home. The goal is to make it to the bench later this afternoon.
Have a great day everyone.
A working weekend coming up, but the skies are sunny and the temp & humidity are down a bit, y'all have a good one.....
Rick I hate to say it when I saw your waterfall photo I immediately thought of the urethra going thru the prostrate! :o
Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 19, 2025, 04:45:34 PMRick I hate to say it when I saw your waterfall photo I immediately thought of the urethra going thru the prostrate! :o
OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! :'(
Jerry
Quote from: Jerry on September 19, 2025, 04:49:57 PMQuote from: PRR Modeler on September 19, 2025, 04:45:34 PMRick I hate to say it when I saw your waterfall photo I immediately thought of the urethra going thru the prostrate! :o
OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! :'(
Jerry
Depends... :o
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee (I also have Tim Horton), cereal, bagels, yogurt, english muffins, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 72F and slightly higher humidity. Yesterday the kit finally made it to the post office! ;D Projected delivery is Monday. I think it's more likely Tuesday.
Today after chores is wide open. MOH and daughter were supposed to do some spa thing but it was canceled last night.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Curt, I'll add some hot food to your list.
Breakfast is scrambled eggs with cheese, onion and green peppers. Hash browns and or biscuits and gravy. Drinks of all kinks on the end with bowls of fresh fruit for those cutting back.
Karl, yes, ouch!
I finally posted my first Davinci Resolve video yesterday. It is very basic but a pioneer effort on my part. I've learned a lot and more to learn but, I'm on the way. All I did was combine four videos I already had and added some title pages. Today I'll try something new.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0K-X_yhi8
Yet another day of faux Summer starting in Michigan, forecast does include a chance of rain late in the day and into tomorrow...what a giant sucking sound that will create if it occurs.
I'm getting around to run over to the S Side of Grand Rapids to an ops session at the Sunset Valley. I'll be excited to see what the crew has been working on in the 2-3 years since I've been there.
I fired up the 3d printer station and was able to print one of the pre-loaded rook devices off the thumb drive. My ventilation system worked well ;D , it was quiet and there was no odor complaints. Just need to fine tune my skills and give it a go on a couple other prints the next few days. I did encounter extreme difficulty in removing the rooks from the build plate, futzing one in the process. :o
Enjoy the day all. It does look like a bit of overcast settling in out the window.
KS on the Michigan Road.
Football is late today. ::)
Sisco and Ubert give 2 thumbs up on the Video...Tom :o
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfasts Curt and Tom, lots of choices this morning. :)
Curt, hope the kit comes Monday.
Tom, great video, it was real nice seeing movement on the railroad.
Karl, enjoy the Ops session today.
A really cool morning here with the temperature currently at 4c (39f), but at least the sun is out. It is supposed to go to 17c (63f). Ended up working most of yesterday but did manage some bench time last night. I finished the retaining walls for the west side of the valley and I installed it this morning. I posted a small update last night on my layout blog.
Lucky me, I get to work again today but should only have to work till early afternoon, after that the rest of the day is mine.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Great news on the new kit; hope it does arrive Monday.
Tom is there no end to your talent? I'll check it out after this.I think I have room for a little egg and definitely a biscuit w/ gravy.....yum.
Karl I applaud you for getting into 3D printing. I'm sure the more you do it the better you'll get and look at all the $$ you'll save as well.
Ron thanks for your condolences. Maybe it's time to "take a mental health day" from work; I guess that's a thing now. Hope some bench time occurs.
What's the rest of you doing?
It's a clear & sunny 40 with a high of 71 here. Daughters coming over this afternoon; she won a raffle for free mums from a local supplier so those will go to her Mom. Maybe some bench time beforehand. Going to do an update on my Diorama thread sometime today.
Have an enjoyable day!! Be well.
Good morning Crew from an extremely wet Wisconsin. A doozy of a T-Storm moved in starting around 4am and finally moved out at 7:15. I have not checked the collection beaker to see how much rain we received as it's still raining.
I love to see trains moving, very nice video Tom
Karl, enjoy the Sunset Valley. Have fun with the printer
We will have the grandkids for a few hours today. The daughter and a friend will use the tickets to the 11am Wisconsin/Maryland football game today. The Son in law is feeling better but the kidney stones still have not passed. So he's staying home to relax and maybe sleep if we have the kids. It's no issue for us. It's a must win game for the UW overpaid football savior coach now in year 3 of a rebuild they really didn't need to start. He moved completely away from a ground based attack with huge Wisconsin bred horses in the O-line. But the AD wanted something more exciting even though he was one of those horses in the O-Line in years past.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Currently 54 and sunny, with a high near 75 later here in Washington.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and tomorrow for the breakfast.
Curt, good news on the kit.
Your comment about the waterfall picture wasn't one I'd have expected. ;D 8)
ACLTom, nice job on the video.
There are ton's of videos on YouTube about using DaVinci Resolve.
I'm sure you've watched some already.
Larry, have a fun day with your daughter.
Ron, I saw your update yesterday but haven't commented yet.
I'll do that when I'm done here.
Karl, have fun at the ops.
Congratulations on the printer booth.
I saw one of those bigger green fire vehicles when I was hiking on Thursday.
TomO, glad your doctor visit went well.
Dave, how'd the chair turn out?
How's everyone else doing.
Spoke with Karl O yesterday and he's doing well with his treatments.
Found out the application for financial aid I filed at the hospital where I went for my blood clot was approved and I owe nothing. ;D
Did some cleanup in the van too.
Not 100% sure yet what I'll do today.
Research will be done when I'm done here.
A smokey sunrise at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic NP.
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Have a great day everyone.
Rick, chair came out OK, see the picture on my build thread. That's quite the hazy sunrise! Sorry the conditions aren't better for walking, even if they do make for some interesting photos.
I dug out the Wichendon kit instructions and started reading about the 2nd story interior. I'll start building all the kit-provided parts for that today, along with a trip to the store and a trip on the exercise machine. It's World Paella Day today, so that's what I'll make tonight. (Actually, I make "Rice with Stuff", I don't make the 8-ingredient Valencia official paella.)
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee.
Funny thing Tim Horton was Geezer's favorite brand of coffee.
Tom thanks for the breakfast and a nice video by the way.
Larry have a nice day with your daughter.
Ron you're working way to much. Don't they understand you have a RR to build.
Karl enjoy the OPS session.
TomO have fun with the grandkids.
Rick beautiful picture.
Glad to hear KarlO is doing better.
Morning Dave.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/68. Maybe 70 later.
One of the grandkids is heading down in a little while.
I'm trying to get going on my build!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and breakfast. Congrats on the shipment.
TomACL, thanks for the warm-up. Congrats on the video, it looks terrific.
Karl, safe travels to and fun at the ops session. I had the same problems and bought a Wham Bam build plate, and it solved my problems with print removal. Do you have FDM or resin printer?
Ron, hope you make it to the bench.
Larry, wishing you a nice Daughter visit. Good luck with the diorama.
TomO, hope you have a great time with the grandkids.
Rick, congratulations on the medical costs. That's another amazing photo.
Dave, the second story sounds like fun. Happy Paella Day.
Jerry, hope you enjoy your grandkid's visit. Bench work sounds good.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright day with a forecast of 89°F. Today is the last day of summer, but the warm temperatures continue next week.
Yesterday, I painted lodge furniture. Today is baseball and football, so I doubt I'll make it upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
Mike asked: I had the same problems and bought a Wham Bam build plate, and it solved my problems with print removal. Do you have FDM or resin printer?
I have a resin printer Elegoo Mars 3Pro I have one of those magnetic build plates to put on soon. I do have an older 3 post printer that uses weed eater cord ;) Its troublesome, and noisy. No where near the resolution of resin or even the current Much less expensive units now available.
Rick, your home run streak continues.
KS
Long day, but got a lot done, boy fixtures for grocery stores have really gone up in the last 15 years. Nice day in sunny central, FL, Y'all have a good one.....
Neat video Tom..... 8)
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Saturday was a slow day for me, but I did cut out the foam and thin plywood rectangles for the base of the kit (11x14) then glue them together with white glue and clamped them together overnight.
Today after chores I'll clean up the edges and probably paint it earth brown.
Kit status shows it made it to Orlando this morning so Monday delivery looks good. ;D
That's it for me.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast this am. Nice to hear you'll finally be getting that Kit from SW tomorrow; you've certainly waited long enough for it and I'm sure you'll have fun building it.
Tom great video of a beautiful layout.
What's your day look like.
It's a sunny 40 with a high of 75 here. Our Daughter came over yesterday afternoon and we stopped at a local grower and bought some small pumpkins and also at a nursery and picked up a couple of Mums that she had purchased at work through a fund raiser. That'll be the extent of our Fall outside decorating. Not sure about the rest of the day.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Curt, I wanted to get a Good seat for this upcoming build, so...I 'm sitting front row center seat waiting for the build to begin...kinda like waiting in front of Walmart for the doors to open of Black Friday
terry
Terry that analogy makes me cringe! :o
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and breakfast. Good luck with the Monday kit delivery.
Larry, wishing you a festive first day of fall.
Terry, sounds like a worthy activity.
How is the rest of the crew?
The forecast is for 87°F, so it's cooling a bit. Yesterday I continued painting details and watched all my sports teams win.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning. Hope everyone's Saturday went great.
Rick, a bit of advice from an old bill collector. Make sure the financial aid included the Doctor fees. I saw too many unknown "thought that was handled" bills show up months later. Doctors are notoriously slow billers. It should be included but don't wait for a surprise and in 60 days check your credit report to see how the hospital reported it
Decent day today with a high of 75f degrees and a 40% chance of rain around 4
Enjoy your day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Poulsbo, WA weather: Currently 57 and a a light rain but, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Looking forward to your kit build.
TomO, thanks for the tip and the bill from the doctors is covered as well.
Fortunately the financial aid doesn't take into account my savings. 8)
Mike, I guess there will be more detail painting and sports watching today.
Terry, good morning.
Larry, have fun with the fall decorating.
Greg, good news on getting a lot done yesterday and maybe today will be a well deserved rest day.
Jerry, hope you're finding some modeling motivation.
Dave, have fun with the second story interior.
Karl, how was ops?
What's everyone else doing today?
I had a slow day yesterday too.
Smoke was getting worse yesterday in the forrest so I decided to move on.
There's a Buffalo Wild Wings and Costco near by and I'll hit both of those today and then head further south.
Watching the 'Skins game at BWW.
Smoke got worse as the morning progressed at Hurricane Ridge.
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Have a great day everyone.
I post a picture on most days in Flicker.
There's one photographer that has some outstanding railroad photos in B&W.
Hopefully you can see the photos using this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rickerail/
You should be able to see it because it's a free site, but let me know if you can't.
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Ops went well I ran several passenger trains and a freight train. Above a UP train heads past a tower into some interesting trackage at a junction and river crossing
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Headed home I grabbed this quick shot of an eagle through the windshield
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Sort of low key this morning, stayed up until just into the 2nd half of my Spartans mess in LA :( and it's pre-prep day for Tuesday morning and the invasion of my dignity :o
Be well all.
KS
Posted this from my iphone, now at my PC, I can't see photos--- Hmmm....
Good morning Curt, Larry, Terry, Mike, TomO, Rick, Karl and the rest of the crew that drips in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope your kit comes tomorrow.
Larry, enjoy your day.
Terry, I'm looking forward to the build too, but not that anxious. ;D
Mike, glad all your teams won yesterday.
TomO, Enjoy your day.
Rick, looks like the smoke is getting worse. Makes for great photos though.
Karl, glad the Op's session went well.
Another sunny day with the current temperature at 11c (52f). Managed some more bench time yesterday with more progress on the bridge, will post and update shortly. Got an F1 race to watch, Azerbaijan is always an interesting race.
Have a great day everyone.
Karl, it takes a little time for photos to show up.
I can see them now.
Nice shots of the layout and that's some nice track work.
Nice catch of the eagle.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Great that the kit is going to be there tomorrow.
Larry have a nice day.
Morning Terry.
Mike you watching the games today?
Looks pretty smokie there Rick. Good thing your moving away from it.
Great picture even if it's smoke filled.
Karl some nice photos of the OPS. And a great shot of the Eagle.
TomO have a great day!!
Ron have fun watching the race. Looking forward to the bridge work.
Weather in South Jersey is P. sunny/67. Later on the same.
Had a nice dinner at the Pub last night with the grandson.
He's leaving later this afternoon.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Another beautiful day down South, y'all have a great one.....
Rick, another hour or so and the rest of the day is mine..... ;D ;D ;D
Afternoon all,
Been very busy today. Grocery run, bowling practice, fixing landscape lights and cleaning the weeds out of the rose garden.
In the train shed now working on another video. Not going to publish any tine soon. I'm learning how to fade in and out and add some additional sounds.
Hope all are having a great day.
Tom
ACLTom: "working on another videoI find video editing is a perishable skill. Use it or lose it.
Good luck. I enjoyed the show.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, donuts, bagels, english muffins, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 74F and moderate humidity. It's going to be a hot week. I see that my kit has made it to the local post office for delivery. I should see it late afternoon.
Yesterday after chores I painted the base in WS earth undercoat and it's ready. I also put up the spare table I use when I build a kit.
Today is laundry, chores, and weekly pool upkeep.
Terry I said your comment makes me cringe because of the Walmart black Friday part.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Happy first day of Fall; where'd the Summer go.
Curt thanks for the coffee and doughnuts; luv a good doughnut. So glad to hear your SW Kit is arriving today; looking forward to your build.
Karl that's a scary track arrangement for sure.
What's on your plate today.
It's a partly sunny 55 with a high of 78 in New York. My cell phone was giving me issues with dropping the network for some unknown reason. Last week I called and a Tech fixed it for me. Three days later it did the same thing. This time I did an online chat and the lady gave me the instructions for resetting the network; so far so good. The phone is only 3 years old, although I did have to do another paring with my Escape but that was no big deal. Maybe some bench time later on.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
50 currently and sunny with a high of 70 in Tacoma.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Looks like you're ready to start building.
Larry, hope the phone doesn't give you any more problems.
I'm on my phone because I didn't feel like setting up the computer yesterday so I'm keeping it short today.
Had a good time watching the'Skins play well and win.
Costco this morning then Rainier NP.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning. 58f degrees heading to 80???
Volleyball on the UW campus against Florida was exciting, sloppy VB but exciting. 17-25, 25-20, 25-22, 36-34 with the UW women winning. They didn't announce the attendance but it looked like around 14,000 which is the money grab they were looking for. You know the term, grow the sport! Normally in the UW Fieldhouse it is a sold out impossible ticket for 8000 fans for about the last 12 seasons. The Badgers as they start the conference schedule Friday are a good young team. Not the normal top 5 ranked team in the NCAA but a good team. I'm thinking 3 or 4 in the conference and maybe #8-10 overall. I think we will see loses in the Fieldhouse we have not seen in years.
Measured up levels for the layout. 43" and 58" felt good to my new height of 5'9". One of the guys is 6'2 and other was 6'0 and it was ok for them. I know one of the layouts we operate on has 46" and 60" levels and I like the layout. But when we set the shelves at those heights it didn't feel right. Now to ponder what I really want to do as I have an adversion to losing a train in a helix. I'd like a nolix but I'm not sure how to hide it. Stay tuned, this ain't over!
We did dinner yesterday out and it was good. One of the local "chains" before Covid had 6 locations. Last Spring they shut down the 16 year location in Wausau and November 8 they are shutting down the Hilldale location after 19 years. That is Terry's favorite location. We used Terry's birthday discount they send her every year for her September b-day. I asked the server and he said both shutdowns were because of lease disputes and the owners of the restaurant said enough is enough! I didn't ask about the 1 closed during Covid. They will still have 3 Madison area locations but a new 1 somewhere in Sendai, Japan opening in 2/2026. Our server was one of the 1st hires back in the early 90's at the still open original location.
Rick, super on the aid.
Karl, great pictures from the Sunset Valley and that eagle picture is good enough for a frame.
Larry, phone advice I can give! Don't throw it...
Not sure what today will bring but what happens, happens. No plans are good sometimes
Be well
TomO
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Have fun with all the chores. How's dad doing with the busted knee?
TomO, I watched the Gator VB game and was disappointed they lost but UW was the better team. Gators kept it close though.
Karl, I also loved the eagle picture. Looks like he was looking for a quick meal.
Today, I'll do a little more editing practice and work on the book a little as well.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe and healthy.
Tom
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad to hear your getting ready for the build.
Larry hope your phone stays okay this time.
You should be getting your package today it's out for delivery.
Rick glad to hear your skins one.
My 49ers barely pulled one out.
TomO have a nice day doing whatever.
Tom first time I heard about the book in a long time. How's that going??
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/61. Later 73.
Not sure what's on the agenda today.
But I will try to get to the bench later on for a couple of hours!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Bright overcast after a whole lot of rain at times Sunday afternoon. Much needed.
I worked on trying to learn more info on the 3d printing. It's coming along slowly. Now that I have the enclosure and vent system working, I'm taking it easy as there are plenty of distractions this week, 'scope tomorrow morning after pre-prep and prep. IF that comes out ok, we're contemplating a trip North at the end of the week, eye Doc app't Thursday. A bit stressed for tomorrow, as the Doll had one not go well in May and ended up in surgery for a repair. Scared me, a lot more than she knows, she's finally feeling herself but not keen on me putting myself thru it. Should be the last I have as I am 'timing out' in my stay here, statistically ???
Enjoy the day all. It does look a bit greener out after that rain.
L8R-y'all
:o KS
Good afternoon folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and breakfast. Good luck with the chores.
Larry, good luck with the phone. Have fun at the bench.
Rick, wishing you a fantastic Rainier NP visit.
TomO, good luck with the layout height.
TomACL, have fun learning the software. Repetition is always good.
Jerry, hope you made it to the bench.
Larry, good luck with the 3D stuff. It's fun but time-consuming. Hope the eye doc goes well.
How is the rest of the crew?
I worked upstairs for a while. The lodge furniture is finished and ready to be planted. I worked on images for the walls, etc.
Have fun,
mike
Back from the vet. The lump on the dog's neck is benign, just a lumpy cyst that gets aggravated by being rubbed by her collar. VERY good news.
dave
Great news Dave.
:D Good to hear, Dave.
Morning everyone
Coffee is ready. Water for the tea guys. And cold OJ nd soda in the fridge.
Eggs anyway you want them with sides of bacon and sausage and home fries.
Toast and English muffins with butter and assorted jellies.
Weather this morning is dark/60.
Have to take the neighbor to the hospital for a radiation treatment this monring.
First of 3 trips there.
I'll be back to see what your all doing later!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
Rainier NP weather: Currently it's 47 with a high in the mid 60's and sunny.
Jerry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
I was wondering why you were up so early.
Dave, that's great news from the vet.
Mike, I'm sure we'll be seeing an update soon.
Karl, hope the prep went well and good luck with the procedure.
ACLTom, hope you're making good progress with the video editing and the book.
TomO, I guess I missed the post about you building a layout.
Hope everyone else is doing very well.
I got to the park around 11:30 yesterday and boy is it crowded.
There are two good sized parking lots at the visitors center and had to drive around them three times before getting a spot.
I'm up extra early again to do a hike and Star as usual can't join me. :-\
A quick phone pic I took here of Myrtle Falls.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning Gents,
Jerry thanks for the coffee and breakfast. I was wondering why you were up sooooo early. Hope all goes well for your neighbor.
Rick nice photo; obviously you do ok with heights. Gonna have to give Star some extra treats for staying behind; hike safely.
What's on your plate today.
It's a rainy 64 with a high of 74 in New York but we can use the rain and my new grass will love it. Going to Home Depot shortly for a new shade for the bedroom and some miniblinds for the bathroom.After that , and they're installed, maybe some bench time.
Have a great day!!! Be well and stay safe.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Jerry. That is a very nice thing you're doing for your neighbor.
Slow start this morning. Had to drop off the van at the shop for yet another electrical issue. :-X The van is a 2006 Kia Sedona. It still drives great but is starting to nickel and dime us.
After chores this morning I'll start on the kit.
Rick enjoy your hike. You'll need to give Star some extra loving later.
Larry good luck with the blinds.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning crew,
Jerry, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Safe travels to the hospital.
Rick, hope you enjoy the hike. I hope to post some photos soon.
Larry, sounds like the 1:1 activities continue. Good luck at the bench.
Curt, good luck with the van repair.
Dave, good news about your dog. I know you must be relieved.
How is the rest of the crew today?
It's another bright morning, but cooler at 88°F. We're meeting our daughter for lunch, then I have lodge this afternoon and tonight.
Have fun,
mike
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Jerry and the fresh OJ.
Jerry, I haven't done anything on the book in the past 8 months. Hernia surgery in Dec. '24 put me on the sideline and after recovery I went on the other projects. However, over the past few weeks, I've been reviewing what I have and pacing all my notes in a time line so I can refer to them as I continue the chapters.
Rick, very nice photo today. My "Rick's Travel Photo File" is getting very big.
Yesterday I finished my second video. Its 6:52 minutes long. I took some of the video clips I shot a George Sellios' F&SM layout, combined them, added music and a loco steam sound. I added the music as the talking in the background was very annoying while watching the video. The steam sound I substituted was from my own 0-8-0.
My next three videos will be The Structures on the A&S RR, Steam on the A&S RR and Diesels on the A&S RR.
https://youtu.be/fs_hOKUH7Og (https://youtu.be/fs_hOKUH7Og)
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
Back in 2003, I bought the brand new Canon Digital Rebel. I had it with me on a business trip to Seattle in November, and got permission to leave work early Friday, because the weather for the weekend was supposed to be clear and cold. (VERY unusual for November in Seattle.) I drove to Rainier and stayed at the lodge at Paradise. There I took this photo, Mount Rainier in a full moon:
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I was guessing at exposure times, with the camera held on the lodge railing. Temps were in the 30s and dropping, and I couldn't stay out too long. There's a lot of noise in the picture, and probably airline tracks (rather than star tracks).
Right now it's sunny, but there's a chance of rain starting this evening for the next couple of days. We really need the rain. Today's the one day this week where there's nothing on my agenda, so I'll try to get some good time in the train room.
dave
Good morning, all. I've seen Mt. Rainier in the distance, and rode the old NP line over Stampede Pass back when the North Coast HIawatha used it. But I've only actually been out and about in the Cascades in Oregon and California,
To Dave's NH Seacoast weather I'll add that last night our Fire Chief told the Selectmen all of NH is at "Red Flag" status for outdoor burning. Concord being Concord, there's an exception for campgrounds, but our local campground isn't taking that risk.
I've got some firewood to bring in before it rains, likely modeling if the outdoors actually gets wet. The 2nd Place certificate for my PRR flat car arrived in yesterday's mail.
Rick, I found the relatively easy trail I did one day outside of the park. BUT everything is closed due to fires.
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You pretty much walked the 'contour line' around Naches Peak. It would have been a good walk with Star.
dave
A bit of sun peeking out after quite a T-storm this morning.
Speaking of peeking... :o the Doc said my innards looked ok. Long delay as today was the second day of a new computer system and Docs first day. Prep was...prep :P , pain lessened by the LIONS depositing a whooping on Monday Night football in Baltimore.
EZ the word today, no driving or juggling chainsaws.
Be Well all.
KS
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Some cabbage looking thing in the Doll's weed patch. ;)
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on September 23, 2025, 02:20:26 PMSome cabbage looking thing in the Doll's weed patch. ;)
Karl that is what's known as "Ornamental Cabbage". While it's edible, it's mostly used for decoration. I didn't spend 20 years working produce for nuttin.
Dave great news on the pooch.
Good afternoon. I tried this morning but the post just would not take. I kept hitting the post button but nothing, the page just sat there!
Rick, I am deciding if I want to add a deck to the layout or take it down! Not sure but I am leaning in 1 direction v!
Karl, good news on the scope, my next one is 2026
Tom, the volleyball on Sunday with the Gators was sloppy for both teams. I watched the Gators beat Marquette a few nights earlier and if the Gators had served against the Badgers like they did against Marquette the outcome would have been different. This will be season 11 Terry told me of having season tickets for Badger volleyball where we have seen only 1 NCAA championship season. Lots of Final 4 appearances though
Enjoy the day
TomO
Busy day with sun and puffy clouds, y'all have a good one.....
Impressive video Tom, keep 'em coming...../color]
Morning everyone
Coffee is ready. Hot water for the tea guys. Cold OJ & sodas in the fridge.
This morning we have Rick's favorite Taylor Ham & Egg & cheese on a hard roll.
Weather in South Jersey it's says sunrise/64. Later 78.
Off to take the neighbor for one of these shots.
I'll be back later to see what everyone is doing.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Jerry.
Started out with a walk at 73F but very humid from the heavy rain last night. Yesterday I spent a couple of hours on the kit and of course that included a trip to ACE for 3 rattle cans of paint. I also had issues on one step figuring out what piece to spray. In reality all I did was spray different items differently colors. Definitely not worth an update.
Today I'm driving Dad to the VA for a blood draw for his PCP appointment next week then he wants to go to Publix...Joy. After I get home I have floors to do. If I do them today I should have all day Thursday in the train room. That's the plan anyway.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Jerry, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Safe travels taking your friend to the doc's.
Curt, the kit looks amazing. Safe travels to the VA.
Gregory, wishing you a good one.
TomO, good luck with the deck decision.
Karl, congrats on the good doctor's report.
James, congrats on the PRR car certificate.
Dave, cool moonlight shot.
TomACL, congrats on the cool video of the F&SM.
How is the rest of the gang?
It's a bright day with 90°F in the forecast. No rain.
First up today is a trip to the cardiologist. So far, I've made it a whole year without a heart attack. Better living through modern chemistry... Later in the day, I plan to work on the lodge.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
50 right now but a high 0f 65 and sunny later here at Rainier.
Jerry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
You're a good neighbor.
Mike, I hope the no heart attack continues for many more years.
Curt, hope your all day modeling plan tomorrow works.
Greg, have another great day.
TomO, hockey must be starting pretty soon.
Karl, looks like those critters are enjoying your cabbage.
Are you in the hospital?
And what's the new computer system?
Dave, you're right, that trail is closed, but dogs aren't allowed it.
James, fire bans are in effect everywhere out here.
ACLTom, nice job of adding music and steam engine sound to your video nd the cross fade too.
Where do you get the music from?
Gotta be careful with copyright issues.
I subscribe to Artlist.
Larry, actually I'm not that comfortable with heights.
There was a fence in front of me when I took that picture of the falls.
Hope everyone else is doing very well.
I did the Skyline Loop trail yesterday. (6.97 miles and 1,844' EG)
I started hiking about an hour before sunrise.
Got to some views as the sun was coming up.
I'll do another shorter hike today.
A picture from yesterday's hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
We've had light rain for the past 18 hours, and that's supposed to turn into more steady rain late today. That's A Good Thing. I didn't get as much accomplished yesterday as I wanted, but building those laser-cut desks and drafting tables is picky work! More of the same today.
dave
Good Morning,
Jerry thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Wow you're up early 2 days in a row. Nap time later?
Curt nice you're making progress on the kit. Sounds like a busy day ahead for you.
Mike best of luck at the Cardiologist; hope you get a good report and have fun at the bench.
Rick very impressive shot; that must be something seeing all those mountains in the background.
Dave enjoy the bench time.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a very foggy 62 with a high of 75 in New York. Haven't seen the fog that thick in years; must have been a real trip when it was still dark out. Couple of errands to run later on. Starting to figure out the details for the diorama; need lots.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay safe.
Good morning Crew. 58f degrees heading to 70 and the leaves seem to be gathering, on the ground!
Rick, the UW Badger Women hockey starts Friday way up in Bemidji, Minnesota and we will home watching it on TV. This is season #14 as season ticket holders. We have watched 6 of the 8 Badger NCAA Championship teams including last season. They are fun to watch and start season as a clear #1.
The grandson has been practicing with his age group and next older group with practices run by the "neutral" High School hockey team coaches. He is an 11 year old 2nd year PeeWee. The HS coaches start scouting at the PeeWee level around here. There is alway a High School representative scouting home games at the PeeWee and Bantam level. The PeeWee A and all Bantam teams are supposed to play the system the local High School system plays, so the HS coaches run the pre-season practices and are the final judges picking the Bantam A and PeeWee A teams here! 3 days a week for the last 3 weeks they have been running practices. Try outs start Tuesday next week behind closed doors.
His soccer team has 4 games left. Last week at soccer the hockey moms were discussing the hockey season. He has 5 teammates on the soccer team that play his hockey team age level 11-12. 2 were with him on his hockey team last year. The mom's are stressing already about try outs. The grandson told me, he's not worried he'll just play where they put him.
Some clean up in the weathering shop today! Then the grandson after school wants me to join him at the slot car track. He wants to add to the track and mom and dad are ok and mom will help. We are checking to see if it's feasible.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Overcast and low 60s this morning, with report of fog in the area. I think I've finally recovered from the scope visit. Rick, it was just a 'normal' outpatient surgery, but at the area hospital. Doc says I'm too old for a 'next' one...
We have a cat to take to the vet and I have a pair of Rx to pickup today.
That's another fine image, Rick. Mighty fine indeed.
Eye doc early tomorrow :o then we're Northbound with what looks like a decent weather forecast for a long weekend. :)
Everyone be well.
KS
Karl...what's your travel time to the cabin?
terry
Late morning all,
I had a very early Cardiologist app. this morning and all is fine. Little elevated cholesterol but still in the acceptable range.
Rick, I got it from a Royalty Free Music site. Funny, now, I can't find it.
Thanks for the comments on the FSM video. It was fun creating it.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
Outstanding photo Rick.
Afternoon
Great photo Rick.
Tom the video was great.
Afternoon Dave.
Curt you have a busy day.
Larry no nap he has to go back for another shot at 2:00!! ::)
TomO have fun with the car racing.
Weather in South Jersey is getting to rain now.
Well another trip to on in a few minutes.
Long story I why I need to drive him to the Dr.
Have a nice day I'm going to try!! :)
Jerry
Wrapped up the "stinker" project and am kicking back with a ginger ale, I guess that's life in the fast land for those way past middle age, y'all have a good one too.....
Not sure how to contact a forum member privately. So
MARK B
WOULD you please contact me by email
Modeler DOT tomo AT gmail DOT com
TomO
Verona, Wi
Morning everyone
Coffee is ready. Water for the tea guys. Cold OJ & sodas in the ridge.
This morning we have homemade waffles with butter and Vermont maple syrup.
Sides of bacon & sausage.
Another trip with the neighbor this morning.
Weather/71 here it just stopped pouring and hope it stays that way.
I'll check back with you guys later.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
It's 47 now and will only go to 53 later but it will be sunny here at Rainier.
Jerry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Bring an umbrella just in case.
ACLTom, that's great news from the cardiologist.
Terry, good morning.
Karl, hope all goes well at the eye doctor and safe travels.
TomO, good luck to the grandson on the hockey try out.
I'm sure he'll do well.
Larry, do you have enough details or do you have to order more?
Dave, still working on the desks and tables?
How's everyone else doing?
Did a short 2.6 mile hike to Bench and Snow Lakes.
One more hike today and then I'll start heading south to Mount Saint Helen's National Monument.
If you have Netflix and are looking for something good watch, check out Black Rabbit.
Sunrise on the Skyline Loop Trail.
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Have a great day everyone.
It's going to be grey and cloudy, forecast says so anyway, so should cut down on dialated :o eye issues. Still dark so far. I hate early get ups as I spent half the night checking the time... :-\
Stretch of nice dry is also forecast for several days, should be nice.
Will check in later in the week, most likely.
Out the door to the eye doc.
Good Morning,
Jerry thanks for the coffee and breakfast. You are really a very considerate neighbor to be doing this early morning thing.
Rick beautiful photo!! I may have to order very few details; just a few logging specific ones.
Karl that sucks when you wake up just to check the time; hope all goes well....maye a nap later.
What's everyone else doing.
It's a cloudy and rainy 66 with a high of 73. Looks like an all day event. Not sure about today but maybe some bench time and an update as well.
Have an enjoyable day!!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Jerry. I do like a good waffle.
I was a tired puppy when I went to bed last night and didn't get up until about 45 minutes ago. I did get everything done yesterday that I wanted to, so today after animal chores I'm free for the train room. If I do anything interesting on the kit I'll do an update later.
Rick great photo.
Jerry you are a very good neighbor.
Larry look forward to your update.
Karl good luck at the eye doctor and safe travels.
Tom great news from the cardiologist. For some reason I can't post comments on your F&SM videos. ::)
I hope everyone has a good day.
Quote from: TomO/Tloc on September 24, 2025, 11:26:33 PMNot sure how to contact a forum member privately. So
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TomO
Verona, Wi
TomO, Modelers Forum has a private message system. I've mostly used it to reply to others messages. Top, Left of Center on my browser page there's a label
My Messages. Click to open the little window. Click
New to start a conversation.
Good morning, all. It's been raining on the NH Seacoast all night, and expected to keep on raining all day. :) The only fly in my beer is two friends who've scheduled hauling their boats for the slack water just after today's afternoon high tide (most of the East Coast has two/day). Oh, well; I have rain gear and it will be warm in the Boat Club afterward.
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on September 24, 2025, 10:29:20 AMKarl...what's your travel time to the cabin?
terry
usually-5 hrs. Orange barrrls can alter that. I believe most of them are close to fall harvest ;)
Good morning Jerry, Rick, Karl, Larry, Curt, James and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Jerry.
Currently 17c (63f) and rainy here, supposed to rain all day. No modeling lately as work has keep me busy days and evenings lately. The good news is I have a 4 day weekend coming up. ;D Have a train setup this weekend with setup tomorrow afternoon and running Saturday and Sunday. Then I'll have Monday to rest.
Have a great day everyone.
As James said, we're having what has been an -extraordinary event- this summer, actual rain. It's light rain, but the plants are still happy. We need a lot more to refill reservoirs & aquifers.
The dogs are at the groomer today, after a bad night last night. One dog was having problems in both directions. Sigh... More work on tables and chairs today.
dave
Quote from: jbvb on September 25, 2025, 08:25:41 AMQuote from: TomO/Tloc on September 24, 2025, 11:26:33 PMNot sure how to contact a forum member privately. So
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TomO
Verona, Wi
TomO, Modelers Forum has a private message system. I've mostly used it to reply to others messages. Top, Left of Center on my browser page there's a label My Messages. Click to open the little window. Click New to start a conversation.
Good morning, all. It's been raining on the NH Seacoast all night, and expected to keep on raining all day. :) The only fly in my beer is two friends who've scheduled hauling their boats for the slack water just after today's afternoon high tide (most of the East Coast has two/day). Oh, well; I have rain gear and it will be warm in the Boat Club afterward.
Thank you James. I just wasn't looking high enough up into the left corner. I really appreciate it
TomO
Well, so much for modeling today. MOH came up with a project that had to be done today and will spill over into tomorrow and possibly Saturday. :-X
Good morning from my part of Wisconsin. Autumn is definitely here. 55 now heading to 75 but frost warnings tomorrow!
Rick, his tryouts will be fine. Thank you. He's good and knows he's good but also knows he has to prove himself every practice and game. I have a friend who is the head coach of the UW women's team. He told Brooks the grandson he's had lots of exceptional players come through his program. The best though are the ones that constantly work to improve their playing abilities, communication,leadership skills, takes nothing for granted and loves playing the game. Without the love of the game nothing else matters. I believe the grandson is improving in all those areas. He loves the game
Lunch is out today and then a stop at an artesian bread making bakery. We have a 2-1 coupon. We buy breads occasionally as I rarely bake nowadays. I have no problem buying a $6-7 loaf of great bread, but I will not pay $12 to 14 for one! So with a 2-1 coupon it fits what I feel is reasonable. They also have a mean cinnamon bun that I will get one of and have for breakfast tomorrow. Terry will also pick up some deep chocolate bark they make on her 2-1 coupon!
Enjoy your day
TomO
Quote from: PRR Modeler on September 25, 2025, 10:08:30 AMWell, so much for modeling today. MOH came up with a project that had to be done today and will spill over into tomorrow and possibly Saturday. :-X
I hate when that happens!!!!Jerry
Just in time for heading West on US-2 in da Yoop the sun had come out :o the windshield is a streaky mess. 8) Overcast all the way up. To the Bridge.
Good, late, drive up from the South.
KSinUP
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Tug Olive Moore shoving the self unloading barge Menominee
Tom O.
Check your messages.
Mark B
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, donuts, muffins, yogurt, english muffins, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 74F and moderate humidity. I worked on the wall project yesterday and that will continue today. I did manage to get to the workbench for about an hour. I grained 60 pieces of strip wood. and added knot holes. Today I hope to finish by adding cracks to the boards. After that they are ready for coloring.
That's all I got.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Curt, thanks for breakfast and hope you get the wall project finished today.
I got busy yesterday and did absolutely nothing train or modeling related, didn't even post or read the forum.
Tomorrow, Pam and I will drive to Port St. Lucie, FL. I've been asked to be the Eulogy speaker at my cousin's funeral. I have lots of stories and truths to be told.
Have a safe and happy day everyone and I'll see ya'll on Sunday.
Tom
Good morning, Curt, Tom and those who haven't gotten up yet. I'll put a basket of Pawpaws on the counter; two days of rain made one of my seedling trees decide its fruit were ready.
Yesterday's boat hauling wasn't perfect: the fancy crawls down the ramp under the boat trailer came for Bill before slack water so we struggled to line the trawler up with short mooring lines. And just as we were ready, a pushy guy insisted on launching his own boat. But Bill's boat is ready to winterize and we took time to warm up and talk after.
Need to put together a presentation today, and clean some gutters, but there's time for more enjoyable things too.
I had to look up what a Pawpaw is. I honestly do not ever remember hearing about this fruit.🤔
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for coffee and muffin.
Forecast for 81F today. No plans.
Mike
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and donuts. Nice you're able to get some time at the bench for your project.
Tom sorry to hear about your loss and have a safe trip to your destination.
James I can remember as a kid a song my Grand Dad used to sing "Way down yonder in the Pawpaw patch"; oops I think I just dated myself.
Hey Mike.
What's the rest of you doing.
It's a cloudy 65 with a high of 73. This is the second day of being very muggy and hope it goes away soon; of course still better than the alternative. Early morning errands are done so maybe a little time at the bench. Going out this afternoon for a little resupply with Ellie then it's stopping off at Arby's for their roast beef and cheddar sandwiches....yum.
Have an enjoyable day!! Be well.
Good morning from Wisconsin. 58f degrees now climbing surprisingly to 85+. Now the NWS says we will hit 80+ the next few days and stay dry.
Nothing planned till 7pm when we will be in our seats on campus as the Badger Volleyball Big Ten conference schedule begins and the intensity really picks up. The UW defending Women hockey team kicks off tonight in Bemidji, Minnesota. We are really looking forward to to hockey again this season. 20 of the 24 from last year are returning.
Terry and I are in disagreement about my layout. I am leaning toward taking it down. It's built in 6' sections so not that hard. But she doesn't believe that I will rebuild and she's probably correct in assuming that.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Errands to run this morning.
So I have to get going but I'll be back.
And it did feel good to sleep in and not have to take the neighbor this morning.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
43 right now and later it will be sunny with a high of 65 here in Toutle, WA.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
What's the wall project?
Glad you were able to spend some time with the kit.
Jerry, good luck with those errands.
TomO, have fun at the volleyball game.
Hope you keep the layout.
Larry, enjoy your sandwich.
Mike, hope you come up with a good plan later.
James, I had to look up pawpaw too.
Have fun with the more enjoyable things.
ACLTom, safe driving tomorrow and I know you'll delivery a great eulogy.
Karl, glad you arrived safely and neat photo of the barge.
Dave, I saw the photo you posted of the dogs and they look great.
Hope the rest of the crew is feeling well today.
Slept in today.
After three days in a row of hiking I'm taking it easy today.
Did a beautiful hike yesterday on the High Lakes Loop Trail in Rainier. (5.65 miles & 1,086' EG)
Only bad thing about yesterday's hike was when I got to the highest viewpoint that overlooks the lakes, I couldn't see a thing because I was in a cloud.
I'm currently parked just outside of Mount Saint Helens National Monument.
I'll drive into the park later and go to a trailhead that I want to hike tomorrow.
That's Mount Adams in the background taken while hiking the Skyline Loop in Rainier.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, James, Mike, Larry, TomO. Jerry, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.
Presently 18c (64f) and overcast. Just when I think work is slowing down, more stuff gets thrown my way. :o I have a remote meeting later this morning and then after that the rest of the weekend is mine. ;D After my meeting is done I'm loading my modules in the car as our On30 group is having a setup this weekend.
Have a great day everyone
Bright clear skies in North Country this morning.
There is a town in SW Michigan called Paw Paw. When I was a kid 65 yrs ago the Detroit Tigers had an outfielder, Charlie "Paw Paw" Maxwell known for hitting home runs on Sundays. Never an All Star, I don't think but a local hero, for sure.
The Doll and her daughter and granddaughter just headed to town. I'm going shortly, trash to take, old stuff from the fridge, and get some gas. I bought some at home yesterday and we made it one one fill. $2.75 at home $3.15 here >:( .
My son has encountered that Tug/barge twice on Lake Michigan and did a little research. Once powered by Fairbanks-Morse power it now has ALCO power. A short video he has of it sounds like an FA/B set chugging along.
Looking forward to a chilled schedule for the weekend. ;) Colors are coming on nicely.
TomO, listen to Terry...for once...all the work you've done, sit your a— down and Play with your TRAINS
Be well all.
KS
Curt, Larry, Rick and Karl: Pawpaws are the largest native North American fruit. Their range, 50 years ago, was from Southern Michigan to North Alabama, Western Pennsylvania to Eastern Missouri. You never see them in chain grocery stores because you can't pick the fruit before it's ripe. An unripe Pawpaw just sits there till it dries out and turns black.
My 2nd wife and I ordered and planted two bare-root trees about 25 years ago. New Hampshire is a long way from their native range but they've done well. They're in a somewhat sheltered location but my town hasn't had a -30F "test winter" in many years. I don't know how common they are in their range; I've driven back and forth between Lake Erie and the Mississippi a few times and never spotted their distinctive leaves, either wild by the roadside or in somebody's yard. Searching reveals 25 Pawpaw Festivals across the US this year, plus one in Farnham Quebec.
Good morning everyone.
It's 55 here now at Mt. St. Helens.
Cloudy and 65 later.
Coffee, sodas and tea are ready.
Temps are cooling down so maybe a hot bowl of oatmeal will be a good way to start the day.
Nuts, spices and fresh fruits are available to mix in.
James, that's a good explanation why I've never seen them when shopping.
Karl, $3.15/gal would be an amazing bargain here in Washington.
Ron, enjoy the On30 group this weekend.
How's everyone else doing?
Made to Mt. Saint Helens National Monument.
Took it easy all day yesterday.
Star and I will do a nice hike this morning.
Snow Lake at Rainier NP.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Another pretty picture. Hope you and Star enjoy the hike today.
Slow start today. Drinking a cup of coffee and perusing the forum. Later today I have to help MOH make schnitzel for a German themed potluck tonight with the local community website moderators.
Yesterday I got the wood strips colored with chalks and alcohol. Today I hope to dry brush some red onto them. After that looks like the first of the actual construction by building walls.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. I hope you enjoy the hike in such a beautiful country.
Curt, the German-themed event sounds terrific. Good luck with the airbrush.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a rainy morning with a forecast for 83°F. Yesterday I connected all the lodge LEDs to their resistors and hope to continue buttoning up the wiring.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee; I'll pass on the oatmeal. Nice photo and have a safe hike.
Curt have fun with the kit.
Mike have fun with the wiring.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a sunny 53 with a high of 79 in Nw York. Logging in some bench time shortly to start on details. Lawn mowing is on this afternoons agenda after the grass gets dried out for last nights dew.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay safe.
Another sunny and warmish day in SE NH, 64 heading to 75. Might hit 80 tomorrow.
Last night was another night of taking one of the dogs out every couple of hours. I sure hope she feels better today. We think a can of dog food went bad. Then the coffee machine malfunctioned this morning. I cleaned up the mess and the machine is drying out before I plug it back in again. So I'm under-caffinated.
I hope to finish the current batch of furniture for the machine shop today, and maybe start on one more batch. I'm setting the 2nd story up as a small supply warehouse/hardware store, along with the drafting area. A quick internet search produced few photos of warehouse interiors.
dave
Bright sun, clear sky, mid 50s. Since and repeat.
The Canadian National is preparing for winter,
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The switch stands all have new brooms in Manistique. Branch to paper mill former SOO Line
Colors are all around but the file is too big ::) IMG_2669.jpeg
Hacked the edges off...line to Manistique Paper from the CN/SOO
I did see a sign of hunting season and the Yooper mindset
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House is just stirring, time to get at my stretches. Be well all.
Ron, enjoy the module event.
I'll take some oats, Rick. :D
KS
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee. I'll skip the oatmeal also!
Curt looking forward to the update.
Mike let there be light!!
Morning Dave. Hope the dog feels better.
Karl great pictures. And that is ne of the best exercises.
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/71. Later on 75.
Nice Fall day.
Not sure what the day will bring.
But I would like to get to order some stuff for a building on "Schintzler's Pond"
Everyone have a great day! :)
Jerry
Good morning. 60f degrees now 85 later. It looks like So. Central Wisconsin will be enjoying 80's until Wednesday
Volleyball on campus last night was fun. There just is a different feel when it's a conference game. The Badgers beat Rutgers in 3 sets. While I was there at the VB game but watching on my IPhone the defending NCAA champion Badger Women hockey team open their season in Bemidji, Minnesota 9-2. Seems I pissed off a lady sitting behind me because I was watching hockey at a VB match. I did tell her if she keeps hassling me I'd text security. Her hubby finally got her to realize I was serious. I didn't need her condescending remarks and came close...
Today Terry celebrates her birthday. She is 1 year and 2 days older than me. She's feeling good with her health turning back to the good side. She is starting to drop the weight she gained from all the medicines and steroids she was on. She's happy and so am I
Hockey on TV at 3pm and then we go see Portlandia (comedy) at the Overture Center tonight at 8. I wanted to see Taylor Tomlinson the comedian on 10/10 as they added a show for her. We dropped our theater subscription for this season and lessened the donation so we are no longer preferred subscribers. The seats were full, boo...
Love the pictures Karl
Gas price here yesterday was $2.94 per gallon. Still about $.25 per gallon higher than last September. Drill baby drill...
Have a great day
TomO
Gotta love bitchy women at events, TomO.(when they're not with you ;) ) I once had one behind me dump a whole cup of ice down the sleeve of my leather coat at a concert near Detroit when I shshhhed her and friend. Like it mattered, it was Barbra Streisand :P I wondered why she and seat mate left early. :P She would have been called KAREN in modern times. Sure was cold. Concert was terrible, sat so far from stage the "JumboTron" TV was about relative size of a smart phone.
Not really in a modeling mood. In the last 14 days I have lost 3 friends, three who I've known since childhood. One veteran to suicide (PTSD) and two to lung cancer.
I hope everyone is getting along well!
Philip
Philip, we're here for you. It's tough to lose one friend, but 3 in 2 weeks would be really hard.
Karl, that photo of the tracks in fall foliage is a keeper.
dave
Philip I'm very sorry for the loss of your friends.
Good evening, all. Partly cloudy as twilight overtakes the NH seacoast. I spent the day helping Seashore's Yard Crew switch, with one good conversation with a visitor about the Flying Yankee. No actual derailments, but one old trolley had a stiff center bearing, 3.5" wide wheels and 1/2" flanges. It almost derailed 3 times, but we caught it each time. One place the gauge was out far enough I brought tools and installed a gauge rod.
Philip, my sympathies on the loss of your friends. A college roommate passed last month, maybe 5 weeks from diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma to hospice, then gone. I will make the trip to Maryland for his memorial service.
Karl, nice photos. The Manistique Paper switch is a good illustration of the vertex bend, in the right hand rail beyond the point.
Quote from: Philip on September 27, 2025, 12:41:37 PMNot really in a modeling mood. In the last 14 days I have lost 3 friends, three who I've known since childhood. One veteran to suicide (PTSD) and two to lung cancer.
I hope everyone is getting along well!
Philip
Philip,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your friends. Losing friends is one of the toughest things we go through in later years. My heart especially aches for the suicide Veteran.
Hang in there, this too will pass. I added you to my prayer list, Philip.
~mike
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 74F and high humidity. Yesterday I placed planks on the first wall. It took about 2 hours and afterwards my neck was sore from the bending down. Last night's pot luck was rescheduled to next month due to the hostess being ill.
Today after chores I'll start on the second wall of the pattern shop.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Philip my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your friends. That sort of thing is never easy; hang in there my friend.
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy the Kit; it's not the destination but the journey getting there that is fun.
What's on your plate today.
It's a cloudy 58 with a high of 79 in New York. Mowed the lawn and mowed off the flower garden yesterday and noticed the grass hadn't grown much at all. Afterwards I put the plate over the discharge chute on the tractor and lowered the deck 1/2 inch so now it's onto grinding leaves until the white crap arrives. Hopefully some bench time this am then putting up some Fall decs inside.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
Ridgefield, WA weather: 54 now and cloudy with a high of 75 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Your wall looks great.
Philip, my condolences on the loss of your friends.
Larry, I did the same with the leaves at my house and then dumped the chopped up leaves in the corner of my backyard. Made a nice mulch.
Didn't set up the computer yesterday so I'm keeping it brief.
Sports bar a little later to watch the 'Skins game.
Then a Costco and Walmart run.
Have a great day everyone.
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Just another morning in the UP. Photo credit: The Doll.
Little new to add. Gathering the crew with the plan for a boat ride at Pictured Rocks from Munising on Lake Superior. It should be fun.
Enjoy your day.
KSatNorCommPhilip, sorry for your losses.
Some low clouds burned off, warm, 67 heading to 81 and still a bit muggy in SE NH. My dog Livia continues to want to go out every 2 hours at night, so I'm tired. At least the coffee maker worked this morning.
I probably have 1 or 2 more days of furniture assembly, then I'll spraypaint everything to make them all look consistent. With luck, the interior should be done by the weekend, and I'll take this to the local meet for 'show and tell time'.
dave
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Have fun with the build and I look forward to seeing it.
Well, yesterday was an adventure for sure. There were about 30 people in attendance at my cousin, Rusty's Service. Here is some back ground. Rusty attended Clemson, joined the FAA in Miami and retired after 20 years. He then joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary and got his Commercial Captain's License. He and friend then bought a fishing boat and took folks out in the Atlantic Ocean on charter fishing trips. Later they bought a second boat, Safari II.
I wasn't aware of the fact it would be a burial at sea with Rusty's ashes, per his wish. The charter boat, Safari 1, was docked at Pirate's Cove in Stuart, Fl. It took us 30 minutes to get to open ocean and then at the 4 mile mark we stopped and I gave my eulogy. We spread his ashes in the Atlantic and threw red and yellow long stem roses into the water with his ashes.
I'm very surprised I didn't get sea sick as we had 3-4 ft. waves due to the coming storm. A few did get sick. We got home about 8PM last night.
Time to edge and cut the grass prior to the rain.
Have a great day and stay safe.
Tom
Rusty's first fishing boat.
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Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I saw the first wall great job so far.
Philip sorry to hear of loss of your friends.
I'll say a pray for them.
Larry you can down here and give me hand with my leaves!
We are on of 3 people on the block with a tree.
Rick good luck to the Skins today.
Karl thanks for sharing the Doll's picture with us. Nice!!
Morning Dave.
Tom that must have been an adventure!!
Weather in South Jersey is M. sunny/69. Later on 78.
Not sure what's on the agenda today.
Maybe some more planning on the build.
Everyone have a great day! :)
Jerry
Thanks fellows and appreciated!
Philip
Good afternoon folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and coffee. The siding on the shop looks well done.
Larry, congrats on finishing the mowing. We are looking forward to temps like yours.
Rick, nice photos of Star. I would wish the skins good luck, but...
Karl, beautiful sunrise photo. Thanks. Enjoy the boat ride.
Dave, the interior is looking great. Good luck with the finish.
TomACL, the burial at sea sounds nice and a fitting memorial.
Jerry, hope you can plan for the build.
Philip, hope your day is peaceful.
How is the rest of the gang?
It's a bright morning forecast for 84°F this afternoon. The Braves' final game is today, and the Cowboys play tonight. I may be in mourning tomorrow. Not sure if I will get upstairs today, we'll see.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
Ridgefield, WA weather: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Basic two eggs any way you like them, sides of bacon and or sausage and roasted potatoes for breakfast today.
Toaster is plugged in too with a wide variety of breads to choose from.
Butter and an assortment of different jams and jellies are out too.
Mike, the 'Boys had slightly better luck than the 'Skins. :-\
Philip, hope you are well.
Jerry, your Niners didn't have a good day either.
ACLTom, sounds like your cousin had a nice send off.
Dave, hope the dog is feeling better.
Karl, beautiful sunrise photo.
I enjoyed visiting Pictured Rocks.
Larry, any diorama process?
Curt, any more work on the kit?
Greg, have a great week.
Jams, glad there weren't any derailments.
Ron, how was the On30 weekend?
TomO, what's new?
Watched the 'Skins playing a miserable game.
Defense was non existent.
I ate a breakfast burrito while watching the game that was tasty but too much food.
I was full the rest of the day.
Spent the night at a casino and left a twenty in a penny slot.
Laundry this morning.
I have three more hikes downloaded for Washington, but it's supposed to rain all week so that might not happen.
Another picture of Rainier.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick, much appreciated.
My cousin had a full life and left us on his own terms. He had a DNR that left his family a bit miffed. We sure had lots of fun together growing up in central fl.
I got the yard edged and cut yesterday. It rained a few hours after I finished.
Today, I'll continue with reviewing what I've written and will add another chapter. I'll spend today, part of Tuesday and all Wednesday on the book.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Good morning Rick, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, sorry to hear that the skins didn't play well. At least the fish didn't lose yesterday ;D, although I'm not confident about tonight game. :-\ Hopefully the weather will let you get a couple of hikes in.
Tom, you know I'm looking forward in reading your book, when you finally get it published.
Had a great weekend running trains and working on the modules. We get together and setup every couple of months and have a great time. I'm off today but the Mrs has plans for me. I might get to the bench later today.
Have a great day today.
Good morning from Wisconsin. 87f degrees is the WeatherChannel guess for the day. The nice streak of weather continues.
I watched the Packers/Jerry Jones game last night. Extremely disappointing for GB fans. Poor time management skills by the now very experienced head coach. But they didn't lose. I will sign a petition to get rid of NBC's Chris Collingsworth. Unusual for me I also watched the Bear/Raider game.
Day #1 of year 73 for me and except for the weight the best health I have been in for awhile. I still have issues but I feel very good
I have made a decision about my layout. It's staying and I am not adding another deck. I made a list of things I need to do (2) by 10/15 and 5 things I want to do by Thanksgiving. The layout room and my 2 workbenches are very clean and ready to go. I would like to work about an hour a day but there will be no strict timetable
Philip, sorry to read about the loss of your friends
Tom, both Terry and I have DNR's and have informed the family so there are no surprises. The paperwork is also handy for if the EMS crews are called. Lesson learned on that because my brother in law passed sitting on the couch. EMS came in and my sister couldn't find the DNR paperwork to show them. By law they had to try to revive him. That was a huge trauma for my sister
Be well
TomO
TomO, Happy Birthday!
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Hope the weather improves for the hikes.
TomACL, good luck with the writing.
Ron, sounds like you have a fun weekend. Hope you get to the trains.
TomO, congrats on the decision to keep the layout. Chris C can be annoying.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a beautiful morning in the neighborhood. The high is forecast for 82°F and no rain. I need to do a few things out back, but I hope to spend most of the day upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Pretty scenery.
Late to the party today. I got started on chores before posting. Now they're done and I just drank some OJ for a pick me up.
Yesterday I finished the second wall and today I'll finish the third wall.
Tom enjoy writing on the book.
Ron enjoy working on your modules.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Happy Birthday TomO
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Need to keep this short one of the grandkids just walked in. She i taking Diane to Wayne today.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Bright sun, calm lake this morning. 67 headed to 70 something with clear skies. There was a little color in the skies last night. This is off to the NNE toward Manistique from the beach.
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We enjoyed our boat ride yesterday. Phots, took 110, await a sit down with Photoshop Elements as I used the Nikon. G'daughters Android phone blew the roof off in photo quality.
The girls left 0500ish to head home. The daughter had an 11am online meeting. She's changing jobs at the end of the week, but has a feeling of obligation to complete some projects for customers even if her bosses are tyrants. She is in online marketing for several large lottery operations in the US and abroad. Some of the features they are able to use to snoop on people are scary. Smartphones are surely NOT for your benefit. She is going into online marketing for a large commercial builder in W Michigan. She had several years experience with contractors sales while working at Menards while getting her degree from Michigan State University. She drives to excel in all she does.
Housekeeping chores today.
TomO, have a Happy!
L8r all
KS
TomO Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday Tom!
Good Afternoon,
Busy morning grocery shopping at 3 different locations and bought 1 item for Turkey Day. Managed a couple of quick jobs outside and now I'm pooped. Maybe some bench time soon.
Rick I'll take a cold Pepsi diet since it's later in the day. Enjoy your hikes and be safe.Some diorama progress and will post an update in a day or two.
Tom O. Happy 73rd!!!!! Good to hear you're sticking with the layout.
Curt hope you get to the bench later.
Tom writing a book is fun but time consuming.
Philip hope all's well with you.
Jerry enjoy the grandkid.
Karl beautiful sky and glad you had such a enjoyable boat ride.
Ron wife's have a habit of keeping us busy weather we want to be or not.
Hope I didn't miss anyone.
A beautiful sunny day topping out @ 76 so They say. Enjoy the rest of your day!!!! Be well.
Afternoon
Happy Birthday TomO have a wonderful day!!
I spent the day ordering the stuff I need for my next building at the "POND".
Nice photo Karl.
The bar is open so if your around stop by for a cold one or whatever is your favorite.
Me I think I'll have a n Eagle Rare while I look over the plans for the next build.
Enjoy the evening.
Jerry
Jerry I'll take a nice cold Diet Pepsi. Looking forward to your next build; zI'm sure it'll be another good one.
This Sunday night announcers are the flippingist on which team is doing well. Not a fan of any sports announcers.
Jerry, I'll join you and have a virtual Eagle Rare.
Karl, nice shot of the northern lights.
We (collectively) should do a Halloween challenge? I need to build something. Any comments?
Good evening from a beautiful 85f degree day in Wisconsin. A good day overall.
Thank you for the birthday wishes. I mentally don't feel older but the body is begging to differ.
Jerry I will have an Eagle Rare
Great Northern Lights photo Karl. Every time I look out from my deck I can't see them. Too much Madison light pollution
Be well
TomO
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, cake donuts, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 74F with high humidity but there was a nice breeze. Yesterday I finished the 1:1 wall project ;D and finished the 3rd wall in the kit. Today after chores I'll finish the fourth wall. It only takes about 2 hours but by the end my neck and upper back are aching. After that I'll probably read ahead in the directions.
Ron any more updates on the trestle?
Larry are you going to write any more chapters?
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
54 currently in Vancouver, WA with a high of 65 and rain starting around 3.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Good news on the wall projects.
On the phone again today so I'll be brief again.
Since the rain won't start till later I'll drive to the trail and do a hike with Star.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and the bagel. Good luck with the 4th wall.
Rick, wishing you an enjoyable hike with Star.
Nothing planned for the day. I hope to finish the crown molding on the front of the lodge, print some signs, and call it a wrap for now.
Have fun,
mike
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Its always good to get a home project finished.
Rick, enjoy the hike with Star.
I'm almost finished with the first 14 chapters of the book. I've been reviewing what I've written and made a few changes. I should be starting Chapter 15 this afternoon.
Pam and I have bowling at noon. After bowling, we'll stop by Lexus and get seat covers for her car. I've noticed that some blue from my jeans are leaving a light stain on the seat.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun assembling the fourth wall.
Yes, I'll be writing more chapters when I can get to it.
Rick have an enjoyable and safe hike w/ Star.
Mike you're making great progress on the Lodge.
Tom enjoy your writing and maybe a 300 in bowling?
What's the rest of you up to.
It's a sunny 49 with a high of 76 in New York. The cool nights and warm days are really getting the leaves a changing. Some nice colors this year BUT that means the leaf mulching has begun. Maybe some bench time shortly.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay safe.
Slightly cooler than yesterday, but still above average temps. Light clouds. No rain for the next week, it looks like..
Podiatrist this morning, PT this afternoon. Sigh.
dave
Morning crew, Thanks for the coffee Curt! Another funeral today and hopefully the last.
Mowed yesterday and the weather has been beautiful! No rain for another 6 days.
Itching to build something.
Philip
Quote from: ACL1504 on September 30, 2025, 08:00:04 AMAfter bowling, we'll stop by Lexus and get seat covers for her car. I've noticed that some blue from my jeans are leaving a light stain on the seat.
Tom
At least they're blue....at our ages ;)Little to add this morning, stayed up too late taking photos
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Be well.
KS
Good morning from my part of Wisconsin. Still very unseasonable temperatures that should reach 85+ today. I will take it.
A couple things today. Back in February I was upgrading 4' of track and that cut off one of my staging yards. Today I will finish it, I promise! Then clean the mainline and that should take an hour. I use Isopropyl Alcohol on a fiber cloth and come back to add a smidge of graphite about every 12' or so. Not the cleaning method Joe Fugate recommends in the MRH Forums but it has worked for me the last 10 years. I won't have to clean track now for 6 months to a year depending how much I run trains.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Looking forward to the next update.
Rick have a nice hike with Star today.
Mike I guess your do for an update soon to.
Tom hope you and Pam have some great scores today.
Larry it's the only bad thing about trees they shed!!! ;D
Morning Dave.
Philip looking forward for something new.
Karl great picture thanks for sharing.
Tom glad you're ready to run trains.
Weather in South Jersey cloudy/65. Later P. sunny/75.
Where the hell is Fall??
I've study the plans and getting material for the next build.
The machinery I have so I may start that this week sometime.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning Curt, Rick, Mike, ACLTom, Larry, Dave, Philip, Karl, TomO, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt. No update on the trestle as I attended our On30 groups set-up this past weekend. Got to run trains and worked on my modules.
Rick, enjoy your hike with Star today.
Mike, have fun working on the lodge.
ACLTom, hope you and Pam bowl great today.
Larry, Leaf cleaning is always a pain, especially when you get the neighbours leaves too.
Dave, Philip, enjoy your day today.
Karl, beautiful photo of the Northern Lights
TomO, have fun working on the railroad.
Well is currently 16c (61f) and clear skies. It's supposed to be nice all week with no rain in the forecast. No modeling per say yesterday as I work on some prototypes for joiner tracks for our module set-ups. THey are of a split-rail design so that they are adjustable. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ and soda.
Poor sleep last night. :-\ Had some very strange dreams. Yesterday I finished the pattern house fourth wall. Today I plan on cutting the walls off the chip board carrier and trim excess wood strips. First though I have floors to do. After that if I have any energy I'll head to the train room.
I was thinking Yesterday that I've been lucky finding this site and previously RR-line, with making new friends in real life and online along with the absolute top-notch modeling and willingness to share techniques with civility. It really does mean a lot to me. Just my thoughts for the day.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast this morning. Try to save some of that energy
for the train room. It sucks when you don't sleep well; hopefully better tonight. I'm right there
with you about the RR-Line was well as this site; here they were more than willing to accept us
refugees and even made new categories for us to use.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's a very clear and crisp 39 with a high of 67 expected in New York. Managed to grind up some leaves yesterday afternoon which will continue until either the white crap falls or I get sick of it. Had a good day at the bench yesterday and maybe some more time today. I ordered 4 detail items Saturday from Brett and they shipped yesterday which was a complete surprise; these will help finish off my current build.
Have a great day!!! Be well and be safe.
Good morning everyone.
My weather: Rain
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Sorry you didn't sleep well.
Maybe a nap after doing the floors and then you'll be energized to work on the kit.
Totally agree about the two forums you mentioned.
Larry, glad you had a good day at the bench yesterday.
Ron, hope you get to enjoy that nice weather.
Jerry, so what's the plan?
TomO, glad you're keeping the layout and is the track done?
Karl, that's a really nice photo.
Philip, stop itching and start building. ;) ;D
Dave, is your dog doing better?
ACLTom, hope Pam and you bowled well.
Mike, now that the lodge is done any idea on what's next?
How's everyone else doing?
Ended up being a beautiful morning yesterday.
Star and I were able to do our hike and did 7.41 miles and 1,407 of EG on the Cape Horn Loop Trail.
Today the plan is to cross the Bridge of the Gods into Oregon.
The town on the other side of the bridge is Cascade Locks.
I went there earlier this year with some friends and had a delicious burger and shake there.
I'll go back there and get another burger and shake.
This was sunrise at Reflection Lake.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. I agree, here and the RR Lines Forum is and was a great place for modeling ideas and great friends to share techniques.
Rick, great picture of Reflection Lake and the sun on the mountain top.
My team bowled well but we still lost all 8 points. The other team members bowled way over their averages. As they say, "Snit Happens".
I've spent quite a bit of time on my book the past several days and made some great progress. I'll continue with the book today and part of tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon I'll clean the train shed.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe.
Tom
More seasonal temps in SE NH, but still sunny and dry. My dogs are doing better, 2 nights without midnight walkies. A neighbor said her dog got a bug last week, too, so there's definitely something going around. Another PT session this morning, then down to the train room to wrap up the storeroom shelving. Then I need to find my big box of boxes and work out what to put on the shelves.
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I hope you make the train room!
Larry I look forward to your update.
Rick that's a great picture!!
You are so good at getting these great shots.
Tom are you going to publish the book so woe can all read it??
Morning Dave. Glad the dogs are doing better.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/59. Later on 65.
Izzy has a Vet appointment this am for her annual checkup.
Then not sure what the day will bring.
Hopefully and hour or so at the bench.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all!
I actually started something I found at a train sale a couple years ago. One of those old abandoned box cars, part of a hobo scene from Plasticville. Two of them for 5 bucks. So last night I took one of the cars apart and narrowed it to On30. It's looking good. No photos yet.
I also found some fern at Hobby Lobby perfect for trees. So far so good. The package is 10 bucks and looks like it will make 3 or 4 trees.
Also sculpting Abraham Lincoln through the last few weeks/month time permitting. Refine refine refine.
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Have a good en!
Good morning curt, Larry, Rick, ACLTom, Dave, Jerry, Philip and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for coffee and breakfast Curt. You're right about this forum and the old RR Lines forum, lots of great modeling and a group of people who are more that willing to share ideas, techniques and offer help. I've learned a lot on the forums. I remember the old Yahoo groups where there was so much negativity that I stop posting there. Then I found the RR Line Forum and that all changed.
Larry, hope you have another productive day at the bench today.
Rick, enjoy the burger.
ACLTom, hope you have a very productive writing day today.
Dave, I'm sure the shelves will fill up in no time.
Jerry, Hope Izzy's vet appointment goes well.
Philip, as soon as I saw the figure, i thought, yup that's Abe. Very nice work there.
It's currently 11c (52f) and sunny, another great day. No modeling last night Is I decided to upgrade my skills in C++ as I plan to build some complex code to program a turntable using an Arduino and a stepper motor. That should be an interesting project.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on the fourth wall. Ditto for online friends.
Larry, congrats on the good bench day. Looking forward to the finale.
Rick, wow, thanks for the beautiful photo, again!
TomACL, you'll get them next time on the lanes.
Dave, good to hear your dogs are better. Good luck with the shelving finish.
Jerry, good luck to Izzy today.
Philip, congrats on the hobby finds. Abe is looking good!
Ron, C++, that's nostalgic like listening to some old ZZ Top.
How is the rest of the group?
It's a bright morning, temp forecast 83F. I'm upstairs getting ready to work on the lodge.
Have fun,
mike
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We went to the Crisp Point lighthouse yesterday. That was after distributing the remainder of my Mother's ashes at Perch Lake N of Newberry
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She and I had a lifelong contentious relationship and for some reason a talk I heard from that young man recently taken too early about parents. It kicked my heart to find a way to do so.
We're within 30 minutes of home. Anther nice day with decent traffic. We had a good week colors were behind expectations. Better in the upper mid state area today.
Grass to mow awaits I'm sure.
My Arduino project last year reminded me just how much I hate C based syntax, and the culture it engenders ('cleverness over comprehension.')
dave
Karl nice pictures thanks for sharing them.
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, pastry, english muffins, bacon, OJ, and soda.
Well I got up at 5 am to go walking this morning but it was raining. My weather app says it's will until 7 am and then thunderstorms later when it heats up. I'll try again tomorrow. Yesterday I cut the 4 walls off of the carrier sheet and stenciled one wall.
Today after animal chores and washing towels I'll head upstairs to the train room. Not much else planned for the day.
I forgot to mention a couple of days ago that Mia, one of the rescues was taken to her forever home and she immediately snuggled with her new owner. ;D
That's all I have today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. It is a little wet here on my side of town as well.
Karl, the lighthouse and the serenity of the lake photo are nicely done. I had a contentious relationship with my father for several years. However, in his last ten years we became very close.
I spent 10 hours yesterday on the book. Today will more of the same.
Tomorrow, I'll spend some time going through all the forum posts I'm been missing.
Have a safe, healthy and happy day everyone.
Tom
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Nice one of the critters has a forever home. Enjoy
the time on your build.
Tom that's a lot of book time. If I spent that much time my neck would be killing me. Have fun with it.
What's on your plate today.
It's a clear sunny 38 with a high of only 69 in New York. The end of the week will be in the lower 80's; so They say. Logged in some more bench time yesterday and hopefully some more this am. This afternoon a 1:1 item will ensue.
Have great day!! Be well.
Sun and clear in lower Michigan. The nice weather lasts until next Tuesday is today's guess.
PT is early off this morning, back into the grind. It looks like the mower could use a workout this afternoon. We noticed that the Fall Harvest is in full swing as we returned home. Lots of dust and slow moving, GTHOOTW (Get the Hell Out of the Way) heavy truck and machinery holding up things on the roads.
Later all.
Tom, I could write a book. ::)
KS@Home
It got down to 39 last night, another sunny, dry but cooler day in SE NH. High of 64 predicted.
I got nothing done on the layout yesterday. Instead after PT I went to a talk about meeting people in Peru, Morocco and Nepal. The underlying theme was "what these people go through to get their kids an education."
dave
Good morning everyone.
Portland weather: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and glad Mia found a home.
Dave, maybe you'll work on the layout today.
Karl, thanks for those two nice pictures.
Larry, have fun at the bench.
ACLTom, hope you make good progress on the book.
Mike, what's happening at the bench?
Philip, thanks for sharing your box car project and Abe.
Ron, I studied some C in computer class but never worked with it.
It wasn't as much fun as VB.
Jerry, hope Izzy did well at her checkup.
How's everyone else doing.
Other than getting the burger and shake I mentioned yesterday nothing much happened.
Rained most of the day.
Gym this morning then not sure what else.
A scene while hiking at Rainier.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning!
Slept in today again. Did someone mention the perks of retiring? :o 9:30 wake-up is a bit crazy.
Glad to be back with you all.
The wife's cat, Ms. Claire is happy I'm in the shop. She hangs out with me purring away.
Thanks for checking out Rail splitter Abe! Far from done. Heels, cuffs and lapels are on deck. I'm getting a pile of watermelons from the excess.
Have a great day!
Good morning. My section of Wisconsin continues its excellent run of wonderful weather. Back to the 80's today after being mid-70's yesterday.
Groceries this morning, track work before and after a 1pm lunch. Possible but unlikely grass cutting and then Volleyball on Campus at 7pm tonight
Mom and I were very close. Dad and I were not close but it was never contentious just a quiet relationship. The daughter has always, even today had a chip on her shoulder when it comes to Terry or me but we are much closer now. The son and I were I thought close. But he went off to school where he had his rebellion period for maybe 8 years before we started even communicating again even though he has always been close to Terry. The last 10 years though has turned around where we communicate constantly.
Great pictures Karl and Rick
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, Larry, Karl, Dave, Rick, Philip, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, glad to hear that Mia is happy in her new home.
Tom, that's a lot of writing. :o
Larry, hope the 1:1 item is an easy one.
Karl, thanks for the great photos, hope the PT is going well.
Dave, I'm not a huge fan of Arduino's use of C++ either
Rick, enjoy your day.
Philip, have a great day.
TomO, enjoy the volleyball tonight.
It's currently 10C (50f) and sunny, another great day. Took it easy last night so nothing new to report.
Have a great day everyone.
Good afternoon folks,
Curt, thanks for opening the day, the coffee, and the bacon. ;)
TomACL, how did you avoid writer's cramp?
Larry, congrats on the bench time.
Karl, I remember harvest time when I was in school. I rode a motorcycle from Oklahoma City to Norman through farmers fields, and the dust was blinding and tasted bad.
Dave, we are fortunate in the US. Our education system may not be the best, but it is available to all.
Rick, it's another striking photo you've posted. Hope the rain holds off.
Philip, it's nice to have a modeling companion.
TomO, good luck with the track work.
Ron, glad you had a restful evening.
How is the rest of the gang?
It's a bright day with 79°F forecast this afternoon. Last night we enjoyed our annual Oktoberfest at a local restaurant with our daughter and SIL. I had my usual, Zigeuner schnitzel. That was the first meal I had when assigned in Germany in 1971, and I still love it.
This morning I finished the Masonic Lodge. I installed the windows and attached the structure to the base. I am leaving the bottom floor unfurnished for now. I'll take photos after lunch and try to get one with the lights on tonight after dark.
I hope to begin work on the speeder to complete the maintenance shed scene and begin work on the gondola. Wiring still awaits under the layout, ugh!.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,⁸
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, OJ and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 74F with a very nice breeze. Yesterday in the train room I started working on doors and windows And today I'll start gluing them together and mounting them.
Every Saturday (except tomorrow) in Oct is tied up with the rescue.
That's it for me.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
Hood River, OR weather: 48 now and sunny with a high of 65 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun with the kit.
Mike, you did a magnificent job on the lodge and look forward to following along on your next project.
Ron, I hope you get time to work on the layout soon.
TomO, who won the volleyball game?
Philip, how will Abe be featured on the layout?
How's the rest of the crew doing?
I ended up at friend Anne Marie's house yesterday.
I was here earlier this year and if you remember she also has a Storyteller and we did a bit of exploring Oregon together.
Star loves it here and already had the chance to chase some deer.
A hike is planned for this morning.
Sunrise at Mount Saint Helen's National Monument.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt, much appreciated.
Rick, love the sunset photo.
I don't have writer's cramp, but I did get typing cramp once or twice. Yesterday, I reviewed the 12 chapters and moved a few stories from one chapter to another as it better fit the time line. And, I did finish Chapter 13.
Taking Emee to the vet to have her nails trimmed, then a trip to the grocery. After that home.
Today is clean the train shed day.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Good morning,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the windows.
Rick, thanks for the compliment. It was a fun build. Glad you met up with a friend. Enjoy the hike.
How is the rest of the crew?
IT's another bright day forecast for 78°F later. Sharon leaves on a trip with our daughter today. I'm footloose and fancy free until Tuesday. Of course, I have a list of 1:1 projects...
I finished the lodge and will figure out where to put it. I'm mostly back on the layout in general, working on scenery and planting a few structures.
Have fun,
mike
Still dry with near record temps the next few days, all weekend, here in SoMICH It's quite enjoyable.
I mowed yesterday after PT. Took much of the afternoon as I took a horizontal refreshment period midway thru. ::) Saved making a 2 day out of it.
Today: Hmm...??? comes to mind. Things to do. Pick one. ;)
Enjoy the time there Rick. Is Nat'l park under reduced availability due to the political jousting in our nations East Coast cess pool? Gamesmanship in play. Better, IMHO, it gubbamint stays off line for who knows how long?
Enjoy the day folks.
KSinMI
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee; I'm skipping breakfast. Have fun working on the Kit.
Rick beautiful photo and it's nice you have a friend with the same interests as yourself.
Tom sounds like you're going right to town on your book. Have fun cleaning the Shed.
Mike the "honey do" lists seem to be never ending; speaking from experience. Hope you save some time for the important stuff.....like modeling.
Karl never heard of a "horizontal refreshment period" sounds relaxing. I'll refrain from any goberment comments; I wouldn't want to get bounced from here.
What's on your plate today.
It's another sunny day @ 48 with a high of 79 in New York; it was 44 @ 0800 when I ran my usual Friday am errands. Had to crack the heater on the car to keep the windows clear; seeing is a good thing. Moving along on my diorama and hoped to have it pretty much finished this weekend. Grinding up leaves this afternoon after the grass dries some.
Have a great Day!! Be well.
Good morning Curt, Rick, ACLTom, Mike, Karl, Larry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, sounds like you are really moving along with the kit.
Rick, It's nice meeting up with friends and enjoy your hike. Yes, there will be train time this weekend.
Tom, sounds like your making great progress on your book, can't wait to read it when it comes out.
Mike, now that the lodge is finished, what is your next project?
Karl, nothing wrong with a horizontal refreshment period. ;D
Larry, have fun working on the diorama.
Another great day here with sunny skies and a current temperature of 8c (46f). Nothing new here. Time to get me a cup of coffee and then it's back to work, at least I'm working from home today.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Your build is coming along great.
Rick beautiful picture.
Have a nice day with your friend.
Tom 13 chapters your moving right along with life! :)
Is that just about your train adventures or real life? ;D
Mike you did a wonderful job on the lodge.
Karl I like the way you refresh yourself!!
Larry your almost done with a great project.
Ron there has to be something new? :)
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/54. Later on 64.
Beautiful Fall morning.
We have one tree in the front yard that is shedding its's leaves you would think the wind would blow them next door to the neighbors yard!!!
Still in the planning stages of the new build but I should have something soon.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning crew,
I need to walk more Curt.
Still slicing the Hobo scene. So far I haven't slipped. Rick I'm not sure what Abe will be doing. Posing as Abe perhaps :)
See you all around the forum!
Good afternoon. My part of Wisconsin is heading to 88f degrees this afternoon.
I have spent almost 4 hours in the train room the last 3 days. Slow progress back but I'm getting there. Tie strips laid to replace what I took up in February. 3 Blue Point switch machines were added, then I laid the ties for all 3 switches that the Blue Points will control. The plan is let the switch ties dry till Sunday, set the frogs in the morning, go to Volleyball on campus and then lay the rails for the entire section inthe evening
Started the fade process for one of my own diesels
Currently on a lunch break and will spend more time on the diesel in about 45 minutes
Hockey returns as the ladies will raise the NCAA championship banner for 2025
Enjoy your day
TomO
Quote from: Rick on October 03, 2025, 07:18:45 AMGood morning everyone.
Hood River, OR weather: 48 now and sunny with a high of 65 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun with the kit.
Mike, you did a magnificent job on the lodge and look forward to following along on your next project.
Ron, I hope you get time to work on the layout soon.
TomO, who won the volleyball game?
Philip, how will Abe be featured on the layout?
How's the rest of the crew doing?
I ended up at friend Anne Marie's house yesterday.
I was here earlier this year and if you remember she also has a Storyteller and we did a bit of exploring Oregon together.
Star loves it here and already had the chance to chase some deer.
A hike is planned for this morning.
Sunrise at Mount Saint Helen's National Monument.
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Have a great day everyone.
Rick, the Badgers beat Illinois in VB.
I flew over Mt St Helens about a year after it blew. That's a picture that will never leave my mind. Company plane and pilot flew around it 2 times before ATC told him to move on
TomO
In the early 2000s, I'd check the webcam each morning to watch the growth of the small lava domes inside the blow-out crater. And at night I'd look for lava glow. (Mountain is in clouds today...)
dave
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Got up a little early to help MOH pack up the van for a skunk event to the west of us. She has daughter with her today so I'm free for the SBG meeting at Tom's today. ;D
Yesterday I continued on windows and doors and that will continue on Sunday, and this is just the first of the buildings. The windows are very, very fragile before assembly.
Well that's all from the west side of Orange county.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
I spent the past three days working on the book. I spent quite a bit of time proof reading what I had and moved a few stories to another chapter and removed two that were repeats. Now I need a break and get some train time in.
In the coming week, I'm going to restart the thread I had on RR Lines with the covers of Railroad Magazine.
Have a great day, stay save and healthy.
Tom
Howard Zane's layout.
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Good Morning,
Curt thanks for coffee and breakfast. Have fun at Tom's today and let the BS'ing commence.
Tom have fun with the guys today. Writing your book I assume you're writing on a 'puter so it's easier to move things around. Looking forward o the covers; never get tired of seeing other's great work.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's a clear and sunny 44 this am with a high of 79 in New York supposedly. Ground up leaves again yesterday afternoon so that should be set for a few days. Have a small 1:1 project outside this afternoon. After almost 9 months the family across the street are finally moving into their new home; that's a long time for a manufactured house. Maybe some more bench time this morning to finish up my diorama; well almost.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Sun and dry again in MI. Headed toward 800 again today.
1:1 stuff to do. I've little interest in the mediocre Michigan State football game on some unattainable TV outlet this afternoon.
Little new to report.
Enjoy the day, all.
KSSoybean harvest in full swing here in Michigan under perfect conditions, if a bit dry.
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Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and bagels. Have fun at the SBG.
TomACL, congrats on the book work. Have fun at the SBG.
Larry, congrats on the leaf mulching. Have fun at the bench.
Karl, good luck with the 1:1 activities today.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's overcast, but it will clear when the sun comes up. A high of 80°F is in the forecast. Yesterday, I finished the lodge structure and found a spot on the layout for it. My next project on the bench is a gondola on a flatcar. My next decision will be what structures for the layout are needed to complete Phase I. I plan to scratch-build them using the laser and 3D printer. One is the sheriff's office, and others (still in my head) are a hotel, a store of some kind, an assayer's office...
Today, my SIL is coming over for lunch. I put ribs on the smoker earlier this morning, and the 3.2.1 method should have them ready by one. I'll make coleslaw, baked beans, and bake sweet potatoes to complete the meal. Oklahoma plays at 4:00 PM, so not much train work today.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning from Wisconsin. 63f degrees now 88 later, love it!
Hockey last night on campus as the Women opened the home portion of the season and raised the 2025 NCAA Championship banner. I thought the Maine Bears were a class act. They came out and stood at their bench during the ceremony and even tapped their sticks on the ice. That is a show of respect in hockey. The past 2 banners raising ceremonies the other team stayed in the locker room. Badgers won 5-0 that easily could have been double digits. The Maine goalie did every thing but stand on her head in a 1st period shut out and played great the rest of the game. The Badgers just wore the Bears out with their relentless speed, talent and constant pressure.
I did start the weathering process with a fade on my Wisconsin Interstate 4022.
More hockey on Campus at 1pm this afternoon.
Some work this morning on the layout is forecasted. As I wrote yesterday I added the Blue Point switch machines now I will build the 3 switches around them. I also might work on some weathering to a yellow TBOX 60' high cube I started the other day. The roof, trucks, wheels and couplers are done minus touch ups. The body is faded and the graffiti decals are picked out, maybe this morning. If I do the graffiti this morning I probably can finish the weathering Sunday. It's one of mine...
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, Larry, Karl, Mike, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, enjoy the morning at Tom,s
.
Tom, looking forward in see the magazine cover thread again.
Larry, hope the 1:1 project goes well and you make it to the bench this afternoon.
Karl, with all that dust it looks like those combines are drag racing. ;D Enjoy your day.
Mike, enjoy dinner with your SIL, although with that spread I just might invite myself over. ;D
TomO, have fun at the hockey game this afternoon.
Another gorgeous day with sunny skies and a current temperature of 15c (59f). Today's plan is to finish the shelving in the new shed and then spend some time in the train room tonight.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning crew! Hwy 60 yard sale is this week-end. 200 miles of junk and pedestrian who always get run over.
A mini death race 2000 I tell ya! :o
I'm staying home. Stuff to build!
Have a good en!
Philip... sounds like the great US 21 yard sale from southwest Virginia to the North Carolina lowlands...good day to stay off the roads
terry
Good morning everyone.
Hood River weather: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and have fun at Tom's.
ACLTom, have fun with the gang and look forward to more covers.
Nice shot of Howard's amazing layout.
Philip, I don't blame you for staying away.
Maybe Abe can be a statue in the town square?
Ron, glad you'll have time to be in the train room.
TomO, congratulations to the hockey team and have fun at the game tonight.
Mike, you've made me very hungry. ;D
Karl, cool picture and it does look dry.
Harvest happening here too but it's apples and pears.
Larry, hope you get some bench time after finishing those 1:1's.
How's the rest of the crew today?
Star and I did our hike on the Oak Ridge Trail.
5.77 miles and 1,909' of EG.
Sat outside and had a cigar with my afternoon coffee.
Then walked a bit down the road and picked a pear in the orchard next door.
It was tasty.
Star has already chased the deer away this morning.
Lunch out with my friend today.
One more photo from Mt. St. Helen's.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
I'm late today so I'll keep this short.
Weather in South Jersey is eunny.70. Later on 79.
It can't make up it's mind what it want to be Fall or Summer.
Today we chores to do.
Maybe bench time alter.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, bacon, english muffins, OJ and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 73F and high humidity from the previous evening rain. I had a good time at Tom's yesterday. Including Bill it was only the three of us. No modeling yesterday.
Today after chores I'll head to the train room. Hopefully today I can finish the sliding freight doors on the pattern shop. If so I'll post an update.
That's it for me today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast this morning. Hope you make it to the train room; looking forward to your update.
What's the rest of you up to today.
It's a partly cloudy 52 on the back porch with a high of 85 today in New York; going to be in the 80's for a few days. Not sure what I'm doing today so I'll play it as it comes.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Yes, we did have fun yesterday.
Today, I'll do a little finishing touches on a book chapter and then get caught up on the forum stuff.
Pam wants to go practice bowling and I'm not in the mood for bowling. I wonder what time we'll be leaving? 8)
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
H. Zane layout -
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Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Looking forward to the next update.
Larry playing by ear can get you into trouble sometimes!! ;D
Toms have fun bowling with Pam!
Weather in South Jersey sunny/63. later on 85.
Strange weather pattern but it's going back to Fall soon!
Seeing my chores were all done yesterday I think.
I might get to sit at the bench for a little bit today!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Crew. 61f degrees now and maybe 84 later. I'm still enjoying it as it's dry and low humidity. Sometimes Wisconsin weather can be awesome. The high on Monday is predicted in the low seasonable 60's.
Volleyball on Campus at 1pm. The Women won the hockey game yesterday. The 3rd game in a row the score was 5-0. They look pretty good as expected. In 4 games they have score 24 and given up 2. The speed the team plays at is relentless
We had an ICE raid in the neighborhood Saturday morning at 3am. The deported person from June who was flown out of the country in July was arrested again along with the people who are living in the adjoining houses. I knew nothing about it until last night sitting on the front porch when one of the walking neighbors mentioned it. The neighborhood watch page on FB mentioned it this morning. There was still yellow police action tape around 2 houses this morning as I went outside this morning for my walk.
The granddaughter went to the Homecoming football game Friday night. The son in law said as they walked onto the grandstand she was greeted like an arriving queen by one of the sections. Harper may have Down Syndrome but she is very social and usually gets along with everyone. We were at their house for pictures last night as she and a bunch of other "special needs" kids attended the dance as a group. Her mom texted the family group after the dance that "she had a good time". That's all you can ask for
I'm staying out of the train room today but may go in after dinner. I was invited to go to Hiawatha Hobbies with the grandson and 2 of his friends along with the SIL who would drive. But I'm going to the VB game. The boys are buying some slot cars and the SIL will pick up an 0 scale diesel for a weathering commission for me to weather. You guys think HO or N are expensive, $600 for a Sd70ace in Atlas O!
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Hood River weather: 41 now and sunny, with a high near 68.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and enjoy working on the kit.
TomO, that's a great story about the granddaughter.
Glad I don't model O scale.
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench.
ACLTom, have fun bowling and thanks for another great Zane photo.
Larry, hope something good comes along to do.
What's everyone else doing?
Had a nice lunch with my friend.
We had delicious cuban sandwiches but their beer selection wasn't what I normally like to have.
We then went to a couple of locations to enjoy some of Oregons beauty.
I'm leaving today and driving to a trailhead where I'll hike tomorrow.
Star is going to miss chasing the deer here.
This is where the East Fork and West Fork of the Hood River meet.
This photo is looking at the West Fork.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, Jerry, TomO, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, will be looming forward to your update.
Larry, enjoy whatever you decide to do today.
Tom, have fun bowling with Pam.
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench, and if you do, have fun.
TomO, sounds like your granddaughter had a great time, enjoy the Volleyball game.
Rick, drive safe, I don't remember the last time I had a cuban sandwich.
Well another gorgeous sunny day with the temperature currently 20c (68f). Spent yesterday finishing the shelves in the shed, today's plan is to populate them. I did make it to the bench yesterday but no modeling got done but the bench is nice and clean now. ;D Today after the shed shelf population plan I'll watch the F1 race and then maybe make it to the bench.
Have a great day everyone.
Mini heat wave in SE NH, up to 81 today, that's 18 degrees above average. Weather should break on Wednesday, hopefully with much-needed rain.
Yesterday I took the machine shop parts to the local NMRA meet for 'show and tell'. But I stopped short on the trip so I have to repair some damage to the frame, which is very fragile. Fortunately, that won't show, even if I have to splint the parts.
dave
Sun and breeze today, 80s by the peak, one more day and it moderates, and might rain a bit. That's needed.
Daughter and Son in Law were here a bit helping move some heavy stuff.
My SPARTANS live down to expectations yesterday. So I heard. LIONS on tv later.
Enjoy the day.
KS
Good afternoon folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the doors.
Larry, hope you have a restful but fun day.
Rick, safe travels to your next campsite. That photo is a fly fisherman's dream.
Ron, sounds like you were 1:1 productive. Hope you make it to the bench later.
Dave, good luck with the machine shop repair.
Karl, glad you had help with the heavy stuff.
How is the rest of the crew?
I made a little progress upstairs on the gondola and layout. I rearranged structures and developed the parameters for the remaining buildings in Phase I. I'll post some pictures later. Watching the boys play the Jets.
Have fun,
mike
Dave why is this showing up again in your posts??????????????
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JERRY
I have no clue what causes it, and others that have looked at it similarly don't know the cause. When I see it, I remove it.
BUT it's harmless. (If it actually -did something-, you wouldn't see it, because your web browser would take that as 'code to be executed' rather than 'text to be displayed.') My best guess is it's code to block "Log in with Google" that shouldn't appear here, because this website doesn't do that.
dave
Afternoon.
Jake the Garter snake showed up and Gena is tripping! ;D He's put a damper on harvest..lol Canned 10 lbs of butternut yesterday. What a job slicing that stuff!
I'm parking Abe next to Tiny Turner to cheer her up!
Primed the Hobo cars last night and today.
So how was bowling Tom? ;D
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on October 04, 2025, 09:50:46 AMPhilip... sounds like the great US 21 yard sale from southwest Virginia to the North Carolina lowlands...good day to stay off the roads
terry
Yep!
Have a good en crew!
Jerry, for what it's worth, the fragment of HTML or CSS that you see isn't displayed when I view the page 6 hours later.
And Dave, the RRMofPA Middle Division layout was staffed by a volunteer, who knew it had been built elsewhere, but Dave Frary's name didn't come up.
Good Morning,
The coffee pot's on and ready to go as well as your other favorite morning bevies. Breakfast is sausage country gravy over homemade biscuits w/ sides of crispy bacon and/or breakfast sausages and hash browns if you so choose.
What's going on in your world.
Its. going to be a warm one with a high of 85 and currently 62 in New York. Some early morning errands to be run then maybe some bench time later. Not much else going on here.
Have a great day!! Be well and enjoy the Fall weather.
Good morning everyone.
It will be sunny and 60's here in Oregon today but only 43 now.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Hope those errands don't keep you from the bench too long.
Have to keep it very short today.
I'm on my phone and barely have a Starlink connection because I'm in a forest.
Star and I are doing a hike this morning.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning, Larry, Rick and later arrivals. High 40s and clear skies in south-central PA, so warmer later. Checking out in a few minutes to hit the road for Gettysburg. If all goes as planned, I'll collect the kid early afternoon and be home before midnight.
I'm up early, fasting bloodwork this morning. Another warm day, 83 predicted. Rain starting late tomorrow as a cold front arrives. That would be a good thing.
dave
Well, I went to put clothes in the dryer and my post disappeared. :-X I ran into a materials issue on the kit yesterday so I sent off a email to Brett about it and I'm waiting to see what he says.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry.
Bowling went well yesterday, feels like my bowling is returning to the mid 180s average wise. This year I'm down from 190 average to 161. But hey, I didn't fall off the horse and break my neck. All is good. ;D
I thought of two stories I need to add to the book. It continues to fill my head with more "life growing up" stuff.
Rick, enjoy the hike.
Something must be wrong, I've slept very well the past three nights.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Pam and Howard - 2010
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Good Morning!
An early wake-up today.
Pretty lady Tom!
Philip
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Rick have a nice hike wit Star today.
James have a safe drive.
Morning Dave.
Curt you should have called him.
Great pictures Tom. Glad your bowling score is back up.
Philip enjoy the day!!
Weather in South Jersey is sunny heading to 78.
Hopefully today I can start on my next project.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and the yummy biscuits and gravy. Good luck at the bench.
Rick, wishing Star and you a fantastic hike.
James, safe travels today.
Dave, good luck at the vampires.
Curt, must have been sunspots that made your text disappear. Good luck with the parts.
TomACL, good luck with the book. Congrats on the bowling average change.
Philip, good morning.
Jerry, good luck starting the next project.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's an overcast morning, recovering from rain last night. It was a good sports weekend, so I'm in good spirits. I have several 1:1 projects to do today, but I will find time to head upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
A pleasant sunny day in Michigan, the last for a few. Heat and sun leaving overnight, up to an inch of rain is possible in the area and cooler, seasonable, weather. No where near "enough" rain, but I'm not griping.
Lions Won in Cincy, started tiring and thinning out their roster with injuries, that made it a bit easier for the home crowd as they saw some life out of their team that was 'flat' to be nice, early in the game.
Semi-annual HVAC check is due today, need to shovel a path to it in the basement.
I am contemplating a test print with the 3d setup today. :-\
KS in MI
Good morning everyone,
Going to keep it short today as I have a very busy morning.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry.
Currently 16c and sunny here in Southeastern Ontario. After building shelves on Saturday and hauling boxed yesterday I was to sore to really do anything so I watched the F1 race and some football. I did manage to install a frog juicer and wire it up to the frogs yesterday.
Not sure what tonight will bring, have a great day everyone.
Good morning from my part of So. Central Wisconsin. Somewhere between me and the Illinois border (65 miles) is the dividing line of a beautiful high of 85 and my ok seasonal high of 64. It's 62f degrees now. We will stay in the 60's for the daily high until Friday when the WeatherChannel's guess is mid 70's. The rains are coming today with a 50/50 chance today lasting into this evening.
The SIL did not bring my Atlas O scale Sd70Ace back from his trip to the hobby shop. It wasn't the one I had put on hold for pickup and because we were at Volleyball he couldn't get ahold of me. He took the grandson and 3 friends to buy slot cars and the 3 boys and 1 girl got a heck of a deal and another sponsor for the series of slot cars racing they are trying to hold monthly. The 16th and 17th are the next races because those 2 dates are teacher service days and no school. Last night at 6pm all 4 plus the SIL were at the bench at the grandson's house. I gifted all 5 (yep SIL also) a tool kit and lube for the cars. I then showed them how to disassemble their new slot cars. Clean the gears, check the balance of tires and lightly oil the spots the instruction sheet that comes with slot cars says to oil. It's like disassembling a new locomotive and cleaning the gear box's. It should be done but not everyone does it. Later on we tested the cars. We run the races normally at 10volts to slow the cars unrealistic top speeds. But last night we put the normal 14 volts into the system. All 4 agreed the cars were too fast and I put it back to 10 volts. The cars are then not a blur at the top speeds.
The Badger Volleyball team played Michigan and early in the 1st set lost their sophomore All American setter to a shoulder injury. You could hear her scream when it occurred and the UW Fieldhouse which is a crazy loud gym went immediately deadly silent. 7000+ people and you could hear the pin drop! I immediately thought dislocation but could not see anything strange, then I thought pulled muscle. She came back out about 15 minutes later in a sling and ice pack on her shoulder to stand with her team, but I think she'll be gone awhile. The son has had 2 separated shoulders and based on the way the sling was set it could be that. The University will just announce it as an upper body injury while everyone else just guesses like I just did. While not a pretty match the freshman setter that replaced her stepped up and did a very good job. The Badgers did pull out the 1st set after being down 11-15 and won 25-22. They did win all 3 sets but with close scores.
Today's plan is to head to the grocery store for the buy 2 16.9 ounce 6 packs of Dr Pepper products at $5.00 each or $10 total and get 3 packs free. To keep tradition when going to this particular grocery store a walk into the freshly made bakery department is a must. A chocolate eau Clair filled with custard is a must buy for me. Terry will get a plate sized apple or blueberry fritter.
Train plans for the week are minimal. I cancelled out a couple weeks ago of all OPS sessions for October I had signed for.
Layout work sessions that had been normally on Thursdays in 2024 and 2025 became Wednesday's in July then August. It now looks like the 2 layout owners want to keep the Wednesday's. So a session this week for sure. They alternate sessions but the one this Wednesday has a layout tour this month and he'd like to have most of the facade mock ups for his paper mill buildings installed. So I'll be over there a few times this month skipping the other layout. I've got a space 2' wide x 32' long and 22" high to the next level to work with. I have the Digestor and support building framework done. The brick work and metal siding will be installed after the fitting, trimming and owner approval happens. The machine building (where the paper is made) is 8' (real length) long and 4 stories or 60' high (HO Scale). Originally it was to be 2 4' sections of styrene cladded to 1/2" plywood and window openings cut out. Now it's 18" long sections with window sections laser cut. The supporting frame work will be 1/2 x 1/2" birch plywood. I'll do pictures when I add the buildings to the layout. This is by far the biggest paper mill complex I have designed and built. It's abut 7' longer than my own and almost 20' longer then what I normally have designed. The finish details (when $$$ permit) on this complex when completed over the next couple years should be outstanding
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started the day with a walk at 75F and high humidity, but there was a clear harvest moon. Yesterday after chores I headed to the workbench and read the next couple of steps several times and understand much better the assembly and mounting of the sliding doors. No response from Brett yesterday. :(
Today after chores I'm probably heading to the LHS to get "U" channel (think I beam) styrene. Hopefully they will have it. Fingers crossed.
That's it from my part of FL.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the trip to the LHS.
Karl, good luck with the test print.
Ron, congrats on the frog juicer install. Hope your soreness has gone.
TomO, walking through the pastry department is dangerous. There be dragons!
How is the rest of the crew?
Sharon's home from her trip. I hope to go upstairs today.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. I've had to reread instructions several times before I understood what the manufacture had in mind. Hope you get the styrene you need.
Mike hope up make it upstairs some time today.
What's on your plate today.
It's a cloudy 66 with a high of 75 with rain in the forecast then a cool down for the rest of the week. Ground up more leaves yesterday since the rain will probably knock more off the trees. Some bench time soon then hope to do a diorama update some time today. That's all I got.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt, I'll have a muffin and OJ. I hope the LHS has what you need.
Mike, Sharon made it back safely and I hope to make it to the upstairs.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench.
Philip, thank you, yes, she is.
We have bowling at noon and then late lunch.
Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
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Rain and Grey in Michigan this morning.
The furnace guy came and checked the system out, we're all set for winter :o .
3d printing, >:( obviously I'm still learning. :-\ Going backwards it seems.
No plans for today besides getting an estimate for a whole house generator. I need to clean up some in the layout area as my electrical box is in the far corner.
KSinMI
Good morning everyone.
Redmond, OR weather: Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 75.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and hope the LHS has what you need.
Karl, hope you get a good deal on the generator.
ACLTom, good luck bowling and enjoy your lunch.
I'm enjoying seeing your pictures.
Larry, I'll be on the lookout for your update.
Mike, glad Sharon made it home safely and have fun upstairs.
TomO, that sounds like a very impressive paper mill you're building.
Ron, hope the soreness has gone away and more layout progress can be made.
Jerry, any news from the bench?
Dave, James, Philip, Greg and anyone else looking in, how are you?
Star and I hiked to the top of ZigZag Mountain.
10.3 miles and 2,267' of EG.
Started the hike before sunrise and the first three miles were done in total darkness.
Yes, I do have a headlamp.
Got to the top just after sunrise.
No clouds and had a nice view of Hood Mountain.
Driving to Redmond in a bit to hit the gym there.
Taking it easy the rest of the day.
Wakens Falls in Oregon:
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning from damp, chilly and dreary looking So. Central Wisconsin. Definitely more seasonable today. 51f degrees now heading to 63. Almost 1/4" of water in the rain gauge from overnight. That's it for the next 5 days. I believe today will be long jeans instead of shorts as Mother Nature has finally decided it's Autumn in Wisconsin. Frost warnings for Wednesday morning
The friend's layout work session for me on Wednesday has changed to 2pm this afternoon. Terry's best friend and maid of honor has tickets to the Cubs/Brewer game at Wrigley and needs a ride! The SIL's best friend and best man at the wedding lives 2 blocks from Wrigley Field and has an underground parking spot we can use. We will then walk the 2 blocks to the ball park!
The NHL season starts this afternoon in Florida with the Chicago BlackHawks and the Florida Panthers! AT 4pm Central time! It's on ESPN. Looks like I'll be at the work session...
Enjoy the day
TomO
Today might be the last day of summer ;D High of 81 (still 19 degrees above average), but a cold front coming through will get us to seasonal temps (and hopefully rain!) tomorrow.
Yesterday I fought computers a bit, trying to draw some stuff to put on the shelves for the machine shop. I might just give up, or just put misc junk there.
But first, some time on the exercise machine...
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I'll make this short as I just got back from taking the neighbor to the service station.
An I have some chores to do right now.
I'll be back latter to see what's going on.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all with pouring rain and the leaves are still clinging to the trees. Thanks for the coffee Curt! Still messing with the hobo cars. I won an Ebay auction for $6.50. I'm sure the seller had a sinking feeling as shipping exceeded the selling price. Another colorful 2-6-0 Mogul Bachmann, brand new.
Great pictures Tom!
Rick I'm looking in. How's the clot doing? I see your hiking mass distances :o
Jerry, Any success luring Labdad to the forum? Where did Roland go?
Oh no . I hope SW isn't turning into Morgan Hills customer svc........
Later!
Good Morning,
The morning beverages are set for your enjoyment. Breakfast is waffles with your choice of Vermont Maple Syrup or fresh fruit.
Whatcha all doin today.
It's a dreary 53 with a high of 63 in New York. We needed the rain and the temps will be in the upper 60's the remainder of the week; hello Fall. Not sure what's on the docket for today but maybe some bench time. Oh ya my details from SW should be here Saturday.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and #1 breakfast Larry. Hope you make it to the workbench.
Today for breakfast #2 is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Wally World has delivered groceries already this morning. We pay extra of course, but I haven't been in a WM store in more than 6 months...priceless. ;D Grandson was at the house yesterday complaining about how busy it was at work (Target). I told him Hallothankmas was upon us and it would just get worse.
The LHS was a success, of course MOH came along which added 3 more stops ::) No train room time, but success. ;) Still nothing from Brett.
Today I'm starting off with floors then I'll head to the train room. Today will be spent cutting and gluing with AC.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and waffles. Good luck receiving the details.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and the snack. Hope you don't stick your fingers together.
Philip, congrats on the eBay steal!
Jerry, hope you survived all the 1:1 activities.
Dave, good luck with the shelving detail.
Rick, sounds like an interesting hike. Thanks for the beautiful photo.
Karl, 3D printing is like many other things. You have to relearn how to use the software and machines every time you work on something new. It takes a bit to work out your process and workflow, but when you do, write it down, lol.
Tom, hope bowling went well.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's an overcast morning with rain coming later. The high is forecast for 84°F. Yesterday, I made it upstairs and worked on designing the post office and adding truss rods and sides to the gondola. I'll take photos later.
Have fun,
mike
Morning all, Thanks for the coffee. Working on Starbucks "Sumatra" Whole bean.
Finally cleared off yesterday afternoon. Typical gully washer day.
Have a great Wednesday!
Philip
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry. Waffles with Maple Syrup is perfect.
I chipped a front tooth yesterday and have no way of knowing how. I think my enamel is old and brittle. Dentist at 9:30 this morning, says, no problem, it can be fixed.
We bowled well yesterday and took 6 out of 8 points. I averaged 199 yesterday which is much better than my 161 the first five weeks.
Rick, sounds like you and Star and hiking all over the Northwest, enjoy it all.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Bright sun and clear skies, yet again, after the day of rain. BUT...the CHILL is on with coldest morning since May. 40s going to fight to 600 today and most of the week.
Home generator was several thousand dollars more than I expected nor can afford. The salesman DID like seeing my layout project.
3d continues to frustrate. Mike, added a magnet plate to the build plate, redid my "0" but would not work right. Going backwards in the whole thing. I am better at cleaning up and not spilling so badly. My air removal system in my build station is functioning well.
Plenty to do today, the Doll got a new rug cleaner and I have to assemble it. :o
Time to hit "REFRESH" and see what today brings.
Be well all.
Good morning Larry, Curt, Mike, Philip, ACLTom, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfasts Larry and Curt.
It's a cool 11c (52f) but the sun is shining. No modeling lately as work has been really busy and I got swamped. :o The good news is I have a 4-day weekend coming up that I plan to enjoy with no work.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning everyone.
Bend, OR weather: 48 now and sunny with a high of 71 later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun at the bench if you make it there.
Curt, thanks for the second cup.
Call Brent, he usually picks up right away.
Ron, I'm sure that 4 day weekend can't get here quick enough.
Karl, have you looked at portable power sources?
They make ones that will run your fridge, computer and keep your phone charged for hours.
ACLTom, sorry about the tooth but congratulations on the bowling success.
So many excellent hiking trails out here.
Philip, are you still harvesting from your garden?
I'm still taking the blood thinner but feel no pain and have to assume it's gone or slowly fading away.
Mike, I'll keep an eye out for those photos.
Jerry, hope you get some me time today.
Dave, did you end up besting the computer yesterday?
TomO, have fun at the ballgame.
Hiking to the top of Mount Bachelor today with my friend that lives here in Bend.
A little bit of fall color while I hiked the Cape Horn Loop in Washington.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Curt call Brett you'll get better results!!
Mike looking forward to the update.
Morning Philip.
Tom great bowling scores. Sorry to hear about the chipped tooth.
Nice pictures.
Karl good luck with the rug cleaner.
Ron you seem to be awful busy at work lately??
Weather in South Jersey rainy. But we need it.
I have some 1:1 painting to do today.
Then we are going out to dinner with friends later on.
Maybe some bench in between.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning from Wisconsin. The overnight low hit 41 and many of the plants on my walk this morning were covered as frost was predicted! High lat should be 63. Game time at Wrigley Field for the Brewer/Cub playoff game at 4:08pm CST should be 62. I guess we will be in layers
The layout work session for the paper mill went very well. It was decided 32' of facade structures and out buildings was too much. We condensed the 2 sample 18" laser cut segments, the foam core and poster board mock ups to about a 20 to 24' space. Cutting out 8' of structures allows for a larger log pond, river scene, pulp, wood chips and coal piles without stuffing things in. Today his track crew will work the "final" mill track work foot print. Another decision made was the log pond/river was being crossed by open deck girder brides. Now it will be a couple lead in girder bridges to a double track swing bridge. I came home with the double track bridge from Walthers to build! Was not expecting that. The owner was shocked at the mockups and the space they filled (32'). I tried explaining the last couple months but until the mockups ups were in I guess he couldn't comprehend it. His partner thought it was great (it was) and she wanted it left as originally designed and mocked up. He sighted a lot of good reasons but when he mentioned price his partner jumped all over him. She said you have 100+ locomotives and how many hundreds of cars, let alone track so don't go cheap on buildings. I chuckled
This will be our 1st baseball playoff trip to Wrigley Field. Been to Brewer playoff games in Milwaukee and a White Sox World Series game in 2005 but never have been able to get Cub playoff tickets. It should be a good time. While I'm torn as a kid who grew up in Chicago, I am going Brewers.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Hmmm... Tom needs to stop gnawing on his bowling balls.. Rick, another great photo. I'm still pondering how to load up the shelves in the machine shop. But I did find a low end drawing program that does most of what I need.
We got rain last night! Not as much as predicted, but still very welcome. Definitely fall temperatures starting today.
dave
Good afternoon, all. It's still overcast over the lower Merrimack Valley, but the rain stopped about lunchtime. Less than 1/4" by my gauge; the grass will like it but it didn't do much for stream flow, people's wells or our recent statewide Red Flag warning. I'm checking the Forum, then I have some on-line work, then see if the autobody place is done patching up the kid's accident damage.
Good morning all!
Breakfast is on, egg bacon sausage waffles and coffee!
Watch that tooth Tom! I chuckled at Dave's comment!
Good news Rick, I was rescanned a couple weeks ago and my clots are gone.
We went on a provision run yesterday. That Gena is a shopper! :o
What's on ur plates today?
Philip
Good morning folks,
Philip, thanks for opening, coffee, and eggs.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's overcast today, but the forecast is for 12° cooler at 72°F. I hope to apply decals, install couplers, add trucks, weather, and make a heavy load on the gondola.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Philip. I hope you have a good day.
Started out with a walk at 74F and moderate humidity. Yesterday was a bit of disaster. I made the entire set-up including bracing of the roller track for the main freight doors. Long story short is that I ended up trashing the assembly and today I will redo it. I think part of the issue was the glue, so first thing is a run to ACE.
Not much else happening this way. Saturday I may be helping MOH at a rescue event.
Tom I once broke a molar eating a piece of white bread! Good luck with your tooth.
Mike have fun with your build.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Philip, thanks for breakfast.
My tooth was fixed. It was only a small chip but felt like the Grand Canyon. Dentist put a damn around the tooth, mixed up some stuff, filled in the chipped area, let it sit for 5 minutes and then blasted it with some purple light. Bang, good as new and can't even tell by looking it was ever chipped. Dental advancement is way ahead of me. I was in and out in 40 minutes.
Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes on the tooth. I'm back in business with no eating restrictions. Amazing.
Time to edge and cut the grass.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe.
Tom
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Looked like sun was starting just before down,...FROSTY look to the grass in the open area outside my window. It says 350 on my watch, 330 on the monitor screen. It does look like sunlight in the tree tops in the woods behind.
PT at 11:30 is my obligation for today.
The rug machine worked out fine, the Doll got right at it and what she did looks nice. WE had a power outage for several hours Tuesday night...within one minute of walking in the house. "Power" provider does text updates, when the juice came back on the said it was due to TREES. Our single line branch has not had a good tree trimming in years if ever. 5-6 times a year they boot us off and most times list TREES as causation. Area supervision must like the OT pay more than having trees trimmed. Just had a rate increase approved, just fine. We do have another guy coming to give us an estimate for the generator.
I messed around on the layout a bit in the evening. I had to cut 2" off of the back of a prebuilt Walther's freight station to fit a narrow area I am working on. Painted it to kill off the plastic sheen out of the box.
Interesting about the tooth repair, Tom, I have some adhesive I bought off Amazon that is UV activated and have used it a few times. I like it.
All I got. ???
KS
Good morning from the western shores of Lake Michigan in Southeastern Wisconsin. It's 47f degrees here but only 34 at home about 100 miles west and inland.
The ball game was fun and cold after the sun went down. We had layers but gloves would have been nice. The Cubs did win to extend the playoffs. The 1st 5 miles leaving the ballpark was tough taking about an hour. The drive normally would be roughly 1.5 hours to Racine, Wi. and last night was 2 hours and 20 minutes. Really not bad and since I wasn't the night driver I was relaxed.
Leaving here in about 45 minutes as someone (not me) forgot a dental cleaning at 11:30am today. We'll be home in plenty of time.
Be well
TomO
Morning Gents,
Philip thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Great news on the clots.
Mike sounds like a busy modeling day; enjoy.
Curt sorry to her about your modeling mishap. Yup old glue bad....new glue good. Good luck.
Tom glad you were able to get the tooth fixed. Dentistry has come a long ways over the years; of course it ain't cheap. Enjoying the layout photos.
Karl generators aren't cheap!! I looked into a whole house unit and almost fell off my chair when I heard the price. My response "You're insane charging that kind of money"; of course I don't think he appreciated my views on the matter. Nice you were able to "bash" the freight house to fit.
Tom O. good morning.
It's a sunny 36 with a high of only 55 today in New York. I pulled the mums back on the porch to keep any frost off; it's going to be colder tonight. I think it's time to pull the A/C unit out of the window upstairs. Some time at the bench this am then I can see grinding up leaves in my afternoon agenda.
For those of you following my blog I ADDED another chapter last night.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 09, 2025, 08:00:37 AMLooked like sun was starting just before down,...FROSTY look to the grass in the open area outside my window. It says
The rug machine worked out fine, the Doll got right at it and what she did looks nice. WE had a power outage for several hours Tuesday night...within one minute of walking in the house. "Power" provider does text updates, when the juice came back on the said it was due to TREES. Our single line branch has not had a good tree trimming in years if ever. 5-6 times a year they boot us off and most times list TREES as causation. Area supervision must like the OT pay more than having trees trimmed. Just had a rate increase approved, just fine. We do have another guy coming to give us an estimate for the generator.
KS
Karl. Living off grid except for natural gas was enlightening from basically 2018 to 2024 when we moved back here. We had the full house generator that put out 26kw. Put them in 3 houses during that time frame. Completely installed never cost more than $8500. When we moved back into here in spring 2024 I got the electrician out to check over everything for an install. He asked if I really wanted to spend the money. I almost fell over when he told me the price almost double of the last install. I can't image how much it would be now. GOOD LUCK, We now have a small emergency generator just for the heating or air conditioning and the refrigerator.
Good morning everyone.
Bend weather: 47 now and a chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Philip, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Good news on your clots.
TomO, glad you enjoyed the game.
Karl, hope you get a reasonable estimate.
ACLTom, great news on the tooth repair.
Curt, sorry about the modeling fail and hope a new glue works better.
Mike, have fun upstairs.
James, was the car done?
Dave, good news on the drawing program.
Jerry, how was dinner?
Ron, I'm sure you're still busy at work and looking forward to your time off.
Star, my friend Whit and I hiked to the top of Bachelor Mountain.
6.73 miles and 2,657' of EG.
Had to stop and catch my breath a few times because this hike was at a higher elevation than all the other hikes I've done lately.
It's a little over 9,000' at the top.
I'll have to do more high elevation hiking to get back in shape.
Today another hike is planned but this one is mostly flat and goes around a lake.
Star and me at the top of Mount Bachelor.
In the background on the right is Broken Top and on the left are the Three Sisters.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning, all. The NH seacoast is about 45F and sunny, headed to the 50s before a likely first frost tonight. If the car is fixed in time I'll go to Seashore, otherwise plenty to do here. Maybe even some modeling.
Karl, our power company also acted like PGE for quite a few years: big stock buybacks, big C-suite pay, no tree-trimming. It didn't matter much to me personally, as my PV/battery/inverter system went on-line in 1994 and paid for itself that June (power outage wasn't even noticed during my daughter's birth at home). After PGE was found guilty of causing at least one big California wildfire through neglect, ours straightened out its act. Maybe a letter to yours, Cc'ed to the Public Utility Commission, would shift their thinking.
Good morning Philip, Mike, Curt, ACLTom, Karl, TomO, Rick, James and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Philip.
Another quick stop as I have a very busy day ahead of me. After today I have 4 days of R&R. ;D
Woke up this morning to frost on the windshield and 1c (34f), it's currently 6c (43f) and sunny, I think fall has finally arrived. The Mrs has a honey-do list for me this weekend but all the items are small ones that should be completed fairly easily.
Have a great day everyone.
Philip thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Mike looking forward to the update.
Curt be careful eating that white bread!!!
Tom glad the tooth is fixed but like Curt don't eat any white bread!! ;D
Nice pictures.
Karl good luck with the PT.
Yes Tom some of teams are lucky tha managed to stay in!
Nice picture Rick. You're looking fit to me.
James enjoy the day.
Ron I've heard those eady honey-to-do lists can be very time consuming!!
Weather in South Jersey sunny/crisp/52. Later on 58.
Dinner out with friends last night was very good!
Chores to do today.
Then maybe some bench time.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Rick that is a great photo of you and Star.
Rick just showed Diane the picture she said what an amazing picture of you and Star!!
Jerry
Thanks Curt, Diane and Jerry.
Howdy folks,
Rick, that photo is so Star and you. Congratulations on having such a wonderful companion.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ and soda.
Starting slow today with just coffee, in a bit I'll get my usual bowl of raisin bran. Well..the next several mornings are supposed to be in the 60's. ;D As the weather guesses said, it's the first time in 144 days.
The door assembly went like it should have the first time around! Now it's on to some wall white metal castings and 3D printed details.
Rick I relooked at your photo with Star and I think it's the best one yet of you two.
Larry great new chapter. Worth the wait.
I lucked out and don't have to go to this Saturday's skunk event since daughter decided to go, but I have to go the last 2 Oct Saturday's.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning sun? will yield to a fair chance of some rain today here in MI. Temps starting in the 30s ;D -chattering teeth- a hazy look to the grass out the window hints at some frost having visited us, again.
PT was a bit strenuous yesterday, but I survived.
I went out for a new drive belt for the mower deck, $120 and then a breaker bar to manipulate the spring loaded idler pulley. I'll give the job a shot the next day or so. No mowing planned with rain today. Might the layout or workbench get a visit? I haven't been informed yet. ;)
Nice photo, Rick, of Star and her friend.... :D You've visited some picturesque scenes in your travels.
Be well all, enjoy the football and other sports this weekend.
KS
Good morning everyone.
Bend weather: Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Maybe you'll go to Tom's on Saturday now?
Karl, good luck with the mower fix.
"You've visited some picturesque scenes in your travels." Hopefully there will be many more.
Mike, how's the new modeling project coming along?
Jerry, what's new?
Ron, hope the honey-do list is quick and easy.
James, did you go to the seashore?
How's the rest of the crew doing?
Thank you for the nice comments on yesterday's photo.
Did the hike around Paulina Lake yesterday with Star and my friend Whit.
Today it's time to leave bend and keep heading south.
But before that stops at Walmart, Costco and the gym will be made.
Whit and I have made some exciting plans for hiking next year.
Mt. Hood while hiking the Oak Ridge Trail in Oregon.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Ya lucked out on the skunk detail; I think I hear the train room calling you instead. Glad you liked the chapter but there's a bigger surprise coming.
Karl hope you get the mower sorted out; the belt must be made of at least bronze for that $$. Hope you make it to the bench.
Rick beautiful photo. Heading south sounds like a great plan; safe travels.
What's happening in your world.
It's a sunny but crisp morning @ 30 with a high of 54 in New York. The frost killed off the summer flowers, thank goodness, so those will get pulled later today and put on the compost pile. The mums were under cover so those will be fine. A trip to Wegmans for an Rx and some assorted goodies. Bench time????
Have a great day. Be well and stay warm.
Good morning Curt, Karl, Rick, Larry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt. Sounds like you have some time for yourself in the very near future.
Karl, any day surviving PT is a wen, good luck with the mower belt.
Rick, sounds like a busy day loading up for supplies.
Larry, We got frost last week so all our flowers have already been dispose of, last thing to do this fall is to cut back the rose bushes, which will get done this weekend.
It's a chilly one here with the current temperature being 2c (36f), the high is supposed to get to 14c (58f), there are clouds in the sky today but no rain in the forecast. Going to work on the honey-do list today and check off a couple of items and then I have some clean-up to do. I also plan to make it to the bench today.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Late start for me. Thanks for breakfast Curt.
Rick, the photo of you and Star was very nice.
I slept poorly the last two nights. I figured edging and cutting the grass would help last night, It didn't.
I finished Chapter 13 and started Chapter 14. Taking a break and get more notes together.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning crew. Looks like I'm bringing up the rear this am.
That is a great picture of Rick-Star and the latest distance shot is nice. Looks cold tho..
Weather dipped into low 40's overnight.
Yesterday I was cleaning the basement shop and throwing/donating 36 years of accumulated junk that I'll never use. Loading a donation to the local mission. Still scrapped for room.
Today I'm installing a 50ft LAN cable in the basement. Should be a challenge slithering on my belly in the crawl space part. The wireless just isn't reliable in the shop, so hardwiring.
Ordered RTV and resin Monday for the part-time model business. I'm fixing to get hot and resurrect some patterns and molds. Haven't casted anything in almost 3 years.
Thanks for the coffee Curt and have a great day crew!
Philip
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
The build is looking good.
Karl that's an expensive belt.
How much longer is the PT?
Rick great picture.
Loading up for the trip South how far are you going??
Hope you make the bench Larry.
Ron hope you finish the honey do list today. So you have the weekend for bench time.
Tom nice picture.
You must have to much on your mind Tom.
Philip have fun i the crawl space!! Not!!
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/52.
Good news is that Marty Jones will be joining the group. :)
I have some chores to do then some bench time I hope.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Quote from: Philip on October 10, 2025, 10:17:37 AMGood morning crew. Looks like I'm bringing up the rear this am.
That is a great picture of Rick-Star and the latest distance shot is nice. Looks cold tho..
Weather dipped into low 40's overnight.
Yesterday I was cleaning the basement shop and throwing/donating 36 years of accumulated junk that I'll never use. Loading a donation to the local mission. Still scrapped for room.
Today I'm installing a 50ft LAN cable in the basement. Should be a challenge slithering on my belly in the crawl space part. The wireless just isn't reliable in the shop, so hardwiring.
Ordered RTV and resin Monday for the part-time model business. I'm fixing to get hot and resurrect some patterns and molds. Haven't casted anything in almost 3 years.
Thanks for the coffee Curt and have a great day crew!
Philip
The coax line I had from the internet entry point in the basement to the home office where the rest of the networking gear sits failed. I ended up running an ethernet cable outside the house, pulling off the vinyl siding to slip the cable underneath. So far, so good...
I've been thinking about a casting project, one thing that popped up was this stuff to spray into the bottles for both mold and resin to increase shelf life: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PN45KW2 It puts a layer of argon gas over top of the resin, blocking the air. Anyone have any experience with stuff like this?
Seasonal temperatures in SE NH, which feels chilly after the summer temps we had earlier this week. We are likely to get a lot of rain Sunday into next week, which would be A Very Good Thing. But I feel sorry for those who had plans for the long weekend. I got some time in the Train Room after the exercise machine, gluing up some framing on the 2nd story of the machine shop that broke loose. I don't have a lightweight bar clamp long enough for the long length, so I tipped it on its end and put some weight on the other end to hold the joint while the glue cures. Fingers crossed this makes a good joint, I'll have to do a bit of sanding eventually to get the walls to fit tightly.
dave
Good morning folks,
Curt, thank you for opening, coffee and cereal. Congrats on door assembly success.
Karl, good luck with the layout visit.
Rick, nice to have a hiking friend. Wow, already planning next year!
Larry, outdoor duties never end, regardless of the season: spring, summer, fall, or winter.
Ron, good luck with the chores and the trip to the bench.
TomACL, Congratulations on completing another chapter and starting another.
Philip, good luck with the modeling business and cable running.
Jerry, have fun at the bench.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright day forecast for 73°F. I'm working upstairs, cleaning the workbench in preparation for the next kits. I have been distracted from designing a building and the livestock car by the arrival of the oil well. Now I know why I didn't scratch build one. My wife just arrived from a Costco visit, so I need to unload the car.
Have fun,
mike
Good afternoon, all. Rick, yesterday I wasn't any closer to the sea than I normally am, though I crossed bridges over salt water 8 times going to and from Seashore Trolley Museum. Though Seashore mentions it, the Shore Line Trolley Museum in Branford, CT is the one that actually crosses marsh creeks.
The lower Merrimack valley is long-sleeve weather but I had a number of windows open earlier just the same. No modeling likely today, as I've been working on bills and getting my heat fixed. Hopefully the latter comes true Monday; I have adequate firewood on hand but the teenager hasn't the time away from school to manage heating our house with wood.
Evening all.
A quick update. We're closing Northern Command (aka summer camp) this weekend. I'll be able to get back to modeling and some 1:1 projects at Central Command (aka homebase).
Looking at building a dust collector to keep the dust under control from the woodshop. I'm also looking at installing an inline duct fan to get a negative pressure in the basement to keep the volatile odors down when working with polyurethanes. I'll be getting back at working on the HOn30 quarry line and its associated projects.
That's it for now from a cold 1000 Islands with the sun setting over the river.
Bernd
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Got up this morning to help MOH finish packing up the van before she takes off for the skunk event. At least it's indoors today. Yesterday I spent a couple of hours painting details and that will continue today and these are just the ones for the pattern shop.
Nothing else is planned today except the normal daily chores. I think the next SBG is the first Saturday in November.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Curt and crew! Great hearing from you Bernie!
Thank for the coffee Curt
Looking out I think we got frost, noticed yesterday all the flowers are wilting from the coldness.
The cable drag yesterday was a PIA. Done but sore all over. Jerry hit the nail on the head!
RTV and resin were delivered yesterday.
Dave, I have used countless amounts of resin but never tried the items your speaking of. I have heard it does work but never tried. I usual cast in the fall, into winter and avoid humidity. Shelf life has a lot to do with process and amounts exposed to the elements. I normally use beakers or measuring cups and try to keep the main container sealed. If it's humid I have had resin ruin in several hours. My old resin casting company "Vagabond" had a shelf life of one year, but some lots remained useful for 3 years. Glenmarc bought them out and as of 2025 production has stopped.
Well I'm off to the basement. Organization continues and downsizing this collection of niche junk continues.
Have a great day crew!
Philip
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
The Judge is coming over to run trains. Other than that nothing is planned here either.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning everyone.
La Pine weather: 36 now and a high of 48, cloudy and a chance of rain late in the afternoon.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and have fun with the details.
ACLTom, have fun with Bill and I'm enjoying the pictures.
Philip, hope you make good progress in the basement.
Bernd, thanks for stopping in and have fun with the quarry line.
James, hope the heat is back on soon.
Mike, I was thinking about all the kits I still have in NJ and I think I have the oil derrick kit.
Dave, hope glueing the framing worked.
Jerry, I'm slowly making my way to AZ to spend the holidays with the kids and should get there right before Thanksgiving.
Ron, enjoy your days off.
How's everyone else doing?
Got my grocery shopping and gym visit done yesterday.
Also went to Best Buy and bought a MacBook Air.
It takes up a lot less space on my already small countertop and uses less power.
It's also easier to get set up and take down than my Studio and monitor.
I might do a hike with Star today if it doesn't rain.
Mount Adams while hiking up Zigzag Mountain.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Safe travels to your wife.
Philip, congrats on the cable drag completion. There is nothing like a hard-wired connection.
TomACL, wishing you a fun day running trains and kibitzing.
Rick, thanks for the amazing photo of Mt. Adams. Good luck setting up the new computer.
Bernd, good luck with the dust collector.
James, good luck with the heating system.
How goes the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning with a high forecast of 76°F. I'm bleary-eyed from watching extra innings of baseball last night. My hands aren't sore this morning after all the work distressing wood. I am grateful for that. Oklahoma football is on tap this afternoon. I may make it to the bench this morning.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning Curt, Philip, ACLTom, Rick, Mike and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, have fun with the detail painting.
Philip, hope you get a lot accomplished with the organization.
ACLTom, enjoy running trains with Bill.
Rick, that is an awesome photo, have fun with the new laptop.
Mike, have fun at the bench (if you make it there) and enjoy the football game.
Currently 8c (46f) and the sun is out. Made it to the bench yesterday and got the supports for the backdrop installed as well as installing the second frog juicer. Today's plan is installing the backdrop after walking Gracie and making a run to home depot to get some sky blue paint and paining supplies.
Have a great day everyone.
I got a MB Air as a 2nd laptop a couple months ago. It's a very nice machine. I did buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter, so i could use it to give my clinics at the NMRA NER convention.
Right now it's sunny and seasonally cool, 54 up from 35. Scotch Club is scheduled for late afternoon, before then I'll hit the exercise machine (ugh) and then 'populate' the remaining shelf units. I also need to build a lot more smaller crates, and look for other stuff (small kegs?) to fill out the storage room part of the machine shop. I also need to plan and execute the 2nd story lighting. When all that's done, it'll be back to the basic kit, assembling the walls.
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Have fun painting details.
Philip one chore done!!
Tom have fun with Bill today.
Rick great picture.
Yes Mike that was a long game, one more to decide who goes to the next round of 7!!
Ron I saw what you did nice work as usual.
Weather in South Jersey is misty/63. Later more of the same but 65.
With the weather the way it is maybe I'll get to sit at the bench later today!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun painting details.
Philip good luck in the basement; hope all goes well.
Tom enjoy running trains.
Rick at least AZ will be considerable warmer and not a bad place to "winter". I almost bought a MacBook Air before I purchased my Mini, those things are sweet and should be great for you and your space constraints.
Mike distressing wood can make your hands stiff; glad yours aren't. It just adds so much more interest to the finished model. Enjoy the football.
Ron good luck with the backdrop; is it going to look like Kyle's?
Dave sounds like a busy modeling day; enjoy.
Jerry hope the bench happens today; I doubt this is beach weather.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's a sunny 52 with a high of 68 in New York. Busy morning so far and maybe I'l make it to the bench as yesterday was a wash. The details from Brett are due to arrive today so I can finish the Prtable Sawmill over the next few days.
Have a great Fall day!! Be well.
:o Late night loser eyes here, too.
I haven't watched any baseball in years, but last night the Doll came across the Detroit Tigers ALCS game, vs Seattle, after watching a movie. It was in 7th or 8th inning and tied. After doing my evening PT bs and not up to restarting anything else I plopped down on the couch, reclined a bit and settled in to watch Inning 9..10..11..12..13..14.15..until well after midnight, close to 0100hrs until suddenly, it's golf season for the multimillionaires and their gold chains and stuff... :-\ I remember why I don't watch it...losers, such a slow games, loud annoying noisemakers err..announcers, and blather almost as boring as golf...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSXMS8ABAAU (rated R) ;D
RE: $$$ belt for mower, not a fun expense but over my years, I've found out there just isn't an aftermarket belt that will last for me. Too much work to figure out how to replace the darn thing to jump into doing it earlier than at all needed. Struggling with mine in getting the routing and a spring loaded idler pulley to play well with others. ::) I may have brought some nefarious bs into my desk top, I was looking at IMAGES on search for routing belt and clicked to enlarge a photo and suddenly I had a 32" monitor screen full of....more beaver than the whole eastern UP :o :o :o even tho I exited that in less than 5 seconds...I have several Mozilla Firefox boxes off to the rh corner of the screen to renew Anti Virus that won't go away. ??? ??? need to get my Geek Squad over and look into it. RE-Start didn't help. Otherwise all is working OK, maybe Microsoft trying to coerce my change to W-11, but I hate having that in my history if anything...
Resin 3d might get another go today, learning curve is like missing a curve on one of those country roads in W. Virginny that John Denver(?) sang about....all seems well then, right off the edge, backwards.
The Doll is out to a hair repair shoppe' with her daughter. Sure hope she can find something that can help her answer the question with no right answer...."What do YOU think of my hair....?, I just can't....holds up a phone full of 40 somethings with stylize hair...what do you think of these..." Oh the unfairness of that... >:( :( ??? ::) :-[
Well, off to other thoughts, everyone have a great day, enjoy. ACLTom and crew enjoy the Purple trains!
That's it.
KSwandering through the debris of the day.
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Only if Kyle paints it for me. ;D
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is the usual coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at a glorious 64F and low humidity. Yesterday I spent hours painting details until my mind was mush and I had a sore upper back.
Today after chores I'll head to the train room. I think next up is gluing together the pattern shop walls.
That's it for me today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
The coffee pot's on along with your other morning beverages, Breakfast is cheesy scrambled eggs, hash browns, crispy bacon and/or pan sausages; enjoy.
Curt looks like we were "beating the keys" at the same time so we have breakfast #2.Have fun with the Kit.
What's your plans for the day?
It's 52 and still dark @ 06:30 with a high of 68 forecasted. I think this is going to be a lazy day ahead with some bench time thrown in for good measure.
Have a great Fall day!!! Be well.
Morning all,
Thanks for the double breakfast Curt and Larry. No need for me to offer more.
WooHoo, a nice 62 here this morning.
Reading Bob and Greg both made surprise visits to the A&S RR yesterday. Bob brought down his FOS model of the Lava Gun Shop and it was better in the 1:1 world than the forum photos. High quality build.
Bill and I shot several videos and I'm in the process of putting them all together. I'll have the YouTube version out later this afternoon. The four of us BS'ed between takes.
We had lunch at our favorite watering hole, Del Dios, and certainly did our share of BSing. It was a fun day.
Pam and I have some errands to run today so the I'll finish it after 1PM this afternoon.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. It's funny that we need physical therapy after painting details.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and snack. Wishing you a relaxing day.
TomACL, congrats on the fun gathering. Incredible models in the photo.
Karl, good luck with the resin wonders today.
Ron, good luck with the backdrop.
Dave, the shelving looks terrific. Good luck with the crates.
Jerry, hope the bench visit went well
How is the rets of the crew?
It's another bright morning, with temperatures rising from 52°F to 79°F this afternoon. Yesterday was a bad day on the gridiron. I did get the Post Office designed for the laser. I need to add tabs, slots, and roof panels, but otherwise, it's ready for the cutter. I ordered wood for the structure, which should arrive tomorrow.
The Boys play at 1 pm, so I probably won't make it upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
It's currently 36 here in Silver Lake and temps will go all the way to 46 and it will be cloudy.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and Larry, thanks for the breakfast.
Curt, hope the walls go together well.
Larry, enjoy your lazy day.
ACLTom, glad you had a good day BS'ing and look forward to the video.
Mike, I'd like to wish your team good luck today, but ..... ;) ;D 8)
Karl, "hair repair shoppe" ;D ;D ;D
Jerry, with Marty's arrival here I'm hoping he gets you motivated to get some modeling done.
Ron, have fun with the backdrop painting.
How's everyone doing?
I did an amazing hike yesterday.
Star and I hiked up Hager Mountain. (7.66 miles and a bit over 1,900' of EG)
No s@#$ at the trailhead but by the time we got to the top there was about 3" of it.
It stuck well to the trees and looked beautiful.
Unfortunately when we got to the top we were in a cloud and there were no views.
Fortunately on the way down it cleared up and I got some good pics.
Nothing planned for today just driving a bit further south.
Phone picture from yesterday's hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
Quote from: ACL1504 on October 12, 2025, 07:32:57 AMMorning all,
Thanks for the double breakfast Curt and Larry. No need for me to offer more.
WooHoo, a nice 62 here this morning.
Reading Bob and Greg both made surprise visits to the A&S RR yesterday. Bob brought down his FOS model of the Lava Gun Shop and it was better in the 1:1 world than the forum photos. High quality build.
Bill and I shot several videos and I'm in the process of putting them all together. I'll have the YouTube version out later this afternoon. The four of us BS'ed between takes.
We had lunch at our favorite watering hole, Del Dios, and certainly did our share of BSing. It was a fun day.
Pam and I have some errands to run today so the I'll finish it after 1PM this afternoon.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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That is beautiful! Wow...
Good morning. 48f degrees heading to 70. The WeatherChannel app says it's clear and sunny. They need to step outside and check out the heavy cloud cover and lack of sunshine.
Hockey on campus yesterday went beyond thrilling. Exciting from puck drop to the final whistle. I wouldn't call it a miracle but the heart of the championship Badgers was on display yesterday. Tough game as they put 51 shots on either the #1 or 2 ranked goalie in the nation and only got 4 goals. The Badger goalie also ranked either 1 or 2 in the country faced 24 shots and gave up 3 and didn't look comfortable all game! The Badger ladies down 3-2 tied the game with 38 seconds left and then won it with 8 seconds left. The Badgers play Minnesota Duluth again today at 1.
The grandson 's soccer is playing in the championship tournament game at 9am. They won both games yesterday. They are a good team
I watched only the final 3 outs of the Brewer/Cub game.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Slept way to long. Fog outside and ~500 with sun after the burn off. Humid.
I decide I need a spacer for the zero setting on my 3d machine and no source for one at this point. I'll conjure up something.
The Doll came home with $80 "worth" of Goo(s) of some sort(s) and has an appointment later in the month for a repair job on the hair.
Little else to add. I need breakfast....
KSinMI
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, Mike, Rick, TomO, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfasts Curt and Larry, quite the spread this morning.
Curt, sounds like a very productive day at the bench yesterday.
Larry, nothing wrong with a lazy day, enjoy it.
ACLTom, looking forward to the latest videos.
Mike, enjoy the game today,
Rick, it's to soon to be seeing photo's with the white stuff in in, even if it looks pretty. ;D
TomO, enjoy the hockey game.
Well it's currently 12c (54f) and sunny so it's another great day. Managed to install the first section of the backdrop yesterday. With the sharp curve at the corner, it required some bracing to hold everything in place till the glue set. If all goes well I'll get the rest of it installed today. But first I have some chores to do and a dog to walk.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt & Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Tom have a nice day with Pam.
And nice pictures.
Mike looking forward to the new build.
Rick that a beautiful picture!!
TomO good luck to the grandson today.
Karl have a nice day doing whatever.
Weather in south Jersey is cloudy/rainy/60.
We are suppose to get this terrible Northeaster today into tomorrow! So say the "Weather Weenies".
Bench time didn't w0ork out yesterday.
So after my 1:1 chores are done if ever. I'll give it a try again!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Neighbor's daughter and son both still play hockey (they're in their late '20s/early '30s.) Daughter in particular played for NCAA champ team, and is known for her ability to score on anyone... Daughter and father are supposed to run in a marathon at the end of the month (if he's feeling OK, he has a sprain he's nursing.) The things you learn about your neighbors at Scotch Club...
I'm trying to find the Grandt Line barrels I know I have -somewhere-. So far no luck, but I found some other stuff I didn't know I had. Yesterday I prepped some Fine Scale models half-barrels. I'm still looking for the 'box of boxes' I have somewhere from a Downtown Deco order. I'm surprised in general that there aren't more 'pieces of freight' castings (plaster, styrene, resin, etc) available. All this to populate the storage room in the machine shop. But I'll take a break from searching and start work on the 2nd story lighting. That should be easier than the machine shop first floor lighting.
dave
Good Afternoon Folks;
Finally have a chance to check in and begin to catch up. I have been finishing up detailing a couple )of structures for NMRA evaluation. I went to the Sunshine Region NMRA convention this year, first time I have been to a regional since the first one I ever went to in 2018. I commuted since it was just up the road in Ocala but if I ever do it again I will stay overnight. By end of each day I was tired. I entered the structures for evaluation as I am working to get my AP- Structures (merit badge?). They both passed and won awards which really surprised me but also made me feel good knowing the program is doing what it is supposed to do, help me become better at modeling.
Today was a recovering day and hope to watch the Bucs football game shortly. This week I hope to get serious working on the layout. Time to get some trains moving around the room. I need to have two more structures evaluated to meet the AP Structure requirement so I will be thinking on what next for that as well. Perhaps a rolling bridge to cross the canal scene. Well have a great day. Here are photos of the two structures. The Flour Mill won overall as well as the President's award which was way cool.
Jim
Dave...have you looked at Brett's 3d printef pieces?
https://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/3DP_HO.html
He has many shelves, barrels, scales etc. Doug Fosscale has laser cut saw blades
Jim...way cool, buddy
terry
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on October 12, 2025, 04:47:33 PMDave...have you looked at Brett's 3d printef pieces?
https://www.sierrawestscalemodels.com/3DP_HO.html
He has many shelves, barrels, scales etc. Doug Fosscale has laser cut saw blades
Jim...way cool, buddy
terry
Yeah, when I finally found my box of boxes, some of the Sierra West pieces were in there. They're older resin castings, rather than the current 3D printed stuff. I've primed a bunch of barrels, boxes, etc, and started playing with the layout. I probably need more clutter :-)
Another thing I dug out was a Mine Mount pipe/lumber rack kit. I cut it so it's flat in the back, and I'll put that against one set of windows with a bunch of small rods, etc, painted black. I'll also do a "pipe barrel" with pieces of rod & pipe sticking out of the barrel, and put that on the machine shop floor.
dave
Jim they are really well done. Glad you scored the points needed.
Jerry
Good Morning,
The morning beverages are ready and breakfast will be flapjacks, Vermont Maple Syrup, your choice of either crisp bacon and/or pan sausages.
Jim congrats on the awards; that is some very nice modeling.
What's on your plate today?
It's almost 0700 and it's still dark out, ugh. It's a rainy 51 with a high of 58 in the Empire State. Grocery shopping shortly well 'cause I like to eat. Taking a break from modeling for a bit and am getting back into my Trainz program on the 'puter; still learning that one.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. Hopefully the chores/errands don't take too long.
Slept poorly last night and have no appetite this morning, so coffee it is. The problem was I took a nap yesterday because I couldn't keep my eyes open, and that normally means a poor night time sleep.
Yesterday, I got the 4 pattern shop walls together, glued in the braces and view block. After that I started on the roof. For some reason I could not understand what the instructions said to do. I must of read them a dozen times >:(. But then the lightbulb finally went off and I understood. ???
Today I have laundry and several chores, so I may not make it to the workbench. :(
I'm sorry I missed the SBG on Saturday. If I had known everyone was there I would of came.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the US NAVY on their 250th birthday.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Larry C and all that follow.
I'm off to OPS at Andy Keeney's this morning.
LIONS lost
KSinMI
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 13, 2025, 08:20:24 AMMorning Larry C and all that follow.
I'm off to OPS at Andy Keeney's this morning.
LIONS lost
KSinMI
Have fun
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and flapjacks! They make movies about life in the virtual world, so it must be fun.
Curt, congrats on the four-wall completion. Good luck with the chores.
Karl, wishing you a fantastic day at Any's. Hi to the gang for me.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another bright and rainless day at 51F, but rising to 79F later. Yesterday completed a completely horrible weekend on the gridiron.
Yesterday I finished distressing and staining the wood for the oil derrick. While at it, I distressed the stock car deck boards. I don't have plans for the day, maybe a little of this and that. Laser wood arrived yesterday, so I may cut the Post Office.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning. We are heading to a wet 70f degrees today. The rain will be sporadic but not heavy!
The grandson's team gave up 7 goals in the 2nd half yesterday to lose 0-7. The daughter said it was not pretty!
The Badger Women hockey team completely dominated yesterday's game against #4 Minnesota Duluth, 4-0. The Badgers had 57 shots on goal and Duluth only 17
I figure just a couple more hours and the Swing Bridge I am building for a friend will be done. I will start the weathering Tuesday
TomO
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry, much appreciated.
Curt, it was a surprise to me when Bob and Greg showed. You are welcome any time. SBG or not.
Phins lost!
I had an O'Dark 30 Dermatologist visit this morning. He froze some spots and took a biopsy on another. Looks like another surgical visit is in my future. Same ole same ole stuff.
I did a 9 minutes video from the Saturday train running but it won't upload to YouTube. So, I'll redo it and try again.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning everyone.
Lakeview weather: It's 34 now and will shoot all the way to 45 later. Cloudy all day and even a chance of s#$@.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and have fun with Trainz.
ACLTom, sorry about the upcoming surgery and good luck with the video.
TomO, sorry about your grandsons loss.
I've been following along on your bridge build and it's looking good.
Karl, have fun at Andy's.
Mike, sorry you had such a distressing day yesterday. ;D
But in the modeling world that's actually a good day of progress.
Curt, good news getting the roof directions sorted out.
Dave, glad you found your box of boxes.
Hello Terry.
Jim, congratulations on your awards and they are well deserved.
Jerry, I'm afraid to ask if you made it to the bench.
Ron, did you get the rest of the backdrop up?
Headed about 70 miles south on 31 to my next campsite.
It's a very nice spot and there's also a trailhead here which was a nice surprise.
So I guess you'll will know what Star and I will do today.
Couple of days ago I hiked the Paulina Lake Loop with my friend Whit.
Here's one picture from that hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning crew, A chilly 47 now. Shocked.
Thanks for the warm up coffee Larry.
Great modeling going on here. Very entertaining photos and text.
I joined Chatgpt free version. If you need a photo redone, this is the one. Free photos up to 10 and then the make you wait for 24 hours.
Beetle photo before:
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After:
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Colorized:
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AI generated Pretty amazing.
Have a great day!
Good morning Larry, Curt, Karl, Mike, TomO, ACLTom, Rick, Philip and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, have fun playing with the TrainZ program.
Jim, congtats on the 2 merit awards, they are 2 great looking models.
Curt, hope you sleep better tonight.
Karl, have fun at the ops session.
Mike, enjoy your day.
TomO, hope you get the swing bridge finished today.
ACLTom, looking forward to the video.
Rick, Enjoy your hike with Star.
Philip, It's amazing that AI can do today.
It's thanksgiving here today so HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA ! ! ! ! (I know we celebrate it early here).
Another sunny day with the current temperature at 10c (50f) with the sun shining brightly. Managed to install another section of the backdrop yesterday. The section needs to be held in place till the glue sets as the rounded corners add a lot of force to the flat sections. The plan today is to install the third and final section.
Have a great day everyone.
That's right, I forgot about early Canadian Thanksgiving. Happy Day to those up north.
The promised Nor'Easter rainfall is AWOL, it's just breezy here. Lots of pine needles, though. After German zoom class, I'll head back down to the train room.
dave
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Have fun at the puter.
Curt don't take a nap today!
Karl have fun at the OPS.
Mike sounds like a full day of modeling.
TomO I guess the grandson was not a happy camper after the game!!
Tom I hope he doesn't have to cut this time.
Great pictures.
Rick chance of snow you better get going!!
Nice picture looks like a great lake to fish.
Philip that is really cool.
Ron Happy Thanksgiving!
Morning Dave.
Weather in South Jersey is rainy/60.
Then "Weather Weenies" really blew this one. Calling for 4 inches of rain and wind gusts of 60mph.
God don't they have windows in the offices!!
Well there was no bench time again yesterday.
I think the 1:1 stuff is done so we will see if I can manage an hour or two.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Something Rick didn't share here. :o
LOL
Happy Maple Leaf Thanksgiving!
I hear the price of turkey is sky high.
Good crowd at OPSs, I'm about to run a local to the Ford plant. :D
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KS
Karl nice picture!
Jerry
Good Morning One & All,
The coffee's ready along with your other favorite morning beverages. Breakfast is breakfast Burritos (scrambled eggs, salsa, and sharp shredded cheddar on a warm soft shell),bacon on the side along with potato patties. There's also a bottle of hot sauce available if you want a little more zip.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a dark 51 with a high of 65; rained on and off most of yesterday. Spent a good portion of the day fiddling with Trainz and made some headway; along with running a few consists. Still a ways to go with the learning curve. Need to call the Pharmacy and check on a script for Ellie to see what the holdup is. Maybe some bench time later before I go into withdrawal.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. I hope you make it to the workbench today. Is Trainz some sort of computer program?
Started out the day with a walk at 65F and low humidity. Yesterday after the chores and errands I managed about 45 minutes at the workbench, mainly cutting and coloring strip wood for the roof.
Today after animal chores I should be free to head to the workbench. If I get the roof installed I'll do an update.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning, Larry, Curt and later arrivals. It's been raining on the NH seacoast since last night, but my gauge only shows an inch; A lot compared to any storm since May, but only a small dent in our deficit.
Plumber never came yesterday, and SharkBite has increased their PEX tubing's diameter; two stores I tried yesterday didn't have parts to fit my old tubing, this morning I'll see if Amesbury Industrial Supply comes through for me. Some bills to pay, finish putting on the storms, a few other "Fall has finally arrived" chores. But still, we're half way through October with only one frosty morning.
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and the burrito. Funny how we get the itch to visit the bench.
Curt, good luck with the roof.
James, hope you find the tubing you need.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another bright morning at 54F, headed to 84F this afternoon. Sadly, no rain in sight. I may start on the oil derrick today and glue the deck boards on the stock car. We have a birthday party for the in-laws tonight.
Have fun,
mike
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry. I'll put fresh FL OJ on the table as well.
Karl, great photo of the B&O diesels. Looks like a great layout to visit.
I finally got the video finished and published on YouTube. I'm still learning but it is a time consuming bit of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJVldRDVex4
We have bowling at noon and the a late lunch/early dinner.
Have a great day and stay safe everyone.
Tom
Good morning from Wisconsin where either Mother Nature is really confused or the weather guessers need to go back to school. An unexpected rain yesterday that had the morning weather cutey just orgasmic. We got a "whole" trace of rain and a gloomy strange day yesterday but she was happy. Today, low sixties for the high with rain and cooler temperatures moving in after 3pm
For some reason I've lost the ability to post pictures here, but I'll figure it out again. The latest OS upgrade for Apple last week has really messed with me posting pictures anywhere but Facebook
I am building a Walthers double track Swing bridge for a friend. Not small at 27 and 5/8" but the space I have to place it on his layout is 42" which will make for a great scene. I dislike Walthers instructions as poorly written and generally lacking. But I've learned is read them, inventory and mark the parts, read again and finally dry fit before gluing. Still at times it's a head shaker. Give me a kitbash or a scratch build any day but straight Walthers for me has been rare since just before COVID. I thought the bridge would be ready for priming today. But I decided to follow the actual build sequence and wait to add the bridge track before gluing the cross bracing and ironwork across the top of the bridge trusses. So I'll prime what I can. I taped off the sections where the glue will go and I'll spray this morning
Later if Terry can find a decent sounding movie that's not a kids or horror one we will go this afternoon to the theater
The grandson texted me back about the 0-7 Sunday morning defeat Monday when I teased him about it in a text. His response was we tried, had fun for most of the game but it's done and they were very good. Smart kid, very proud of him 90% of the time
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Lakeview weather: 33 now and partly sunny with a high of 48.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Glad you're having fun with Trainz.
Curt, hope the roof build goes smoothly.
ACLTom, congratulations on the video and I'll watch it later tonight.
Mike, have fun upstairs.
James, hope you find the right tubing.
TomO, hope you get the picture posting sorted out soon.
Karl, that's a great picture.
Jerry, good talking with you and Diane and get yourself to the bench.
Ron, a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Philip, I saw you posted one of my pictures yesterday but I don't see it today.
Did you take it down?
Is the AI image your logo for your side hustle?
Dave, any particular reason you're taking German classes?
Greg, busy with work?
Yesterdays hike was a bust.
Went less than 110 feet and came to a stream which I was able to cross without getting my socks wet.
Maybe another 100' and had to cross that stream again and this time there was no way to cross without getting wet.
Turned around and walked the road that leads to the trailhead.
It was gray and had some light rain fall on us.
Did the same walk again in the Pm and the weather was perfect with beautiful clouds and fall colors to photograph.
Heading to Klamath Falls today where I do a gym stop.
This is from our hike up Hager Mountain.
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Have a great day everyone.
Rick's photo looks like it should be a caption contest. "What is Star thinking?"
I started the German lessons before we took a trip there, and continued because it's fun. I like the people in the class, we often get off topic. ;D
James said he got a full inch of rain, up here we barely got .25". Every time I'd check the weather app, it said, "Rain starting in 20 minutes." But that rain never came, and we're still quite dry.
Quarterly doctor visit this morning, "Get more exercise, lose weight, cut back on carbs."
dave
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I hope the withdrawal doesn't last to long!
Curt have fun at the workbench.
James I hope you get that part.
Mike looking forward to your updates.
Tom I get to watch the video later on.
Have fun bowling.
TomO are we going to see the bridge??
Rick always great talking to you.
Looks like Star is right at home.
Morning Dave have fun at the Dr,'s!
Weather in south Jersey is cloudy/54.
That should be it for the day.
I did manage to get 2 hours at the bench yesterday mor of the same today.
That's after the honey-do-list is complete.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning and live from the tiny text android. Thanks for the coffee Larry!
Looks to be another nice day.
That snow photo with Star was up when I Looked. Is that her intro to snow? Yes the ai is part of the side hustle. Two orders already in an uphill battle! Was 2020 when I last dealt with Rtv molds.
See you crew!
Philip
Good morning Larry, Curt, James, Mike, ACLTom, TomO, Rick, Dave, Jerry, Philip and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, hope you make it to the bench so that you can starve off the withdrawal symptoms.
Curt, hope you get the roof done today, will be looking for your update.
James, hope you find the plumbing parts you need.
Mike, enjoy the birthday party tonight.
ACLTom, will have to view your video tonight, good luck bowling.
TomO, Instructions? What are they? ;D Most plastic kit instructions leave a lot to be desired.
Rick, Star doesn't seem to be to happy in the photo.
Dave, hope the Dr's visit goes well.
Jerry, Is there an update in the works?
Philip, enjoy your day.
Weather here is currently 11c and rainy, a good day to work. Finished installing the backdrop yesterday. Next up will be smoothing the joints prior to painting.
Have a great day everyone.
8) Sunshine and mid 50s. Another day of nice.
The CHATGTP demo on the graphic transformation was :o astounding , as have been others I've seen. My daughter in Graphic Arts has told us about using it in her work designing web presence for various Lottery providers and how it is so helpful. AI stuff is affecting us all. A W. Michigan is having massive layoff's due to AI "Major Grand Rapids company laying off 400 people due to AI, 200 in West Michigan My girl just left her most recent job and changing to become a consultant for a commercial construction group. Due to SOB company, not AI, but she's seen the handwriting on the wall, and it wasn't hers. :o
Enjoyed the OPS at Andy's, I ran two local switching trains, puzzles so to speak, as well as the BnO road train. It was a fun time. Andy's layout is featured in two of Model Railroad Hobbiest's paid suppliment earlier this year. I may make a cameo appearance and JoeF hovered over me for awhile while I worked a local switching job when he was here. I've not seen it, yet, even tho I have a "prescription" ;) to the Running Extra.
1:1 today, furnace guy coming back to put in stainless steel burners to replace ours he said were not up to spec. "Propane burns dirtier" or maybe sales are slow. I know from what they wanted for the generator, they ain't selling many of those. We have another fellow coming this week to give us a estimate, electrician goes by Sparky
Das it.
Neat snow pix Rick. Shsssssh....weather geek here this morning said historically at least 25% of Octobers 'suffer' from snow. No prediction of any, yet. I did see some master click baiters online screaming about catastrophic snow events coming. Due to one of them Mexican folk, El Niño or La Niña
KSinFlux
Rick, Star looks like she is thinking why, just why am I here in the snow. Subtext is I want to go back to Orlando where it's warm....just what I see.
Test swing bridge pictures
Priming has started and ran out of the colors I was mixing
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, assorted. pastries, OJ, and soda.
Another poor night of sleep. While running errands yesterday I noticed the battery light came on, so that's something else to check on today. Also need to clean floors today. I don't know if I'll make it to the workbench today or not.
TomO very nice job on the bridge.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sorry to hear about not sleeping well; maybe a nap later.
Rick I hope you enjoyed the "white crap"; I know I'm not looking forward to its arrival. I can just hear Star now "Really Rick; we walked all the way up here for this???
What's your plans.
It's 49 with a high of only 56 w/some wind here; good day to maybe sit at the bench for a bit. Must be something going around, I slept like crap last night. I made the mistake eating a rich desert too late in the day and battled heartburn all night; nothing seemed to help. At least this morning that was gone so a nap shortly for a couple of hours.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
Klamath Falls weather: it's 38 now and a high of 58 and sunny later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Hope you sleep better tonight and hope the battery isn't a big issue.
Larry, hope you sleep better tonight too.
TomO, congratulations on getting the picture posted sorted out and the bridge looks great.
Karl, we live in interesting times.
AI will radically change our lives.
Will it be for the better will be the challenge.
Ron, any more backdrop progress and what's next after the backdrop?
Philip, congratulations on the orders and hope you get many more.
Jerry, great news on the bench time.
Dave, your doctors advice would pertain to all of us.
ACLTom, I watched your video yesterday.
Very well done.
Especially liked how you added the sound of the rolling stock rumbling down the rails.
Jim, James, Mike and everyone else looking in, hope you are all well.
You guys are funny and you couldn't be more wrong about Star.
She loves the s#$@.
She eats it and rolls around in it.
If she's thinking anything in that photo, it's hurry up Dad and take the picture so I go play.
Todays plan is to visit a RR themed attraction.
I'll tell more about it tomorrow.
Paulina Lake
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck getting some sleep.
Larry, enjoy your nap.
It's 53°F, headed to 84°F this afternoon. Sweetie goes to the spa (groomer) at 10; otherwise, I have no plans for the day.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning, Curt, Larry, Rick, Mike and later arrivals. Overcast on the NH seacoast but I can see where the sun is. Probably not later. Nice bridge, Tom.
Plumber never showed Monday so Tuesday I got parts and replaced the corroded hydronic radiant heat panel with straight tubes. Repressurized ok, boiler fired up, will do till I can get a replacement panel. No frost in the 10 day forecast and we would only miss that panel on a night below 20F.
Busy busy busy all day with paperwork, putting the last of the storms on, shipping a package of pawpaws to a family member and packing.
Good morning from Wisconsin. 50 now heading to 56 with times of rain.
I was in last night playing with pictures and I opened the bar, hit POST and the story I wrote disappeared. I'll figure it out.
Yesterday we went and saw a 2.75 hour long movie that I was not looking that forward to. 2 hours 15 minutes is a long movie now a days and with an additional 30 minutes I wanted to say no to! Boy was I wrong, Sean Penn and Leonardo DiCaprio were absolutely magical in One Battle after Another. We've gone to lots of Oscar nominated movies over the years and these 2 guys were absolutely great. The movie flew by
Release date: 9/25/2025
Genre: Crime,Drama,Thriller
Rating: R, for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, and drug use.
Runtime: 2 hours, 42 minutes
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson,Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Benicio Del ToroSean PennAlana HaimWood HarrisRegina HallTeyana Taylor
Synopsis: Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past
With the rain predicted I think the Wednesday Farmers Market is out. Not sure what today will bring.
I have enough of the bridge primed I am going to remove the Tamiya tape protecting the glue edges and put the upper cross bracing and iron work on. Let it dry then spray some more. I don't have the bridge track yet from my friend I am building for. But yesterday I took some track and had no issue manipulating it into position while the upper pieces were dry fitted. So that will take with drying times and piece of mind breaks most of my available time between 9am and 4pm. The final coloring and for weathering those track pieces I'm not sure I'd want installed anyway
Thank you for the bridge comments
Enjoy your day
TomO
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
You need a nap later on.
TomO that's a great bridge your building.
Larry glad the heartburn is gone.
Rick that is one of best pictures you've done. It almost looks fake.
You sure are excellent at picture taking.
Mike have fun doing whatever!
James glad you got the boiler working again.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/58. Later on 68.
Should be a nice Fall day.
I believe we have grocery shopping to do today only if we want to eat this coming week!! ;D
Hopefully some more time at the bench later in the day!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Sorry to hear your sleep isn't getting any better.
Rick, nice snowy picture of Star and the Paulina Lake sure looks isolated. Thanks for the compliment on the video. It is fun now that I'm getting the hang of editing.
TomO, the double track swing bridge is looking very good.
I bowled a 248 for my first game and we lost by 21 pins. My team mates didn't help much. We only won 2 of 8 points. I averaged 212 for the three games.
I think I'll just loaf today and get caught up on my reading.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Rain here this morning in mid Michigan, temp in the low 50s, weather guesser did say sunglasses this afternoon.
Nice static grass, Rick... ::)
Tom/O interesting bridge project.
My son the Master Mechanic stopped over to assist me with the belt replacement for my zero turn mower. In the process he was well into his second round of invective, puzzlement and outright displeasure with the design, parts placement and total halfassedness of the design and arrangement of the pulley system. "Designed to make you so &(::5ing frustrated you'll pay their rediculous hourly rates to fix it at the dealer"
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Halfway through
Not sure what's up with the Postal Dis-Service. I left 3 outgoing envelopes and a package in the box with the flag up to go out yesterday. I came home from town, flag was down and the day's incoming was there but the outgoing stuff was still there. A package for me came later, hand delivered by a person in a white red/blue striped van. :o
The Doll has gone this am to take one of the feline$$ to the vet for $urgery on a $ore &pot that's been refu$ing to heal after two prior vi$it$ to the office. $$
Enuf for now.
Enjoy the day all.
KSinMI
KS
Morning all, I posted earlier and poof, post has vanished.
:o
Morning Gents,
Today's breakfast is Belgium waffles, butter, Maple Syrup with sides of crispy bacon and/or pan sausages. Of course all your usual morning beverages are ready and waiting.
What are you up to today.
It's 38 with a high of only 54 and breezy in New York. Looks like Larry's Salon will be opening this afternoon to color Ellie's hair; always fun. Maybe some more bench time later this am. Not much else going on here.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. Hope you make it to the bench today and Ellie likes the salon job you do.
Started out the day with a walk at 65F and low humidity. I could get used to this weather!
Yesterday after chores I grained and colored 42 strip wood pieces. Today after chores I need to "wet brush" the strip wood and then start building the repair shed walls.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Karl...looks like the same/similar cutting deck I have for my JD 425 tractor
terry
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry. Haven't a Belgium in quite some time.
My day will start with paying the bills and then try to get interested in doing something layout related.
Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
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Another mild sunny 8) day in the mitten state. :D It seems that the rain is coming over the weekend with at least an inch guessed to fall.
Terry, that deck is similar to the one on my bigger Deere 1023e. The only U-toob video we found left out 50% of the important, can't get your hands in there reality. I can't tell you the frustration involved in that job. Son owns a very busy full service vehicle repair shop and is used to working on lots of complex stuff was as frustrated as I've ever seen him, well, since he 'grew up' and he was the cause of considerable frustration. ;o
The Doll's cat survived the vet trip, my wallet took a bit of a hit more than I like. The second estimate for a generator system was $3k less, just "Oh my" :-\ rather than "No XXing way" >:(
The Doll took the outgoing mail direct to the PO, the clerk there was in excuse mode. Newby, yada yada.
PT shortly then some outdoor 1:1 today.
We saw a terrible traffic accident while out yesterday, used to be a common thing to deal with in my work but a bit shaking these days. I'm glad the EMS and PD arrived just as I was making a 9-1-1 call and we stayed back and left as soon as traffic seemed settled. We went back that direction an hour later and they had a 2 mile section of the main State Hwy barricaded off redirecting traffic. No info in the news as is often the case for things out here miles from 'important' news outlets.
I ordered a $25 part for the 3d machine from a seller in CA that called and advised there was a $7 tariff I paid over the phone. :-* Shipping was almost equal to the part. More with the tariff.
That's it here, be well all.
KSinMI
Good morning everyone.
Klamath Falls weather: currently 36 but sunny and 60 later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and hope your hair care client is a happy customer.
Curt, have fun with the kit today.
ACLTom, hope the bill paying isn't too painful.
Terry, how are you?
Philip, hope there's no poof today.
Karl, I can see how that belt change would be a challenge.
Is it done?
Jerry, how was the grocery shopping?
TomO, you're making good progress on the bridge.
James, good news on the plumbing fix.
Mike, does Sweetie enjoy the spa.
Star wouldn't like it.
Ron, how are you doing?
How's the rest of the crew?
Saw this picture on line yesterday and thought of our breakfast get-together here.
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Didn't do the RR thing yesterday.
Did a short 4 mile hike instead.
Doing a longer 12 mile hike today and then doing the RR thing on Friday.
Another shot from Hager Mtn.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning crew,
Coffee eggs toast butter and tomato on the table. Not sure what they are eating Rick? Appears to be beans and ham and bread? Nothing green...
Steady she goes today. More casting and 3d stuff possibly.
My son and law bought a new tractor 10 years ago and when the battery went bad he had to buy a proprietry battery from Dear John at 4x times the price of a big box auto store. Many complaints about JD maintenance tactics.
Have a good en!
Philip
Good morning,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and waffles. I'm sure that hair work has some application for model train layouts...
Curt, it seems like we spend a lot of time distressing and staining wood, but it is key to good-looking structures. So, enjoy.
Terry, howdy!
TomACL, hope you get to the trains. About your video, is the sound of the locomotive and track from mobile decoders or added by your video software? It sounds fantastic.
Karl, it sounds busy at your place.
Rick, Sweetie enjoyed it and is all nice and not smelly. Fantastic photo find.
Philip, good luck casting and printing.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another bright and dry day at 69F, headed to 82F. I am headed to look at the new altar being built for the Masonic Lodge. Afterward, I hope to begin on the oil derrick and add weight to the stock car.
Have fun,
mike
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Love that new project of yours.
Curt looking forward to the update.
Tom stick with the trains leave the bills for later!! :)
Karl did the son figure it out? I'm sure he did.
Rick I think I'll skip that breakfast!!
Nice winter picture just like you like it snowy!!
Philip saw your latest build great job for sure.
Does this mean your going to change your altra now Mike?? :)
Weather here in South jersey sunny/51. Later on 58.
Sprinkler guy is coming to winterize the the system this morning.
Then some grocery shopping.
Mayb some time at the bench later which hasn't been working at all lately.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
It's interesting to me to read what others noticed in a photo.
What I liked about the photo is everyone sitting together and chatting about their day much like we do here.
I didn't focus on what was on the plates.
Well! I'm back. Posted this morning and poof it's gone! I must not have pressed the post button so not a software issue just maybe a senior thing
Good morning from Wisconsin. 56f degrees heading to 66 late this afternoon. The TV media guessers this morning told Terry it's going to be dry. But we have a drizzle outside our windows right now and the WeatherChannel app says rain ens at 11.
Thanks again on the bridge comments. I still have weathering to do and add the track plus walkways. The owner stopped by yesterday to give me the bridge track from Walthers and Micro Engineering with IMO the Walthers looking great. I'm normally a huge ME track fan but there is no competing on this. But, today the bridge is heading temporarily to its home on the layout. When the owner inspected it yesterday, he approved the paint job but he was kind of shocked as to how big it looks and really is. We mocked up the space last week on his layout but this thing is big with a good mass look. I'll try to put a picture of the space it's going in here. NOPE FILE TOO BIG. This build is for a good friend but yesterday he asked me how much he was going to owe me! Nothing was my reply. That got me to thinking as to what I would charge at today's rates. I'm checking with weathering friends who custom build to see what the current rates are. I know the old 2020 rate of $15 per hour has long passed
Breakfast brunch out as a normal Thursday thing but with a twist as we are meeting a former work mate of Terry's from when they both interned at the Wisconsin Department of Education when they were both working on their Doctorates
Last week before the bridge project started I received some cars from a friend that he made for me. I freelance my model railroad and he surprised me with a covered hopper with my Wisconsin Interstate reporting marks and logo. I did a Matte clear coat but that's it. Today since the bridge will be gone I will weather the car. I have time today because tomorrow per the USPS tracking 36 cars will arrive. 16 are for me and the 20 others are divided between 2 weathering clients and a friend. We saved on shipping from Scaletrains
Enjoy the day
TomO
Quote from: Rick on October 16, 2025, 10:33:31 AMIt's interesting to me to read what others noticed in a photo.
What I liked about the photo is everyone sitting together and chatting about their day much like we do here.
I didn't focus on what was on the plates.
Funny! I looked at that picture and thought how staged it was. Then realized how perfect all the hair was. Never looked at the food but definitely saw conversations
Quote from: TomO/Tloc on October 16, 2025, 10:40:51 AMQuote from: Rick on October 16, 2025, 10:33:31 AMIt's interesting to me to read what others noticed in a photo.
What I liked about the photo is everyone sitting together and chatting about their day much like we do here.
I didn't focus on what was on the plates.
Funny! I looked at that picture and thought how staged it was. Then realized how perfect all the hair was. Never looked at the food but definitely saw conversations
That's another thing I noticed too.
All the men look similar and have the same slicked back hair.
Yeah, a staged photo. They're probably laughing, when someone said "Hah, I bet they think we like eating this swill."
But not as obviously bogus as some photos I've seen from that time (I'm presuming depression/WWII era.)
dave
Being bald the first thing I noticed with that photo was all the finely styled gentlemen's hair, a far cry from any of the Gandy Dancers seen around here these days. Smiles, too. A plate of stew and a tub of Brylcreme...
RE: John Deere, it is all back together, I still have to hit some grease zerks and attach the pulley covers. Lots of big time Deere owners are really upset with the big mega buck green machines and their proprietary diagnostic systems that require a Deere employee to plug in and diagnose issues.
Was a frantic day. While I was getting ready to go to an 11:30 PT appointment the Doll decided the expensive cat needed a recheck with the vet and split in a cloud of haste while I was in the shower....taking both sets of keys to my truck with her. >:( PT had a 4:30 opening so it all worked up, cat's fine. I used the big Deere and mowed off some of my 'spirit' with the expectation of rain coming. She used up a whole lot of "atta boys err Gals" today.
Good morning everyone.
Klamath Falls weather: 46 currently (it's colder where I'm at at a higher elevation.) and sunny with a high of 61.
I see Curt is here as well so we'll probably have double breakfasts.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Belly butters for breakfast today.
Two eggs, bacon, pork roll, hash brown patties and cheese on a torpedo roll.
Karl, hope today is less frantic and good news on the Deere being back together.
Dave, I thought the photo might have been AI but after researching it turns out it was just a staged photo from the early 50's.
TomO, how was breakfast brunch?
Jerry, any good news from yesterday?
Mike, did you start on the derrick?
Philip, I don't eat anything green.
How's everyone else doing?
Star and I did our hike yesterday.
It was a longer one at 12.94 miles and 1,847' of EG.
Some s$#@ on this rail too and Star loved rolling around in it.
Heading back into town today to visit a RR museum.
Another picture from Paulina Lake.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Today is starting slow. I may or may not get the van out of the repair shop which is once again OOC due to a bad alternator. Of course it had to happen the week of the annual skunk show (think dog show) where MOH sells her crafts along with bringing animals and stuff for the rescue. The show is tomorrow so I won't post until Sunday.
Yesterday, after chores I finished "planking" 2 of the repair shed walls and hope to do the other 2 today.
Not much else on the agenda today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning. 58f degrees now 78 later in So. Central Wisconsin.
Rick Breakfast was great. None of the places take reservations for breakfast during the week and the original place we were heading to had a line out the door. Terry went in to check anyway and it was an hour wait. If it's 20-30 minutes we can handle that. Beyond 30 minutes we go elsewhere. About 2 miles away is a good place that we last went to in April. It was great and cheaper than were we 1st were going
Heading to a layout work session today. Lots of issues getting a Crew together this week and we will have the same issue next week. Seems many of our wives are messing with scheduling, can you believe that. Change up today is I'm driving and picking up the 2 guys that normally drive me. Both have cars in the shop. I can handle it
When I get home I'll have time for a shower and then go pick up the grandson. We will go out for an early dinner and then to campus. The Badger Women play volleyball at 6. The reason Terry isn't coming, the daughter, granddaughter and Terry are having a girls night out. Dinner at the Mexican place the g/d thinks is awesome and then a musical The School of Rock put on by the local theater group.
Thanks for breakfast that along with a diet Dr Pepper will hit the spot
Enjoy your day
TomO
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick and Curt. However, I only had one. ;D
I had a Curt night and didn't sleep worth a dang. I feel a nap will be in my future.
The bill paying was painless as they were just the regular monthly stuff.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Well, one of the dogs got me up twice to take him out, so I'm in the 'bad night's sleep' club. It's sunny and a bit cool here, 49 from 41 heading to 61. The cleaners are here, and once they're gone, I need to run to the store. Otherwise, I should spend some quality time in the train room.
dave
Back to a low key day, I hope.
I finally made it to PT, on the way home I noticed a pillar of smoke far off to the East from my route home. I checked the news and they reported a business jet that had been in Battle Creek for maintenance work since March was on a first flight test and was reported to be doing stalls at 14,000-16,000 and something happened disastrously and it fell from the sky, 3 on board. The crash was ~30 miles from my location.
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/551896
Might make it to the layout today, I hope, my TO-DO list hasn't been posted yet... ;)
ACLTom are the latest posts still of Howard Zane's layout? Nice
I I've got
KSinMI
Morning Rick and crew!
Not much happening today. Another 7 hours sleepless night also. Lots on the mind.
Looks bad Karl.
Well off to the basement.
Philip
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sounds like the hike was a workout; glad Star enjoyed herself.
Nice photo.
Curt I'll take a second cup-o-joe. Cars usually have problems when you least expect. Have fun in the train room.
Tom O. sounds like a busy day; the right kind of busy. Enjoy the game.
Tom it sucks when you don't sleep well; been there....done that. Enjoy the nap. Great RR photos.
Dave hope you sleep better tonight and hope your dog gets one as well. Have fun with your build.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 17, 2025, 09:19:24 AMfirst flight test and was reported to be doing stalls at 14,000-16,000 and something happened disastrously and it fell from the sky, 3 on board. The crash was ~30 miles from my location.
Karl that doesn't sound good.....it's not the fall it's the sudden stop at the end that's the problem.
Philip a bad nights sleep thing must be going around. Try to clear the mind or think on something pleasant when you go to bed.
What's your plans for the day.
It was 30 on the back porch @ 0700 giving us a hard frost with a high of 57 here. Probably need to pluck dead plants this afternoon. Maybe some bench time first now that all the usual errands are done.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 17, 2025, 09:19:24 AM
ACLTom are the latest posts still of Howard Zane's layout? Nice
Karl,
Yes, I'll be posting Howard's layout photos for the next month or so. I have approx. 400+ of the layout. Some of them aren't forum quality as he changed his lighting on one of my visits. I'm having trouble fixing the yellows in those.
Tom
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Great picture again this am.
Curt thanks for the second cup.
TomO have a nice day with trains and then with the grandson.
Tom great pictures of Howard's layout.
Morning Dave.
Karl that must have been a really bad one.
Philip I think you guys should get together and make a sleepless night club!! ;)
Larry I hate when the mornings are that cold it means winter is around the corner.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/53. Later on 62.
Nice Fall day.
No sure what's on the agenda today.
Bench time later in the day I hope.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Good morning everyone,
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick and Curt.
Haven't posted in a couple of days due to visiting a couple of job sites and putting out some small fires. Went through 3 tanks of has in 2 days :o glad I'm not the one paying for it (company car). Very little modeling this week. This morning's running around is done which included dropping Gracie off at the groomer and a Costco run. Only have a couple hours of work to do today and pick up Gracie from the groomer.
I need to change speaker in a locomotive what will be required for tomorrow's open house (not mine). Tomorrow is the Capital's Region open house where layout owners open there layout to registered participants of the tour. I'll be helping a buddy at his layout.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning Folks;
That non-sleeping club is growing. Issues in the left foot (gout) kept me up as the medicine did not want to win the war until about 1 am. Love the photos folks, amazing. I came across one I will share of an oil rig around 1910 in Ohio that was actually on the Miami-Erie Canal. By 1922 almost all oil drilling had moved down to Texas Oklahoma, but in the 1890-1920 period Ohio and Penn were the oil patch parts of the country.
Plan to watch football this weekend end start planting all the buildings I've made on the layout next week. Have a great weekend.
Jim
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Jim I can feel for you I use to get Gout all the time until I found out what caused it.
And I use to take Allopurinol for it.
Jerry
Good afternoon folks,
Rick, thanks for opening and lunch. Glad Star got to play a bit.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and lunch. Good luck at the show and with the van.
TomO, I need a rest after reading all that you are doing. Good luck to the volleyball team.
TomACL, wishing you better sleep tonight. Thanks for the photos.
Dave, hope you sleep better tonight. Good luck at the store.
Karl, did you make it to the layout? Sad news about the plane.
Philip, sounds like sleepless nights are contagious. Maybe we are catching it from the forum... ;D
Larry, hard frosts kill bugs and mosquitoes, too. Hope you made it to the bench.
Jerry, how was bench time today?
Ron, hope you have a fantastic time at the open house. Sounds like fun to me.
Jim, thanks for the oil well photo. Perfect reference for me.
How's the rest of the crew?
It started at 53°F this morning and warmed to 81°F this afternoon. It's cloudy out, and a forecast for rain on Sunday. We need it.
I spent the day upstairs working on the stock car. I didn't get to the oil derrick, but I hope to start this weekend.
Wishing everyone a fun weekend and lots of sleep.
~mike
1:1 took over. Had a grand daughter who helped me with a construction project. She knows how to wield a drill and screw driver like a pro. 680 with hazy sun. Perfect weather.
Headed for pizza now.
KS
Quote from: friscomike on October 17, 2025, 03:54:31 PMGood afternoon folks,
Rick, thanks for opening and lunch. Glad Star got to play a bit.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and lunch. Good luck at the show and with the van.
TomO, I need a rest after reading all that you are doing. Good luck to the volleyball team.
TomACL, wishing you better sleep tonight. Thanks for the photos.
Dave, hope you sleep better tonight. Good luck at the store.
Karl, did you make it to the layout? Sad news about the plane.
Philip, sounds like sleepless nights are contagious. Maybe we are catching it from the forum... ;D
Larry, hard frosts kill bugs and mosquitoes, too. Hope you made it to the bench.
Jerry, how was bench time today?
Ron, hope you have a fantastic time at the open house. Sounds like fun to me.
Jim, thanks for the oil well photo. Perfect reference for me.
How's the rest of the crew?
It started at 53°F this morning and warmed to 81°F this afternoon. It's cloudy out, and a forecast for rain on Sunday. We need it.
I spent the day upstairs working on the stock car. I didn't get to the oil derrick, but I hope to start this weekend.
Wishing everyone a fun weekend and lots of sleep.
~mike
Mike it's just another day. I'm still young just having turned 73 and the health is improving. So I gotta have fun while I can
TomO
Morning all,
Breakfast Buffet is ready, if you want something, chances are you can find it on the buffet. Drinks on the end.
Spending the day with Pam.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning,
Tom thanks for the coffee and breakfast; the buffet was nice change of pace. Enjoy your day with Pam. I see now why Zane's layout was so well illuminated; that's a lot of lights.
What are your plans for the day.
It's a cloudy 46 with a high of 68 in New York but supposedly no rain; so They say. Hope to make it to the bench as work continues on the Machine Shop. Besides that not quite sure yet.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning ACLTom, Larry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench.
Thanks for the breakfast and coffee Tom, keep the photo's coming and enjoy your day with Pam.
Currently 8c (46f) and cloudy. While I didn't work on the layout yesterday I did repair a couple of locomotives that are required for today's open house. One required a speaker change and the other had some gear issues, replaced a couple of gears (they were split) and they are good to go.
I'm leaving shortly to go to a buddy's house as I promised him I would help him with hosting duties.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning, ACL Tom, Larry, Ron and later arrivals. It's well past lunchtime in Portugal and I'm looking over the Forum. Being a sunny Saturday, I'm considering which of the nearby RR stations to visit, so as to see what a Portuguese train looks like. Nearby beach towns were pretty busy during the week and the car we're borrowing is a little large for some of the old streets.
Good morning everyone.
Lookout, CA weather: 38 now and sunny with a high of 71 later.
ACLTom, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and have fun with Pam.
Larry, hope you make good progress at the bench.
Ron, have fun at the open house.
Karl, your granddaughter sure is handy to have around.
Mike, your stock car build is going well.
Jim, hope you slept better and gout wasn't an issue.
Thanks for the oil derrick photo.
Jerry, what's new?
Philip, hope you got some good sleep.
Curt and Dave, hope both of you got some good sleep last night.
Yesterdays visit to the Train Mountain Railroad Museum was a bust.
They stopped running trains on Wednesday for the season and all the trains were put away. :(
Before I left one person showed up with his train.
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This place was huge and they have at least two miles of track and possibly more.
Here's a link to their site: https://trainmountain.org
Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely go back.
Currently in CA and headed to Reno, NV.
Quick stop at the gym before reaching Reno.
This is where I was camped for a couple of days earlier in the week.
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Have a great day everyone.
Well, James, my neighbor leaves Monday for Lisbon. He and his daughter are running in next week's Marathon. (Good for them, someone has to do it...)
Back home, it's seasonable weather, but still very dry. 34 this morning, heading to a warm 63. No Scotch Club today, the Laird is out of town. Now that the lights are installed, I'll work on gluing the interior details into the 2nd story of the machine shop, and then start populating it.
dave
Slept well, Must be from viewing the inzane photos Tom keeps posting! ;)
Cleaned an organized the shop shed outside. What a disaster it was.
Have a great day!
Morning everyone
ACLTom thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Have a nice day with Pam.
Nice pictures.
Larry hope you make the bench.
Ron have a nice day running the trains.
James enjoy the day.
Rick great pictures this morning.
Morning Dave.
Philip cleaning is the worst part of the day!!
Weather in South Jersey sunny/55. Later 67.
Another nice Fall day.
Yesterday was a disaster at the bench what I had made was wrong.
So today I will redo it!!!!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
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Its Fall here. Busy too. I've Been to two Rx places, Lowe's and Menards plus gas station. $2.39 this am!
Now, the rain has left. I'm going to mow. It is going to gully wash us later.
Saw what looks like my So Georgia Grampa Nelson's international truck yesterday. I still remember it, it smelled like sweat. :o
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No football to waste time on. Can't get peacock tv. Would pxxx me off to waste the time.
KS
Good afternoon,
TomACL, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Wishing you a great day with Pam.
Larry, enjoy the bench.
Ron, hope you have fun at the open house.
James, enjoy the day. Hope you see some trains.
Rick, safe travels to Reno. Train Mountains looks like a lot of fun.
Dave, good luck with the second-story furniture.
Philip, congrats on cleaning the shed. Not fun, but often necessary.
Jerry, we've all felt your redo pain. Good luck with it today.
Karl, thanks for the beautiful photo of the fall trees.
How is the rest of the crew?
It was 58°F this morning, headed to 81°F this afternoon. It's beautiful fall weather. I can't wait for the north Georgia trees to turn. I hope they are as beautiful as the trees in Karl's photo.
This morning I worked on the stock-car-on-flat and started work on the oil derrick. This afternoon is football, at least for a while.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ and soda.
Yesterday was a very long day not getting home until almost 10 pm. We had a good time and our baby skunk (6 months old) won several ribbons and MOH made $$ selling crafts. My watch says I walked over 7 miles yesterday and my legs are feeling it today. After some coffee I have to unpack the vehicle, wash blankets and other things on top of regular Sunday chores. I probably won't get to the workbench until tomorrow.
Speaking of workbench, Friday I finished "planking" the 4 repair shed walls.
I don't know if I mentioned it, the brand new alternator failed on the mechanic test drive Friday afternoon, so it's still in the shop. :(
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt and congrats on the ribbons won.
This morning I'm working on some minor 1:1 stuff and when the Judge calls, I'll help him with posting photos so he can finish his Saturday Report.
I'm not sure yet what my afternoon will bring.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Morning Curt and incoming crew,
Gave the 1:1 roof another look yesterday before the good winter stuff arrives and cleaned the gutters. What was suppose to be a windy and rainey day is calm so far. Had yet another dangling shingle on the steep side. A mear 10-12 pitch on the gambrel....not certain the pitch....looks like a barn roof.
Playing 3d printer designer with plenty of fails this week. Piddling as usual.
I have one of those cheaper fitbits. My wife and I compete in steps and she ALWAYS wins. It actually motivates me to walk more Curt. She averages about 6000 and I try to get about 3-4 thousand. Glad the show went well!
My father in law (John) had a 60 Chevy C 10 beater and he would spit tobacco out the hole rusted in the floorboard. He would drive 40mph and a string of traffic was always following him. What a beater that old truck was! I sure folks in Madison Indiana hated him.
Tom, Great ideas bloomimg on the fire hydrant yet? Have fun with it! Great photos from Howard's!
Philip
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Congrats on the ribbons and the $$. Hope you get your car sorted out soon.
Tom enjoy your day whatever you decide to do.
Philip I had my back roof redone this last summer right down to the rafters; nothing to mess around with.
What's on your agenda.
It's 61 with a high of 74 then it goes downhill from there in New York. Hopefully some bench time later this am. Not sure after that.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Sun showed it's face and allowed me to mow yesterday :D The newly repaired zero turn worked well. Did the bulk of mowing with the bigger Deere.
Fell asleep after a shower doing my PT 'homework' felt 1/2 a bubble off the rest of the day. Seem to be noticing things not tasting like they used to.
Rain and wind the forecast for today. Drizzle at the moment and dull grey :-\
Geeks coming this afternoon. :P
My pathetic football team fell flat, yet again, ~36-13 or so. Coaches job is on the skids. Our hockey team, they're back on top, beat Boston this weekend according to new reports. That program has had about 15 or more years of raging mediocrity.
Layout time may occur today, I swept up some and did a little ballasting down there last evening as the Doll zoned out on some 17th century tv series she's been binging on.
No football here today, LIONS will be on the early Monday nite game. While playing ok they aren't the powerhouse they were last year. Still, not the standing joke they were for 20-30 or more years.
All I got...KSinMI
Good morning everyone.
Reno weather: 44 now and sunny with a high of 70 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Congratulations on the ribbons and $$ and hope the car is fixed soon.
ACLTom, I'm sure you'll get The Judge up to speed posting photos quickly.
Karl, hope your taste buds are OK.
Beautiful fall photo.
Larry, have fun at the bench.
Philip, be very careful on the roof.
Mike, I guess we'll be sitting on opposite sides of the stadium today.
May the best team win.
TomO, I see you changed the name of your RR.
Ron and Jerry, do you think Max can still win the championship this year?
Dave, hope you make more good progress on the second floor.
James, enjoy your travels.
Other than driving yesterday I didn't do much else.
I'm about 35 miles from Reno.
I'll drive there this morning.
First to an REI to find out about some good hikes and then to a BWW to watch the Redskins play.
Harriette Lake from my hike a few days ago.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Good to hear the baby skunk won!
Tom thanks for the photos this morning.
Philip I's be careful up on that roof.
Larry have a nine day doing whatever.
Karl they were some great photos yesterday.
I hope you make it to the layout.
Rick nice picture.
Hope you team wins one!! The Redskins I can say that right?? ;D
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/68. Later 73.
Today will be the start of the outside put away stuff for the winter.
Then later on back to the bench for an hour or so. Maybe I can this done right this time!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good afternoon everyone,
It's a little late for breakfast, but I'll have a coffee, thanks Curt.
Curt, glad to hear yesterday was a very successful day with a big haul of ribbons.
Tom, two more pictures of Howard's layout with no track in them. The details are insanely amazing. :o
Philip, hope the roof repair is only a small issue.
Larry, enjoy your day.
Karl, glad to hear that the mower is working great.
Rick, the answer is no, it will be one of the Maclaren drivers, just not sure which one.
Jerry, I hope your bench time is successful today.
Currently 20c (68f) and cloudy. Had a great time running trains yesterday and there was a good turnout. Today's plan is to give Gracie a walk, then watch the F1 race. Might make it to the layout tonight.
Have a great day everyone.
Good afternoon,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on the successful day with ribbons.
TomACL, good luck with the 1:1 stuff.
Philip, congrats on the 1:1 stuff. Good luck with the 3D printing.
Larry, good luck getting to the bench.
Karl, congrats on the ballast work.
Rick, I was hoping you were out in the wilderness and unable to watch the game. ;D Indeed, any given day at any given time!
Jerry, good luck with both the 1/1 and 1/87, or is it 1/48?
Ron, glad you had a fun day at the open house.
How is the rest of the crew?
I woke up to rain, glorious rain. Sadly, the sun is shining now, but the high is only 74°F. Football this afternoon after watching TV with Sharon.
Have fun,
mike
Sunny and warm today, I'm just back from walking the dogs. But we might get rain tomorrow, and That Would Be A Good Thing. I just did a long post on "Hank's Machine Shop" thread of my experience designing and connecting my machine tools. You guys working in O scale have so much more room to work around your tools. ;D
I have 2 concurrent projects, the machine shop and my DC/DCC testbed. The latter has been my 'background task' that I do when I'm bored/frustrated/waiting for glue or paint to dry. For the machine shop, I ordered some small metal tubing that I'll paint up to put on the racks, etc as shop stock in the storage area. I'm priming some styrene strips, rods, and angles, and then I'll go over those and the stuff arriving tomorrow/Tuesday various metallic and light rust colors.
Has anyone else noticed how unreliable Amazon delivery has gotten? About half the stuff I've ordered where "next day delivery" is promised has taken 2 days to arrive (or in a few cases, even more...)
dave
Quote from: Rick on October 19, 2025, 09:15:47 AMGood morning everyone.
Reno weather: 44 now and sunny with a high of 70 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Congratulations on the ribbons and $$ and hope the car is fixed soon.
ACLTom, I'm sure you'll get The Judge up to speed posting photos quickly.
Karl, hope your taste buds are OK.
Beautiful fall photo.
Larry, have fun at the bench.
Philip, be very careful on the roof.
Mike, I guess we'll be sitting on opposite sides of the stadium today.
May the best team win.
TomO, I see you changed the name of your RR.
Ron and Jerry, do you think Max can still win the championship this year?
Dave, hope you make more good progress on the second floor.
James, enjoy your travels.
Other than driving yesterday I didn't do much else.
I'm about 35 miles from Reno.
I'll drive there this morning.
First to an REI to find out about some good hikes and then to a BWW to watch the Redskins play.
Harriette Lake from my hike a few days ago.
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Have a great day everyone.
Hi
Yes Rick I changed the layout name and my Facebook page name. Both are now WISCONSIN INTERSTATE.
It's more reflective of my freelance modeling interests and it's an easier name to remember. I also joined a group of freelance model railroaders that are operating like Watco does with its railroads. We have a corporate umbrella company (MacTransportation) and right now there are 8 other free lance railroads in the group. It's been fun and it has re-ignited my modeling interests beyond just the weathering I've basically been concentrating on since 2018
Be well
TomO
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 68F but with slightly higher humidity than last week. The only thing I did in the train room yesterday was take the weight off the 2 repair shop walls. I just couldn't get into modeling mentally.
Today after chores I'll head to the workbench. Friday night is the makeup german potluck from last month and Saturday is a skunk event that goes very late for "Ghostfest", and we're waiting on the van.
That's all I got.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
I see Curt's here so we may have breakfast choices this morning. The coffee's ready as well as your usual morning beverages. Breakfast is as follows: buttermilk biscuits, Country Gravy, fried taters, and your choice of crispy bacon and/or pan sausages.
Curt I see you're here and enjoy the bench time. Hope you get the van sorted out soon.
What are you up to today?
It's a rainy 55 with a high of only 57; yesterday It reached 78 and was very windy. Ground up the leaves and by days end you couldn't tell it had been done....oh well. A couple of errands shortly to start my Monday. I have a workbench and a parts bin coming from Rusty Rail sometime today; like I need more details to paint. So some bench time later on.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Morning all,
Thanks for the breakfast choices Curt and Larry.
It must have rained some during the night as everything is wet.
I need to make a trip to the local hobby shop. Not much else is going on for me today.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Zane layout -
Different angle from yesterday.
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Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and coffee. Sounds like a fun week.
Larry, good luck with the rest of the leaves.
TomO, the freelance modeling group sounds like fun.
Dave, good ideas for stocking the shelving.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's 42°F, headed to 74°F this afternoon. Clear skies. It was a great weekend football-wise. They seem to be rare these days. I'm off to the doctor in a bit for my annual exam. Hopefully, I can make progress on the stock car and oil derrick this afternoon.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
Sparks, NV weather: 46 now and sunny, with a high near 65.
Curt thanks for the bagel and Larry for the coffee.
Curt, hope you get the van back soon.
Larry, have fun painting details.
TomO, get news about getting excited about your modeling interests.
Mike, congratulations to you and your team.
I had a bad feeling about this years season and thought the 'Skins would take a step backward.
Ron, Max is making it interesting.
Dave, since I'm on the road I haven't ordered anything from Amazon.
Jerry, did you get things right?
What's everyone else up to.
Watched a miserable football game but enjoyed a very tasty bacon cheeseburger.
My travel plans have changed since talking to a couple of REI employees.
My intention was to spend a few weeks in NV but I was told the best hiking is just over the border in CA.
After a couple of errands this morning I'll drive about 80 miles to my next hike.
After that it's south to the Eastern Sierras.
Hager Mtn. hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
The dogs are staying with friends for the weekend while we go to a Baby Shower for wife's niece (baby was actually born 3 months early, but since she's doing well, they decided to go ahead with the shower.) So they're off to get baths this morning. Then I have German Zoom, the teacher is recovering from an ankle replacement(!), so what we're doing is she slowly reads stuff, we write it down, translate it, and then send it back to her to correct. That's actually good training for my ear and spelling, as well as translation training. Once that's done (45 minutes on free Zoom :P ), it'll be back to the train room until the dogs are ready.
dave
Morning everyone
Curt and Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Sounds like you both will spend some time playing with trains today.
Larry checked your inbox I sent a PM.
Tom thanks for the pictures. Don't spend to much at the Hobby shop.
Mike good luck with the annual exam.
Rick what's up with you and the snow?? I can see Star liking it but you I'm not to sure about!!! ;D
Morning Dave.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/54. Later 64.
Another nice Fall day.
Hopefully when I check these parts out in a few minutes it will have been done right this time.
Just can't image what I was thinking when I put this together for the third time. And it's only 4 parts!!!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone,
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt and Larry.
Rick, yes Max is making it interesting, if he does win the driver's championship it will be the biggest comeback in F1 history.
Currently 15c (59f) and overcast. Drove to work this morning in the rain, was not a fun drive. Didn't make it to the bench this weekend but we shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning from chilled but not frozen yet So Central Wisconsin. 38 now feels like 30 but topping out in the high 60's
Volleyball on campus yesterday was not good as the Wisconsin Badgers went down to the USC Trojans. We have seen teams beat the Badgers at the Kohl Center for big money grab games but they play normally at the UW Fieldhouse. In the six years we've had tickets only their biggest rival Nebraska had beaten them in the Fieldhouse. Oh well!
No trains yesterday but we also watched the grandson's 1st Fall league hockey game on a streaming app at 5:30 while also watching the Packers squeak by Arizona on TV. His team won 6-1 and he scored 2 and had 2 assists
Trains today will be to finish my Swing Bridge project. I want to get it to the layout tomorrow. We need to figure the approaches so I can build the lead in through girder bridges. The plan is to get everything figured out in the next month. 1 side of the bridge has a decent weathering start for what a 3 to 9 year bridge might look like. He is going to alternate sides before deciding how he wants me to finish the weathering. There are 2 full group work sessions coming up in the next 4 weeks so he will get plenty of opinions from the guys. My next OPs session is 12/20 as I have a few projects for the 2 layouts the group is working on.
Stay safe everyone
Be well
TomO
Another fine, interesting, photo, Rick.
Little to add to the stew this morning. 1:1 most likely today if it warms up any, it's 450 at this point. A bit chilly. LIONS are on the early, 7pm EDT, game tonight.
Be well all.
KS
Good Morning Crew! Where did the week-end go?
Have a good en!
Philip
Nice day in Florida, the temps & humidity have eased and the skies have been sunny, y'all have a good one.....
I forgot to mention this in my morning post.
Driving yesterday in Sparks I saw one of these on the highway.
Didn't know Tesla was making these.
They're just testing them now and they won't go into production some time next year.
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Quote from: deemery on October 19, 2025, 02:12:07 PMHas anyone else noticed how unreliable Amazon delivery has gotten? About half the stuff I've ordered where "next day delivery" is promised has taken 2 days to arrive (or in a few cases, even more...)
dave
https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/internet-outage-sparked-operational-issues-amazon-aws-data-centers-northern-virginia
Quote from: Rick on October 20, 2025, 06:09:46 PMQuote from: deemery on October 19, 2025, 02:12:07 PMHas anyone else noticed how unreliable Amazon delivery has gotten? About half the stuff I've ordered where "next day delivery" is promised has taken 2 days to arrive (or in a few cases, even more...)
dave
https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/internet-outage-sparked-operational-issues-amazon-aws-data-centers-northern-virginia
That explains why my packages due today didn't arrive. But it doesn't explain the problems I've seen the last couple of weeks (unless Amazon has been having persistent intermittent outages they haven't admitted to.)
dave
No major problems here, I get my Amazon from two different facilities. One in S side of Grand Rapids, Caledonia. The other is just East of me on the West side of Lansing. One item promised to arrive before0800 was delayed and I was refunded a couple bucks.... That service has spoiled my patience for other merchants. 4-5 days, pull your hair out!
Good morning everyone.
Sierra City, CA weather: 46 now and sunny with a high of 65 later.
Coffee, sodas, and OJ are ready.
Haven't had huevos rancheros in a while so that's today's breakfast.
Dave, I'm sure it's been an ongoing problem for them and they're just now admitting to it.
Philip, what's new?
Karl, thank you and any more 1:1's to do today?
TomO, congratulations to your grandson and I'm sure the bridge will look amazing on the layout.
Ron, hope today's drive to work was better.
Jerry, as long as I don't have to shovel, drive in it or work in it I'm OK with it.
How's everyone else doing.
Made it to the trailhead we're hiking today.
Didn't do much of anything after getting here.
Should be a good hike today and two more are planned for Wednesday and Thursday.
A fall photo from Oregon.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, sugar topped donuts, OJ, and soda.
Was woke up from 4 text messages from Wally World about our grocery delivery which is why we have donuts.
Yesterday we got the van back afrer paying $$$ ransom for a new alternator, battery and serpentine belt. :-*
In the train room was a comedy of errors. I was looking for a specific detail part that I couldn't find in the white metal bag or the 3D printed bag or the resin pieces. I looked through each twice and finally figured I would have to leave it off. I was walking out and glanced down at the end of the extra table (for laying out parts) and guess what I saw? :o
Today I may trim the front hedge but it looks like rain currently. At some point I'll head back to the train room.
Rick beautiful photo.
And so it goes...
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Rick thanks for coffee and breakfast. Beautiful photo and have a safe hike.
Curt the parts thing has happened to me a few times over the years; glad you found it.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a cool 41 with a high of 66 in New York. Received my order from Rusty Rail yesterday so more details to paint. Also I bit the bullet and ordered a 24 in 3D printed lathe from Brett; this will be at the front of the Shop. May have to get rid of more summer flowers later on today but some bench time first.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay safe.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick and Curt, double breakfast but, I'll choose only one.
Busy day for us. Taking Emee to the vet for a possible ear issue. Then bowling and the grocery store. Curt, we like to pick our own groceries.
I have a new office chair from Sharper Image to put together.
That's it for me.
Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
Zane photos -
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Sun and cool, 40s, but rain and storms due by afternoon.
I may get at some hobby stuff today, not sure.
Little new to add this morning. We did enjoy the LIONS game last night. They were getting pretty thin depth wise by the end of the game. They have a weekend off coming so hopefully can find some more bodies for their next game.
The part for the 3d printer arrived, I 'll see if I can made the :-X thing work. I seem to be going backwards with it.
Have a fine day all. Be well
KSinMI
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and eggs. Love the photo. Good luck on the hikes.
Curt, missing parts can drive you crazy. Of course, if it had been a snake... Hope the car repair was a good one.
Larry, the lathe sounds neat. Have fun painting all the little stuff.
TomACL, congrats on the new chair. Good luck on the lanes.
Karl, best of luck with the printer.
How is the rest of the gang?
It's a bright morning at 46°F, headed to 79°F. The resin frame on the cattle car warped, I guess from the glue and birdshot. I heated it with a hair dryer and held it true with weights. I'll see if that worked. Will continue on the oil derrick.
Have fun,
mike
Tom...be sure to weather and age the chair so it appears well used but not abused ;-))
terry
A picture from here. Leaves this year are mixed. When a tree turns, the leaves don't stay around very long. But the colors have been more intense than I expected, the oaks in particular are getting some nice deep red before they turn brown. The yellow and red in this, though, are maples.
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dave
Good morning. It's 42f degrees heading to 50.
Movie to see at 12:30 and I'll report as to how bad it is tomorrow, I hope the reviewers are wrong
After the movie I will take the Swing Bridge over to its layout. Pick up 2, 3 or 4 open girder bridges for the approaches and build them over the next couple weeks. Today is positioning day for the swing bridge. The owner has spent the last couple of days adjusting the framework around the scene to make the approaches work better (straighter). He will keep the bridge for a couple weeks and when satisfied with the positioning I will get it back to my bench for the final weathering. The abutments for the river bank are aged but not weathered. I will weather them in place down the road when most of the scene is completed and water added to the river
I am still very excited about this project but sometimes feel handcuffed as to what I can do. Commission work is one thing. Get the model, weather it and return it. While I take extreme pride with my work, it's gone when I get it to the post office. This is a project I am invested in. I'm helping build a layout and a scene that I will see and operate on for hopefully a longtime. But I also have to follow along and not March to my own drum! I'm finding that a touch frustrating. The owner is a great guy but is very methodical and calculates everything. Nothing wrong with that but I like quicker decisions
Dinner with the daughter's family tonight. It's a rare occurrence till Spring but there are no practices or games tonight for either grandkid. The g/s turn to pick. It had to be a sit down, order from a menu at a table and they serve, an exception for him is no brew pubs or Mexican. His sister can only remember those when it's her turn to pick. He picked Hibachi
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning everyone,
Thanks for the coffee and breakfasts Rick and Curt.
Currently 9c (48f)and sunny here. Had a little rain when I started driving to work this morning, but it didn't last long. Didn't make it to bench last night as I decided to watch the hockey game instead, the Habs won, so it was a great night.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all, How does that Tesler closely connected ;) truck corner? It has to have some radius shaped trailer!
No problem with Amazon here so far. Those self driving rigs are negotiating new contracts is what I heard.....
Made some shelves with more peg boards yesterday. What a hoot.
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Philip
Quote from: Philip on October 21, 2025, 10:34:14 AMMorning all, How does that Tesler closely connected ;) truck corner? It has to have some radius shaped trailer!
.....
Philip
Possible, which would likely make the tractors incompatible with standard trailers. Or a fancy sensor/servo setup to keep the edge of the fairing an inch from the trailer (until something goes wrong).
Good afternoon, all, looking at a forecast of clouds and rain forecast into the weekend here. If the Fruity Forecast is more optimistic than the actual weather, as it has been today, I'll get everything I brought read with some time to catch up on the writing side of my hobbies.
Dave the photo you snapped of the foliage shows your house having a "mean lean" to it; hope it's just the angle of the camera and it's not actually like that.
Quote from: Larry C on October 21, 2025, 11:47:59 AMDave the photo you snapped of the foliage shows your house having a "mean lean" to it; hope it's just the angle of the camera and it's not actually like that.
Yeah, wide angle lens barrel distortion (https://www.ico-optics.org/spherical-aberration-and-image-distortion-in-simple-lenses ) ... I've been in some old houses that have tilts to them, but not quite that bad.
dave
Afternoon everyone
I'm late today!!
Had some running around to do early this am.
And we are having company this afternoon.
So no bench time until after they leave tonight.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Quote from: deemery on October 21, 2025, 12:02:06 PMQuote from: Larry C on October 21, 2025, 11:47:59 AMDave the photo you snapped of the foliage shows your house having a "mean lean" to it; hope it's just the angle of the camera and it's not actually like that.
Yeah, wide angle lens barrel distortion (https://www.ico-optics.org/spherical-aberration-and-image-distortion-in-simple-lenses ) ... I've been in some old houses that have tilts to them, but not quite that bad.
dave
I rented an upstairs apartment once the entrance door scraped at the hinge end and the latch end was close to a 1.25" gap to the floor.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 21, 2025, 02:46:59 PMQuote from: deemery on October 21, 2025, 12:02:06 PMQuote from: Larry C on October 21, 2025, 11:47:59 AMDave the photo you snapped of the foliage shows your house having a "mean lean" to it; hope it's just the angle of the camera and it's not actually like that.
Yeah, wide angle lens barrel distortion (https://www.ico-optics.org/spherical-aberration-and-image-distortion-in-simple-lenses ) ... I've been in some old houses that have tilts to them, but not quite that bad.
dave
I rented an upstairs apartment once the entrance door scraped at the hinge end and the latch end was close to a 1.25" gap to the floor.
I bet that door either slammed shut or sprung open when not latched!
dave
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, donuts, OJ and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 70F and mild humidity. Yesterday I trimmed the hedge after the sky cleared up. On the work bench I completed the 4 repair shop walls and built the platform they sit on.
Today after floors I hope to assemble the 4 walls on the platform.
Rick the scenery in your last video is stunning. It looks like you're on top of the world.
That's it.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast this morning. Enjoy your time at the bench.
What's your plans for the day?
I'd a rainy 45 with a high of only 56 in New York. Looks like rain for the next few days. Have to get my hairs cut later this morning; that'll take about 15 minutes. Then a quick errand before returning home. Started painting details yesterday and more of the same today hopefully.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
Low forty's now and cloudy with a high of 58 later here in the Sierras.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and good news on the kit progress.
Larry, carry on with the detail painting.
Jerry, hope you enjoy your company's company.
James, are you back from your trip?
Philip, that's just a drawing that I posted.
The truck I saw on the road has the usual fifth wheel arrangement you see on all 18 wheelers.
Ron, hockey or hobby last night?
TomO, how was the movie and how'd the bridge look on the layout?
Dave, nice fall photo.
Terry, good morning.
Mike did you get the cattle car frame straight again?
Karl, hope you're making progress with the 3D printing.
Star and I hiked to the Sierra Buttes Lookout yesterday.
There are stairs that lead to the top of the overlook.
Those stairs weren't dog friendly so I had Star tied up at the bottom while I climbed up.
Another hike planned for today.
This isn't a very good phone photo but it shows where we hiked to.
If you zoom in to the top of the peak in the middle, you'll barely see the lookout we hiked to.
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And a short video of the views at the top.
https://youtube.com/shorts/dzWNnw-WAMQ
Have a great day everyone.
Rain and 450 going to Rain and 480
Little to report.
KS
3d not going as I like, backwards.
KS
Much needed rain here today. The oaks are turning. Unfortunately, even after they go brown, the leaves hang on for a long time. Our yard guy needs to come by and run the mower to pick up what's fallen so far.
Back to the train room in a bit, today is a free day with no appointments for anything, and no need to go to the store.
dave
Good morning Curt, Larry, Rick, Karl, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.
Going to keep this brief as I have another busy day ahead of me. Temperature is currently 8c (47f), overcast with rain in the forecast. Last night I added the first coat of joint compound over the backdrop seams. Tonight's plan is to sand and add the second coat of joint compound.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning. It's 40f degrees climbing to 47. We got our rain and wind yesterday morning but it's still very wet out there
The movie was After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts who did not flash that world famous smile once in 2:18 minutes of slow motion acting. Filmed with a very dark background it was tough to stay awake. A very believable story until the ending but NO I'm not going to recommend this one.
The bridge is still on my bench, hopefully today. Life interfered on his side.
Granddaughter has her adaptive soccer game at 5:30 at the home gym. We will be there
I am not starting the next layout project until maybe Monday. Even when my friend called to cancel me coming over it felt good, a relief. I guess I didn't realize how involved I got with the Swing Bridge project. Terry laughed when I mentioned it yesterday she said she knew I was in one of my zones
Against our combined better judgment we are going to look at a new VW for me this afternoon. Terry's sales guy called Monday and offered a crazy trade in amount for my Jetta. My driving restrictions due to health are gone so we have been thinking about getting an additional car. If she gets a car as always it will definitely have more performance then my staid old Jetta she doesn't enjoy
Be well
TomO
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Looking forward to the update.
Larry have painting those details.
Rick great picture.
I couldn't post on the video it keep going to the next video.
Morning Karl.
Dave have a nice day in the train room.
Ron I'll be looking for the update.
Weather in South Jersey i sunny/57. Later on 65.
Izzy to the groomer this morning.
Then a stop to get some groceries.
Is there time for the bench only time will tell.
Lately that hasn't worked out at all.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening. I'm looking forward to the repair shop assembly.
Larry, it's all in the details.
Rick, that's quite a hike and steep.
Karl, good luck with the 3D...persist.
Dave, wishing you a great day in the train room.
Ron, that backdrop is going to look fantastic.
TomO, good luck with the car purchase.
Jerry, hope you get time for the bench.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning at 46°F, headed to 72°F. I have several 1:1 tasks today, but I hope to get upstairs this afternoon.
The cattle car straightened after the hairdryer and weights. I added the fencing and walls, couplers, stirrups, and trucks. It's down to the details now.
Have fun,
mike
Huzzah!
I managed to produce a third set of Rooks on the resin printer... :o it seems something is clicking a bit. Need to go on past the rooks before I relax.
Not been facing air quality issues in this series of experiments. My cabinet, carbon filters and outside exit are working well.
Thanks Mike, persist I shall ;)
KS
Moving into a Castle Karl? Yeah man those printers require intestinal fortitude. PIA for real. I just finished a 2 hour print and discovered it failed. Why...well I printed the wrong file. CRAP!
I'm looking a chatgpt again today. That thing will design an STL file of anything. I truly believe the design industry is going to be in trouble once AI is perfected.
Cool Truck Rick!
Philip
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda. Sorry no donuts.
Woke up this morning feeling like I was late for something, but I wasn't. It appears the German potluck has been delayed again. :-\ Dad has a senior excursion today into early evening so MOH, son, and myself will go out to supper with just the 3 of us.
Yesterday I got to the point of working on the roof of the repair office which I should finish today.
Not much else happening this way.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun working on your build and enjoy your supper.
Karl nice you're getting the hang of the 3D printer world.
Philip on head of one of the Star Trek sims I write on uses Chatgpt & AI and has made some awesome Star Bases, Ships, and interiors....pretty amazing stuff.
What's on your plate today?
It's still raining right through Sunday @ 44 with a high of 53 Here in New York; we need the rain. Taking Ellie later today to the hairdresser so hopefully more time painting details beforehand. Not much else going on here.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
My weather in the Sierra's: low 40's now and sunny with a high in the upper 50's.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Enjoy your dinner with the family and have fun with the kit.
Larry, have fun with the detail painting.
Karl, good news on the 3D printing.
Making a chess set?
Philip, I wonder what the truckers think of that truck.
Mike, good news on the cattle car.
Jerry, how was your day yesterday?
TomO, hope your granddaughter had fun at the game and did you get a car?
Ron, nice to read about the layout progress.
Hope the rest of the crew is doing well.
Star and I did a great hike yesterday.
11.2 miles and 1,906' of EG.
One of the most beautiful hikes I've done.
One more hike today before leaving.
Young America Lake on the Sierra Buttes Trail.
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Have a great day everyone.
Cold with rain most of the last 24-36, a short peek at the sun 8) this morning with more rain to predominate the guesser's forecasts. They've been using the term "lake effect" in their rain guesses recently. New to me. :-\
No, chess not in my plans. The test print program on the memory stick that comes with the printer has that design preloaded. I'll try to import a file, convert and print it later in the day. PT is at noon so I'll not start anything, and the Doll's cat is back at the vet'$ office yet again, won't heal a sore. $tressing the Doll as well as the creature and the budget. I may need to go with her later to deal with that.
Chatgpt is changing lots of things, the .stl creation may be interesting. My graphics art daughter recently was using it a fair bit in her work designing internet advertising. She recently changed jobs and isn't as involved in the graphics as before. The Dutchman, Bruce DeYoung posted some chatgpt images incorporating some of his models on his U-toob channel. :o Only one thing I've noticed in any ai manipulated images is they seem to incorporate some other worldly lettering in places.
All I have today. Everyone enjoy the day.
Had some home baked cornbread I've enjoyed this morning. Great when it was still warm yesterday. ;D
KSinMI
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Enjoy your dinner with family.
I played hooky yesterday from the forum. Just got busy and then was to lazy to come out and post anything. I also took Pam out to dinner last night.
I have been upgrading scenery and will finish up later this afternoon. Then I'll need to clean up the material not used.
Bowling was good Tuesday, we won 6 out of 8 points.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
Zane layout -
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Good morning from frosty Wisconsin. 36f/2c feels like 29/-2 but heading to 56/13. There was frost on the grass this morning. It's is extremely clear and there is a bright orb in the sky
Breakfast is out this morning. I then plan to spend most of the afternoon at the workbench over at the daughter's studio/office. I am going to relax (he-he) by starting 2 projects at once. Both are single track swing bridge commissions. I will paint and matte clear coat most of the parts on the sprues before cutting them off. Some of the ideas I learned from my double track Swing Bridge thread I will be using on these 2 bridges
The granddaughters game was great. The Verona Area High School football players showed up to cheer her team on. It was quite a sight and had her mom and grandmother in tears along with quite a few others in the crowd. They lost!
The car! I dislike intensely the process of buying a car. My brother and sister inherited the car gene thing from our dad who was a car salesman and dealer when we were growing up. I did not. I don't need a new car and decided I'm keeping mine. Terry wants another car in the house. She can buy one. A reasonable SUV with the combined household money or a ridiculous sports car with her own money. I no longer bet but if I still was I'd bet on the ridiculous one
Enjoy your day
TomO
Good morning Curt, Larry, Rick, Karl, ACLTom, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.
Another busy day for me today. It is currently 7c (44f) and overcast. When I got home from work last night the3 Mrs decided that we needed to go out for dinner so we did. We went to a pub that we used to enjoy but it changed ownership recently. I don't think we will be going back and will be on the hunt for a new pub. I did manage to add the second coat of joint compound on the backdrop seams with the goal to paint the sky on the backdrop this weekend.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/58. Later on 62.
Not much going on.
keeping this short things to do.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Late again, Gena went bye bye with friends today. I taxied her to the rally point and dropped her off. She was worried about someone stealing that bling car wheels. I told her to take my 96 Jeep and she gave me that look..... It's good to be on the throne for a minute. ;)
Casting and printing today.
Later!
Quote from: Rick on October 23, 2025, 08:14:10 AMPhilip, I wonder what the truckers think of that truck.
The ones working for 'Swift Trucking' would love to crash it! ;D
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, French toast, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 60F and low humidity. I was almost cold when I stepped outside. Yesterday I spent several hours working on the repair shed and I should finish it today. Last night daughter and SIL met us for supper.
Today after chores I'll head to the workbench. Tomorrow will be a really late day for us at a afternoon/night skunk event.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. 60 out? I'd still be in my t-shirt. Lol. Have fun at the bench.
What's your plans for the day.
It's still raining @ 42 with a high of only 51 in New York. Nov.1 & 2 is the Train Show at the Fairgrounds. Debating whether to go or not. Went the last 2 years but everything was pretty much the same; may skip this year. Errands to run shortly then maybe some time at the bench.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning, Larry and later arrivals. It's lunchtime in Portugal and we just saw our first glimpse of the sun today. Our host asked us to pick fruit he won't be able to, so I'm experimenting with what the 'net thinks is a quince. Pretty tough going...
Yesterday in Santarem I saw a moderately busy (for Europe) double track main line: electrified, trains every 10-15 minutes in both directions. This is the main stem from Lisbon to the north and also to Spain. One container freight with two electric locos, one loco-hauled passenger train and two kinds of electric MUs. The line along the Tagus River passes right under a park (former fort/toll gate) overlooking the river. It's called Porto do Sol.
Good morning everyone.
Reno weather: 42 now and cloudy with a high of 69 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Keep having fun with the kit.
Larry, hope those errands don't keep you away from the bench too long.
James, glad you're enjoying your trip and doing some rail fanning too.
Philip, how's the casting and printing going?
Jerry, hope there's more going on today.
Ron, that's too bad the pub has changed for the worse.
TomO, that was really classy and adult behavior what the football team did.
ACLTom, congratulations on the bowling and scenery work.
Karl, hope the cat is doing better and the vet visits can stop.
Keep plugging away on the printing.
Hope the rest of the crew is doing well.
Made to Reno but didn't make it to the gym.
That will happen first today then Costco and Walmart.
After that's done I was going to go to Bishop, CA., but after reading some of the trail reviews I've changed my mind.
Seems that there's already ice and s$#@ on the trail making them difficult to keep upright.
So instead I'll go to Yosemite NP which is closer anyway.
Sunset at camp at Sierra Buttes, CA.
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Have a great day everyone.
8) and chilly in Michigan this morning after a week of off and on rain.
Cat i$ home and in i$olation in the wife's craft room for the weekend as $he'$ had yet another round of $urgical cut$ and $o has my checking account.
Intent is to be back tinkering in my hobby room today, but 1:1 looms like a dark cloud.
Enjoy the change of locations, Rick, greetings to Sam if you see him. ;)
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Have fun at the skunk event.
Not much gong on here today, just going to take it easy. I need to finish cleaning up the scenery cart and get the train shed walkable.
Pam and I have lots of errands to run and then we'll get a burger at the local burger joint.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
Atlantic and Southern hopper on Zane's Piermont Division.
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ACLTom and Pam, Happy Birthday!
Enjoy your burgers.
Tom Happy Birthday!!!!! Hope the burgers are awesome.
Good morning,
Curt, thanks for opening and breakfast.
Keeping it short. Hope everyone has a great day.
Have fun,
mike
Morning Curt & crew!
Happy birthday Tom! Hamburgers are great!
Coffeed up and ready. Fired the heater last night. Woke up to a 34 this am.
Karl, I ran into some friends yesterday and their labradoodle went blind at 8 years old. They spent $1500 trying to save the pups sight but reality set in. The pup still gets around, just blind. I think the dollar amount doesn't matter for pets. Unlike the old days when our folks would shoot them...
I may venture out today. Needing some more peg hooks and disposable gloves.
Rick I haven't cast much. The printer has been busy. I loaned Mike an STL file for one of his many projects. Nice pic today!
Have a great day!
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Larry instead of running the car it will be easier to do the errands. ;D
James sounds like a nice vacation so far.
Rick great picture this morning.
Have a nice day hiking.
Karl I hope you have some money left over.
Our animals cost more than it does for us to go to the Dr,'s.
Tom & Pam Happy Birthday to wyou both enjoy the day!!
Morning Mike.
Philip have a great day if you venture out.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/52. Later on 63.
Not sure what the day will bring.
I'm waiting for some parts from SWSM Brett is sending me.
I seem to hav emade a mess of some of them.
Just need to stop rushing an take my time.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Happy Birthday Tom and Pam. I had it on my calendar, but didn't look. :-*
Good morning Curt, Larry, James, Rick, Karl, ACLTom, Mike, Philip, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Yipes, I'm really checking in late this morning. Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, sounds like you are making great progress on the kit.
Larry, I know what you mean about train shows, I haven't had the desire to go to any lately but that may be because I don't really need anything. Hope you make it to the bench.
James, sounds like you are having a great time in Portugal.
Rick, Sounds like you need to go further south.
Karl, hope the 1:1 stuff doesn't make you miss time in the train room.
ACLTom, Happy birthday to you and Pam and enjoy the burgers tonight.
Mile, Mike enjoy your day.
Philip, Hope your venture out is fruitful.
Jerry, Hope the parts from Brett arrives soon.
Currently 8c (46f) and overcast with a 20% chance of rain. Got home late from work yesterday so no modeling was had as I was too tired to do anything. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
To the Purple Gang! ;D
Happy Day to Tom & Pam! I'm traveling, so not much time to check the forums. But we did get to our favorite gelato place today, so That's A Good Thing.
And if you think pet medical costs are bad, I won't mention vet dental costs...
dave
Morning all,
Thanks everyone who extended best wishes for our birthdays yesterday. Pam and I had a full day of calls, cards, visitors and cake. The burgers were perfect, just the way we like them.
Food for breakfast this morning is Country Fried Steak with Biscuits with Gravy. Fresh fruit bowls are here for those cutting back. Drinks and fresh squeezed Fla. OJ on the end.
The Judge is coming over to run trains and do a little BS which seems to occur every time we get together.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe.
Tom
A little, smile, Howard Zane humor.
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Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Tom. I'm glad you and Pam had a great day yesterday.
Today MOH and I take off to Brooksville (about 90 min away) for Ghostfest and a very long Skunk Rescue event. I don't expect to be home before 0030 tomorrow. :-*
Not much else happening this weekend.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Tom thanks for the coffee and breakfast; that was a "gut buster" of a breakfast. Have fun with the Judge and of course all the BS'ing that goes along with it. Glad the Birthdays went well. The first photo made me laugh.
Curt safe travels and enjoy the event.
What's going on today.
It's 40 on the back porch with a high of 50 with a little lingering rain still. Work continues on painting details but not sure if the bench will happen today. Our Daughters coming over for a visit this afternoon which will be nice.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning Crew from a cool and dark Saturday morning in Wisconsin. 33f degrees now 53 later. Are we predicted to get rain? Well yes and no. A portion of the WeatherChannel app says no rain expected. Scrolling across the page is a notice rain is expected at 7:15. Since that is a few minutes from now I will find out soon.
The layout pictures and Rick pictures of his travels have really been outstanding this past week and basically since we moved here!
We will be on campus for a Badger Women hockey game at 2pm. They are ranked #1 and are the defending NCAA champions. Even though they won convincingly last weekend they will play for awhile without 2 of the stars. They were the #1 and #3 goal scorers in the nation last year and will be on the Olympic squad again in February. Both are now hurt. Hockey is a great sport but it's a tough one to play
Other than that my day is free especially if it rains as the outdoor furniture should now be put away. I see no 60+ temperatures in the 30 day forecast but lots of overnights in the 20's.
I found Ai! It's a deep hole but it's also been fun as I create the backstory for my layout's history and as I help work on designing a 2' x 12' paper mill for a layout work session member as he will be taking down his layout and moves into a retirement community condo by the New Year.
Be well
Good morning everyone.
Yosemite NP weather: 32 now and will only climb to 42 later.
There's a wind advisory out for today and tomorrow.
ACLTom, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Glad Pam and you had a wonderful birthday.
Curt, safe travels today and enjoy the events.
Larry, have a great day with your daughter.
TomO, thanks for the nice words about my photos and enjoy the hockey game.
Dave, I passed on Stars dental costs and she's doing fine.
Ron, I'm going to tough it out here in the mountains for a few more days and will then head to warmer climes.
Jerry, hope you get your new parts soon.
Philip, your latest creations look good.
Mike, any modeling yesterday?
Karl, I will definitely keep an eye out for Sam. ;D
How's everyone else doing?
Had a beautiful drive to get up here to the park.
Seeing the Sierra's all covered in s%$# and all the trees in their most colorful foliage was amazing.
I'm currently at 9,600' in elevation and that explains why the temps are what they are.
It's another 1 1/2 hour drive to get to one of the trails I want to hike.
I'll stop along the way and take pictures but spend most of the day in the van.
This is my view from my current campsite.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Tom thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad the birthdays went well.
Don't do to much Bsing today!! ;D
Curt be safe driving.
Larry have a nice day with your daughter. The details can wait one day.
TomO have fun at the game.
Rick nice picture. I can't believe they already have sn*w on the caps.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/52. Later on 60.
We still need to wrap the outdoor furniture so that might get done today.
Then some time at the bench at least that's the plan.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Forgot to post this.
My youngest granddaughter, Shelly, turned 6 yesterday.
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Rick, she's a beauty! Trillion Dollar Smile!
Greetings from ops at Andy's. Light crew, running trains! No rest for the crew present. Serviced the coal powered power plant, ran a road train then a turn to service the flour mill in Adam. Yard sent some extra cars I handled unlike a genuine Union railroader. "Them ain't my job, take them back to the yard"
Hard frost and 20s this morning when I headed out, low haze and bright sun was beautiful.
Enjoy all
KS
Greeting from Smithfield, VA. We haven't tried the ham. ;D Some great photos from Rick (as usual.)
dave
Rick great photo of your granddaughter!!
She a cutie!! ;D
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
Yosemite weather: 39 now and a high of only 49 and cloudy.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Pork roll, egg and cheese on a toasted and buttered everything bagel for breakfast today.
Thank you all for Shelly's birthday wishes and nice comments.
Can't wait to see the kids in person again.
Dave, glad you're enjoying the pictures.
Karl, with an attitude like this: "Them ain't my job, take them back to the yard" , you could have easily been a rail employee. ;D
Jerry, patio furniture wrapped?
What's everyone doing today?
I'm parked at Glacier Point and that's where the trip starts on the hike I'm doing today.
Star will have sit this one out. :-\
Here's a phone picture I took yesterday of Half Dome.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning Gents,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast this morning. Your Grand Daughter is cute and looks like she likes being photographed. Nice photo but the sky looks rather ominous. Have a safe hike.
What's the plan for today.
It's 34 with a high of 50 in New York. Had a nice visit with our Daughter. No bench time yesterday but hopefully this am. Need to throw together a shopping list; tomorrow is grocery day. Not much else going on here.
Have a great day!!! Be well and stay safe.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. Your Granddaughter is very cute. I see some of you in her eyes.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY READING BOB. He checks the daily message but I guess not ready for the Geezer's Lounge. ;D
I'll do some work on the layout and get some videos together on structures. Video won't be out for at least a month.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
H. Zane layout.
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Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Shelly is a cutie.
We got home about 1am today. Of course on the way way home the direct route (rural) was completely shut down in the sticks by a construction crew. We were in a long line of traffic (2 lane road) for about 20 minutes before a cop walked down the line to redirect us. :-X The event was successful with the rescue earning around $900.
Today is the regular Sunday chores plus cleaning up what needs cleaned from the rescue equipment.
Bob Happy Birthday.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Rick, Larry, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, Curt, enjoy your hike today.
Larry, enjoy your time at the bench.
Tom, have fun working on the layout.
Curt, Glad the skunk event was successful.
It's currently 5c (41f) and cloudy. Well yesterday kind of ran away from me. Started of taking Gracie to the vet for her allergy shot, then went to my Mom to wash her carpets, then a run to Home Depot for painting supplies and then to the hobby shop for some supplies. When I got home I cut the grass (hopefully for the last time this year) and did some yard cleanup. Needless to say I didn't make it to the bench yesterday.
I have a couple of hours of work to do today and then I need to make a grocery run. After that the day should be mine.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Proud grandpa, you are. Thanks for the photos.
It's an overcast morning at 55°F, heading to 61°F this afternoon. Rain possible.
I haven't been upstairs in a few days, not feeling up to it.
Have fun,
mike
Tom (ACL)..thanks for posting the Howard Zane photos..since I'll probably never make to his layout in person your photos are appreciated
terry
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & brekfast.
To bad they didn't have Taylor Ham instead!! ;D
Just showed Diane the picture of Shelly she's she is beautiful!!
Larry get the list done early. Then get those details going.
Tom have a nice day in the train room.
Maybe Reading Bob doesn't think he's old enough to be here with us!! ;D
Curt glad the resuce was a sucess.
Ron that was a busy day I got tired just reading it.
Mike have a nice day doing whatever.
Morning Terry.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/54. Later 60.
Most of the outside work is done, we just to clean out the flower pots.
Maybe just maybe I can sit at the bench and work on something later today.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Icy weather yet again in mid Michigan with hard frost. 8) Sunny, tho, it looks better than it feels.
My Spartans fell flat again, the media folks have a big vat of grease ready to slather up the skids for the coach(s). A little bit too plain vanilla for them ;) all the money floating around college sports is killing it, too.
We've a couple guys at OPS that do take on the attitude like I said. Sort :P of irritating to me. One area, nationally renowned retired RR engineer, no longer with us, had a mean nastiness to his ops sessions with guys just lining up to subject them selves to his sessions. I walked out the last time he laid on a GDWTF >:( on me..."oh that's just "xxxx" I was told. Ironically I probably learned more about ops from him. But I don't go anywhere to be verbally abused and walk on eggshells all day.
1:1 seems to be looming today.
Be well
Hike safe, Rick.
KSin MI
Quote from: Rick on October 25, 2025, 11:14:42 AMForgot to post this.
My youngest granddaughter, Shelly, turned 6 yesterday.
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Morning all, A cutie Rick! I have a cousin named Shelly.
Another day we are blessed with. Can't believe it's already 20 at the Northern Command.
Sorting thru thumb drives and disc organizing photos. Whatta mess.
Have a great Sunday!
Philip
:o Photos and Thumbdrives, oh my :o
15k on my phone and unknown how many scattered about hard drives in no particular order, saved by date taken for the most part, but...scary stuff! :-X
Good Morning,
The coffee's ready as well as your other morning beverages. Breakfast is Back Forest Ham w/ eggs, hash browns, and English Muffins.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 26, 2025, 02:11:22 PMPhotos and Thumbdrives, oh my :o
15k on my phone and unknown how many scattered about hard drives in no particular order, saved by date taken for the most part, but...scary stuff! :-X
We've all done this at one time or another; have photos over multiple devices then trying to sort them all out. Very time consuming.
What's on you plate today.
It's a chilly, clear 28 with a high of 52 in New York. Grocery shopping on tap for most of the morning and after that who knows. Possible Honey-do list in the works. That's about it from here.
Have a great day!! Keep warm and be well.
Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with walk at 70F and air that was damp and humid from the overnight thunderstorm and downpour.
Yesterday after chores I just vegged since I was still tired from Saturday. I really wanted to take a nap, but if I did I knew sleep last night would be miserable.
Today after chores and an errand I'll continue working on the Tempering Shed.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
Yosemite weather: It will be sunny and a high of 60.
Larry, thanks for the breakfast and Curt for the coffee.
Larry, hope the honey do list isn't too long.
Curt, hope you make good progress on the kit.
What's everyone up to today.
I have all my photos on a 4 TB SSD.
They're backed up on a 10 TB SSD.
Did a great 10 mile hike yesterday.
Beautiful views the whole way.
The only thing that could have been better was to have a little less clouds and little more sun.
It finally did clear up right before sunset and got some good pictures then.
Here's a short video from Glacier Point: https://youtube.com/shorts/MkHMnR-N36Q
And a pano I took with my phone.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Glad you got some rest.
Rick, great photo of Glacier Point.
Pam and I are driving to SC to visit two of my three sisters. I'm not looking forward to the I-95 drive. We will leave Wednesday morning and return Sat. night. Lots of errands to run today.
That's it for me.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning folks,
Larry, thank you for opening, coffee and breakfast. Good luck with the 1:1 list.
Curt, thanks for brunch. The tempering shed sounds like a fun build.
Rick, a 10 miler! It's beautiful country there. Thanks for the photo.
TomACL, good luck with the errands.
How goes the rest of the crew?
It's finally raining, and it looks like it will continue all day. It's 50°F headed to 55°F. I need to run a couple of errands, but I plan to spend most of the day upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
8) Sun and clear sky with hard frost, was in the 20s, now 320 with 1:1 still hanging on. Drained and stowed hoses and winterized the power washer pump before mowing yesterday.
Little to add. Be well all.
Safe travels, Tom
KSinMI
Neighbor's Maple
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Good morning Larry, Curt, Rick, ACLTom, Mike, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfasts Larry and Curt.
Currently 1c (34f) and sunny today. There was frost on the car this morning. Managed some time in the train room last night as I painted the sky backdrop. Will let that dry a few days before I tackle the mountains. Will have to check on my acrylic tube paint stash to make sure I have the right colours.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the brekfast.
Have fun with that gorcery shopping.
Curt thanks for the coffee.
Be looking for the next update.
Rick beautiful picture and the vieo is is even better.
Tom have fun with the errrands.
Mike I hpe you make it upstairs after the errnads.
Karl sounds like you have winter weather there already!
Ron the backdrop looks nice already.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/48. Later on 58.
A few things to do around the house.
Then some time playing at the bench.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Morning all, thank for the coffee Larry!
Not much to add. I need to drain the hose and disconnect the bib. Pressure washer is in the basement. TY K9
Was looking at the hurricane pictures. That place is a disaster before the weather. So sad they live in filth like that.
Lord have mercy.
Glad your getting upstairs Mike.
Great pics again Rick. A modelers dream land?
Philip
Good morning everyone.
Lee Vining, CA weather: 38 now and sunny with a high of 55 later.
It will be warmer where I'm headed to today.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Omelet station is set up and ready to go.
Anything your heart desires is available to fold into your omelet.
Sides of bacon, sausage and roasted potatoes too.
Philip, modeling that scene would be impressive.
Jerry, outside work done?
Ron, any more backdrop progress?
Karl, that's a beautiful tree.
Mike, how your day upstairs yesterday?
ACLTom, hope you made it to SC safely and are enjoying your visit.
How's everyone else doing.
I did one last 5.68 mile hike at Yosemite before leaving.
Making my way now to Great Basin NP in Nevada.
There will be a few stops along the way.
First one will be Tonopah.
Have I ever mentioned how much I dislike GPS?
Deer Lake at Sierra Buttes, CA.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. Nice picture of Sierra Butte Deer Lake.
We don't leave for SC until tomorrow morning. We have bowling today and will pack the car for the trip this evening.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Pretty picture. Every time I hear or see Tonopah I immediately think of the book "The Stand".
Started the day with a grocery delivery. I was going to clean the vinyl fence today but I don't have the energy this morning, so I'll do it later this week. I guess I'll just have to work on the kit. Today I should complete the Tempering Shed with the awning and roof being added.
Karl pretty tree.
Tom safe travels and where in SC are you going to?
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Crew!
Have a good en!
Philip
Good day to all
Up earlier this morning by 2 hours from yesterday's 7:30 wake up time. Haven't looked at the weather yet this morning bu opened the normal blinds and it looks dark out! Who knew? The time change is Sunday morning and next week at this time, 6:28 it will be light
Already have 90 minutes in going down the Ai rabbit hole. But at 8 this morning I need to head to the bench. I promised to deliver the now 44' double track kit-bashed girder bridge to my friend's layout. I have some angle gussets to add and then prime the bridge this afternoon. It will be fine for delivery tonight at 7
I just checked the weather app, it's 40f degrees heading to 55.
Movie today at 12:15. Going to see Springsteen. I honestly cannot recall any of his music. So we'll see if the movie triggers some recall. The other choices today, this week of Halloween are many new horror or 4 rotating classic horror, 2 dramas and 3 kiddie shows
Synopsis: From 20th Century Studios, "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 "Nebraska" album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen's New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.
Fingers crossed Inenjoy it, but I do love music.
Enjoy your day
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Beautiful scene!! Safe travels.
Tom good luck bowling and safe travels to you as well and enjoy your visit with family. I can't even imagine the amount of $$ Zane has tied up the the layout especially with all the track-lights.
Curt, oh darn, you have to be at the bench today.
Philip good morning.
Tom O. good morning.
What's you plans for the day.
The sun's coming up at another frosty 28 with an expected high of 50 in New York. Been scraping the frost off the car windows the last couple of mornings; this is a preview of what's to come....yuk!!!!! A few errands to run then maybe some bench time.
Have great day!!! Be well, keep warm, and be safe.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 26, 2025, 10:49:59 AMIcy weather yet again in mid Michigan with hard frost. 8) Sunny, tho, it looks better than it feels.
My Spartans fell flat again, the media folks have a big vat of grease ready to slather up the skids for the coach(s). A little bit too plain vanilla for them ;) all the money floating around college sports is killing it, too.
We've a couple guys at OPS that do take on the attitude like I said. Sort :P of irritating to me. One area, nationally renowned retired RR engineer, no longer with us, had a mean nastiness to his ops sessions with guys just lining up to subject them selves to his sessions. I walked out the last time he laid on a GDWTF >:( on me..."oh that's just "xxxx" I was told. Ironically I probably learned more about ops from him. But I don't go anywhere to be verbally abused and walk on eggshells all day.
1:1 seems to be looming today.
Be well
Hike safe, Rick.
KSin MI
At the OPS session last week during the 45 meal break I was at a table where they were discussing the ornery guy you bring up. One of the guys said have you only met him or operated on his layout. Guy said beyond the initial guff he was a great guy, but if at a Ops session on his layout, just don't mess up! I met him but never operated at his layout. Sorry but I'm with you Karl, if someone gets in my face playing with trains, I'm out of there.
TomO
Sun and chill, with a East wind today in MI. May go to mid 50s.
Plenty to do. Little to add to the discussion this morning.
Be well all.
KS
TomO your friend's assessment was accurate as was yours
Well, I'm back to the usual retirement grind after the trip over the weekend. Went to bed early and slept through the night... It's sunny and seasonal, with some rain due Thursday (our town's Trick or Treat day) and Friday. Later I'll head down to the exercise machine and try to remember what I was working on in the train room before we left for the trip. ;D
dave
Good morning everyone.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast tick, safe travels.
Another sunny day here with the current temperature of 5c (41f). No modeling last night but for the fun of it I did some research on photo backdrops. Pricing I found were between $150 to $250US ($210 to $350CDN), I think for the price I'm going to paint mine.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for te coffee & breakfast.
That wonderrful picture looks fake it's done so good!!
Tom good luck Bowling this am.
Curt I feel sorry for you having to work on yourmodel today!!
Morning Philip.
Karl pick something easy to do.
Nice picture of the tree.
Larry have fun doing the errands.
TomO let us know how the mocie is!
Dave don't overdo the excercise machine!!
Weather in South Jersey is P.sunny/49. Later on 53.
Looks like the leaves need to be rake again today.
Then some bench time but I say this everyday!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Late evening
If your around stop by and have a nightcap!!
The bar is fully stocked with yout favorites!!
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, muffins, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 62F and low humidity. This weekend it's supposed to get down in the 50's. :o
Yesterday my day at the workbench fell through. I hosed off the pool deck then MOH "volunteered" me to chauffeur her around. I ended up with about 45 minutes modeling.
Today is floor day then the workbench.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Often times real life has a habit of infringing on our modeling time. Hope you make it to the bench today.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a clear 29 with a high of 50 in New York. Have a Chiropractor's apt this am so I'll have to scrape my car windows for the 3rd morning in a row; ugh. Ground up leaves again yesterday; they're never ending. Maybe some bench time later. Oh ya I forgot my lathe showed up Saturday from SW; now I have to figure out how it goes together since I can't find any instructions on Brett's site.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning everyone.
Tonopah, NV weather: 42 now and 68 and sunny later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
45 minutes is better than none.
Larry, I'm surprised instructions didn't come with the kit.
I'd give Brett a call.
Jerry, by the time you posted last night I was fast asleep.
Ron, I had no idea those backdrops would be that expensive.
Don't blame you for not wanting to pay that much.
Dave, did you remember what you were working on? ;D
Karl, anything to add today? ;D
TomO, I was never a big fan of Springsteen although he does have a few good songs and has the reputation of being very good in concert.
I never went to one of his shows.
Philip, did you had a good en?
ACLTom, hope you bowled well and safe travels.
How's everyone else?
Made it to Tonopah.
Went to a brewery here for lunch.
Had a pepperoni pizza, a porter and a stout.
There's a mining museum here that I'll visit this morning then drive a bit closer to Great Basin NP.
Tamarack Lake at Sierra Buttes, CA.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, Larry, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hopefully you won't get derailed again today and you make it to the bench.
Larry, hope the chiropractor does wonders for you.
Rick, enjoy the museum.
Another sunny day but it's on the cool side with the current temperature of 4c (39f). No modeling last night, probably won't get there till the weekend but I do need to check my paint supply.
Have a great day everyone.
Cloudy and seasonable temps in SE NH. Trick-or-treat was scheduled here for tomorrow, but because of the much needed rain, the city pushed it back to Friday. (I'm not sure why they didn't do Friday in the first place, but OK....)
Yesterday, I hooked up the DCC-EX unit to the track on my testbed, and actually ran a diesel and then a steamer around the loop, both on DCC. The Athearn 2-6-0 did make it around the 15" track, but it stuttered a bit. The SW1500 was fine on that tight radius. Tomorrow I'll probably try running a DC loco, the big deal about DCC-EX is that it can drive both DC and DCC from the same throttle.
dave
Good morning from Wisconsin. We will hit 57 per the guessers. It'd be a great Autumn day if the wind wasn't in the teens and gusting into the 20's.
The movie yesterday was good, a bit slow and a tough story as it's about Springsteen coming to his realization that he needs help with his unhappiness (depression)even though he's got the world by the balls. While never a Bruce Springsteen fan and with mentioning I couldn't ID him with any of his songs yesterday though In my mind I was singing along.
Would I recommend it. A tough story unfolds about the childhood abuse by his dad that lead to all his sorrows basically recorded in a song called Nebraska. I enjoyed the movie so yes go see it, but see it on your movie theaters Senior discount day. SPRINGSTEEN: Deliver me from Nowhere
Time at the friends layout build last night was good
Enjoynthe day
Good morning folks,
I don't know if the reaction was from the flu shot or just a simple cold, but I've been down for the count for several days. I feel a little better today, so just resting.
I did manage to drill 160 holes and plant the NBWs in the oil derrick before I got sick. I'll take photos when I feel like the trek upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & brekfast.
Don't you just hate when HDO lists get in the way!!
Nice picture Rick.
I was late in posting last night after watching the game.
Ron yes make sure you have all the colors before starting.
Morning Dave are you ready to run a train on the layout???
TomO thanks for the review of the movie.
Mike glad your feeling a little better.
You sure you don't have fatigue from the 160 holes? ;D
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/54. Later on 54 with showers.
I did get to the bench for a couple of hours yesterday.
Same today I hope.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Mike I hope you feel better. A 160 holes? :o
Running a train -on the layout- is unlikely in the near future. I'd have to (a) clean it off, (b) clean the track, (c) either install more switch machines or at least pin the throw bars, but mostly (d) I want to have enough scenery in place to prevent the train from plunging to the ground if it derails. Yes, that is lack of confidence in my trackwork. (A couple years ago, James Van Bokkelen forced me to run a loco around the layout, just to prove it could be done. But since then I installed the crossing and then did the electronics to switch that while moving the ball signal. I'd have to reinstall that, or hard-wire the crossing, to recreate that accomplishment.)
dave
Quote from: deemery on October 29, 2025, 12:40:52 PMRunning a train -on the layout- is unlikely in the near future. I'd have to (a) clean it off, (b) clean the track, (c) either install more switch machines or at least pin the throw bars, but mostly (d) I want to have enough scenery in place to prevent the train from plunging to the ground if it derails. Yes, that is lack of confidence in my trackwork. (A couple years ago, James Van Bokkelen forced me to run a loco around the layout, just to prove it could be done. But since then I installed the crossing and then did the electronics to switch that while moving the ball signal. I'd have to reinstall that, or hard-wire the crossing, to recreate that accomplishment.)
dave
Just remember Dave your not getting any younger!!! ;D :D :) ;)
Jerry
Where is the post from Ron on backdrops?
I was thinking of them for my 24' diorama.
MJinTN
Quote from: labdad on October 29, 2025, 08:24:37 PMWhere is the post from Ron on backdrops?
I was thinking of them for my 24' diorama.
MJinTN
Is this what you're looking for?
No modeling last night but for the fun of it I did some research on photo backdrops. Pricing I found were between $150 to $250US ($210 to $350CDN), I think for the price I'm going to paint mine.
Marty, I would think with your photography skills you could use one of your own photos.
Marty
https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=6771.msg194458;topicseen#new
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, donuts, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Woke up today to 57F and mild. Tomorrow is supposed to be 52F. I'll be wearing sweatpants and shirt for my walk.
Yesterday I completed the Tempering Shop minus the 2 large details that will be completed later. Next up is building one of the pattern shop dock awnings.
I decided to clean the fence and driveway on Saturday when the only person here will be Dad.
Well that's enough jabbering for now.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Looking forward to an update and hope you're enjoying this build.
What's your plans for today.
It's 0800 and still kinda dark out. Raining which will be an all day even @ 40 with a high of only 48 here. Looks like a good day to stay inside and be at the bench. Not sure what else is going on today.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay dry.
Good morning everyone.
In the middle of no where Nevada weather: Sunny with temps in the mid to upper 60's.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
You're making very good progress on the kit.
Larry, enjoy the bench time.
Jerry, that's good news from the bench.
Mike, hope you are feeling much better today.
TomO, thanks for the movie review.
Dave, congratulations on the DCC success.
Ron, do you have all the paints you need?
ACLTom, how are things in SC.
Greg, you must be very busy with work.
Karl, any more 3D work?
How's everyone else?
Spent a few hours walking around the Mining Museum in Tonopah.
I shot videos and pictures.
I'll post the pictures later.
Then started driving east to Great Basin NP.
Ended up at the Lunar Crater Volcanic Field National Natural Landmark.
It's an extinct volcano and looks just like a meteor crashed here.
Link to site that hs photos and more info: https://travelnevada.com/parks-recreational-areas/lunar-crater-backcountry-byway/
I'll stay here all day and walk one of the trails here with Star.
A scene from Yosemite NP as I was driving into the park.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on the tempering shop completion.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another cool day at 44°F headed to 55°F. I'm still not up to much, so I don't think I will make it upstairs. On Rick's note, I guess I have a case of the NBWitis.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning Curt, Larry, Rick, Mike and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and it sounds like you had another productive day.
Larry, Your weather sounds like ours.
Rick, enjoy your hike with Star.
Mike, have a great day.
Weather here is 3c (38f) and raining. They are calling for rain for the next two days, it least it isn't the white stuff. Pulled out my tubes of Liquitex acrylic paints and it seems that I need to stop at the art store tomorrow to pick up some mars black and cadmium yellow.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Looking forward to the update.
Larry it's best to stay inside and work at the bench!
Rick beautiful picture.
Have a nice hike with Star today.
Mike I hope your feeling better as the day goes on.
Ron looking forward to the painting of the backdrop.
Weather in South Jersey rainy/windy/60.
Yes it's Spring time for a day or two.
Worked on the carriage for the Sawmill yesterday and realized I have no 2x8. Hope they will be here by the weekend.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning, all. Rick, on your way to Great Basin will you drive through or near Ely, NV? I visited the Nevada Northern's preserved copper mine RR with its original shop and enginehouse in 2014; I liked it enough that I'm still a member.
Bringing up the rear again as usual. rain rain rain again..non stop. Clearing later.
Made my rounds on the forum. Looking good crew!
Later!
Good Morning,
The coffee's ready along with the usual morning beverages. Breakfast is flapjacks, butter, Maple Syrup, crispy bacon and/or pan sausages; eat up.
What's going on in your world.
It's 45 with a high of 49 with wind & rain in the forecast. Some errands this am then maybe some time at the bench working on more details. Supper tonight will be homemade burgers, coleslaw, and fries....yum.
Have a great day!!! Be well and stay safe.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. Your supper sounds quite tasty.
Started out the day with a walk at 53F and breezy so it was pretty chilly for me. Yesterday I built the Pattern House platform awning and textured/colored the wood to make a platform today.
Tomorrow MOH and daughter have a skunk event and I'll be cleaning the driveway. :-\
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning, all. Larry, I set a basket of Cortland apples on the counter.
The NH seacoast is dawning sunny with a scattering of clouds moving quickly northeast. My 2nd wife's weather station on the other side of town reports 1.85" overnight, so I also need to see what needs to be dried out in the barn awaiting the roofers. And pay a couple of property tax bills. Maybe some layout time, maybe spend my evening with old friends.
Little to add here. Considerable 1:1 turmoil.
Ron "Elwood Blues" said, QuoteI need to stop at the art store tomorrow to pick up some mars black and cadmium yellow.
Hmm sounds like another of Mr. Lyon's disciples? I have dozens of feet of his style backdrop.
Sun 8) 8) seems to have cracked the sky this morning, (Fake news)maybe 3 minutes now total overcast mid 30s to 50, maybe today.
KS
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. What time is supper tonight?
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning at 42F, headed to 64°F. I feel better this morning, and I hope to go upstairs later.
Have fun,
mike
Mike I'm glad you're feeling better.
Good morning everyone.
Some clouds and a high of 64 in Ely, NV.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Enjoy the burgers tonight.
Curt, have fun at the bench.
Karl, hope that 1:1 turmoil isn't too serious.
James, thanks for the apple and the tip about Ely.
That's where I'm heading today.
Mike, very happy you're feeling better.
ACLTom, hope all is well in your travels.
Philip, someone has to bring up the rear. ;D 8)
Jerry, hope there was something else to work on while you're waiting for the 2x8's.
Ron, glad the white stuff isn't starting yet.
How's everyone else?
Star and I walked 5 miles on one of the OHV roads here.
Took it easy rest of the day.
Moving out today and going to Ely.
There's a gym and laundromat there and I'll check out the spot James suggested.
This is the Lunar Crater (volcano) I've been parked next to.
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Have a great day everyone.
My 87 year old train buddy and friend Tom passed away yesterday. Fine man and HO/On30 modeler. He will be missed. The stories he could tell. He was a retired chemical engineer and fireman in Louisville, KY. The last time he was down he said I'm 80, had us youngins convinced. ;D
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sorry for the loss, Philip. Chemical Engineer and Fireman? Interesting combination of interests.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on October 31, 2025, 09:52:35 AMsorry for the loss, Philip. Chemical Engineer and Fireman? Interesting combination of interests.
thanks, Yep for BF Goodrich.
Philip, sorry for your loss.
Your friend was a good modeler and a good family man.
Rick, that crater is a "maar" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phreatomagmatic_eruption, a kind of eruption that can be very explosive. Basically, hot lava meets cold water, and the water turns explosively into steam. That's the same thing that causes boiler explosions when there's not enough water on the crown sheet...
It rained here last night. We got only about 1/2 of the original promised amount, but we'll take all the rain we can get. It's drying out now, should be fine for the trick-or-treaters tonight.
Once the cleaners are done, I can head back down to the train room. I'll do some more work on the seated figures and then glue them into place. Then I need to do pick-up/put-away before starting the next phase of the machine shop (the assembly of the actual walls...)
dave
Good morning Larry, Curt, James, Karl, Mike, Rick, Philip, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, Hope thew errands go well and you make it to the train room. Supper sounds great.
Curt, you are really moving along on the build kit.
James, enjoy whatever you decide to do today.
Karl, you're right, I am a Chris Lyon disciple. ;D When I asked him to paint my backdrop, he painted about 3 linear feet showing me his technique and then told me I was on my own for the rest. :o I used to help him when he did clinics with "students".
Mike, glad you are feeling much better.
Rick, safe driving.
Philip, so sorry for your loss.
Dave, have fun in the train room.
Another day of rain with warmer temperatures as it is currently 8c (46f). Had a very busy morning already as I dropped the Mrs car off at the garage ($$$$$ :o ), took the Mrs to a Dr's appointment, stopped at the art store to pick up the missing paint for the backdrop and stopped at the grocery store. I think I need a nap.
Have a great day everyone.
Philip I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. It looks like he was a great modeler. RIP.
Ron it's easier to make good progress when you're retired.
Afternoon everyone
Late to the party today!
I'll put on a fresh pot of coffee!
Weather here in South Jersey sunny/windy very/58.
Still like Spring temperatures.
Now that everything is done around the house.
I'll head to the train room to do some work on the Sawmill machines.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning Gents,
Coffee's ready along with the usual morning beverages. Set up an omelet station with all sorts of goodies; be creative.
Philip so sorry for the loss of your friend; my sincere condolences.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 40 with a high of 48 with more rain and wind in New York. Had our usual amount of "Hollerweiners" last night.....ZERO which is fine by me. The Train Show's this weekend but I'm sitting this year out since last year was almost the same as the year before.....maybe next year. Hope to get in some bench time this am then taking down Halloween decorations this afternoon and adding a few for Thanksgiving.
Have a great day!!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. I hope you make it to the bench today.
Today will be mainly spent outside cleaning the driveway so I doubt any bench time. I have a large driveway that comfortably has room for 4 cars and in a pinch 6. At least it will be in the 60's today.
Yesterday I spent 2 hours building a freight dock for the pattern shop. It has 3 of them (2 are concrete). I guess I mounted the sliding freight doors a smidge too low because the legs were too long forcing them to be re-done.
Tom and Pam have a safe trip home today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
Ely, NV weather: 37 now and sunny and 67 later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun with the holiday redecorating.
Jerry, any update pictures?
Ron, hope the car repair isn't too expensive and the wife's Dr. visit went well.
Dave, thanks for filling in the blanks on what created that crater.
How's the rest of the crew today?
Made it to Ely and went to the gym and did my laundry.
Went to the Nevada Northern Railway Museum to get some info before heading over there today.
I'm trying to set up a guided tour to video.
Another fall photo from Yosemite.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Larry, Curt, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry. Here in the Great White North, when we take down the Halloween decorations, we start pulling out the Christmas decorations. Have fun at the bench this morning.
Curt, hope the driveway cleaning goes well.
Rick, the car repair was expensive :o and the Mrs. Dr's visit went well. Have fun at the museum, looking forward to the video.
Weather is currently 3c (38f) and overcast, at least the rain has stopped, for now. No work got done on the layout yesterday due to all the running around I ended up doing yesterday but I did spend some time going through old slides from our trip out west in the early eighties to get some inspiration. The Mrs is going out this afternoon so I have a feeling I'll be putting on some Jazz music and picking up a paintbrush.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Larry, thank you for opening the lounge, coffee, and omelet. Good luck with the decorations.
Philip, condolences for the loss of your friend. That's been one of the hardest events as I get older. So many friends...
How is the rest of the gang?
It's another bright day here at 37°F this morning, headed to 65°F this afternoon. I made it upstairs for 30 minutes yesterday, but didn't accomplish much. Still need more energy.
Have fun,
mike
Nothing to add.Well, we still have color...
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Red Maple and the Doll's vintage Turd Hurler
Waking to a dreary day in Rochester NY. Looks like a great day to be a basement dweller.
Been imagineering how to convert a small fishing boat to canal work boat, kind of like a small tugboat. I played with a few ideas last night.
Official New York State equipment are bright in colors, as shown below
Morning, Thanks for the kind words friends. Correct Mike, I hope you get to feeling better!
Nothing really on the agenda. Coffee is good this morning. Not One trick or treater last night.
Hollerweiners" last night.....ZERO
Hey rolling that donut.....lol
Good en Rick!
Well see ya all around the forum.
Greetings from somewhere in the Caribbean;
We have been on a week cruise, now heading back to port and home. A lot of folks dressed up for Halloween yesterday, was fun to watch. I've spent my down time on the cruise working on my computer designing a rolling draw bridge for the layout. I've made some good progress and should be able to start 3D printing when we get home. It's been good to start catching up on some of the threads happening on the Forum, a lot going on, nice to see. Well off to lunch, hope everyone has a great day.
Jim
Dave, looks like you're going to need lots of blue paint n
Good morning Crew, do you know what time it is? The time on the clocks went back 1 hour this morning. . For most of you lucky ones the clocks handle themselves for us others some do, some don't. In our household Terry used to love the sound of the tic-toc but as I write this I realize she can't hear that annoying noise because it's now background noise her hearing aids tune out! At least I don't have to do the wind up clocks we had.
Badger hockey was a bit different yesterday versus Minnesota on Friday night. 14 seconds into the game the Badgers scored and then a Gopher clocked the goal scorer sending her to concussion protocol. 2 minutes and 20 seconds later the Badgers scored again. It was a good game with one of the most unprepared analysts I have heard on any type of game. Badgers 7 Gophers 2. Why was I watching and not there? Terry went with the granddaughter and it was sold out and even with connections that we didn't push, we couldn't get a ticket. The sad thing, the stands were about 10% empty. It was fine and Harper loved it. "Poppa, Those are girls playing, all of them" was her comment when I asked her if she had fun at the game.
The son and girlfriend made it to Vegas from Austin 3 hours late. Ground hold per controller shortages he told me was the announcement the plane captain made. He didn't fly his own plane because the round trip tickets were only $120 each including all the fees. He said he can't pull the aircraft out of the hanger for that. The daughter and SIL from here were only 1 hour late. The niece and hubby from LA had their flight cancelled so drove! The government shutdown is cause for flight safety. It's why Terry and I were talked out of flying to Winnipeg on the 10/30 to watch the Black Hawks. They are staying at my brother's place. The son texted after their dinner around 11:30pm that who ever said the fall of Vegas was occurring needed to come and visit this weekend. As packed as he's ever see in the past 3 years
The grandson's final soccer game of the Fall season yesterday morning at 8:30 about 12 miles away normally but the detour added 6 miles was a 1-0 win and played in absolutely miserable 36f degrees with drizzle from start to end. I was a popsicle after! His hockey game in Milwaukee at 5 he went with his best buds family. He also overnighted there. She's the assistant AD for the Badgers who couldn't get an extra ticket for the Badger Women hockey. His team played well, 6-1. Me and 3 grand dads are invited to the grandson's house to race against our grandkids and his best friend whose gd/parents have passed. No Packer game this afternoon and their hockey game is at 10am. So yeah, we can race. His parents ok'd it and even were arranging food when one of the granddads said he will handle the food. He owns the local Culver's so our orders are in and will be delivered to the house.
I will not attend Trainfest today in downtown Milwaukee for the 2nd year in a row. I've hear negatives about it from those who went from this area yesterday. The NMRA has taken over running it but until I hear from trusted sources I won't say anymore. I will go to the Mad City show in February in Madison with most of the same layouts and sellers but minus the big name manufacturers.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good Morning,
Looks like everyone's taking advantage of the extra hour in the form of sleep; I know I did. The morning beverages are ready along with a Continental Breakfast.
Tom O I know how you feel about some train shows. We had ours this weekend but I decided to skip this year.
Karl gorgeous tree but I think the "turd hauler" needs some love.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 30 with a high of only 52 in New York. The Adirondacks Mountains way up north had measurable s*ow yesterday and some flurries in the southern tear; they can keep it....way too early for that nonsense. Today should be the last time I have to grind up leaves for this season. Hope to get a couple of months BEFORE I have to deal with blowing out the driveway....we'll see. Also need to start enclosing the back porch; orders from the Boss. Probably no bench time today.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
So the basic start at our house is coffee in the living room with Gena. We are up early, unaware of Daylight Savings Time. This morning I'm strumming the guitar as usual and was playing Bob Seger "main street". My wife of almost 50 years looks at me and says, well long ago when you left me I was broke and I took a job at a strip bar for a week for money and there was a rather ugly stripper there and she asked me (almost in a threatening manner) why I don't get up there?
My wife says, because your the star!
OMG funny!
Have a good one!
Good morning TomO, Larry, Philip and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Larry, Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, sounds like you have a full day of 1:1 chores ahead of you.
TomO, since covid I haven't been to many model railroad shows.
Philip[, that's a good one.
Another overcast day here with a temperature of 4c (39f). Started painting the mountains on the backdrop yesterdays and got the base of the mountains done. The plan is to continue working on them today.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning everyone.
Great Basin NP weather: 42 now and sunny and 71 later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and hope you get those 1:1's done today with issue.
Ron, have fun creating your mountains.
Philip, good story and photo of Gena.
TomO, congratulations on the grandsons win and hope you've thawed out.
Jim, continued safe travels and look forward to your bridge build.
Dave, I'm sure you'll come up with a good idea on building a boat for the layout.
Karl, nice color on the tree and the weathered wood on the hauler.
Mike, hope you're back in the pink and making good progress upstairs.
Curt, hope you made good progress on the kit yesterday.
ACLTom, hope your travels are going well.
How's the rest of the crew?
I did get a 1 on 1 guided tour at the Nevada Northern RR.
I videoed it but I had some issues while recording that I'm hoping I can correct in post processing.
Drove to Great Basin NP but my plans here might be a bust.
First, the visitors center is closed so I couldn't get a sticker to add to my collection.
Second, I wanted to do two hikes while here but the road to the trail head is closed.
Not sure how from the trail head is from the closure.
If it's not too far then I can still do the hikes.
Star and I will walk the closed road later this morning.
Mt. Storm King at Yosemite at sunset.
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Have a great day everyone.
Yesterday I took a nap. When I woke up I thought I sleep through the night. I couldn't figure out why the sun wasn't up at 730 am ( because it was still 730 pm)
I even thought that the cable TV was screwed up because all the programming was 12 hours behind.
Doh!
Fifth Dave to the right
Good Morning All,
TomO thanks for opening and Larry for breakfast.
Started out the day with a walk at 56F and no humidity (feel like). Yesterday I spent almost 4 hours outside on the driveway and other things that needed cleaned. Needless to say I vegged the rest of the day.
Today I've completed my chores and am enjoying a glass of OJ before heading to the workbench.
TomO I have only been to one hockey game. The Lightning were playing the Redwings at home. A group from work went. One was a Redwing fanatic. After the game we perused Ybor City (night life area).
Larry good luck with the chores today.
Tom I hope you guys made it home safely yesterday.
Rick awesome photo. Good luck with the video and hikes.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
TomO we still have clocks to fix here to!!
Philip that was funny.
Ron I saw your painting very nice so far.
I guess you paid attention to Chris when he gave classes.
Great picture Rick.
I hope you can get your hike in and get a sticker later in the day!
Dave good thing you woke up early!! ;D
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/51.
Four of the grandkids are coming down to see us today.
It will be a early dinner at the local Pub.
No bench time today but that's okay.
It was great game last night to end the World Series!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all,
We made it up and back to Kershaw, SC. They should rename it Deliverance, SC. And, I'm not kidding!
My two sisters got into a verbal jousting and the younger one left. I told Pam it would happen but did so much sooner than I expected. I told my sister, who lives in Kershaw, I was never coming back. We didn't argue but I don't plan on driving 500 miles just to listen to family crap between sisters.
I did learn more of the family history on my grandfather's side that was never shared. I found some old folders that my grandmother and father kept. As kids, we were told my grandfather had no history of family. Apparently that was not truthful.
Now I need to read all the information and add this to the chapter on family history.
I did get a few good railroad photos. The switcher was on a siding next to an old abandoned soybean plant.
I'm going to chill the rest of the day.
Tom
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Quote from: KentuckySouthern on November 01, 2025, 01:32:25 PMDave, looks like you're going to need lots of blue paint n
Funny you should say that!
Guess what I bought yesterday at Hobby Lobby!
Fifth Dave on the Right
Good morning, all. The NH seacoast started out in the 30s with frost on the grass but NWS forecasts a high of 53. This morning has been renewing memberships, making donations, reading news etc. This afternoon we're going to a baby shower.
I did get in some layout time yesterday evening, I've got the foundation of my next structure located. Still have to dig into the electrical issue with my Azatrax Spring Switch controller and clean everything up before Tour de Chooch, but it's more than I did last month.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, apple cider donuts, OJ, and soda.
Currently washing my clothes and have some other chores today. Our big local news is our other car (Rouge) wouldn't start yesterday :-X. It's making a metal clicking sound on attempted startup. It ran fine the day before. I see $$$ flying away. :-*
Yesterday after chores I worked on the kit for several hours and colored the brick tempering oven.
Today after dropping off the car and chores I'll work on the kit some more. The only other things scheduled this week are a haircut on Friday and the annual HOA meeting Saturday, but I can probably get out of it if Tom is having visitors. Please Tom. ;)
Tom at least you got some great RR shots. ::)
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Hope you make it to the bench and sounds like you're really enjoying the kit.
What are your plans for the day?
It's a frosty 32 with a high of 59 in New York. Yesterday I enclosed the back porch, raked the front yard since the house is on a knoll, then ground up ALL the leaves for the last time this season. Never did make it to the bench but hopefully that'll change today. I did order a couple of items from Berkshire Valley Models for the Shop. Once all the walls are detailed and glued in place I'll start on the machines until the items arrive.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning everyone.
Middle of no where in Nevada weather: 37 now and sunny with a high of 64 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Sorry about the car and hope not too much money is flying away.
Larry, good news on getting those 1:1's done.
James, have fun working on the layout.
ACLTom, sorry you had to deal with the family crap but you did get more fodder for your book.
Nice shots of the switcher.
Jerry, there won't be a sticker because the visitors center is closed because of the DC shut down.
Dave, I hate when that happens. ;D
What's everyone else up to?
Found out that the road to the trailheads was closed for 5 miles which would add 10 miles to my hikes.
I decided I'd come back another time when the road was open and left the park.
Started to make my way to Cathedral Canyon SP.
I'm about an hour away from there and should get there later this morning.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning Curt/Larry/Rick! thanks for the coffee. Frosty this am.
Not sure what the day brings yet...
Later Crew
Another fall photo from Yosemite.
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Morning fellow modelers.
Had quite the weekend. The Syracuse Train Show at the NYS Fairgrounds was on this weekend and I helped my friend out both days. It was a great show. I heard there were over 2000 people on Saturday. Not bad for a 7 hour show.
As it was I just couldn't go home empty handed. Walked around before the show opening to the public on Sunday and I found this kit that wanted to follow me home.
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Found a couple of other pevious enjoyed items.
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I bought the Lionel set because I wanted this engine.
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I'll be busy for a while.
B~
Good morning,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the car repair.
Larry, so all the leaves have fallen up there? All the details sound like fun.
Rick, Cathedral Canyon SP looks like another fantastic visit.
Philip, hope you enjoy the day.
Bernd, glad the show was a success and fun. Your photos didn't show up for me.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's an overcast morning. Haven't done any modeling recently. I have doctor's appointment this afternoon. Our daughter is bringing supper tonight.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning Curt, Larry, Rick, Philip, Bernd, Mike and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, car sounds like it may be the solenoid and/or starter. Hopefully the repair won't cost to much $$$.
Larry, have fun at the bench today.
Rick, safe travels.
Philip, enjoy your day.
Bernd, sounds like the train show was a great success.
Mike, hope the Dr's appointment goes well and enjoy supper with your daughter.
ACLTom, at least the trip wasn't a total waste.
Another overcast and cool day here with the temperature presently at 11c (51f). No modeling yesterday as I didn't feel like it. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
That sounds like a starter to me!
Larry glad your done with the leaves.
Rick two great pictures this morning.
To bad about the sticker!
Bernd looks like you made out fine.
Mike good luck at the Dr.'s.
Ron have a great day even if your working.
ACLTom to bad about the family ruining the day!!
Great pictures!
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/55. Later the same.
A few errands to run this morning.
Then some time at the bench.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Back Again,
Rick safe travels to your next destination. Too bad about the hike you wanted to do but hope you find even a better one soon.
Those photos are stunning; thanks for sharing.
Philip enjoy your day no matter what you decide to do.
Bernd nice haul from the Train Show. Maybe I'll attend next year.
Mike hope the Doc's appointment goes well and enjoy dinner with your Daughter.
Ron hope tonight getting the modeling juices flowing. Your temps sound like ours.
Jerry hope the errands go quickly so you can log in some bench time.
Hope everyone has a great day!!
Good Morning Folks;
I love those outdoor photos! The Boss and I are just back from a cruise and settling back in to our routine. Cruise was nice but good to be home.
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So I thought I would share a story that happened last year. Deb and I went to Detroit for a wedding, held in the original Ford manufacturing plant. As part of the reception we were given a tour of which included this early Dodge car. The guide said what made it unique had the first stamped steel body of its time. He then told the story of General Pershing going into Mexico before WW1 with a bunch of these cars chasing Pancho Via. A lieutenant of his took 2 of them to scout nearby village, got into a firefight, killed a bunch of bad guys and came back outracing the pursuit that was on horses. The cars were faster and the steel bodies stopped the bullets. He asked who was the lieutenant was and I answered from the back General Patton. I was correct. However, up front where my wife was standing a young man was heard to say, 'I am sure he would know that, he was probably there'. My wife doubled over laughing along with everyone else. ha ha
Morning all,
Had an O'Dark 30 blood draw, got home and went back to bed.
We have a few errands to run and then out to dinner.
I found this old Gulf Station while driving around. It is now a small museum. However, it was closed.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
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Quote from: Jim Donovan on November 03, 2025, 10:36:25 AM
'I am sure he would know that, he was probably there!
I would have been tempted to smack him with my walker!
8) Sun and wind in my neighborhood today after some rain overnight and a losing football game yesterday afternoon in Detroit. They are running out of healthy players. :(
Speaking of train shows, there is a great show next Sunday at the Pavilion at Michigan State University next Sunday November 9 over 300 tables sold out for weeks now. Close to 3 thousand folks came last year. Always some good deals, clinics and layouts to see.
I've given my 3d endeavor a rest for a few days. I might harvest some of the knowledge shared on my "Help" post the last couple of days. Thanks for sharing.
Enuf here.
-30-
Quote from: Dave Buchholz on November 03, 2025, 11:29:47 AMQuote from: Jim Donovan on November 03, 2025, 10:36:25 AM
'I am sure he would know that, he was probably there!
I would have been tempted to smack him with my walker!
Reminds me of the story about the little old French lady during WWII who would trip German officers on the Metro stairs using her cane....
dave
Seems like when you use the "Drag & Drop" to post pictures it takes the system a while to load them into the post. I uploaded the pictures to my website and linked them into the post so they show up right away.
Bernd
Bernd when I post pictures I use the preview feature then there is a long bar that shows up under the text that says upload. Never had an issue loading them that way.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 03, 2025, 02:00:28 PMBernd when I post pictures I use the preview feature then there is a long bar that shows up under the text that says upload. Never had an issue loading them that way.
It's not an issue with loading them. It's an issue with seeing them after I post them. Pennman (aka-Rich) called me right after I posted those pictures. he couldn't see them either. He reloaded the page and he could see the first picture but no the other three. I think there is a delay in the sever adding the pictures to the post. I'll stick to using my website to load pictures on forums. Works much better.
B~
Quote from: Bernd on November 03, 2025, 05:20:45 PMQuote from: PRR Modeler on November 03, 2025, 02:00:28 PMBernd when I post pictures I use the preview feature then there is a long bar that shows up under the text that says upload. Never had an issue loading them that way.
It's not an issue with loading them. It's an issue with seeing them after I post them. Pennman (aka-Rich) called me right after I posted those pictures. he couldn't see them either. He reloaded the page and he could see the first picture but no the other three. I think there is a delay in the sever adding the pictures to the post. I'll stick to using my website to load pictures on forums. Works much better.
B~
There's a funky aspect to this forum, that it takes time for the server to convert photos to where they can be seen. It takes about 10 minutes from the time you upload pictures to the time they will display on the thread,
dave
I understand how the forum works here in regards to photos, how they are uploaded and that it takes a little time for them to show.
I don't have a problem waiting for the photo's to show.
Quote from: Rick on November 03, 2025, 06:47:20 PMI understand how the forum works here in regards to photos, how they are uploaded and that it takes a little time for them to show.
I don't have a problem waiting for the photo's to show.
I don't understand how or why there's this photo rendering delay. I've just learned to live with it...
dave
I've managed to break the ice on the 3D printing, thanks in great part to the suggestions posted to my "HELP" thread.
Another sunny day here in Michigan and while breezy the 550 seemed balmy even with the 15-20 mph breeze. Only slightly eased the Standard Time Depression,tho :'(
I took the 6v battery for my old Ford tractor in to my son's shop and he pronounced it DOA and ordered me a new one, $25 less than any I'd seen while looking. He is keeping quite busy.
Little else to add.
Bernd, lots of work with those kits! Enjoy, better luck than I have keeping headed toward the finish line with those craftsman kits.
Be well all...
KSINMI
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Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, coffee cake, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 55F and low humidity. Yesterday the car repair went much better than expected. The ignition system checked out OK and the battery had a bad cell. When I purchased the old battery I purchased a 3 year complete replacement plan for some reason (I normally don't) and I still had 3 months left on the plan! I recieved the new battery installed for free. ;D
I did not make it to the workbench
yesterday but today after getting chlorine for the pool I'll head there.
That's enough blabbing for today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Great news on the car!!! Have fun at the bench.
What's your plans today.
It's a sunny 45 with a high of 54 in New York.Going to the bench shortly for a bit and start on the machines for the Shop. This afternoon I'll finish enclosing the back porch by adding the door while the weather is decent. That's it from here.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
Pam and I have bowling and then dinner at our local watering hole.
My plan later is to get caught up on the forum threads and find something to get started on the work bench.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning Crew from a nice start to a Wisconsin day. 38f degrees now at 7:30 down from 41 at the 5:05 wake up and heading to 63 later this afternoon.
Movie Tuesday will not happen as it was determined by Terry, "these choices suck".
More time for me and the now into the 11th day of the rabbit hole called Ai. I am having fun and learning.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Sunny and 69 here in south eastern Nevada.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and great news about the battery.
Larry, hope you have a productive day at the bench.
ACLTom, good luck at bowling and I look forward to seeing what new project you start.
Nice find on the old gas station.
Karl, great news on the 3D printing.
Jim, funny story.
How's everyone else doing?
Star and I did a short 3 mile at Cathedral Gorge SP yesterday.
Some interesting badlands and rock formations to see.
There are two other state parks not far away and I'll try and visit both today.
This was taken while hiking the Panorama Trail in Yosemite.
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Have a great day everyone.
Quote from: TomO/Tloc on November 04, 2025, 08:26:48 AMMore time for me and the now into the 11th day of the rabbit hole called Ai. I am having fun and learning.
Good morning Tom.
Those AI photos you posted on FB were great.
Quote from: Rick on November 04, 2025, 08:31:37 AMQuote from: TomO/Tloc on November 04, 2025, 08:26:48 AMMore time for me and the now into the 11th day of the rabbit hole called Ai. I am having fun and learning.
Good morning Tom.
Those AI photos you posted on FB were great.
They did come out well! I'm still having issues with posting pictures here from my IPadPro or I'd show them here. I actually am at the bench as Terry sleeps later than normal. Going to build it
TomO
I was talking to one of the geology profs at UNH, and mentioned I've never been to Yosemite. He said "Me neither. But then, I've seen A LOT of granite batholiths, just not as well exposed." ;D It's seasonal temps, sunny but quite windy here today. The oaks are mostly holding on to their leaves, although the yard is covered with the early departures.
Open day today, after time on the exercise machine, I should get back to work. I'll probably do some more pick-up/put-away, I made good progress over the weekend. I'm waiting for the pushbroom figure to arrive for the machine shop, then I'll start work on the walls. I think I need to install glazing in all those windows, that'll be a task I should start and then take a break from every so often. It's my least favorite thing about structure modeling.
dave
Looks like the masses are running like a well oiled machine!
It must be the coffee Curt made!
Colder today.
My security light bit the dust. After reading in horror reviews of new ones I ordered a new sensor.
The old unit is a Heath-Zenith. Was trusty for 13 years.. Looks like that company makes new China versions of junk. I'm reduced to rubble as the newly ordered sensor is from......drumroll.....China! :o
Be well!
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Great news on the car.
Larry looking forward to the next post.
Tom hope you and Pam have a good day at the alleys.
TomO make sure you can climb back out of the rabbit hole.
Rick great picture have fun hiking with Star today.
Morning Dave. Your machine is looking good.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/54.
Diane has a Dr. appointment this morning.
Then we will go an vote for one of the ones who have promised NJ the world if they get elected!!
Maybe some bench time later in the day seeing I have everything I need now.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, TomO, Rick, Dave, Philip, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, glad the car repair was cheap this time.
Karl, glad you are making progress on the 3D printing front.
ACLTom, good luck bowling today and enjoy dinner.
TomO, I don't remember the last time I went to a movie.
Rick, 2 state parks in one day? Sounds like you will be busy today.
Dave, Have fun with the window glazing.
Currently 7c (45f) and sunny, it'd been a few days since we have seen the sun here. No modeling last night, tonight I'll probably watch the hockey game.
Have a great day everyone.
Don't forget to look at the Beaver Moon tonight!
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 04, 2025, 12:23:09 PMDon't forget to look at the Beaver Moon tonight!
There must be a Canadian Content joke in there somewhere!
dave
Good afternoon folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good news about the battery.
Larry, sounds like fun at the bench. Good luck.
TomACL, wishing you good luck on the lanes.
TomO, indeed, not much on at the movies.
Rick, wishing you a great time on the hikes. That is beautiful country.
Dave, good luck with the push broom figure receipt. You have plenty of fun stuff left in the machine shop.
Philip, it is hard to find anything that isn't made in China.
Jerry, hope Diane's doc visit went well. Good luck with your voting.
Ron, wishing your hockey team good luck.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright day, but cool here at 69°F, and getting colder tonight at 41°F. I've been offline for a while, down with a cold or something. This morning was the first day I felt like going upstairs. I took photos of the derrick and added the details to the stock car. I forgot to add the decals, so that is the next task on the stock car.
I plan to scratchbuild the remaining four structures on the main street. The post office is ready to assemble. Next will be a barber shop, which I'll design as an adobe structure, a hotel, and finally a sheriff's office. The designs are whirling around in my head, bumping into the rocks...
Have fun,
mike
Quote from: deemery on November 04, 2025, 01:03:47 PMQuote from: PRR Modeler on November 04, 2025, 12:23:09 PMDon't forget to look at the Beaver Moon tonight!
There must be a Canadian Content joke in there somewhere!
dave
Google it, I had too! ::)
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, english muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Woke up a bit early this morning. While waiting on the coffee pot I looked at the very bright Beaver Moon through the window and thought I've never seen a beaver in the wild. I think I have seen them in zoo's though.
Currently I'm working on the platform for a roof water tank that sits on top of the pattern shop. All the legs are angled so it's a bit fiddly.
First though it's floor day. :-\ Joy, but with the animals and Dad frequently dropping food they need cleaned and steamed frequently.
Jerry enjoy the grandkids visit.
Rick safe travels and happy trails.
Tom how did you and Pam bowl?
Larry when's your next chapter coming out?
Time for a bowl of cereal.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Curt, thanks for breakfast. The OJ is fresh and cold.
Rick, love the trail picture. This sure is a beautiful country. Enjoy the hikes and weather.
Pam and I bowled very well yesterday. She averaged 146 and I averaged 204 for three games. We took all 8 points.
I haven't decided what project to start next. I have many in mind but I really need to get some brass painted and sounded for the A&S RR.
Pam wants to go to IHOP for the senior menu. I told her I ate at Curt's table and she said "Not the same". I wonder who wins this one?
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning from Wisconsin 45 now maybe 53 later.
A trip to the LHS all of 4 miles for a few windows and doors for a HO scale 16'x42' engine shed for the 1965 era PNW paper mill I've designed for a friend. I've added the sketch Ai did with my input. That's the build. I followed the materials list and cut sheet it created yesterday so I'll start putting it this morning.
Volleyball on Campus at 7pm. Still #11 Wisconsin takes on #22 Minnesota. All the remains matches are against top 25 teams before the NCAA playoffs that they are close to missing out on for 1st time in Coach Sheffield's 13 year rule. Should be higher excitement finish to a high energy sport already
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and yogurt. Good luck with the water tank legs.
TomACL, congrats on the good bowling scores. Enjoy your real breakfast.
TomO, good luck assembling the engine facility.
How goes the rest of the crew?
It's another bright morning at 41°F. This afternoon is forecast for 76°F. I hope to begin the decal process on the stock car, weather it, and call it done. Work continues on the oil derrick.
Have fun,
mike
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun with the floors but don't take too long. Sometimes the "fiddly bits" makes us slow down and think; not a bad thing. I be putting out another chapter some time this week.
Tom good news on the bowling. You know what they say "Happy wife = happy life"; but I'm sure you're aware.
Mike good luck with the decals and have fun at the bench.
Tom O. that will be a nice looking shed. One of the guys that's on a Star Base that I write for, Star Trek, uses AI to design ships; pretty neat what he can do with that.
What's on your plate today.
It's a cloudy 44 with a high of 58 in New York. You'll never guess what's forecasted for next Monday and Tuesday.....ugh. Maybe some more bench time this am. This afternoon I think it's a trip to Home Depot for one of their overpriced bathroom faucets since ours needs to be replaced. Then tomorrow It'll be crawling under the bathroom sink for installation.
Have a great day!! Be well.
As usual, I got less done than I expected yesterday. But I did go vote and 'renew my license to complain' about City Hall. Dermatologist appointment later this morning, I think the wart on my knuckle has come back. Ugh. Otherwise, it's a gray day, seasonable temps. Today's a break in the wind, lots of wind yesterday and more wind due tomorrow. The one dog really hates being windblown...
I sent a plea to Don Tichy asking if I could buy window glazing for the -60- windows in the Machine Shop kit.
dave
Good morning everyone.
Caliente weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
I remember having to cut angles for a roof mounted pulley that I had no idea how to measure and cut.
Frederic on the RR-Line provided the correct mathematical solution that made it easy.
However, I don't remember what it was.
An internet search I'm sure will provide the answer.
Larry, mis-casters are often wrong.
Mike, I'm glad you're feeling better and back upstairs making progress.
TomO, neat looking engine house and I know you'll make your model look exactly like the picture.
ACLTom, congratulations on the bowling and enjoy iHop.
Ron, did your team win?
Jerry, hope it was all good news for Diane at the Dr.
Philip, there's a guy on YouTube that does outstanding product reviews.
He just did one on security lights but dang if I can find it now.
When I find it I'll post it.
Greg, you out there?
Karl, any more 3D progress?
I went to both state parks yesterdays and hiked the main trails in each.
Then I drove a little more south towards Las Vegas.
I'll try making the Vegas outskirts today so I can hit the gym there.
Another shot from the Panorama trail.
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Have a great day everyone.
3 seconds of sun has been hidden by a grey blanket already this morning, yesterday the overcast waiting 10 minute down the road on our "Might Be the Last Color" road trip :-\ so we ended up over in GRapids, bought some custom ground coffee for the Doll and I went to the LHS for a jar of Tamiya SMOKE and a Woodland Scenics rock mold. Bit the bullet and didn't look too close at the little Plyouth HO critters they had for sale. Tempting, but what for?
Tractor repair in store for the 1:1 today, picked up a new battery and new ground and positive cables should be in at the tractor parts store today. Weather is going to be in the 50s, a bit of breeze.
TomO that drawing is... :o , I see why the graphics designers are in a panic...if that is consumer level output. I understand one of the programs will draw .stl files for 3d printing. Happily my graphics designer daughter just changed to a marketing job for a commercial builder leaving a design job in the advertising business. She has told of her usage of ChatGTP(sp) in her work. Bruce DUTCHMAN DeYoung posted some photos online recently that amazed me. MAYbe if I get the FUNdamentals of my 3d printing figured out better, making slight progress, I will look into some of that, too. It might be a long winter here in the Northern US, "S" is in the weekend forecast, they've had some on the ground in the UP already. :( add that to the curse of early darks... :-X
I did vote in the election by early absentee ballot, my candidate won, by 10 votes. :D
Be well all, Mike, hope you're feeling better. Great work all in your projects.
KSinMI
TRAIN SHOW at MICHIGAN STATE PAVILION this next Sunday, Nov. 9. 300+ tables sold out.
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, TomO, Mike, Larry, Dave, Rick, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hopefully the floor cleaning goes quick and you can get back to the kit.
ACLTom, great bowling results and enjoy breakfast with Pam.
TomO, nice little engine project there.
Mike, have fun with the decaling project, hope it goes well.
Larry, good luck with the faucet change out, crawling around on one's back is never fun.
Dave, hope Don comes through for you.
Rick, the Canadiens lost in a shoot out >:(
Karl, hope the tractor repair goes well.
It's another overcast day here with rain in the forecast and a current temperature of 5c (41f). Not sure what tonight will bring.
Have a great day everyone.
Chillin under cloudy skies on the North Coast, 90 miles West of Larry C
Waiting to hear from the hospital dermatologist office to get treatment for Hailey Hailey Disease, a rare genetic skin disorder. Im suffering. Keep me in your prayers.
On a lighter note. Bring out of work gives me modeling time in the basement.
Fifth Dave to the right.
Dave, all the best for a successful treatment.
Philip, I found the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m14WZk3nLqE
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Tom sounds like bowling went well yesterday.
TomO nice looking engine shed good luck with it.
Mike I'll be looking for the update.
Larry good luck being the plumber.
Nice picture Rick that scenery out there this time of year is beautiful.
Karl good luck with the tractor.
Ron I hope you get sometime in modeling tonight.
Dave I hope the treatment helps.
Weather in South Jersey is P. sunny/58. Later on 65.
Diane's Dr. visit was fine.
Not sure what the day will bring.
Hopefully some bench time later which hasn't happened lately.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
TomO, the Grand Elk / WAMX took your plans...
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Built a new engine house at Newberry in the UP. Former CN/DSSA branch there.
KS
Good morning, all. Wishing for the best outcome, Dave the fifth.
Karl, that loco shed's pit looks a lot like the one Seashore Trolley Museum built a couple of years ago. It's maybe 20 feet long by the framing shadows. Looks like they plan to pour a 6-8" concrete floor too. Door maybe 18' high, interior 15-18' wide.
This one is pretty big, it has a service pit. It actually looks like a tight work area.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at a pleasant 62F. Yesterday the work on the roof water tank was completed and mounted. It was very fiddly and took almost 2 hours from start to finish.
Today after chores I'll head to the workbench today. Next up is adding smoke stacks.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
I need to finish a few small projects so I can feel better about starting another one.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Zane layout -
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Good morning everyone.
Vegas weather: 78 and sunny
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and hope the stacks are mounted easily.
ACLTom, have fun with the small projects.
Karl, any updated photos on that engine house?
Jerry, hope bench time happened yesterday and today.
Dave, hope it's all good news from the dermatologist.
Ron, we have another race to look forward to this weekend.
Dave, did Don reply to your plea?
TomO, what's new?
Philip, Larry, Mike, Greg, James and everyone else looking in, how are you?
Drove more than I like to yesterday but made it to Vegas.
Made a quick Walmart stop and treated myself to some Cold Stone ice cream.
Star and I will do a long walk around a lake here today.
One more Yosemite photo.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and yogurt. Sounds like the little hammers are pounding on the structures.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning at a crisp 45°F, high forecast for 76°F.
Still working on the derrick. Finished decaling one side, and the other is in the works.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning. 30f/-1c at 6am heading to 57/13 this afternoon. The winds though as they have the past week are strong in the high teens but gusting into the high 20's.
Wisconsin Badger volleyball on campus was another win 3-1 over Minnesota. Tougher than the set/match indicates. They should at #11 make the NCAA volleyball tournament but if they squeak in I doubt they host a 1st round game. Every year since 2013 they have
The grandson texted last night if I could pick him up after practice tonight. He wants to talk about making some changes to the slot track.
Nothing in my PayPal this morning so no trip to the post office this morning is required. The weathered diesels are packaged and labeled ready to go.
Terry has a physical this morning at 10:35. I will do a McDonalds (hates Starbucks) coffee run for her so she has a coffee waiting when she gets out. It's a fasting physical and she was bitc.... I mean complaining last night already. Then it being Thursday, about the only repeatable thing we do together (NO NOT THAT) is breakfast on Thursday. Today it's a brunch and my wallet is going to regret this adventure. Coach and his wife will join us as we go to a well recommended hard to get reservations high end brunch. Only prepared to a limited amount of people on Thursday between 10 and 3. Done by a Michelin rated chef as is the restaurant one of only 3 in the Madison area. Those types of snobby places we usually avoid. Neither of us are keen to go but it took 3 months with Coach using connections to get us in. I'm not sure I'll be able to get a 1/2 size meat lovers skillet
I have been using ChatGPT for 2 weeks today. It is helping me with the Paper Mill project. But especially with data of the paper making processes, then dimensions and sketches for the structures. Let's say things are not as smooth or consistent as it should be. Revisions have become very frustratingly. Part of it is (I think) I'm being stubborn by not paying the $20 per month fee and I'm using the cheapy person's free version. You get what you pay for type of thing.
Karl, ChatGPT the Ai app I've settled on does do STL files. I however will not jump down that rabbit hole and buy a 3d resin printer
Thanks for the comments and encouragement on the Ai adventure.
Enjoy the day
Quote from: Dave Buchholz on November 05, 2025, 09:33:25 AMChillin under cloudy skies on the North Coast, 90 miles West of Larry C
Waiting to hear from the hospital dermatologist office to get treatment for Hailey Hailey Disease, a rare genetic skin disorder. Im suffering. Keep me in your prayers.
On a lighter note. Bring out of work gives me modeling time in the basement.
Fifth Dave to the right.
Best to you, medical issues suck!
TomO
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on November 05, 2025, 10:27:13 AMTomO, the Grand Elk / WAMX took your plans...
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Built a new engine house at Newberry in the UP. Former CN/DSSA branch there.
KS
A little too high for my 1965 era PNW paper mill build but would look good on my own 2000+ era. Maybe...
TomO
I've not taken any pics of the finished building, was by there a few weeks ago on the road to Paradise. I believe they have 2 used GP locos in Newberry. Here's one
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Something I noticed when I first was at that site was all the vertical boards are treated up to a point and non-treated above that. No idea why they aren't all the same measure...points off from the judges, I'm sure..."No one would do it like that!!!" If I recall, the exterior of the place is metal. I sits just far enough off the main drag that I haven't really noticed it since it was done, out of my peripheral vision while driving.
I did get the tractor running yesterday, it actually went pretty well for the old hands, it got sort of chilly working outside.
Put in a new battery and cables, they're a tight fit. I managed to get it done while my "assistant" was off elsewhere. ;) I get clumsy when "over assisted" iffn ya know... :o
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HARD Frost in Michigan and now sun! 8) Still invoking the "S" word for the weekend. Farmers have had a heck of a run of nice weather and busted a$$ harvesting the soybeans and corn. Still working long hours, with the wind much of the color is fading away.
Enuf for now. Be safe.
KSinMI
Sunny and windy in SE NH. Our landscape guys are doing some work removing old planter boxes in the back yard. It's too windy to do leaf collecting, the stuff will just blow back on the cleared lawn.
The dermatologist visit was amusing. Mostly for me it was to check on the wart on my knuckle, which they hit with some liquid nitrogen. But they also wanted to do the full body checkup, and standing in front of 3 women in my skivvies was a new experience for me. Nothing worrying was seen, and PA doing the check-up agreed that, particularly with limited exposure and no family history, there's no need to do a routine full body examination.
dave
Morning all,
I was thinking a good spot to store a motor home at first glance. Looks like the long supports are lap jointed?
Same here Tom. not paying for AI.
Praying you find relief Dave! You too Mike!
Karl, I'm trying to print a concrete footer in resin. So far it has failed, always an uphill battle.
Curt, thanks for the usual coffee!
Dave....women in my skivvies was a new experience for me....Oh noooooooo! lol
Out, Philip
ps..... an AI photo: Not Jimmi Walkers ;)
Philip, there was a point where women wearing men's boxer shorts to bed was A Fashion Thing...
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee 7 breakfast.
Looking forward to the update.
Tom thanks for the pictures.
Hope to see something new from you shortly.
Rick your picture get better everyday.
Have a nice hike with Star today.
Mike do you have an update ready for us?
TomO I hope Terry goes well with the physical.
And your lunch is one to remember.
Karl that's a nice looking tractor it's so clean have you ever used it?? ;D
Morning Dave. Glad you didn't have any problems with the girls!! :D
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/51. Later on 55.
Not sure what the day will bring.
I did get a couple of hours at the bench yesterday and hope for the same today.
It takes me longer todo these small parts must have to do with the age!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Afternoon, Curt thanks for the coffee since it's afternoon. Have fun at the bench.
Tom looking forward to your next project.
Rick great to here you made Vegas safely and enjoy your walk with Star.
Tom O. Terry sounds like me in the am BEFORE my cup of java. Good luck with AI; I wouldn't pay that a month either.
Karl nice photo of the Loco. Nice tractor; what year is it.
Dave getting older has a way of killing any modesty you may have once had; part of growing old I guess.
Philip keep at the printing and you'll succeed.
Jerry I think you're correct about small parts and getting older; they can be a challenge but keep at it.
It's sunny @ 43 so that's the high for today. High winds last night BUT not as nearly bad as predicted, thankfully. Didn't want to loose power considering the temps. Well the new bathroom faucet and drain assembly are all installed. Took me about 2.5 hours, including taking care of a small leak, so that's finished. Added gas stabilizer to the tractor and push mower so they're all set to sit until spring. Cleaned off the sn*w blower, checked the oil, and started it which was "music to my ears" hearing it start on the 2nd try. Also grabbed the sn*w shovel for the back porch.They're threatening the white crap for Monday & Tuesday next week; hope they're wrong as it's TOO soon for that nonsense. Probably no bench time today; I'm pooped.
Have great rest of your day!! Be well.
The old Ford 661 is either '57 or '58. I have used it a few times, not so much these days. It starts great and runs well. It has a real different type of transmission. This cute little girl 'splains it: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PU3YT2u_rAY
I used to have a 1940 Ford 9n tractor that I used to put in all of our lawn and worked up our gardens for several years. THAT was a tough old bird. The generator on it was out when I bought it, I put an 8v battery in it to keep the spark hot and put it on the charger every few weeks to keep it ready to go. It would turn over and start in -200 cold with no problem. Those old beasts are indeed beasts.
KSin Ford Country...
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, pastry, OJ, and soda.
Woke fairly early this morning. I have a 11 am haircut appointment. Yesterday I discovered that I was missing a couple of white metal thin smoke stacks. I called Brett and I was surprised that he answered on the second ring. I explained the issue and he said he would send them out today! Great customer service.
Brett also said he's moving away from white metal and wants to do all details in 3-D printing and if the directions say white metal look in the printed detail bag.
Now for the f*****g mouse we have in the house for weeks now despite our efforts to trap it with glue and snap traps. Yesterday I found this on top of my layout.
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The mouse took probably 50 or 60 trees that I made, chewed them off at their base and then made a tent of them. :-X :-X :-X
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Crew. It's 46f degrees heading to 59. Heavy frost yesterday, nice today and the WGFA are very possible Saturday and Sunday.
Terry had her full physical yesterday and is having trouble with the eyes again. Today at 1 she has a MRI for the sinus and a similar MRI type of scan for both her eyes. Usually 3-4 months out, she got the appointment right after it was cancelled for the eyes. They always can find a normal MRI machine so around 1:30 the same tech and her will just move together to an available machine for the sinus scan. The other tests though are out a couple weeks. Thankfully no trouble with the Trigeminal Neuralgia which devastated her from Thanksgiving into June last year.
Heading to the friend I designed the paper mill for. Setting mock ups in place. He finally worked on the track plan and sent over a AnyRail drawing. I noted the measurement scale to be easily decipher and took a picture for a ChatGPT review. I did 1st review it and on a copy of the plan noted some things I noticed but I'm not a track planner. Then I asked the Ai to review the picture of the plan. The question I asked was, interpret this switching plan for the 1965 era PNW paper mill project we are working on. There were some good comments and MANY suggestions to improve the plan. This will be an interesting sit down with the friend at 9am but I am not giving him the Ai review though I will offer some of its suggestions
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Mohave Valley, AZ weather: 56 now. Sunny and 88 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
OMG, that's terrible.
And right in front of the trap too.
Hope you catch the little bugger soon.
Karl, good looking tractor and congratulations getting it running again.
Larry, good news on the no storm damage and getting those 1:1's done.
Jerry, glad you're getting some bench time.
Philip, any layout progress?
Dave, you could take the "nothing worrying seen" a comment a couple of different ways but I know what you meant. ;) ;D
TomO, hope Terry's physical went well and how was the brunch?
Mike, the derrick is looking good.
ACLTom, you working on those small projects.
Ron, I guess you're still very busy with work.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Star and I did 10.5 miles yesterday.
I wanted to do more but she was acting like she wanted to go back.
Went to Costco afterwards.
Since I was only an hour and a half away from the kids I bit the bullet and drove there.
Had a great time eating pizza and playing with the grandkids.
They all loved Star and wore her out.
As soon as we got back in the van she laid down and was out for the night.
The whole is going camping tonight.
Should be an amazing night.
Another from the Panorama Trail in Yosemite.'
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Have a great day everyone.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 07, 2025, 06:50:41 AMGood Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, pastry, OJ, and soda.
Woke fairly early this morning. I have a 11 am haircut appointment. Yesterday I discovered that I was missing a couple of white metal thin smoke stacks. I called Brett and I was surprised that he answered on the second ring. I explained the issue and he said he would send them out today! Great customer service.
Brett also said he's moving away from white metal and wants to do all details in 3-D printing and if the directions say white metal look in the printed detail bag.
Now for the f*****g mouse we have in the house for weeks now despite our efforts to trap it with glue and snap traps. Yesterday I found this on top of my layout.
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The mouse took probably 50 or 60 trees that I made, chewed them off at their basement and then made a tent of them. :-X :-X :-X
I hope everyone has a good day.
Mice and model trees are not a good mix. At least he's well fed! Call in FEMA regarding disaster aid! Time for some peanut butter and honey on the snap traps. Best to u on the hunt
TomO
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast this am. Sorry to hear about your "mouse mishap"and hope you catch the little varmint soon. Try putting peanut butter on the snap trap, maybe a few around & on the layout. I've always have had good luck using this method; hope it helps.
For those of you following my Trek blog I added another chapter last night; spoiler alert: roots.
Rick nice you get to spend time with family and I'm sure Star loved all the extra attention. Enjoy your time there.
Tom O. nice to see I'm not the only one that uses PB to lure mice; never thought of using honey with it. Hope Terry gets to the bottom of her physical stuff soon.
How's the rest of the Crew doing?
It's a cloudy 36 with a high of 55 in New York. Sitting at the keyboard I can hear a train at the crossing about 5 minutes from my house; that's when you know the weather is changing. Errands soon then maybe some bench time after that.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Critters can destroy a layout. Good luck catching the mouse.
Can't believe it is Friday already. Will work on the derrick today.
Have fun,
mike
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. If you had water on the layout, I'd say the beavers were busy. Is the mouse building a next on the layout?
I was going to work on some small projects yesterday and got involved with doing a video of the structures on the A&S RR.
I'll work on the video some, clean my workbench and maybe decide to do some of the small stuff. I really need to clean the layout top level.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Morning rain and improving weather thru the day, snow in the forecast for the weekend. Mid 40s going to mid 50s today.
Went to PT yesterday, good progress per the head terrorist, signed me up for another round. Guess my insurance is accepting their continued attention... I've made considerable progress and at my age realize that 100% isn't there any more. TomO good to hear the Trigeminal Neuralgia has eased up on your girl, my younger brother had to have surgery for that several years ago as he had vision issues in addition to the indescribable pain. He's much improved save for the hearing in one ear.
TomO. An Amish fellow is building a shelter for the old NYC caboose at the NYC Museum in Elkhart opposite the web cam on the depot
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He may be using your engine house plans.
Made a little progress with my 3d printing adventures, still a long way to go. But so far, going in the right direction.
It may be about time to install the snow blower to the Deere. :-[ I remember the Fall of '66 as a freshman at Michigan State, we had 800 and sun one day and 4" of wet sloppy snow the next, right about the single digit days of November. '72 when married the first time on the 4th in sun we had miserable wet rainy mess the following Mon and Tues heading back from Niagara Falls to get home in time to vote for Tricky Dick... ::) both events strongly regretted in the aftermaths...
No big plans today, yet. Got some fresh eggs from a roadside fellow, he was out when I stopped so went out and picked them while I was at the store. One seller in my area sells..."Organic Butt Nuggets" according to their sign. Paid $3/dozen.
Enjoy the day all, keep at it. Persist.
KSinSoggyMI
Tom...there's always Horwood Bros waiting patiently on the to-do list
terry
Morning everyone
Thanks for the coffee & breakfast Curt.
Like everyone said peanut butter usually leads them to the trap!!
TomO I hope Terry is feeling better.
I hope the friend likes the Mill.
Rick another great picture.
Enjoy the grandkids they sound like a lot of fun.
Larry hope the errrands don't take up to much time!
Mike the derrick is looking great.
Tom looking forward to the video your making of the buildings.
Karl glad to hear the PT is working out for you.
Goodness don't talk that white stuff so early.
Morning Terry.
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/55. Later on 63.
Fall days have been nice so far this year.
A little time will be spent at the bench today.
Then out to dinner with friends later on.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Curt. Any updates on the huge " beaver" that's felling all your trees?
Past experience with peanut butter and snap traps worked in our house as well.
Dave #5
Morning Crew,
Also got my mopp cut yesterday and a Doc visit. I just started a dose of Prednisone for my hip ailment, already releaved somewhat.
I'm not doing any modeling Rick. Mostly patterns. I'm cheering everyone on tho, Does that count? ;D
This soon to be pattern below after I cut details into this smoothness. It's a tiny footer, 2.5" x 2.5 "
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Have a good en crew!
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on November 07, 2025, 08:38:53 AMTom...there's always Horwood Bros waiting patiently on the to-do list
terry
That is a magnificent kit. Much more to it than i could ever sit still long enough to finish. ;)
KS
Philip, did that image change sometime during the day?
Morning all,
Breakfast buffet is ready. Anything you want and drinks on the end. Water, coffee and fresh squeezed OJ.
Terry, yes, there is Horwood and many, many others to build. Not sure I'll live long enough to build all I want.
The Judge is coming over to run trains.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning,
Tom thanks or the fancy breakfast and java this morning. Have fun running trains with the Judge. With all those kits to build you'd better get busy.
What's the rest of you doing.
It's 45 with a high of 50 in New York; they're still trying to sell the "white crap" Mom. & Tues. so we'll see. Writing this while the floors dry then we'll see what develops the rest of the day; maybe some bench time.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Tom. I'll come down in awhile. Love the bond sign in the photo.
Slept poorly last night but it was my own fault this time. Yesterday I cleaned up the damage on the layout. There was more than I thought. No sign of Satan's spawn. I have the trees stored in 3 containers until the mouse is history.
Yesterday I partially built windows for the resin "stone" Foundry which is the most complex part of the kit.
Larry nice chapter but it seems like only the cool kids were able to go to the new ship!
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Tom, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Wishing you a fantastic SBG.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's an overcast morning at 62°F and headed to 74°F. Rained last night, and a few showers are headed our way.
I should finish the derrick crown this morning. I need to read the combine kit instructions and decide on a passenger paint scheme for the BCMC.
Have fun,
mike
We went to a concert in Boston last night (Renaissance vocal music, mostly Palestrina). It was great, but it was 1:00 AM when I finally turned out the lights. So I'm dragging today. The grey weather isn't helping, but it's on the warm side. I hope I'll get enough steam to do something in the train room day.
dave
Good morning everyone.
Oatman, AZ weather: 63 now and sunny with a high of 83 later.
ACLTom, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun with the crew today.
Spent last night camping with my daughter, the two youngest of her kids. her boyfriend and his three kids, the boyfriends mom and step dad.
Had a great time.
I need to keep it short because I can already hear the kids and they'll be knocking on my door shortly.
Have a great day everyone.
Grey and damp, heading into tomorrow's forecast snow.
Little to report on the hobby front.
Be well all, stay warm and dry.
Rick, enjoy the grands... ;D
KS
Morning everyone
Tom thanks for the coffee and great breakfast.
Have fun with the Judge and Curt looks to be joining you to.
Larry I hope the snow if any stays where you are.
Curt the mouse is till loose I take it??
Mike your doing a great job on the derrick.
Morning Dave. Try to stay awake!
Rick it sounds like your having the time of your life!! ;D
Karl enjoy the day doing whatever.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/64.
Beautiful Fall day.
Not sure what's on the agenda today.
But I hope to get some time at the bench later on in the day!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning gents.
I wish health, happiness, and at least a few hours of modeling time upon all of you.
Larry. "Cloud Dandruff" expected west of you as well as the winds of November kick up to bring presents from Canada.
(We ain't talking taking Labatts bro)
Fifth Dave to the right
Good afternoon, all. Fired up the computer before lunch, now checking favorite sites. I see blue sky a mile or two south of me, but there's a big dark cloud right over my house. A high of 60F in the 2nd week of November is enjoyable, but I'm wondering when the ground will actually freeze this year.
My shoulder is still painful but I slept better last night than the night before, so maybe up to the layout later. The rail joiners I got Thursday will advance the street track project if I get off the dime.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, yogurt, bagels, OJ and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 72F and very humid. This morning will be foggy for awhile. Yesterday I had a great time at Tom's although we were subjected to Christmas music at lunch. :-* No bench time yesterday.
Today MOH and daughter daughter are doing a skunk event on the east side of Tampa then going to the McDill AFB commisary. After chores I'll head to the workbench...someone has to sacrifice and I'll shoulder the burden. :o
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Yes, we did have a great time yesterday. The Christmas music was nice but way to early for it.
Pam's been in bed for the past three days with a cold and slight flu. So much for the flu shots.
Going to make an early grocery run to get a few things.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Have have to appreciate Howard's humor on many of his buildings. You saw the Viagra tank car, hard to miss.
Here is another sign.
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Good morning from So.Central Wisconsin. It's 29f degrees now heading to 31 and we have received the White Gifts from Above or WGFA. It's still dark but it looks beautiful out there. It's heavy on the grass with just some on the sidewalks. We will stay below freezing per the aweatherChannel hourly gizmo till around noon Monday. It is snow showering if what the app says is happening right now. I did confirm that by looking out the window
Volleyball on campus at 1pm. Late lunch after the game at one of the many excellent food serving bar/restaurants surrounding the campus.
Thanks guys for the well wishes for Terry. Unlike from Thanksgiving 2024 till June 2025 she has no pain but her eyes are blurring. They figured it out once before hopefully they can remember how.
We've been doing research and I mean Terry has in regards to my super crazy premium increases on our supplemental health insurance and pharmacy plans. Basically I have survived throat cancer twice and thyroid cancer once. I am a 2 time stroker, a diabetic and still overweight. Can you say high risk so let's increase! But I now by going to a presidentially named website can buy my weight loss speciality drug I pay zero out of pocket for $149 a month. The insurance companies did and 2 of them refused to even quote me including who we have now.
So, a solution has been found. I now have to take the mandatory withdrawals from my 401k. Thankfully I don't need it at this time. I will be self funding my health insurance after Medicare. I can roll the 401k withdrawals into a HSA, health savings account. There's more but that's the main idea. See your tax guy for advice. My withdrawal is scheduled for 12/15 so we have time to set things up.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. I guess if someone has to "sacrifice" being at the bench it may as well be you; have fun.
Tom I agree waaaay too early for Christmas music. I had to chuckle at Howard's building sign; talk about "tongue & cheek" humor. Sorry to hear about Pam hope she gets well soon; as far as I'm concerned Flu shots are pretty much useless.
Tom sorry to hear Terry is still having eye issues; hope they get resolved soon. Health insurance company are.....well you know; enough said.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's 42 on the back porch with a high of 50 something here.A bit cloudy but that's be be expected this time of year. They're still forecasting 1-3 in. of the "white crap" Monday into Tuesday; have to wait and see. Hopefully a little bench time later this am.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
It will be sunny and 88 later today in Mohave Valley.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Appreciate you soldiering on at the bench. ;)
Larry, have fun at the bench.
TomO, hope Terry's vision improves very soon and good luck with the insurance.
ACLTom, I hope Pam is feeling better very soon.
James, hope the shoulder is feeling better today.
Any layout progress?
Dave, thanks for the health wishes and the same for you and everyone else.
Jerry, hope the beautiful fall weather continues for a while.
Karl, hope they were wrong about the s@#$.
Dave, glad you enjoyed the concert.
Mike, derrick crown finished?
Ron, what's new up north?
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Had a great time camping with the kids.
It was the first time they went camping.
Meals got cooked over an open fire and we did some rockhounding.
Also it was the first time I had smores.
I'll watch a little football today and spend more time with the kids.
They're wearing me out. ;D
This was yesterday morning at sunrise.
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Have a great day everyone.
Fine group of "chillins" there, Rick!
Wish I could report otherwise but now at 0850 it is still snowing in MI, heavy wet.
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I did make a little progress with my 3d printing. S-l-o-w-l-y for sure.
Addendum 2:30 pm
Made it to the train show/swap meet at Michigan State University. Pick up a couple piddly things. Passed the much ballyhooed Solar Fiasco, wonder how much juice these once productive acres of farm land are kicking out today?
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Little else here. Lions at 4:30.
KSinMI
TomO I'm sorry I missed you posting about Terry. I wish her all the best and quick relief. Is Medicaid an option for you?
Rick fantastic family photo.
Karl that is why I live in FL.
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, TomO, Larry, Rick, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope you catch the varmint real soon.
ACLTom, hope Pam is feeling better.
TomO, hope the find the issue with Terry's eyes and it get corrected real soon, and good luck with the insurance issue.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench.
Rick, looks like everyone ius having a great time camping.
Karl, we don't have any white stuff yet but it's coming. :o
Temperature here is -1c (31f), overcast with white stuff in the forecast for the next 3 days. They are predicting 10-20cm (4-8 inches) today. :o Maybe the weather people will be wrong and we don';t get anything. ;D
Been a very busy couple of days with work and such, went to the office on Friday morning to get the winter tires put on my vehicle and before I knew it it was 5:30pm. :o I hate it when last minute stuff comes up. Yesterday was our local NMRA meet so I spend the day there with clinics in the morning and modeling in the afternoon. I started building another Mount Blue boxcar. I already started 3 of them a while ago, but figured I may as well build a small fleet of them at once. Might need to start a thread on the process.
Today is race day and then some football, I might make it to the bench while watching football.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Nice of you to keep the fort safe while the family does those shopping chores.
TomACL, sending a get well soon wish to Pam.
TomO, sending well wishes to Terry for her eyes.
Larry, good luck at the bench.
Rick, fantastic family photo, and what fun!
Karl, hope you stay warm. Is the northern compound closed for the winter?
Dave B, wishing you health and happiness, too.
James, get well wishes for your shoulder.
Dave, the Boston concert sounds nice.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a hazy morning at 62°F, climbing to 65°F later. Not much on the agenda for the day, all my sports teams have a bye this weekend. I'll probably start constructing the base of the derrick. The BCMC combine color scheme is chosen, and I'll post samples later today.
Have fun,
mike
After a really long night's sleep, I'm up. Wife is making waffles, so I don't have to cook Sunday breakfast. Every 6 weeks or so she gets the desire for waffles, relieving me of cooking duties.
Yesterday before I crashed, I did a bit more work on the two sweepers for the Machine Shop. I glued them into place, and called it a day. Today's task is to start window glazing by looting my stash of Tichy casting packages with laser-cut glazing.
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Tom I hope Pam feels better as the day goes on.
Great picture!
TomO sorry to hear Terry is still having problems.
Larry I hope that snow stays up North by you.
Rick great picture. There going to keep you young at heart.
Have fun with them again today!!
Karl nice picture but you can keep it there.
Ron you have a busy day scheduled there!
Mike the derrick is great.
Dave I saw the sweepers nice work.
Weather in South Jersey is P. sunny/61.
We were going to head South of us today to Long Beach Island but I don't think the weather is going to cooperate.
So we will see what happens.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning, all. Thanks for the wishes re: my shoulder. It's better today than yesterday, and much better than Friday. I've been doing the same thing as TomO for several years: just paying anything beyond what Medicare A/B cover. I have no use for all the coverage/approval games the insurance companies play. The time they want me to spend is more valuable to me than the money needed to pay list price. I know not everyone can do this, I wish we did it differently.
I'm up for standing/sitting work today, not crawling underneath the layout, so once I've looked over the Forum I'll see what needs doing that feels right.
I spend my days lately taking care of my disabled wife. Her hip is locked up and doesn't move without excruciating pain. She had already had a replacement and a revision in the past.
Surgical relief scheduled, but not for three more weeks of pain till then
Be thankful for good health if you have it.
Heading to Louisville to visit Tom for the last time. Sad day, this man was like a dad!
Good Morning,
The coffee's ready along with your other favorite morning beverages. Breakfast cheesy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and/or pan sausages with hash browns. There's a bottle of hot sauce if you want "a little more pep in your step."
Philip sorry to hear about your friend; that sort of thing is never easy.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a chilly 30 with a high of 39 in New York. Had a dusting overnight with the main event coming between 6 pm today and 6 am Tuesday; they're saying 3-7 inches of the white crap....and here we go. Grocery shopping on tap shortly which will be an all morning event, along with filling the car up with petrol. Been spending the last couple of afternoons watching videos and playing with the Trainz app; I think I finally turned the corner on the learning curve and am actually getting somewhere. Maybe some bench time later as well as a thread update.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. Hope you make it to the bench.
Happy 250th Birthday to the US Marines. Semper Fi.
Yesterday MOH called off the skunk event due to rain but still made it to the commisary. Of course, I forced myself to sacrifice modeling for 3 hours. I finished the windows and doors for the Foundry building. Next up is painting the stone walls.
Tomorrow the feel like temp starting out is supposed to be 31F! :o
Philip I'm very sorry about your friend.
TomO I hope Terry is doing better today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry. Cheesy scrambled eggs and OJ, perfect.
James, good news on the shoulder.
Philip, the pain of loosing a friend isn't easy but the good memories will replace the grief. Enjoy the visit and remember the good times.
As Curt said, our first real cold day is tomorrow. Good news, is we'll be back to normal on Thursday.
I finished my first video of the Structures on the A&S RR. Several more are planned in the coming months. This one is 13+ minutes long.
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Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
Zane layout -
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Good morning everyone.
88 and sunny here in AZ.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Wegmans will probably be a mad house with s#$@ in the forecast.
ACLTom, I'll watch your video tonight.
Curt, good news from the bench.
Philip, very sorry you have another friend not doing well.
James, glad the shoulder is doing better.
Thanks for all the photos from the NNRR.
Dave, hope your wife gets some relief soon.
Jerry, did you make it to LBI?
Dave, those extra hours of sleep are great.
Mike, have fun building the combine.
Ron, hope you start a boxcar build thread.
Karl, hope the white stuff finally stopped.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Lots of playing with the kids yesterday.
Today I'll pull everything out of the back of the van and give it a good cleaning and reorganizing.
Lunch later with my daughter.
Sunset at the Lunar Crater.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Larry, Curt, ACLTom, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry.
Curt, the way you are going, sounds like you will be finishing the kit soon.
ACLTom, will have to look at the video this evening.
Philip, loosing a friend is never easy, just remembers all the good times.
Rick, enjoy dinned with your daughter.
It's an overcast day with more of the white stuff in the forecast, the current temperature is -2c (29f).
No modeling yesterday as I watch the F1 race and then Football. I've been thinking about the lack of bench time lately and I decided to do something I used to do many, many years ago. Spend at least 15 minutes a day at the bench. While it might not seem like much, it is amazing what can be accomplished over time.
Have a great day everyone.
Bright sun this morning 8) in Michigan, 200 with as much as 3" of snow in the area. The wind will shift this afternoon and we're on the E edge of a bit, quite of bit for some, "lake effect" which is back in the weather vocabulary.
I picked up a couple odds and ends at the train show, a club from Northern Michigan was selling 40' PS boxcars by Accurail lettered for the COPPER RANGE RR as a fund raiser, $25. The most costly thing I bought, cool as a part time Yooper to find. Most sellers were in love with their stuff and hopefully for them, have plenty of room to store it when it goes back home with them. I did pick up an Athearn pulpwood car with metal wheels and KDs for $5. The place was crowded and I'm sure the Lansing Club will be well financed for another year. Their show guy is one of our regulars at Keeney's and it's flabbergasting the costs associated with a one day rental of 1/2 of a facility at MSU. They even have a substantial parking fee associated with some formula based on the head count at the gate.
Laying low is high on the list for today.
;D
Enjoy the day all.
KS
LIONS did well yesterday!
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 09, 2025, 09:19:32 AMTomO I'm sorry I missed you posting about Terry. I wish her all the best and quick relief. Is Medicaid an option for you?
Rick fantastic family photo.
Karl that is why I live in FL.
No my mandatory withdrawal still counts as income
TomO
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Curt hope you kept a heavy sweater for the kind of weather!!
Tom I'll watch the video in a few minutes.
Philip sorry to hear about your friend.
Rick have a nice day with the daughter.
Great picture for the opening this morning.
Ron the F1 race was a pretty good one .
Karl glad you got to pick up a few goodies at the show.
TomO hope Terry is feeling better.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/50. Rain later today.
I did manage to get 2 hours worth of work at the bench.
Hopefully the same today and a post laterin the week.
Just not as fast as I use to be doing these machines!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning from cool Wisconsin. 24f degrees feels like 10. Might break the freezing mark by 1 degree.
Terry is fine no pain but eyes blur without warning multiple times a day. She has decided not to drive and thankfully we disagreed on the car type she wanted to buy. Thankfully again, she purchased nothing a few weeks ago
As to my plan to self fund after Medicare. I didn't mean to imply if a hospital stay was crazy expensive I'd ask for any charity care. But since we have no assets in either of our names they are not considered yearly incomes unless we take a withdrawal from a trust. Only our SS and Terry's pension would count as income. More complicated is Terry and my financial community agreement. I responsible for my bills and she for hers. Even though Wisconsin the spouses are both responsible, we have a legal agreement that we are not. Otherwise then believe it or not I'd qualify. Pretty stupid but people do this all the time. Saw it all the times in my debt collection years. Had to explain to many a clinic business manager why an obviously well off person in the community legally couldn't be touched for non payment of medical bills
I want to finish up a small double track girder bridge for the eastern approach to the sawing bridge I've been working on. The western approach will be a Walthers double track kit, easier and quicker to build.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is self service in a fully stocked pantry and kitchen. I suggest something warm!
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Starting out the day with a feel like temp of 28F :o , (of course it's supposed to be in the 80's by Thursday) and a strong wind. Needless to say I did not go outside to walk this morning.
Yesterday I colored two Foundry walls but not sure I like the results. I hope to continue on with that project today.
Kathy wanted to go out to breakfast this morning but I think it's a non-starter.
Stay warm everyone.
I hope everyone has a good day.
A warm Veterans Day salute is all my fellow Vets here on the forum
USAF Vietnam era
Dave Buchholz
Fifth Dave to the right
Morning all,
HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL WHO SERVED THIS GREAT NATION, AND THANK YOU.
Thanks for the breakfast Curt, I'll just have some oatmeal with honey.
37 here this morning and no white stuff. The photos from Karl made me get my coat just to read his post. ;D As Curt said, we live in Florida for a reason. That is one!
Thanks for the well wishes for Pam, she is now up and about.
Stay safe and warm everyone.
Tom
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Good morning and Happy Veterans Day to those that served. A cool start to the day at 27 now, at wake up at 5:15 it was 24 but it feels like 15. Later today with wind gusts in the high 20's it should reach 47.
A good day plus some blood yesterday at the bench. Over 8 hours was spent spread out between 9am and 10:30pm. #11 blades are sharp!
Not as much time planned at the benches today but some. A grocery run, pharmacy and then a gas fill up for our day trip Wednesday
Enjoy the day
TomO
HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY to all who served and a BIG thank you. For those that gave the ultimate sacrifice may God bless your loved ones left behind!!!!!!
Fortunately the "mis-casters" got it wrong; instead of 3-7 inches the ground is barely covered which is a good thing. When lake effect is in play it all depends on how the wind blows which determines the amount of white crap you get. It's 25 with a high of 36 here with another 2-5 forecasted for the day; we'll see. Warming back up the rest of the week so it should all melt. Staying inside and going to start on the lathe for the Shop.
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. That's something when we're both at the same temp outside. Have fun at the bench.
Tom nice to hear Pam is doing much better and keep warm.
Tom O. hope you guys warm up soon; way too early for this nonsense. Yup hobby knives are sharp and sadly they don't know the difference between paper and skin.
What's the rest of you up too?
Have a great day!!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning folks,
Thank you, Veterans!
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Sounds like a good day to be at the bench.
Dave, thank you for your service.
TomACL, good news that Pam is up and around.
TomO, congrats on the bench time. Indeed, #11s are sharp.
Jerry, congrats on the bench time.
Karl, glad you made a few purchases at the train show.
Ron, the bench time strategy sounds interesting. Hope it goes well.
Rick, I guess you are on top of the world because of time with the family.
Larry, have you started a new project at the bench?
Philip, hope your visit went well.
How is the rest of the crew?
IT's a bright morning at 27F, but warming to 50F later. The heater is finally on. Yesterday I worked on the oil derrick base. Today we are meeting kids for a movie. Veterans Day special. Tonight is Masonic Lodge, so likely no time for the bench today.
Have fun,
mike
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 20 years.
320 8) Ugly grey overcast, will stay cool and the wind pick up later. MAY have more snow along the big pond.
Even with 100% clear all day yesterday, we still have snow on the ground.
Will be indoors much of today. I have a couple projects in the works.
Be well all.
KS
Thank you to all Veterans that served us so unselfishly.
Larry C.
You can have some of our Rochester snow. Four inches so far. Put the coffee pot on. I'll bring some right over to your driveway!
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#5 Dave
Thanks for all the Veterans Day well wishes. I've been involved in construction all of my adult life but never have worked with a group more dedicated than the 20 something "kids" I served with in the Seabees
Terry
Quang Tri Province
Republic of Vietnam
'69-'70
www.seabee-rvn.com
Happy Vets Day! I hope everyone is wearing a poppy, although those are getting hard to find these days. Last year I found a VFW unit selling them, so I bought 2 (one as a spare.) I lost the one I got in Canada, where poppies are MUCH more visible this time of year.
I might start installing the window castings into the wall sections of the machine shop today...
dave
Good morning everyone.
A BIG thank you to all the veterans.
Some clouds and 85 here in AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee, eggs and sausage.
Hope you make good progress on the kit today.
Terry, nice to see you here.
Dave, hope the window install goes well.
Karl, hope those projects go well.
Mike, enjoy the movie and lodge.
Larry, those mis-casters are wrong far too often.
TomO, not sure what hurts more.
The #11's or the prices at the pumps.
ACLTom, glad Pam is feeling better.
Dave, thanks for your service.
Jerry, hope to see pictures soon.
Ron, any progress on the backdrop?
Had a very nice afternoon with my Daughter yesterday.
Today a short hike is planned with the kids.
This was at Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, Dave, ACLTom, TomO, Larry, Mike, Karl, Terry, Dave, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Seeing as today is Veterans Day, Remembrance Day here in Canada, a huge thank you to all veterans who served unselfishly to protect us.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope you have better luck with the foundry walls today.
ACLTom, glad to hear Pam is feeling better.
Rick, no progress on the backdrop yet, probably this weekend. Enjoy the hike with the kids.
Another dull day with some more white stuff in the forecast today. Current temperature is -3c (26f). Last night was the first night of my 15 minutes a day modeling regimen and while I didn't get any modeling dome last night, I did spend time to start my thread in building a small fleet of boxcars, so that counts as modeling time. 8)
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Happy Veteran's Day to all that served.
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/36. Later on 42.
Running late this am.
So will keep this short.
Have to run to the store for something for Diane.
Then some time at the bench later today!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at a feel like temp of 40F but no breeze. Brrr.
Yesterday I finished painting the walls which included doing the first 2 over again. They look much better to my eye. I'll do an update after I get the windows and doors in place along with a few metal details epoxied on.
Today is floors then errands so probably no workbench today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. I'm looking forward to your update.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning at 39°F, headed to 66°F. Yesterday's events went well. Today I have 1:1 chores, but I hope to get upstairs this afternoon.
Have fun,
mike
Early up for me for some reason, 0500ish whiz break with a wide awake and lay still until a "XXX-it..get up" around 0630.
Temps at now 0715 are already in the mid 40s but there is some high wind in the area. Sun 8) might come by the neighborhood later in the day. High chance of Aurora lights was dashed by overcast, another high possibility tonight, IF, it clears off. Boy did that snow we had, heavy "heart attack" snow, bring down the leaves! Real fugly is settling in to the scenic views.
1:1 had me repair a sagging front door. Over loaded my knowledge base but Utoob gave me an idea that worked well, longer screws at the top hinge drawing it back in line. Thanks to my nagging cheerleader for pushing me to action. Over rode my lazy/unsure self.
Made a 3d print with few issues yesterday and that was nice. Now to learn more of the CAD thing so I can print something useful. Fusion 360 I'd used in the past is so different it's like trying to learn greek with a blindfold. Still at step Minus 2 in the FreeCad tutorial.
The Doll backed a Butterball turkey the ADA version, no legs or wings, yesterday. I prepared stuffing and cranberries and made the gravy. Mmmm...been eatin' pretty well lately. too well, the BS meter says.. :o Sticks and berries all day today. :P
No plans have come to the fore yet this morning. Need to turn up the heat and prep the coffee maker. Felines think it's an early eat, it isn't. >:(
Be well all, enjoy.
The Floridian, 4.5 hrs late yesterday just rolled into the Elkhart stop on cam at a minute early!
KSinMI
Good morning everyone.
60 now and cloudy with a high of 82 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and good news on the modeling front.
Karl, good news on the 3D printing and meal menu.
Mike, hope you make it upstairs.
Jerry, any plans for today?
Ron, 15 minutes a day is a great plan.
How's everyone else?
Didn't do too much yesterday.
I did move all my clothes from the crappy Walmart plastic drawers that were nearly impossible to open and close to new storage bins.
It's not a perfect solution but hopefully better.
Didn't do the hike with the kids.
Mom's a procrastinator.
Took the kids for a walk around the neighborhood with Star instead.
Van wash is this mornings plan.
Cathedral Gorge SP
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Crew. It's a day trip for us. Heading to the western shores of Lake Michigan to that wonderful eastern Wisconsin city, where Terry grew up, Racine. Where the high on the lakeshore will be 51 while at home it will reach 58.
I usually drive a mostly 2 lane highway coming home but night driving fighting the on coming lights will put me on the 4/6 lane Interstate 94 this evening. There will be a stop at Hiawatha Hobbies whose discounts and sales are seemingly fewer. I pre-ordered Monday for pickup and they said yesterday it's ready. I'm getting ready to scratch build a paper mill.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Real life can muck up your modeling time; I guess that's why it's called a hobby.
Mike hope you make it upstairs today.
Karl don't ya just hate it when the bodily functions interrupt sleep; welcome to old age. Sounds like you're progressing well on the 3D printing front; keep at it and you'll be a pro in no time. Nice the sagging door was an easy fix.
Rick has to be tricky trying to keep everything organized in such a limited space. I mean it's not like a house where you can just do an addition. Nice photo.
Tom O. safe travels to you and Terry today. Please post some pics, or start a thread, on your paper mill would be interesting to follow.
What's your plans for the day.
After about 3 inches of white crap it's warming back up the rest of the week so "bye bye sn*w"; at least that's my hope. Lots of H2O in the stuff so when you step it immediately packs down; damn Lake Ontario. Received a letter Monday from my car insurance company stating they are transitioning to Commercial only so a trip to see my insurance agent is in the plans for today; didn't know they could do that. Maybe some bench time this am.
Have a great day!! Be well.
A neighbor got a good Aurora photo during the brief early evening break before the clouds moved in. I went out after he sent it to the neighborhood (Scotch Club) list, but couldn't see anything. Various neighbors house lighting didn't help.
Back to the Machine Shop windows in a bit.
dave
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on November 12, 2025, 07:32:30 AM.
The Doll backed a Butterball turkey the ADA version, no legs or wings, yesterday.
KSinMI
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That's hilarious,! Never heard that one before. Definitely will be borrowing that line .
Good Morning!
8)
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
In the train shed today and have lots to do.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Karl how was the turkey dinner?
Mike I'll be looking for an update.
Rick great photo.
Larry good luck with the insurance.
Morning Dave.
Philip glad you made it here today.
Tom I hope we are going to see some new builds from you.
Nice pictures of the girls!!
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/40. Later on 46.
Grocery shopping today.
Then some time at the bench later in the day.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Curt, Mike, Karl, Rick, TomO, Larry, Dave D, Dave B, Philip, ACLTom, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, will be looking forward to the next update.
Mike, Hope you make it upstairs this afternoon.
Karl, I've been thinking about learning FreeCad as I have a very funny feeling that Fusion 360 won't be free for much longer.
Rick, Have fun cleaning the van.
TomO, safe travels today and I also hope you start a thread on the scratch built paper mill thread.
Larry, good luck on the car insurance front.
Dave M, Have fun working on the machine shop.
Dave B, Philip, enjoy the day.
TomO, have fun in the train shed today.
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench today.
It's another miserable day here, overcast with white stuff/rain in the forecast all day. Current temperature is 0c (32f). I did make it to the workbench for my "15 minutes a day" modeling effort and managed to paint and install the queen posts on the boxcar frame. Drilling the holes for the queen posts was a piece of cake as I had previous built a jig for that as this is my 6th boxcar/flatcar frame built to date. Tonight's plan is to install the truss rods.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning;
I love checking in on this group, lots going on. I see Tom L has improved his river scene! Shocking! I need to get down to his place and catch up on his progress, always a fun day.
As for myself I'm about done with second cup of coffee and planning on a third. I started a build thread yesterday on my current project, making a bridge using 3D printing. I am slowly working my way to getting the AP - Stucture certificate from the NMRA. I use the AP program more to keep me moving forward then anything else and I use the build thread to catalog my progress on the AP build. Once completed I print out my postings, staple them to the judge form and I am done. I did this for the Flour Mill I made and seemed to work so I will do it again. I only need two more structures to get the certificate then it is off to making rolling stock I think. So here is a photo of the bridge I am going to make and a photo of where it is going to go on layout. The small buildings located to right are just sitting, not where they will end up. Have a great day.
Jim
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I look forward to seeing your progress Jim.
Good morning everyone.
Mostly sunny with a high of 88 here in AZ.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Two eggs any way you like them, short stack of pancakes, crispy bacon and/or sausage and home fries for breakfast today.
Jim, I'll be following along on your bridge print and build.
Ron, did you get your 15 minutes in?
Jerry, any pictures?
ACLTom, lots get done in the shed?
Philip, good morning.
Dave, how's the window install going?
Larry, hope there was good news with the insurance.
TomO, how was Hiawatha Hobbies?
Karl, were you able to se the aurora last night?
How's everyone else doing?
Washed the van in the morning.
Then drove out to the desert for some me time.
Star and I will do a walk down the OHV road here this morning.
Before the sun came up while camping in the Nevada desert near Henderson.
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Have a great day everyone.
BTW - I've created a website where I sell my photography.
Prints, coffee mugs, throw pillows, shower curtains and more can be ordered.
Christmas is coming and some of these items would make a nice stocking stuffer.
I'm just starting to load pictures and I'll add more daily.
Link: https://rick-schintzler.pixels.com
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. I'll take a look at your site later.
Yesterday was a wasted day for modeling. After chores I started feeling like I was getting ill so I laid down for a couple of hours and felt slightly better. Took some medicine last night and feel better today so far.
This afternoon I'm supposed to take son to the movies at 1:30.
That's it for me.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the breakfast and coffee. Enjoy your walk with Star. Called my Insurance Agent yesterday and I'll have a quote with a new company right after Jan. 1st. It seems my old Company has yet to get authorization from NYS to stop covering folks in New York; but that's their problem. I'll check out your site later.
Curt glad you're feeling better; probably it's the weather down there.
Watch doin today?
It's a rainy 38 with a high of 42. The good news is the sn*w all melted overnight....yippee. Not sure what's going on today; maybe clean the oven for Thanksgiving.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Well, I discovered I was short one door casting, so I dug a replacement out, painted it, and it should be good to go. I'll touch up/add 'corner spot' glue to the glazing I installed yesterday, and may start actually gluing windows into the walls today. Next I need to figure what to do about the freight doors. They're supposed to be on barn door tracks, but I think I want to convert them into double swinging doors, so they don't block light going into the structure.
dave
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. Nice looking website. Yes, I did get stuff done in the train shed but not as much as I wanted. I got side tracked with cleaning up the layout.
Curt, hope you are feeling much better.
Jim D, I think you saw Zane ladies on the river rock, not my layout. Although, I do have something like that planned for the A&S RR.
Today I plan on adding an update to the barn thread and replace a decoder in a brass loco.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning Rick, Curt, Larry, Dave, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, enjoy your walk with Star and yes I did get my 15 minutes at the bench in.
Curt, hope you feel 100% soon, enjoy the movie with your son.
Larry, we still have snow here but with the current temperatures, it will most likely be gone by the end of today.
Dave, good luck converting the freight doors.
ACLTom, looking forward to the barn update and good luck with the decoder install.
It's another overcast day with the current temperature of 2c (35f), perfect conditions to get rid of the white stuff. ;D
Spent a little time at the bench last night adding the truss rods to the boxcar frame. Now the 4 boxcars are at the same stage of construction. I also updated my boxcar build thread to document the current progress. WE shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. That breakfast was filling! Enjoy your me time.
Curt, hope you continue to feel better. Enjoy the movie!
Larry, good luck with the insurance. That stuff has gotten so high.
Dave, that's a sickening feeling when you come up one part short on a build. Glad you found a replacement.
TomACL, there is always a distraction in the layout room, and it sounds like a busy day at the bench.
Ron, looking forward to your boxcar builds. I plan to go to school on them.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning and temperatures are back to normal. It was 47°F last night, and the forecast is 70°F today. Yesterday was mostly a day of paint and stain drying. Got groceries this morning, mostly for Thanksgiving. Packed the trunk with stuff for Goodwill and the recycling center. A haircut is scheduled for later in the afternoon, plus a trip to the bank and to fill up with gas.
The combine and oil derrick base are both ready to assemble. I hope to squeeze in a few minutes at the bench.
Have fun,
mike
Morning crew,
Not much happening here. A little snow/thaw and a provision run yesterday. I need to get to the basement!
I picked up Bob Browns mag and saw Deemery was published.... Way to go Dave!
Thumbing through I find several Sierra West model write-ups praising these and cringe that no one has told the manufacturer to fix the track. The track link doesn't even connect. $56 bucks for that?
Off my soapbox now.
Have a great day and make the LPB's happy doing the best you can with ur modeling!
Philip
Quote from: Philip on November 13, 2025, 10:28:14 AMMorning crew,
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I picked up Bob Browns mag and saw Deemery was published.... Way to go Dave!
...
Philip
Huh, not me! That's a great issue, though. Several how-to articles where I learned something.
dave
Not u? We have DNA... ;D
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Great idea opening a gallery to sell your prints.
I'm sure you will do well.
Curt hope you feel better,
Larry Ihope you get a good deal on insurance.
Morning Dave.
Tom looking forward to your updates!
Ron I saw you update nice work.
Mike hope you get to the bench.
Philip have a nice day!!
Weather in South Jersey sunny/52.
I did get some work done on the machines yesterday but not enough to show.
Today I will get a couple more hours ther.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Sun is 100% today 8) with temps in upper 40s.
Early PT appointment had me moving early :P
Turkey and fixings were good the other night.
Took a bit of road trip yesterday and the Doll ran outside a couple times and snagged some photos of the Aurora. Lots of them visible at times last night.
Waiting on word from our vet about the Doll's #1 cat that has had a slow healing area for several weeks. Might get her back today. I'm not sure.
Bench time a possibility for me but I'll see what happens.
Good luck with the photos, Rick. That will be fun. You've sure taken a ton of great pictures.
About it for me.
KS
Good news is my wife's surgery has been moved up from black Friday to tomorrow. Hopefully her suffering gets relief.
5th Dave: Good luck to your wife!! (and you, helping her through this.)
dave
Thank you. Prayers are always welcome.
Quote from: Dave Buchholz on November 13, 2025, 02:11:03 PMGood news is my wife's surgery has been moved up from black Friday to tomorrow. Hopefully her suffering gets relief.
Prayers for a good outcome. Great they were able to expedite the day. Waiting is such a dark time.
Prayers going up Dave!
That's great news Dave, hope the surgery goes well.
Gentlemen. Thank you all for your prayers. Her suffering has been horrendous. Hopefully her screams of agony end later today, instead of being prolonged another two weeks.
It's not easy watching the one you love most in this world suffering, and there is nothing you can do about it
Nine hours to go. May God have mercy upon us all
Dave Buchholz
Rochester NY USA
Good Morning,
Dave I couldn't even imagine seeing my wife go through something like that and be powerless to help her. I hope the surgery does its job so she can get some relief; I'll keep you both in my prayers.
The coffee's ready along with your other favorite morning beverages. Breakfast is homemade biscuits with country gravy with a side of hash browns.
What's on your list for the day?
It's 33 with a high of 48 in New York. Have the usual Friday errands soon then maybe some bench time afterwards. Other than that not a whole lot going on here.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Best wishes to your wife, Dave. Hang in there!
Hoping the surgery and recovery go well for your wife, Dave.
Jeff
Good Morning All,
Dave prayers for your wife and you. I hope she will get relief today. Sometimes all we can do is be there for our loved ones and advocate for them.
Thanks for breakfast Larry. I enjoy biscuits and gravy. ;D I hope you get some modeling in.
Started out the day with a walk at 53F and clear. Yesterday I made progress on the foundry walls. I did a build update that I believe most people that follow along have seen.
Today after chores I'll start to epoxy the foundry walls together. Not much planned for today. Tomorrow I am "volunteered" to help put up HOA Christmas decorations. :P :-X :-*
I hope everyone has a good day.
Dave B. Best to the wife and you. I went from November 2024 watching my rock, my wife suffer daily with Trigeminal Neuralgia until it went away in May, 2025. I totally understand the helpless feeling you are experiencing
Good morning from So. Central Wisconsin where it's 38f degrees going up to 66 and beyond. A great travel day. 5 hours and 5 minutes plus the required one stop. The #1 ranked Badger Women play hockey against #13 St Cloud St. Since we were being too cautious about flying during the government shutdown we decided a weekend trip to St. Cloud, Minnesota in great weather was a, why not!
Turns out the hockey schedule the daughter sent us a few weeks ago for the grandson's hockey was for a different team. His team plays 1 game tonight and 2 tomorrow at home. Terry has corrected the calendars. Oh well told too late or we wouldn't be going to St Cloud which really looks like it's the middle of nowhere.
Be well
TomO
Good Morning crew!
I hope and pray your wife finds relief Dave.
Glad your better Curt. I'm trying to steer clear of those bugs.
Looks like a pretty day ahead with highs in the low 70's, we'll take it!
Heading to the shop early today.
Philip
Good morning Dave, Larry, Cuse, Jeff, Curt, TomO, Philip and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Dave, I hope the operation is a huge success and that the suffering goes away. Watching someone suffer like that must be the most horrible feeling in the world. We have yo and your wife in out thoughts and prayers.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Hope you make it to the bench.
Cuse, Jeff, enjoy your day.
Curt, you are making great progress on the kit.
TomO, have fun at the hockey games.
Philip, have fun at the shop.
Its currently -1c (30f) and overcast here in southeastern Ontario, the good news is that most of the white stuff is gone. Bench time last night was short but I did manage to glue the floors to the boxcar frames. WE shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning everyone.
65 now here in AZ and cloudy with a high of 74 later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and have fun at the bench.
Philip, enjoy the nice weather and working in the shop.
TomO, safe travels and enjoy the game.
Curt, hope the epoxying goes well.
Dave, hope all goes well with your wife's surgery and all the pain is gone.
Karl, hope all is well with the cat and have fun in the train room.
Jerry, how's the machine progress?
How's the rest of the crew doing?
Star and I did our 5 miles on the OHV trail here.
Sat outside after lunch and enjoyed a cigar with a bit of bourbon.
Heading back into town and staying at my daughters boyfriend's house.
Sunset at the Lunar Crater campsite.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Dave, thoughts and prayers for you and your wife. Hopefully, the surgery will begin the healing process.
Thanks for breakfast Larry, biscuits and gravy, just what I needed this morning.
My work on the barn continues and want to get it finished. I have another build I want to get started on.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Looking at that string of cabeese, I started singing to myself, "One of these is not like the others."
dave
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the breakfast & coffee.
Dave prayers for your wife and you.
Morning Jeff good to see you hear.
TomO enjoy the hockey games.
Curt a little early for Xmas decorations isn't it??
Philip enjoy the day in the shop.
Ron sounds like you made some progress.
Rick great picture. Send some of that warm to me!!
Tom can't believe you haven't finish one and all ready thinking of the next one.
Morning Dave.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/52. Later on 54.
I think the chores are done for the week.
So hopefully time at the bench later on.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning;
Fingers crossed for you and your wife Dave. I grew up near you, Scottsville and have a son who moved up there, small world. Looks like breakfast is almost gone so guess I better grab a cup of coffee. Love the Photo Tom.
Jim D
...2 hours to go before surgery..
Thank you for all the support and prayers.
Dave Buchholz
Rochester NY
All the best, Dave.
Little to add today. 8) Sun and upper 50s in MI.
Cat weekending in the vet hospital.
KS
Karl good luck to kitty.
Good afternoon folks,
Dave, thanks for opening. Wishing healing for your wife. Good news about the date moving sooner.
Larry, thanks you for the coffee and food. I had those biscuits for lunch. Hope you make it to the bench.
Curt, congrats on the foundry progress. Good luck with tomorrow's HOA duties.
TomO, good luck to the Badger women.
Philip, the weather is beautiful, hope you enjoy the day.
Ron, congrats on the boxcar progress. They look like fun.
Rick, wishing you a fantastic time visiting family.
TomACL, good luck with the barn.
Jerry, it is nice to have the chores done. Have fun at the bench.
Jim, have a good one.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright day at 71F. I had lunch with our Daughter. I'm headed upstairs now to work on my projects.
Have fun,
mike
Waiting for the doctor to enter. The tech is already here. Ready to go.
Quote from: Dave Buchholz on November 14, 2025, 02:25:35 PMWaiting for the doctor to enter. The tech is already here. Ready to go.
Dave,
Let us know how it went when you have the time.
Tom
Quote from: Dave Buchholz on November 14, 2025, 02:25:35 PMWaiting for the doctor to enter. The tech is already here. Ready to go.
Dave ~ My brother from another Mother...
Just logged into the forum and saw that your wife is having her surgery today.
Prayers for her and you, God Speed her recovery... Best of Luck to you both..
Rich
We are home safely. Things went well.
Dave#5
Dave,
That's good news, hope the surgery was a success.
Dave, great news.
Hope all went well and your wife is resting comfortably.
Speedy recovery.
Howdy Dave, wonderful news. ~mike
We are home safely. Things went well. .
My wife Janet has had over 13 surgeries during our marriage. This complication was because of fluid gathering on her hip after the revision (rebuild) of the original hip replacement. The fluid was drained. The fluid was thought to be building up pressure on the nerves nearby. The good news is the initial observation appears it was NOT filled with white blood cells (puss) which would have indicated an infection. Further evaluation will come after lab tests are completed,
Thank you all for your prayers. I believed they helped, and will maintain that belief all the days of my life,
Dave#5
Dave that is wonderful. Yes prayers do work.
Jerry
Terrific news, Dave. I hope her recovery is as positive.
I'm glad everything will be ok with Janet. She will need lots of rest.
Rich
Dave,
Great news and thank you for the update.
Tom
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, muffins, bagels, yogurt, pastry, OJ, and soda.
Have shorts on for the first time in several days. ;D MOH asked me why I was up early this morning and I replied "I'm excited about putting up Christmas decorations" yeah right. :-\
Yesterday I glued 3 of the 4 walls together with 5 min epoxy which wasn't 5 minutes drying time. It's been clamped since about 10 am yesterday. I'll glue the last wall in place after the decorations.
Dave great news about Janet and I hope she quickly improves.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Excited over putting up Christmas decorations?
I'm going back to bed!
Wake me up on Black Friday!
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Fifth Dave to the right
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
Dave, you probably do need to get some sleep.
The Judge is coming over this morning to run trains and BS.
Yesterday I worked on the BTs barn kit and installed a new WOW decoder in a brass loco. We'll make all the adjustments this morning.
Have a safe and happy Saturday everyone.
Tom
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Good morning everyone.
Rain predicted for this afternoon with a high of 74 here in AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Seems like only yesterday that you posted taking the xmas decorations down.
ACLTom, I saw your barn update and it's looking good.
Have fun with the BS'ing.
Dave, great news about no infection.
Rest for you and a speedy recovery for your wife.
How's everyone else doing and what's planned for today?
Drove back into town and made a quick stop at W-Mart before heading to the boyfriends house.
Did laundry and not much else.
If it's not raining I'd like to clean the inside front half of the van.
This was from a hike in North Cascades NP.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning from a Cloud called Saint. I'm not a party animal but we do like to go out, especially after a hockey game that ended around 8:15pm. St. Cloud, Mn is dead on a Friday night. The 3 places we stopped for a brew and a sandwich shut down at 8. We could have hit a dive near campus but passed on the one place as the website review said if your over 25 don't bother. I needed something for my medicines last night so across the street from the hotel was a McDonalds. Terry had a wrap, I had a regular burger and we got out of there. We don't stay in the same hotels the team does and Coach has told us in the past we should. We will in the future as we hit the smaller schools in the conference. Staying and visiting, Minneapolis, Columbus and Bloomington are great busy open cities. Mankato, St. Cloud and a few others roll the sidewalks up too early for even Terry and me
The weather at 6:36 CST is very unseasonal at 50f degrees down from 54 at 5:30 wake up. Heading to the 30's this afternoon.
The hockey game was a win! 5-1 just a workmen type of game. The Badgers came to win and with 4 lines of unrelenting talent and 3 excellent defensive pairings with last season's #1 national goalie just out classed StCloud State. Goals can come from just about any of the Badgers because the talent is so deep. St Cloud St really has to work for there chances. Another outstanding game against the Badgers from an opposing goalie really kept the Badger score down.
I was asked in a text from a friend on another forum, don't you guys get enough hockey for you to travel 5 hours seems silly. Well, yes it may seem silly but, We like hockey! The schedule for the grandson's team was wrong and the daughter didn't let Terry know. She did send the update after we made plans to come here. Terry is a UW $$$$ booster of Women's sports, not just Hockey and Volleyball. So we go to supports teams of UW even though only the daughter went here and graduated. Terry and I are both Marquette grads but support the UW. Coach and his wife have become very good friends over the past 9 years and we have traveled together in the Coach's off season. Oh yeah, the team is very good! 4 NCAA National titles in the last 7 seasons and 8 since 2006.
Free breakfast now but it's a pass, lunch b4 the 2pm game at one of the closed places last night. The desk person when I asked last night when we came in mentioned all 3 places that were closed last night as must eat at places. She did say most restaurants in St Cloud close early if there's no business.I hope she's right about the food
Enjoy the day
TomO
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun with the decorations. I hate 5 min epoxy and avoid it at all costs.
Dave hope the Mrs. is doing well this morning.
Tom have fun running trains and as always the BS'ing.
Rick enjoy the nice AZ. weather and easy on the chores. Nice photo website you have; hope it does well.
Tom O you sound like my Daughter; she loves hockey and has seen the Capitals play at least once.
What's your plans for the day?
It's a sunny but frosty 28 with a high of 46 in New York. Never made it to the bench yesterday as I became distracted. It was a fairly nice day yesterday so I actually put up the Christmas lights on the new porch and hedges which was a 2 hour process trying to figure out the best way to accomplish what I wanted; used 5 strings of lights. Maybe today I'll make it to the bench for a bit. A few days ago we received word that Ellie's Brother had a stroke and was rushed to a Medical Center in Tucson, Az.; he's 80. Last night he was transferred to a Rehab Center so hopefully he can bounce back from this.He does have some close friends out there that help out so that's good.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy the decorating. ;D
Dave, enjoy your nap.
TomACL, wishing you a fun SBG day.
Rick, that looks like an amazing hike.
TomO, hope you enjoy the hockey games.
Larry, good news that Ellie's Brother is going to rehab.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning at 47°F, headed to 76°F. I didn't make it upstairs yesterday. I had a long appointment with my recliner. Maybe this morning. Football this afternoon.
Have fun,
mike
Great day yesterday in the 60s with a beautimous sunset.
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I cleaned up leaves and worked outside in the afternoon after setting up a 3D print to run. 3rd times the charm with that. Making some progress with that endeavor. :D
It's fire arms deer hunting day one, a holy-day in Michigan. No shots heard yet, this guy was around much of the night
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Think he got this little girl all worn out.
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They have a safe haven here.
Michigan State Hockey is going great, unlike our now infamous football team just given several forfeited games and a couple years probation for violating rules under the last jackoff a$$ coach they fired. I think he's lost his $90mil lawsuit for early termination.
Grey today, cooler and windy is the forecast.
Be well all.
KS
Dave #5, great news! A friend was in the hospital for an infection in her replaced hip, she's home but still not very mobile. Wife has to take antibiotics every time she goes to the dentist to help prevent that in her knee.
Sunny and a bit chilly in SE NH. Chance of rain tonight, we're always looking for rain these days. But it should start late evening, allowing Scotch Club to happen. A neighbor in the Scotch Club list posted a video of a bobcat walking past his door camera.
More work on the Machine Shop walls today, I'll start to install windows & doors.
dave
Good morning Curt, Dave, ACLTom, Rick, TomO, Larry, Mike, Karl, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt. Christmas decorations? Isn't it a little early for that, you haven't had Thanksgiving yet.
Dave, Wonderful news about Janet, hope her recovery is quick.
ACLTom,Have fun with the Judge running trains and with the BS'ing.
Rick, Boyfriends house? you have a boyfriend and you didn't tell us? ;D Hope the van cleaning goes well.
TomO, glad the Badgers won yesterday, enjoy the game today.
Larry, Mike, hope you make it to the bench today.
Karl, I'm guessing that if you did want to go deer hunting you don't have to go far.
Dave, enjoy the scotch club today.
Current temperature is -2c (29f) and overcast with a 10% chance of precipitation today. More progress was made on the boxcars yesterday, I'll post an update later today. This morning I have some running around to do and Miami plays at 3:30 today but should get some bench time in between.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Better get those lights up 40 days and Christmas will be here!! :)
Tom have fun with the judge BSing.
Dave glad the wife is doing okay.
Ron have a nice I'll look for the update later.
Nice picture Rick.
Better get the van cleaned out Christmas is just around the corner you'll need space for the tree!! ;)
Larry I hope Elle's brother i feeling better.
Mike hope you make it upstairs.
Karl nice pictures this morning.
Morning Dave don't drink to much this afternoon.
Weather in South Jersey is P. sunny/48. Later on 53.
We have some yard work cleanup to do before Xmas gets here.
Then some bench time.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
60 now and 68 later later here in rainy AZ.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Blueberry pancakes with fresh churned Wisconsin butter and real Michigan maple syrup.
Sides of crispy bacon and sausage too.
Jerry, yard work done?
Ron, I need to go see your update after posting here.
Dave, keep having fun with the Machine Shop.
Karl, I guess those deer feel safe from the hunters in your yard.
Mike, any upstairs progress?
Larry, best wishes for your BIL's recovery.
TomO, keep enjoying the hockey.
ACLTom, looks like you have some engine maintenance to do.
Curt, 4'th wall glued and decorations up?
Dave, how's your wife doing?
Rained most of the day yesterday.
I did manage to clean the inside front of the van.
Tomorrow is my youngest grandson's birthday.
He wants a remote control car so we're going to Walmart today to get one.
He wants nachos for diner so grocery shopping will be done too.
This was my view of Boundary Cone at sunrise earlier this week while I was out camping.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Have fun with your grandson today. Pretty photo.
Started out the day with a walk at 53F and dead calm. Yesterday I glued the 4th wall before heading out to decorate the subdivision entrance. There was 5 of us total so it only took about 90 minutes. Of course the outlets are on a timer so we couldn't tell what was working. That meant that a second trip at night happened last night with the boss and her lacky. There were some issues but we're easily fixed in less than 30 minutes. Bah Humbug.
Today after chores I'll start putting the inside braces in with epoxy.
That's it for me.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Happy Birthday to your Grandson.
Curt, Congrats on completing the HOA decorations.
Jerry, how did the yard cleanup go?
Ron, the boxcars are looking exceptionally nice.
Dave, the machine shop looks fantastic.
Karl, that's a beautiful sunset photo.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another bright morning at 57°F, headed to 75°F. This fall weather is so nice.
Yesterday, I did little of anything but watch Oklahoma beat Alabama. ;D I don't think I mentioned that I sprained my left wrist and have a hard time working at the bench. Although I am mostly ambidextrous, my left hand dominates. This morning, it still hurts to move it much. Getting old is becoming less fun!
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast this morning. Thanks for the well wishes for my BIL and he seems to be doing better according to the folks at Rehab; still a long road ahead. Nice photo and don't spoil your Grandson too much.
Curt the decorations didn't sound like much fun but at least they're done. Have fun with your build.
Mike sorry to hear about your wrist and hope it heals quickly. Yup "getting old ain't for sissies".
What's the rest of you doing.
It's 41 with a high of 43 in New York. More white crap in the forecast with some wind today but at least it's supposed to warm back up in a few days. Work continues on the Shop as I try and figure out the belt lines while I wait for parts to arrive. Homemade sloppy joe's for dinner with fries later....yum.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick.
I'll keep this short. After lunch yesterday, I came down with a headache, chills and runny nose. I guess Pam was kind enough to pass on her crude. I'm going back to bed.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone. A healthy day is to late for me.
Tom
Tom...here's hoping this is mild for you. Good thing yesterday wasn't an SBG...I hope Bill doesn't grt it
terry
Good morning Rick, Curt, Mike, Larry, ACLTom, Terry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, Happy Birthday to your grandson and enjoy the day with him.
Curt, sounds like putting up the HOA decoration was fun. ;D Have fun at the bench.
Mike, hope the wrist feels better real soon.
Larry, dinner sounds great.
ACLTom, hope you feel better soon.
Terry, have a great day.
It's currently 1c (34f) and overcast. It's been a few days since we have seen the sun. Woke up this morning to a light dusting of the white stuff but I'm guessing that it will be gone later today.
Spent some time yesterday working on the boxcars so will be making a post later this morning. That's it for me,
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning from Rochester, Minnesota. Got here around 7:30 last night.
Hockey yesterday really had a strange ending. Up 2 and the Badgers took some strange and unseen penalties in the last 8 minutes of the game. I'm not a referee basher but Friday night they were let's just say they were poor. Saturday it was obvious about their bias and incompetence right from the beginning. Game tied 4-4, still tied after sudden death overtime. Shoot the Badger won but it just seemed so tainted. We have on Monday nights dinner with Coach and his wife. He won't talk about any game and I won't ask but when the game was over he was just shaking his head which is very unusual for him.
Tonight we stay at a friend's home. Heading home on Monday but not sure which route we will take.
TomO
We got light rain last night so it's a bit damp. Temps in the 40s, normal for this time of year. Cloudy, although I did see a bit of sun for a couple minutes before the clouds closed up again.
Yesterday I installed windows in most of the Machine Shop walls. Today I'll tackle the windows that go into the clear acrylic wall, that will require a bit of care to make sure I don't mess up the acrylic. I also need to check out some possibly mis-measured/mis-cut trim pieces. If they're actually undersize, they'll be easy to recreate with stripwood. I've been pondering how to attach the freight doors, and have some ideas to try out. But I'm getting close to The Big Moment when I glue the walls to the framing, and it starts to look like a real building.
dave
Quote from: TomO/Tloc on November 16, 2025, 09:10:38 AMGood morning from Rochester, Minnesota. Got here around 7:30 last night.
TomO
Good morning from Rochester NY.
Been here for 42 years!
🤔😅
Fifth Dave to the right
8) Bright sun but chilling cold.
Our football team live down to my expectations. Wasted the time watching and won't again this year. Beyond embarrassing. Was ashamed of how our coach looked, hadn't shaved, didn't look like a major college football coach should look to me. What an awful performance.
I did a bang up job mowing the yard yesterday then proceeded with trying to remove the mowing deck in preparation for putting on the snow blower. It seems to me that when it was in the shop for maintenance and new blades they fowled up the EZ off deck release. A wire got caught under the deck and got ripped apart and killed it, no nothing. IMG_2912.jpeg
So I get to send it back in. No idea how they're going to get it >:(.
I'm having moderate success with some basic 3d printing that my only positive experience.
Oh yeah, SocSec is early again this month. I'm due the 3rd Wednesday each month but the pittance has been in the bank the weekend before for 2-3 months now.
Our Lions play this evening on NBC and since I canned Satellite tv it's out of range for our antenna and I don't have Peacock streaming. Oh well.
Enjoy the day all.
Be well
KSbitchinInMichigan
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Have a fun day with the grandson.
Nice picture also.
Curt glad you got the lights working.
Mike hope the wrist gets better real soon.
Larry have a nice day at the bench. Dinner sounds Yummy!!
Tom hope your feeling better.
Morning Terry.
Ron looking forward to the update.
TomO be safe driving home.
Dave sounds like you're getting near the end of the build.
Morning Dave B.
Karl that looks like a real job to fix.
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/windy/56.
We never got to the yard yesterday.
And today we will try to make it if other things don't get in the way.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning, all. The NH seacoast has been nice at times this morning, sunny and 50F, but dark clouds out of the NW brought a rain shower the weather guessers missed. I've been mostly working on the computer, but this afternoon I'll go out to a charity event organized by old HS friends.
Good Morning;
Sorry to hear ACLTom is down with the crud but glad to hear others on the mend. Love the photos and Rick pass the coffee!. I'm sitting on back porch enjoying the pleasant (72 ish) sunny weather catching up on e mail and getting ready to watch the Bucs play at 1:00.
My better half and I met up with a son, daughter and their spouses yesterday for late lunch in Tampa. Had a great time, the secret is just stay away from talking about anything but the weather. I love them all dearly but ...funny thing is I suspect I had all the answers at their age too. Hope they do something with the knowledge before they become forgetful like me! My daughter gave me a really neat gift for modeling, hand gloves that light! I used them this morning cutting supports off of 3D printed parts. They really help spot the right place to cut. Here is a photo:
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I'm having the printer begin to make the trusses needed for my lift bridge so like I said handy. Here are some of what the printer is making as I write this:
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So that's all I have. Enjoy the day.
Jim
Jim interesting gloves.
Like to see :o the trusses photos from slightly one side or the other
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Yesterday I epoxied the 6 inside braces to the Foundry inside walls and started applying white metal details to the exterior walls. That will continue today after chores.
Dave I hope your wife is doing better.
Tom I hope you are feeling better.
Jim I'm asking Santa for a pair.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun with the kit; it's really starting to shape up.
Dave hope your wife is on the mend.
Tom wishing you a speedy recovery as well.
What's the plan for your day.
It's a windy 32 with a high of only 37 in New York. Received a dusting of the white crap and maybe more throughout the day...brrr. Time to break out the winter coat which I've been avoiding like the plague. A few errands shortly then inside for the rest of the day; maybe some more bench time as I'm trying to figure out the belt-lines for the Shop.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Good morning everyone.
54 currently and cloudy with a high of 69 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and keep having fun with the kit.
Larry, it is getting to be coat season.
Jim, very interesting glove.
James, how was the charity event?
Jerry, any bench time?
Karl, sorry about the mower.
Good news about the 3D printing.
Dave the 5'th, hope your wife is feeling better.
Dave, have you started putting the walls together?
TomO, safe travels home.
Ron, more boxcar work yesterday?
ACLTom, hope you're feeling much better today.
Terry, hello.
Greg, haven't heard from you in a while.
Went shopping with Deion (youngest grandson) yesterday.
He ended up getting two RC cars a lethal Nerf gun.
He wanted nachos for his birthday (he turns 9 today) dinner so I made those for the gang.
After dinner we had cake.
Star has been having a great time with the kids.
Today I'm heading to Kingman for a few days and the plan is to do a few hikes while there.
This is from a hike I did in Nevada a couple of weeks ago.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on the foundry progress.
Larry, good luck on the belt lines. Tricky that.
Rick, sounds like a perfect weekend. Safe travels to Kingman.
TomACL, get well wishes heading your way.
Terry, have a good one.
Ron, the boxcars look great!
Dave, good luck with the machine shop walls.
Dave, good morning!
Karl, good luck with the mower repair.
Jerry, there is nothing wrong with procrastinating yard work.
James, hope the charity event went well.
Jim, congrats on your Daughter's gift. Cool.
How is the rest of the gang?
Thanks for the well wishes for my hand. Sadly, it still hurts, but only when gripping at a certain angle. I was able to work upstairs for a while yesterday.
It's a bright morning at 45°F, headed to 69°F this afternoon. Groceries this morning, then upstairs for a while.
Have fun,
mike
Frost and sun in Michigan today.
Rick, it is NATIONAL TAKE A HIKE DAY and I nominate you to be our representative, a .2 for Star ::) ::) .
Finagled a way to watch the LIONS get their butts handed to them last evening. Sad
I'm now off to OPS at Keeney's. Need a break. ;) Deal with the green lawn ornament tomorrow. :-\
Time to run.
KS
Hit a deer Win a Deere. Thats the sign in front of a John Deere dealership I saw yesterday outside of Rochester, Mn. I didn't check on the rules but Ibeen hit by 5 deer over the years and 1 bear.
We leave around 9 to be home around noon. There will be a 2-1 stop at a cheese factory that is a must stop. With clean restrooms that saves another stop.
Good times with the friends. Beautiful home and I slept great last night. They are still here this morning going to work late to say good bye to us. Both are 68 and a few years ago both told us they wanted to get 25 years in at Mayo before retiring. So they both turn 70 in January of 2027 and will have the 25 years in. My friend is an administrator at Mayo and partner is a doctor so could have retired years ago but had no reason to as they love what they do.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Jim, when I start my safe cracking business I'll need that glove! ;D
Morning all. Freezing out. Stay warm crew!
I can think of some people that promise this NATIONAL TAKE A HIKE DAY ..lower taxes, lower bla bla.
Went to church yesterday and several older folks are out with covid.....sitting here with a runny nose. Hope it's allergies.
Have a good en as ole Mark used to say from the way back RLF.
Philip
Thanks to all for past good wishes and prayers
In keeping with "Take a hike day", we are not out of the woods yet. Keep those prayers coming.
Dave and Janet Buchholz
Fifth Dave to the right
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I'm running late this morning so I have to get going.
We have a few errands that need to be done this am.
Larry keep the white stuff by you.
Rick great picture. Happy Birthday to the grandson.
Mike glad you wrist is doing better.
Karl the Lions played well it was just the Eagles played better!
TomO be safe driving watch the bears!!
Philip hope you don't get sick.
Dave were all praying for Janet.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/windy/42. Later on 44.
I did manage to get to the bench yesterday to do something over for the third time. This time it's right.
Hopefully later today I can move along with the project.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Keep the faith Dave!
Tell me about it Jerry....oh man..
OPS went well today. Here KYSO Baldwin 2257 backing in to the "Hunter Turn" a job that took a good part of 2 1/2 hours. Real time.
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Later I captured the Gresham Yardmaster's 'Steam' switcher
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Kingman, AZ, that where ATSF had the BLEVE disaster back in the day? The Video hit every fire department in the country in HAZMAT training. Probably the most interesting and frightening subject I ever payed attention to.
Back from OPS it's time for "Beans"
KS
Nice layout; I bet you had a great time there.
Good en Karl!
An early quarterly doc appt tomorrow for me. 0745am Oh fun!
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 57F and clear. Yesterday I glued the white metal details to the Foundry walls and started on the structure parts of the sand pit. It goes under the front corner of the foundry.
Today after chores I'll continue on the kit. Dad is on a senior excursion and MOH is at a school skunk meet and greet for the kids. She'll be at a different school Thursday.
That's it for me today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Chilly but sunny, winds have died down a bit. 36 at 8:15. Today's an open day, so I should make more progress on the machine shop. Late yesterday, I glued the 2nd story ceiling piece in place. Today's goal will be to get the window castings glued into the acrylic.
Dave the Fifth: How's your wife?
dave
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy progressing on your kit.
Dave gave fun with the windows.
What are you up to today.
It's a cloudy 36 with a high of 39 in New York; tomorrow it starts warming back up into the 40's...we'll take it. Not sure about today since I'm waiting for a few details to show up; may start on the diorama itself. Not much else going on here yet but I'm sure I'll have the preverbal "Honey do" list for the upcoming holiday.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Have fun at the bench.
Dave, the foundry is looking terrific.
Larry, yikes, the honey-do list looms.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another nice day at 38°F, headed to 74°F this afternoon. Most of the day will be spent working upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Morning Dave.
Larry best to get a heads up on the "honey-to-do-list!!"
Mike have fun upstairs.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/36. Later on 48.
Few errands to do this morning kinda like a "honey-to-do-list!
Then maybe an hour or two at the bench later in the day.
Your all invited for cake and other beverages later this afternoon for my 84 year here on earth!! ;D
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Dave, thanks for asking. Luckily, with God's grace, the fluid extracted on Friday did not show signs of infection. Biopsy was benign.For that we are blessed.
The pain continues though. Further appts coming up to discuss the next step. Possible second revision of that hip joint.
It gets disheartening to see the one you love in constant unrelenting pain.Growing old is not for sissies.
All prayers gratefully accepted.
Dave & Janet
Forum ate my homework ... >:(
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Never mind the rest of it
Sundog was hungry
KS
Sorry hearing the pain lingers Dave.
Back from the doc's. Another good one.
Philip
Dave V, good news on the infection and biopsy, but sorry about the continued pain.
dave
Good morning Curt, Dave, Larry, Mike, Jerry, Dave B, Karl, Philip and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.
Dave, hope the window casting installation goes well.
Larry, hope the "honey-do" list isn't too extensive.
Mike, have fun upstairs
Jerry, Happy Birthday hope you have a great day.
Dave B, great news on the testing front, hope they find a way to greatly lesson Janet's constant pain real soon.
Karl, great picture.
Philip, glad the Dr's appointment went well.
Didn't make it down stairs last night. Was tired when I got home last night so after dinned I just read a bit and then went to bed. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning everyone.
Bullhead City Weather: 52 now and rain most of the day with a high of 56.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and keep having fun with the kit.
Dave the 5'th, sorry your wife is still in pain and hope she gets some relief soon.
Dave, hope you make good progress on your project.
Jerry, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Karl, great pictures of the sunrise and layout.
Philip, how are you?
Hope it's all good news from the doctor.
Mike, hope the finger and wrist are feeling well.
ACLTom, hope you're feeling better.
Larry, hope it's a short list.
TomO, back home again?
I only drove about half way to Kingman.
Wanted to stop and camp at a spot outside of Bullhead City that has interesting rock formations.
Wasn't planning on a hike yesterday, but since Karl posted it was National Hike Day, Star and I did 3 miles on the OHV road I'm parked next to.
A pano from yesterday's walk.
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Have a great day everyone.
Ron, good morning.
Karl, I think I found your errant post here: https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=6827.msg195680;topicseen#new
"Karl, I think I found your errant post here: https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=6827.msg195680;topicseen#new "
Yep you did....how in the heck... ::) Link shown if anyone is interested. Cold wet, still stands.
KSfubarInMI
Hey Guys,
Dave great news about the test results but sorry to hear the pain still lingers. I feel for your Wife since mine has had both of hers replaced; thankfully both times was a success. Hang in there and prayers are coming your way.
Jerry HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY my friend; hope you enjoy your special day!!!!!!!!
Dave sorry to hear about your wife's pain continuing. I hope the docs can figure it out.
Jerry HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Hey guys thanks for the birthday wishes!! :)
Dave hoping your wife feels better today. My thoughts are with you guys.
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
Kingman weather: 44 now and will only get to 49 later. More rain possible in the PM.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Crispy bacon, egg and cheese on a hard roll for breakfast today.
Jerry, how was the cake?
Dave the 5'th, hope your is feeling better today.
I hope everyone else that hasn't been feeling well is doing better today.
Rained most of the day so not much happened here.
I did work on a video for a hike I did in September at Mount Rainer NP but haven't uploaded it yet.
Star and I will do a nice hike today and hopefully we won't get rained on.
Another picture from my campsite two days ago.
The rock formation on the left is called Middle Finger Rock.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Enjoy your hike with Star today.
Slept in a little later than normal due to reflux issues overnight. I added the cupola walls to the Foundry where the sand pit will be and started on the Foundry work shop yesterday.
Today after floors I'll put the work shop walls together. Tomorrow, son and I will attempt to make it to the movies which was canceled last week.
Tom I hope you are feeling better.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast.Hope the rain holds off so you and Star can get that hike in.
Curt enjoy your build; it's looking real good so far.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's a very frosty 25 with a high of 45 in New York...brr. Looks like the sun might shine today and get rid of the "white grass." Not much planned for today and still waiting on parts for the Shop. That's all I got.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
8) Sun and cold, 270 here in Southern Mid Central lower Michigan. I MAY go to the upper 30s today.
A wintry mix visited us yesterday. I consulted with the Deere Service Mgr about my issues and will be checking fuses today after I get back from PT. I ordered a mixed supply from Amazon and they should be out on the porch, I didn't look yet. Less than $10, more items than the $35 set from O'Reilly Auto parts.
I did some 3d printing yesterday, second try on an HO scale building I d/l'd from one of the model image "warehouses". I used lighter supports and it printed the window mullions better.
Time to move along. Be well all!
KSinMI
The rock formation on the left is called Middle Finger Rock.Of course it is! The obvious response would be "Rock On!"Sunny and chilly in SE NH. It's our monthly lunch group meeting today, so I won't get much work done in the train room. Tomorrow we're off to see an exhibit in Boston, so I'll get back to the train room Friday. dave
Good Morning;
Well it is that time of year, the house is already open and the temp is up around 68. Coffee in hand, the pups on the chair next to me and life is good.
I'm deep into CAD designing and 3D printing of parts for the bridge I am working on. I've spent about a week figuring out model dimensions that are as close to original and that the printer can handle. I can print things down to .2mm (.00787 of an inch) if very careful, .2mm in HO scale equals .68 of an inch. However, it is a model and you want to see the detail therefore some of the parts are off original size so they appear on the model, others have to be adjusted so the finished product is structurally sound. I've made a lot of test samples and dozens of corrections to the drawings but it looks like I have about figured everything out I need for now so should be seeing some results later this week.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Jim
Good morning Rick, Curt, Larry, Karl, Dave, Jim and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, enjoy your hike with Star today.
Curt, have fun with the build.
Larry, Hope your parts come today.
Karl, sounds like your making great progress with the 3d printing.
Dave, have fun with the lunch group.
Jim, sounds like the 3d cad design for the bridge is going well.
Weather today is the same as it's been for the past week, overcast and cold with the current temperature being -3c (26f). I think I'm going to do an internet search on "sun" to see what it looks like.
Got a call from Canada Post last night saying my parcel (an N scale RDC that I ordered almost 2 years ago :o ) was missing the apt number on my address. That took me aback as I don't live in an apartment. I gave them my current address when I found out that the address on the parcel was for the apartment I rented in Saskatoon when I worked there in 2020. I'm guessing I need to update my address on the website where I bought the engine from.
Had a frustrating time at the bench last night as I broke 3 out of the 4 piston arms for the brake cylinders, I swear, 2 of them broke just looking at them. I'm not sure if I'll but replacements for them, 3d print them, although I think 3d printing them would be difficult as they are very thin and would be very fragile or scratch-build new ones.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Looking forward to the new video.
Curt how you doing on that build?
Larry don't worry the parts our in good hands!!
Karl how's your printing going?
Morning Dave.
Jim looking forward to your progress on the bridge.
Ron I'm sure you will fix that problem with your talent.
Weather in South Jersey misty/44.
Were in today.
So maybe I will get something done at the bench.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Once sunny 8) is now hazy bright here in MI. 410 with some wind, seems a bit chilly.
Currently I am working on a 3d project. I'm not sure on the size of those cylinders, Ron, but my 3d printer had done window mullions that mic out at 0.5 mm. They seem to rival Tichy's. They are delicate, as the first try at the bldg the supports were on the mullions in places and didn't survive well being removed. I reset the supports to avoid them and it printed well. Maybe pix sometime. I hadto modify this post from my iphone where my images are more accessible.
Overall of the two tries, front is the keeper, rear shows damage on windows (0.5mm)
This is HO scale
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The biulding a made from free image files from one of the numerous image libraries available for folks in the 3d world.
Little else new. Going out shortly to try to see if fuses might help me with the Deere. ::)
Be well all.
KS
Happy belated BD Jerry!
Dave,Just maybe the pain will stop go away! Prayers!
Looks good Karl!
So this dreary morning we went to George Basham's funeral. Burial was at Fort Knox. Solid dude and he will be missed. Two vietnam tours just so his Brother didn't have to go!
https://www.trentdowell.com/obituary/George-Basham
Good afternoon,
I wrote a long message, but it disappeared in a screen that said Zap... Maybe tomorrow.
~mike
Good morning everyone.
My AZ weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 57.
I see Curt is here and I'll thank him in advance for the coffee and breakfast.
Curt, hope you were able to make more progress on the kit.
Mike, hope you don't get zapped again today.
Philip, my condolences.
Karl, those 3D prints look very good to me.
Jerry, did you get to stay in?
Ron, that's a crazy long time to wait for a kit.
Jim, hope those 3D prints all turn out perfectly.
Dave, haven't heard that song in a long time.
Larry, did the parts show up?
TomO, did the volleyball team win?
ACLTom, feeling better?
Hope everyone else is doing well.
I did the planned hike yesterday.
I did 9 miles and 669' of EG.
Star did 10+ miles.
Beautiful trail that reminded me of Utah and Monument Valley.
Afterward headed towards Henderson, NV.
I'll drive the rest of the way there today and hit the gym, Costco and a few other stops.
Finished and posted my hiking video at Rainier NP: https://youtu.be/CprsYg4PnPs
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, pastry, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 59F and clear. Yesterday I put the 4 walls together for the Foundry shop then grained and stained a butt load of strip wood for the main office of the complex. This is the last separate building.
Today I'll continue on the kit until son and I go to the matinee. MOH is at another school today.
Philip I'm sorry about the loss of your
friend.
Rick I'll watch your video later. Great photo of you and Star.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening. Safe travels.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy the show with your son.
Philip, condolences on the loss of your Veteran friend.
Karl, congratulations on the 3D print. You are making headway.
Jerry, hope you made it to the bench.
Ron, congrats on the RDC receipt and good luck with the piston arms.
Jim, looking forward to seeing your handy 3D work.
Larry, good luck getting your parts.
Dave, safe travels today.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's foggy here at 62°F, headed to 72°F this afternoon. No plans today. I was going to take Sharon's car for new tires, but gagged when I saw the price of $340 each. I'm searching for a better deal. Work continues upstairs.
Have fun,
mike
Morning crew,
Morning Rick! Looks like the Ms. Star is raring to go ! Ms. Myrtle was the same,,,,go go go!
Yes Mike... the poof.. vanishing post has been my problem often. RLF would save to a buffer, one of the shortcoming here I suppose...but I'll take it.
Yesterday the funeral home owner director produced the keys and said it's yours. I'm like what! I just shrugged and said I don't have the temperment to run a business of this nature. Mr. Rhoades is 93 and a Korea Vet! Interesting fellow! I must have careworn written on my face? Thanks for the condolences! George would appreciate them!
Another trip to Fort Knox today for provisions. Have a great day!
Philip
I brought the Honey Nut Cheerios!
Well, what's left of the box anyway.
Looks like a good day for modeling today.
Y'all be safe out there.
Fifth Dave to the right
Rick thanks for opening and safe travels. Very nice photo of you and Star; she looks quite content sitting there.
Philip so sorry to hear about the passing of your friend; my condolences to you and his family.
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy building the kit.
Karl the 3D print looks quite good; better than I could do. Hang in there I'm sure you'll get better with practice while saving a butt load of $$ in the process.
Dave #5 hope the Mrs is feeling better today.
Tom did you "kick the crud" yet?
What's your plans for the day.
It's a clear and frosty 26 with a high of 45 in New York. Still waiting on parts so work has halted on the Shop for now; I can use the break. Taking Ellie out this afternoon to the Dollar Tree, more like the $!.25 Tree, but she does like to go there occasionally. After that it's a stop at Arbeys for roast beef/cheddar sandwiches and potato wedges....yum.
Have a great day!! Be well and safe travels.
Rick, it's kinda wild to see Star inside:
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Off to Boston in an hour or so, back to the train room tomorrow.
dave
Almost 40 and fog in MI. Up late and pleny to do, so I guess I better get at it.
Enjoy the day everyone.
KarlS
Good morning Rick, Curt, Mike, Philip, Dave #5, Larry, Dave, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, have fun working in the kit today.
Rick, Star must of felt strange being in a house after spending so long on the road. Safe travels.
Mike, Haven't got the RDC yet as it is still in transit, but at least it's coming to the right address this time. ;D Going to have to set up my N scale modules so I have some place to run it.
Philip, good luck on the provision run.
Dave #5, Have fun modeling today.
Larry, hope you don't spent too much at the $1.25 Tree.
Dave, Safe travels to Boston
Karl, the building looks great, I would call it a great success.
Not going to comment on the weather today as it's the same as it has been all week. Not much happened on the modeling front as night as I spent time moving stuff around. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone
Morning everyone
Rick great picture of you and your partner!!
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I'm going to make this short. Diane needs some help in the kitchen.
Cutting Butternut Squash up for soup.
Maybe some bench time later on the day. I keep saying that but it just hasn't worked out lately.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Just watched the video Rick!
Denise and I LOVED IT!
You are living the dream.
Hopefully after I get my knees fixed we will be back to hiking.
Lots of good hikes here in East Tennessee.
Mj
Good Morning,
The coffee's ready along with the other morning beverages. Breakfast is cold cereal, yup even got Honey Nut Cheerios, and doughnuts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Sgt. Bob from the RR-Line. Didn't know him but enjoyed seeing some of his modeling threads.
What's on your agenda.
It's 36 with a high of 48 in New York. Errands to run then a trip to Wegmans for the last of the Thanksgiving items; wanna beta the last minute rush of people. My parts finally showed up from Wiseman so maybe I can get some at the bench later today before the "Honey do" list appears.
Have great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. Beware the honey do list!
Starting at a comfortable 59F. It's amazing how much warmer the temp feels with the sun up compared to at O dark 30. Yesterday I attached planks to 2 walls for the main office.
Today I need to re-read the instructions for the front wall (think old west style front). I read them a couple of times, but am still unclear of what I need to do.
First though is putting together the windows and doors.
Tom I hope you're feeling better.
Rick excellent video.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning from the heavily fogged in estate located in So. Central Wisconsin. 41 degrees now 49 maybe later.
Didn't realize I missed popping in yesterday!
Terry had an eye procedure yesterday that was very fast and minimal side effects. A follow up visit this morning.
Let's see, Wednesday volleyball for the #10 Badgers against #11 Purdue was a 25-23 win for Bucky in the 1st set. A definitive win the next 2 sets for a 3-0 sweep of the night. Thursday night on campus was still #1 Badger Women's hockey crushing #15 St Thomas where the Tommies never had a chance, a 8-0 win for Bucky.
Today, is Terry's appointment and cleaning up and organizing my work benches. Breakfast after and then home. Tonight at 7 back on campus for more hockey. My brother was 69 yesterday, my sister 77 today and the grandson 12 tomorrow. It's on the calendar or I'd forget the dates for them
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning everyone.
Lower 50's now in AZ and upper 50's later, but it will rain most of the day.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and have fun with your new parts.
Curt, you could always call Brett if you have questions.
I replied on YouTube to your comment.
Narrow ledges and deep drop offs are common on my hikes.
Marty, thanks for watching my video and glad you enjoyed it.
Maybe we can do a hike when I'm in the area.
Jerry, I hope only the squash got cut.
Ron, you're right, we don't get inside homes often, but Star acclimated quickly.
Karl, did you get it all done?
I looked up that train explosion in Kingman.
Happened in '73 and I don't remember it.
Killed 12 people.
Dave, how was Boston?
Dave the 5'th, another good modeling day today?
Philip, Star is always ready to go.
Mike, I've been shocked often the past few months at how much more things cost.
ACLTom, Jim, James and TomO, how are you doing?
Stocked up at Costco, got DEF at Walmart and picked up a few more cigars in Henderson before heading south towards my daughter's.
I'll drive the rest of the way today.
This was from my hike in Kingman.
Place reminded me a Monument Valley and Utah.
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Have a great day everyone.
TomO, hope terry's appointment goes well and Happy Birthday to all those celebrating in your family.
Sun and 40s in Michigan today.
"All done" is not in my vocabulary, Rick.
Felicitations to all the B'days in Badger Land.
1:1 a chance today. We'll see.
Heard on another forum that Atlas bought Micro-Train in the N scale world. Bought up all the assets to move elsewhere and one post said current employees were told to pack up, clean out their desks and you're done.
That is it for now.
Karl
Good morning,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and Honey Nut Cheerios.
Curt, good luck with what's next.
TomO, I hope the follow-up with Terry's doctor goes well.
Rick, I enjoyed your latest video. Safe travels south.
Jerry, that soup sounds wonderful.
Ron, oops, then good luck receiving the RDC.
Karl, hope your day went well.
Dave, how was the concert?
Dave B, we have Cheerios today.
Philip, hope the trip to Fort Knox went well.
How is the rest of the gang?
Planning on continuing work on the oil well today. I made a lot of progress on the various wheels yesterday. Today, I hope to get to the NBWs for them.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning Larry, Curt, TomO, Rick, Karl, Mike and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, hope the Honey-do list is a short one.
Curt, hope you get the instructions figured out today.
TomO, hope Terry's appointment goes well.
Rick, safe travels
Karl, I heard about Atlas buying Micro-trains too.
Mike, have fun working on the oil well today.
Freezing rain here with the current temperature at 0c (32f), it's a good day to work from home. I already dropped the Mrs car off at the garage to get a tune-up and the winter tires put on. I have to take a couple of online safety courses today to keep my credentials up to date. After all that I think I'll work on the backdrop or the boxcars, or maybe both, we shall see how it goes.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Well, I'm back after a week off. I started out with a head cold. No fever and the chills only lasted a few hours. The past week I was just to dang tired to do anything. I stayed off the forum and pretty much stayed in the house for five days.
I got a doctor app. and was told I was border line anemic and needed more iron in my system and more rest. He asked me what my activities were on a normal day. He also advised I was probably burning the candle at both ends and to get more sleep and rest. I told him it was hard building a railroad empire.
I don't have sleep apnea but my sleep is connected to my anemia and visa versa. I don't sleep well due to low iron in the blood. He gave me a B-12 shot and now I feel much better.
So, I'll ease back into modeling. In the mean time, Pam has a very bad head cold and I just got her back from the doctor. When it rains, it pours, or so they say.
Hobby on.
Tom
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Watch out for the honey-to-list!!
Rick great video. Thanks for sharing with us.
Yes seems everything is going up in price.
Karl go easy on the 1:1 projects.
Mike looking for the update.
Ron you have choices today skip work and work on the cars!!
Tom hope you fell better after the shot. B-12 works wonders for people that are anemic.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy going to 54 today.
The soup Diane made was delicious!!
Hopefully the honey-do-list is coming to and end.
I haven't had a good day at the bench in a week. Always something that needs to be done.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Tom, you just need to eat more nails ;D Seriously, getting a diagnosis like that is more than half the problem, anemia is pretty easy to resolve, I think. Were you getting night sweats?
dave
Quote from: deemery on November 21, 2025, 10:50:02 AMTom, you just need to eat more nails ;D Seriously, getting a diagnosis like that is more than half the problem, anemia is pretty easy to resolve, I think. Were you getting night sweats?
dave
Dave,
No, no night sweats, just "Tossin and Turnin all night" as Bobby Lewis sings.
Tom
Tom I'm glad you are feeling better. Please tell Pam I hope she feels better soon.
Tom...glad to hear you're on the mend. With Pam not feeling well who's the caregiver and who's the patient
Terry
Good Morning All,
I guess no one wanted to open today.
Breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at a very pleasant 62F. I put together the windows and doors for the office. After reading the directions several more times I figured out what I was supposed to do with the front office wall.
I have an errand first thing then I'm headed to the workbench. I will probably do a build update today or tomorrow.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Yeah, a late opening... Either people are still sleeping, or they're up early shopping for Thanksgiving. I'll be heading to the first Winter Farmer Market of the season, to get some locally grown mushrooms for our stuffing.
Then I'll head back down to the train room and work more on the walls of the machine shop. I think it's time to actually glue the two side walls into position. I need to figure out what kind of adhesive to glue the acrylic to the wood that doesn't look funky, maybe a good job for Canopy Glue...
dave
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on November 21, 2025, 07:15:27 PMTom...glad to hear you're on the mend. With Pam not feeling well who's the caregiver and who's the patient
Terry
Terry,
At this time I'm the care giver. She is down for the count.
Tom
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt, much appreciated. I'll have some OJ for now.
Pam is in bed with a bad cough and chest congestion. Doc has her on all kinds of stuff. Doc say there are two different strains of flu going around. I think Pam has both. 8)
I hope to get back to the barn build some today.
Hope all are staying healthy.
Tom
Zane layout -
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Good morning everyone.
I think the rain here in AZ has finally stopped and it will be cloudy with a high of 68 today.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Good news on the kit progress and I'll look for your update.
ACLTom, glad you are feeling better and I hope Pam feels much better soon.
Red meat has lots of iron.
Dave, have fun at the market.
Terry, how are you?
Jerry, hope the only thing that needs to be done today is working at the bench.
Ron, hope today is a lot less busy.
Mike, how'd the NBW install go?
Karl, more 1:1 today?
TomO, how was Terry's appointment?
Larry, did you start working on your new parts?
Other than driving back to Mohave Valley, not much happened yesterday.
Rained all day.
Kids are home from school all week so time will be spent with them.
A picture from Monolith Garden in Kingman.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, Dave, ACLTom, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, glad you got the instructions figured out. Looking forward to the update.
Dave, have fun at the market.
ACLTom, glad you are feeling better, hope Pam starts feeling better soon.
Rick, have fun with the grandkids.
Weather here is different here, it's still cold with the present temperature being -1c (30f) but the sun is shining. :D Yesterday didn't go as planned as I ended up working late. The good new is that I have the rest of the weekend off. ;D I have a couple of chores to do but nothing major.
Have a great day everyone.
8) Sun and cold, frosty all over this morning, upper 20s it says down in the corner.
I got the Deere running yesterday, there was a fuse blown. I took the scoop off and moved it into the barn for further investigation of the mower deck. All well. Not sure of other plans, the Doll is in a pre-holiday frazzle.
I ran a couple things on the 3d printer and did some studying of hobby related things. We watched the last episode of the Ken Burns story of the Revolutionary war on PBS last night. Sure was a brutal experience that was much more extensive than I ever was taught in school.
I see that TomO's Badgers Icers hand the SPARTANS their first "L" of the season yesterday. Congrats on that. Our football team is so bad, going to Iowa, they're not mentioned in this morning's Lansing media sites. They are going to Iowa sometime today. No plans to watch. Hoops has been doing well, tho. It could be a good year for them. Did I mention they're playing in Iowa? Mind's going around the bend I think.
That's about it for now. Be well all. Enjoy the day.
Nov. 22. I remember it like yesterday from 1963
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and the bagel. Congrats on sorting the front well.
Dave, my thoughts were Canopy glue or any glue that is clear.
TomACL, welcome back. Sending well wishes to you and Pam.
Rick, wishing you a fantastic time with the grandkids. Perfect timing.
Terry, how are ya?
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench with no pressure for 1:1 torture.
Ron, good luck with the training and with the box cars.
How is the rest of the crew?
IT's a rainy morning, yay. Temps are mild at 70°F, headed to 80°F.
NBW hades has been at my house. I think I lost the touch for installing them. I set up the drill press, so drilling holes is going well.
Today marks 57 years since Sharon and I were hitched. She bought me a train set for Christmas the following year, and the stage was set for years of modeling fun.
Football at noon, then back to the NBWs.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning,
For those feeling crummy I wish you all well!
I think JFK was another dose of PTSD, along with Fidel's CMC, High Alert....
Thanks for opening Curt.
Happy Anniversary Mike!
Railway Express Agency (REA) 10th and Broadway Louisville, Ky.
Mother 2nd from left. I was maybe 6 or 7 and remember that facility was spotless, even the freight area!
Have a great day!
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Look forward to the next update.
Dave hope you get what you need at the market.
Tom hope Pam feels better as the goes on.
Rick have fun with the kids.
Nice picture again.
Ron enjoy the weekend off. Maybe some model time?
Karl enjoy the day.
Nov 22,1963 there is a new program coming up on that.
Mike & Sharon Happy Anniversary to you both!! Wow 57 years is a lifetime!!
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/misty/47. Mid 50's later.
One of the grandkids is coming down for the weekend.
So we will see what I get done on the modeling front.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Mike...I'm doing just fine. I'm thinking about putting together an order of Labelle kits as Rick has announced he's "closing up shop"...I really like his wood rolling stock kits.
I'm finishing up a scratch built model of the Story Inn. A B&B near Nashville, Ind. I have an article about the build coming out in next months issue of the S&S Gazette.
Terry
Happy Anniversary Mike and Sharon.
Good Afternoon,
Busy day today so I'm late getting here.
Mike HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, wow 57 years. You have us beat by 4 years.
Tom glad you're feeling better and hope Pam will be soon.
It's almost 50 outside and spent a little time fussing with the outdoor Christmas lights I put up a week or so ago on the front of the house; figured while it was warm out. The "honey do" list is growing so doubt I'll see much of the bench until after Thanksgiving; oh well.
Have a great rest of your day!!! Hope everyone's on the mend and get better before Turkey Day.
Mike and Sharon, Congratulations...
57 years? I can't manage that even if I add em all up! (49 if I do)
Not sure where to post this but if it's in the wrong place please move it.
Wish I had discovered BLACK CA a looooong time ago!
The military guys have all the cool sh😳T
MJinTN
Thanks Marty. That will come in handy.
Jerry
Good Morning All,
If you want breakfast today you are on your own! I had 2 slices of pizza last night for supper and my stomach feels overfull 13 hours later!
Tossed and turned most the night. Yesterday I spent 3 hours on the front wall, but it's finally ready to be glued together with the rest of the main office walls.
Today after chores I hope to glue the walls together (all wood/cardboard) and put in the roof rafters. Also, I hope to do an update.
Tom I hope Pam is doing better today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for the breakfast offer Curt, I don't have anything either.
Pam is doing better but I'm still monitoring her cough. She didn't cough at all last night but is still congested this morning. The Babe is slowly recovering.
I'll be doing more work on the BTS barn and then get my mind on the next project.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Zane layout -
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Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 23, 2025, 07:27:31 AMGood Morning All,
I had 2 slices of pizza last night for supper and my stomach feels overfull 13 hours later!
Tossed and turned most the night.
Curt,
Hope you feel better and get more sleep tonight.
Tom
Good morning Curt, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
For breakfast this morning we have an omelet stations, will all the fixings to add to your omelet, bacon, ham, sausage patties and hash browns, help yourself and enjoy.
Curt, hope you feel better soon and I'm looking forward to your update.
Tom, glad to hear Pam is on the mend.
current temperature is -2c (28c) and overcast. The one day of sunshine is done. Worked a bit on installing the braking system on the 4 boxcars, it's going slow but for me it's the most tedious part of the build. Hope to continue working on it today.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Curt sorry to hear about the sleep depravation; hope you sleep better tonight.Have fun working on your kit.
Tom glad to hear Pam is doing better and hope she recovers soon. Enjoy your tome in the shed.
Ron thanks for the coffee and breakfast, eh. Sorry couldn't resist. Fiddly stuff can get tedious very quickly; for me it's doing shingles on a roof.
What are your plans for the day.
It's a cloudy 35 with a high of 45 in New York; maybe a few flurries tossed in. Today starts the rather lengthy "honey do" list. Deep cleaning the kitchen with Ellie is on tap for this afternoon. After I'm done here the fan/light over the table need a good cleaning. Bench time? ya right.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Did anyone else see the Notre Dame vs Syracuse game yesterday?
ND 70 Syr 7
My son in law isa rabid Syracuse fan. Notre Dame is my team. I'm going to give him SO MUCH CRAP at the Thanksgiving table! Notre Dame had not even take their first offensive snap of the game and it was already 21-0. Crazy!
Pick 6
Blocked punk returned for 6
Pick 6
Less than 5 minutes of game time.
Good for the Lord's team. My Spartans have been a total failure this year. Their previously unbeaten hockey team fell to TomO's Badgers.
3d machine wrapped up most of building I have been working on.
Lions play at 1 today. Hopefully they can do better than last week.
Be well all. Time for a late breakfast.
KS
Glad to hear Pam is on the mend. Hopefully her immune system will be fully charged up for the rest of the season.
I'm not a fan of college sports.
Back to the machine shop later this morning, I'll check the side walls, work out how much I need to add to the bottom, and then mark the back wall for trimming. At least that's the plan.
dave
Good morning everyone.
Sunny and upper 60's in AZ today.
Ron, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Hope that brake rigging work isn't too tedious.
Curt, hope you feel and sleep better tonight and hope the front wall install goes well.
ACLTom, Hope Pam feels MUCH better soon.
Larry, maybe tomorrow you can back to the bench.
Karl, have fun watching the Lions.
Dave5, glad you enjoyed yesterdays game.
Marty, thanks for the CA tip.
Mike, Happy Anniversary!
Terry, congratulations on the article.
Jerry, enjoy your time with your grandchild.
Philip, interesting photo and thanks for posting.
How's everyone else?
Spent most of the day with the kids.
Today will be much the same.
One more from the Monolith Garden Hike in Kingman.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt looking forward to the update.
Tom glad to hear Pam is doing better.
Ron thanks for the breakfast.
Looking forward to your update also.
Larry sounds like you have a full day of honey-to-do's!! :)
Dave stop smiling!! :) I saw that score!!
Karl hope you Lions do well today.
Dave looking forward to your update.
Rick you're sure learning how to be a great grandfather!!
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/44. Later on 52.
The grandson left already this morning. He has to help all the other kids move some furniture today.
Not sure what's on the agenda today hopefully some time at the bench.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good afternoon, all. The NH seacoast is 40-ish, with a chance of precipitation late afternoon & early evening. Rick, I spent a night in Kingman 11 years ago, so I looked up your trail. Not far from town and there's apparently a cave too. All the walking I did was along the Santa Fe tracks. But I do fondly remember the Black Bridge Brewery on E. Beale St.
Good afternoon folks,
Curt, thanks for opening. I'd love a couple of slices of pizza. You did save some for the forum crew, right? Hope you can sleep soon.
TomACL, glad Pam feels better. Good luck with the barn.
Ron, thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Congrats for the brake system work.
Larry, good luck with the task master's list.
Dave B, that was a painful game to watch.
Karl, congrats on the 3D completion. The structure looked good.
Dave, can't wait to see the completed foundry.
Rick, wishing you maximum fun with the grandkids.
Jerry, glad you were able to visit with your grandson.
James, sounds like a fun time in Kingman, all those years ago.
How is the rest of the crew?
Thanks for all the anniversary salutations. She walked into the student union, and Cupid's arrow struck. A year later, we married.
It's a nice day here in the 70s. Sharon's laptop gave up the ghost, wouldn't charge, and the SSD was dead, so I spent yesterday setting up her new laptop. Updates took forever. Thankfully, backups to the NAS ensured she didn't lose anything important.
The oil derrick is progressing. I drilled all the holes and began inserting NBWs. No work on the combine.
Have fun,
mike
Morning Crew! Bacon eggs toast on the counter. Did I mention coffee?
Another week so what are ya into?
Busy as a beaver here fixing old molds and keeping up with orders.
Have a great week!
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Philip. What company do you own or work for?
Started out the day with a walk at 66F and cool. Great walking weather. I slept much better last night. Yesterday I spent several hours working on the office. I'm at the point of adding roof rafters and then the roof.
Today I have chores and errands first thing. If I get the rafters installed I'll do a update. I know I keep saying that. :-*
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Philip thanks for the breakfast and did I mention coffee; sorry couldn't resist. Hey let us know, if you're so inclined, on what you're making/selling. Might as well send a little business your way.
Curt glad you slept better last night and enjoy the kit. Looking forward to an update when you get to it.
What are your plans for the day.
It's 38 with a high of 47 in New York. They're calling for Lake effect white crap by the end of the week; hopefully NOT. Regular grocery shopping shortly before the h-d-l continues. Did make it to the bench for about an hour yesterday filing and priming the hangers for the main belt line. Bench time today??
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good morning everyone.
Low 50's now but sunny and a high of 69 later.
Philip, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Glad sales are good.
Curt, glad you slept better.
Larry, keep making progress at the bench.
ACLTom, hope Pam is doing better.
Mike, glad nothing was lost on the old computer.
James, you're right, the trail was very close to town, but I didn't see the cave.
Jerry, hope you found some bench time.
Ron, Max is making things VERY interesting.
How's everyone else doing.
I have a short, less than 2 mile hike planned with the kids today.
Not sure if I posted this already.
This was a sunrise at a campsite near Henderson, NV.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Philip, thanks for opening, coffee, and a tasty breakfast. Glad you are busy with orders.
Curt, good luck with the office.
Larry, sounds like you are making good progress.
Rick, wishing you a fantastic hike with the kids. Thanks for the wonderful photo.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's cool this morning at 45°F, but warming this afternoon to 74°F. Groceries are on tap this morning and lodge tonight. I'm sure I'll manage some time with the NBWs.
Have fun,
mike
Quote from: Philip on November 24, 2025, 06:36:09 AMMorning Crew!
Another week so what are ya into?
For me. Last day of medical leave because of my skin condition. It's still openly weeping, so it will become a challenge whenever I reach for things.
It might be time to retire and play with trains.
My wife goes in for a high contrast CAT scan later today. She has a grossly extended abdominal hernia needing attention. Along with a locked up hip. It's fun getting old
On the modeling front. I'm getting closer to finishing the harbor silo complex. I added interior lighting to the marine leg tower. And affording external details.
Keep us in your prayers. We need them.
Dave Buchholz
Fifth Dave to the right
5th Dave prayers for you and your wife. At times it does indeed suck getting older.
There was "celestial dandruff" on the yard this morning, but the roads are clear. Typical November weather.
Best wishes to Pam, Dave V and his wife, and others suffering from their "golden years". (Methinks it's all the gold you spend during those years...)
No German class this morning, so I'll get back to the machine shop project after some time on the exercise machine.
dave
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Philip.
Thanks everyone for the well wishes for Pam. She is getting better each day but still has the cough and 4 days of antibiotics left.
Taking Emee to the vet for nail trimming.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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5th Dave, I wish for better health for you and your wife.
Rick, the 2014 R&LHS convention used a casino in Henderson NV as HQ, but I didn't take any pictures in town. Full sun in Nevada gave the scenery a really bleached look, and we were usually indoors at twilight. Here are pictures of a narrow gauge combine being restored at the Nevada State RR Museum branch in Boulder City, Henderson's SE neighbor. The only roster I find online is from 2010; I can't tell if this is SP or Lake Tahoe Ry. & Navigation:
Thank you all.
Dave #5
8) Sun and chilly in MI this morning, last of "nice" days for awhile.
We got up to near 50 yesterday and I managed to get some time on prepping the Deere for winter. Finally managing to get the mow deck off along with the bracketry for that. Next up is replace the wiring I messed up. :o $140 at Deere store.
Although they won the LIONS were NOT fun to watch until they kept at it to tie at the end of regulation and pulled off a great win in OT. Short week of rest for them as they play Thanksgiving.
Dave B, and wife, all the best and prayers for your continuing health issues. It's not only us elderly that have issues, our 23yr old grand daughter, the artist of my older logo, has been diagnosed with a serious eye condition, Juvenile Macular(sp) deterioration that will greatly effect her vision over the next dozen or so years. A voracious reader and talented artist, she's not doing well with the diagnosis.
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3d building parts going well. MAY start a short description on the 3d area.
Be well all, stay safe.
Morning everyone
Philip thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
I guess I should ask to what do you do for a living??
Curt good luck with the chores and errands.
Larry hope you make the bench.
Rick have a nice day hiking with the grandkids.
Mike have a nice day with the shopping.
Dave I'll say a pray for you and the wife.
Morning Dave E have fun doing those exercises!!
Tom glad to hear Pam is feeling better.
Morning James.
Karl sorry to hear about your granddaughter.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/48. Later on 53.
A few errands this morning
Then maybe my hour or two at the bench.
No pictures yet but I'm getting close.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Karl very sorry to hear about your granddaughter issues.
Good morning Philip, Curt, Larry, Rick, Mike, Dave B, Dave, ACLTom, James, Karl, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Philip, sounds like you have a busy day ahead of you.
Dave B, we have you and your wife in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick, yes Max is keeping it interesting with only 2 races to go.
Karl, so sorry to hear about your granddaughter, it must be devastating for her and the family.
Going to keep it short as I have a meeting to get to. It's currently 2c (35f) and sunny. Worked some more on the break rigging on the 4 boxcars. Got all the brake cylinders installed as well as the air reservoir. I also managed to bend the wire for the air line between the reservoir and brake cylinder for all 4 cars. It's very slow progress doing 4 cars at a time.
Have a great day everyone.
Thoughts and prayers going out to all who are not quite up to snuff. Years ago I had an elderly, at least I thought so at the time, lady once told me "The only thing about the golden years that's actually golden is my urine." I laughed at the time.
Sorry Dave,
Praying for comfort. This getting old stuff is for the birds....
In Zane's layout is the real deal!
Quote from: Larry C on November 24, 2025, 11:08:11 AM"The only thing about the golden years that's actually golden is my urine." I laughed at the time.
I'm still laughing now
😅😂
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, mincemeat tarts, OJ, and soda.
Yesterday was a bit fiddly getting the rafters in place until I figured out a rhythm. I shingled the roof card and when it was dry sprayed it black. Today I will finish weathering the roof and attach it.
Also, yesterday MOH made some mincemeat tarts trying out a new recipe instead of making a whole pie since only Dad and I like it. They are delish! ;D What a great wife I have.
Today I have some quick outside chores then I'll head to the workbench. It's great being retired!
Ron do Canadian's celebrate American Thanksgiving also?
Tom I hope Pam continues to feel better.
I hope everyone has a good day.
LARGE COFFEE PLEASE!
Today will be my first day back work after being out five weeks due to my skin disease. Still not "healed" but hopefully within a tolerable range of motion.
Did some fiddling with detail pieces last night.Dug through the meriad of boxes and bins. Cobbled up some observation decks and fire escapes for the complex and primed them.
Likely preparation for the holiday will take priority over bench time.
Thanks for all your support and prayers if late. It's greatly appreciated.
Fifth Dave to the right.
Good morning everyone.
47 now and 73 and sunny later here in AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Enjoy your pie and bench time.
Keeping it short today because I need to hurry up and get in the house before my daughter gets home from work so I can take a shower without waking her.
I hope all that aren't feeling well are doing MUCH better today.
Did a 1.2 mile hike with the two youngest grandkids.
They did fantastic and want to do more hiking.
Getting a haircut, tires rotated and a night in the desert by myself today.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Mmm....mincemeat tarts.....yum yum. Have fun at the bench and looking forward to an update.
Dave good luck @ work; hope it's tolerable for you and hope your wife gets some relief from pain soon.
Rick sounds like the "apple didn't fall far from the tree" concerning hiking. Enjoy your time with them.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 38 with a high of 51 and rain in New York. Calling for 7 inches of white crap, with wind, Thursday through Saturday am. Had to make some modifications for the dinner time Thursday so our Daughter doesn't have to drive home in the dark if it's snowing. The H-D-L continues with cleaning the shower shortly along with the Kitchen sink. Tomorrow will be floor mopping; ugh. Was able to squeeze in a little bench time yesterday working on the primary belt line; hopefully a little more this afternoon.
Have a great day!! Be well and hope your on the mend.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt, much appreciated.
My thoughts and prayers for all here who are suffering from one issue to another.
Pam continues to improve. She is up an moving around but gets tired very easily. Her cough though is clearing up. She had all the symptoms of Covid but was tested negative.
I have bowling at noon and don't really feel like going.
I've only watched one Gator game this season. I record the games, it they win, I watch, if they loose, I delete. This way it saves me time.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
Zane layout -
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Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Those tarts sound delicious.
Dave B, it sounds like fun rummaging around old boxes and bins.
Rick, glad you had a great hike with the kids.
Larry, hope the sneaux doesn't interfere with Tday. Hilarious golden age quote!
TomACL, good to hear Pam is improving. That's a novel approach to watching football, lol.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's raining like crazy here. Temperatures aren't bad at 62°F, headed to 74°F. I finished the NBW trial by fire and hope to move on to the walking beam today.
Have fun,
mike
Canadian Thanksgiving is in October. When we lived in Vancouver, co-workers invited us to their house for Canadian Thanksgiving, and then a month later they were at our house for US Thanksgiving. (I smuggled a turkey across the border, the turkeys in Canada were MUCH more expensive than in the US.)
Speaking of Vancouver, we're considering the Rocky Mountain railtour trip from Vancouver, through Whistler to Quesnel, then to Jasper. CN plans to give up its lease on the trackage north of Squamish next year, so this would become 'abandoned mileage' unless the Province wants to take over the maintenance. The trip is Not Cheap, though. (I swapped some nice emails with a reporter from the Squamish local paper talking about the situation.) We've done the drive on Sea-to-Sky highway from North Vancouver to Whistler a bunch of times, and once drove further northeast to Cache Creek. Definitely some spectacular scenery along that road!
dave
Ron said: " turkeys in Canada were MUCH more expensive than in the US"
More of them in politics? ;) I think the stores use cheap or rather less expensive turkeys to get you in the store and sock it to you on all them udder stuffs...
Rain and 'warm' (40s) and falling off the cliff late in the day. The weather guestimater has snow and schmutz starting overnight tonight and into the Thanksgiving period. Wind and lake effect through the weekend could dump a bit on us. btw, I got the snow gear on the Deere yesterday after noon. The dealer didn't have the wiring part I needed, I ordered a generic one off eBay for $50 less. Also found out it goes to a sensor that allows the auger and blower to continue to run when backing up instead of stalling the blades on the mower function. IF it doesn't get installed quickly I can still give the snow a go, just hold the button down in reverse.
3d contiues to go ok.
Little to add. Everyone have a fine day, travel safely.
KSinMI
Uh, Karl, my observation about relative cost of turkeys between US and Canada was from the mid 1990s... But yeah, US stores do sell turkeys as loss leaders.
dave
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the breakfast and coffee.
Dave good luck with that first day back.
Rick nothing like peace and quiet once in awhile.
Larry try to keep that white stuff up there. PLEASE!!! 8)
Tom glad Pam is doing better.
Mike glad your past the NBW's.
Morning Dave.
Karl sounds like your ready for the white stuff.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/48. Later on rain 58.
Nothing to report from the bench never made there again!
Will try again today after I do.....
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, and no we do not celebrate American
Thanksgiving (as Dave has mentioned ours is in October) except the stores now have Black Friday sales. As for Turkey prices here they are more expensive in Canada as is most meats. This is probably due to the fact that the Canadian government are more strict on the amount of hormones and other additives that are allowed in the meat sold here.
No modeling last night as by the time I got home from work, made supper and ate, I was done for the day. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Jerry said: "Karl sounds like your ready for the white stuff."
Define READY... ??? Newest forecasts add in 45-50 mph winds, that scares me.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on November 25, 2025, 11:22:30 PMJerry said: "Karl sounds like your ready for the white stuff."
Define READY... ??? Newest forecasts add in 45-50 mph winds, that scares me.
It means I'm happy it's there and not here!!! ;D
Jerry
Good morning everyone, when you all get here.
I've started a pot of coffee since I'm up and the first to arrive.
I've only had two hours of sleep due to the agonizing pain in my leg.
Two months ago, I severely cut my left leg on a jagged iron horseshoe pit pipe in my yard while raking leaves.
The pain is so unbearable it drives me out of bed abruptly, with no relief in sight, ever.
The wife says I'm a big baby, that she's seen many cuts on animals that were much worse than mine. (She used to work for a Vetrinarian)
I can't start breakfast yet due to no one else here, dang, it would be cold anyway ::)
So, just coffee it is for now. And here's my "quote of the Day" for ya'all!
Hey buddy..sorry to hear about your leg pain!!!
Thanks for the coffee.
terry
Good morning everyone.
49 currently but sunny and low 70's later in AZ.
Philip, thanks for the coffee.
Sorry about the leg pain and hope you can get some relief soon.
French toast for breakfast today along with sides of bacon and/or sausage.
Ron, did you get 15 minutes in yesterday?
Jerry, good talking with you and Diane yesterday.
Karl, is the Deere set to go for the winter?
Dave, that rail trip sounds nice.
Mike, how's the kit progress going?
ACLTom, hope Pam is doing much better and how was bowling?
Larry, any belt line progress?
Dave#5, hope you and your wife are feeling better.
Curt, any kit progress.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Got my hair cut but the tire shop was too busy to rotate my tires.
I got a 9 AM appointment this morning to get the tires done.
Then I'll pick up a cake for desert for tomorrow's dinner.
Got caught up calling a few friends yesterday while sitting outside enjoying a cigar and a bit of bourbon.
One more from my Kingman hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and coffee Rich. I hope you get some relief from your laceration. You might need a Tetanus shot depending on your last one.
Started the day with a walk at 64F and clear. Yesterday I got the roof installed on the office and weathered. Also, I started working on the foundry and work room roofs. Both are the standing seam type. The Foundry roof is fairly complex with added details on it.
Today is floors then I'll continue working on roofs.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for the coffee Rich and breakfast Rick. I love the smell of coffee but don't like the taste.
Rich, hope the leg heals very soon. Two months is a long time to still be feeling severe pain. Was it a deep muscle laceration?
Rick, I hope the tires get done today for you.
Pam is much better, thanks everyone. She did laundry yesterday and I folded and put it away.
Bowling was very unusual, my score at least. I had a 606 total. All games were 202, 202 and 202. First time I ever bowled three like scores.
I have lots of neglected yard work this morning. Hopefully I can get back to the work bench if not to "stoved up" after. 8)
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Tom. The last photo of the houses remind if driving near Harrisburg PA. Very appropriate designs for the area
0730 and still dark in MI. Temp said to be ~390 and dropping. I can hear the wind and see the branches of the big pine outside moving around in what is going to 50mph winds. A fun day on tap. We have a vet's appointment at 11:30a 20 miles SE of us.
No coffee here for me, like ACLTom I like the smell but not into the taste, ever. Some Michigan Maple Special Blend I buy for the Doll is fantastic as it brews or just open the bag. She drinks half a dozen cups as a jump start in the morning.
Yes Rick, the Deere is ready. I'm not so much so :P .
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Pennman, sorry about the leg. I hope there is some relief soon.
Thanksgiving tomorrow at one daughter's. We have to have two sessions thanks to bullheadedness, I enjoy the food but have to miss OPS Saturday while we have TurkeyII at the other daughter's. Add in the sudden wintry mess it should be a well fed if stressed out weekend. The Doll will spend the next week parsing comments and conversations... :-X :-\ like a CIA analyst. ???
Be that as it may, everyone here, thank you for all your conversation, encouragement and wonderful friendship over the year. THANK YOU!
KarlSinMI.
Glad to hear Pam is over the bug... Hopefully that's the only experience from Flu season.
Typical November mist and gloom, but warm, heading to 57 today. Ugh, that means I can't use the back porch as the auxiliary refrigerator. I think we have all the fixin's for Thanksgiving, and I'll start the brining this afternoon. The exterminator came today, there's one corner of the attic where the little buggers have been active, and we can't figure out how they're getting there but nowhere else in that same room. There's no obvious path from the outside to that area.
add I went back and read Rich's post (I got a chuckle from the coffee photo), sorry to hear about the chronic pain from the old injury.
dave
Good Morning,
Rich sorry to hear about your leg; hope it feels better soon. Just a thought a trip to an emergency facility might be in order if the pain persists. Great quote and thanks for the java.
Karl hope you don't get that kind of wind; at least the trees should be bare so the wind can whistle right through. Sounds like the turkey won't be the only one stuffed....2 big dinners....dang.
Terry morning.
Rick thanks for breakfast.Sounds like you're have a busy day ahead. The belt line progress is coming along in between the H-D-L of Ellie's.
Curt have fun roofing.
Tom glad Pam is feeling much better and up & about. I bet you couldn't come up with those 3 scores again if your life depended on it....freaky. Easy on the yard work.
Dave the 5th, good morning. How's your wife doing.
Dave critters can be a real PITA; hope you figure out their "modus operandi" soon. Have fun with all the fixings.
How's everyone else doing.
It's 50 with a high of 58 in New York, Tomorrow the temps go down in the basement. They have revamped our forecast for Thursday; looks like we dodge the "s*ow bullet" until after 7pm through Saturday am. At least I won't have to worry about our Daughter driving home Thanksgiving. Speaking of T-day, since none of us really like turkey we're starting a new tradition and having a pork roast instead with all the same fixins. FINALLY completed the H-D-L this morning; now it's on to helping with the cook'in. Maybe some time at the bench???????
Have a great day!! Be well and hope you're on the mend.
Have to join the crowd and sample Rich's coffee.
Not bad for a first timer opening the Lounge.
Get some DMSO for that leg.
Bernd
Good morning crew, Rich it may be a blood clot!
Thanksgiving eve....Enjoy !
Later~
Philip
Morning everyone
Rich thanks for the coffee.
I thought the leg was better?
Rick thanks for the breakfast.
Was really good talking to you yesterday.
Curt you're doing a great job on tht kit.
Tom that was strange three 202's!!
Karl that/a a nice looking tractor.
Morning Dave.
Dave E hope you get rid of the little visitors!!
Larry sounds like a nice dinner.
Bernd have a nice day.
Weather in South Jersey rain/60. Later on 64.
Tomorrow 40's.
Not sure what the day will bring.
I doubt if I'll make the bench again today!! :(
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning everyone,
Thanks for the coffee Rich and the breakfast Rick.
Rich, hope the leg starts to feel better real soon.
Mild day here today with the current temperature at 3c (37f) with a high of 9c (48c) but it's overcast with rain in the forecast.
No modeling last night but I did download and install FreeCad and played with it a little. I think it's going to be a steep learning curve there.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning, everyone. Rich, did your leg cut get stitches? Bernd, I remember DMSO as a seriously scary solvent doing chemistry, because of the long list of toxins it would carry through skin.
Switching Seashore's work equipment solo yesterday was a big contrast to doing it with one in the cab and two on the ground. When I started railfanning up close 55 years ago, the Newburyport local didn't have a fireman, but retained two brakemen helping the conductor. A lot of skill and experience was reflected in how they positioned themselves to get work done quickly. I only try to reproduce this when switching alone; I wouldn't want to do it with modern 2-man crews; lots and lots of idling while waiting for the conductor to complete another 10-20 car walk.
Good morning folks,
Jerry, thanks for opening.
Rich, thanks for the coffee. Hope your leg heals soon.
Terry, Construimus, Batuimus!
Rick, that's some unique terrain.
Curt, the foundry is progressing well.
TomACL, good luck with the yard work.
Dave B, top of the morning to you.
Karl, that Deere needs a heated cab. Nice rig.
Dave, good luck with the critters.
Larry, have fun as the sous chef.
Bernd, good to see you here this morning.
Philip, happy Thanksgiving Eve to you, too.
Ron, I'm a software guy and have tried all the 3D CAD programs. None of them are easy to learn, NONE!
How is the rest of the crew?
Nice crowd in Geezers today. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.
This morning's activities included take Sharon's car to get new tires. :o We'll be eating beans for a while. We ate brunch at Cracker Barrel and picked up celery and green beans for tomorrow's meal. I haven't been able to get upstairs in a few days.
Have fun,
mike
Ha... haven't heard that in awhile, Mike
terry
:o :o :o Is that really you Terry? ;D
Quote from: jbvb on November 26, 2025, 10:44:44 AMGood morning, everyone. Rich, did your leg cut get stitches?
What are you kidding me he's a
MAN!!! ;D :) 8) 8)Jerry
I used the black CA today.
Where have you been all my life?!
It comes in different viscosity!
MJinTN
Quote from: Jerry on November 26, 2025, 04:51:09 PMQuote from: jbvb on November 26, 2025, 10:44:44 AMGood morning, everyone. Rich, did your leg cut get stitches?
What are you kidding me he's a MAN!!! ;D :) 8) 8)
Jerry
dave
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It started today at noon. Just dug out 70yr old backup if it gets too big for the Deere.
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1957 Tonka "Big Mike" like I had in the day.
Now at 8 pm we are covered with an inch or so
;D
Karl try to keep that white stuff there!
I don't have a truck that big. :)
Jerry
Thank to everyone who asked questions and gave their interesting opinions on my leg injury.
OK, here's the scoop. No stitches, No Doctor visit, No Tetanus shots, No bandages, No pain killers, but
lots of arguments concerning same here! Wife says I'm a baby about it. Let me tell you how it really is
about it, NO I won't all. If I say how it really is, you folks would get sick. I am just looking at it everyday.
The skin is gone, shredded, meat is showing, constant pain. Every time I take a shower, it's much worse afterward.
I wanted stitches to hold it all back together, wife laughed at me and said they wouldn't allow it.
So what does she know, she's no Doctor. Just because she did surgeries on animals, doesn't make you a Doctor
for people. This is one of those times you have a gripe about something, write it out, and DON"t hit the "SEND" tab! :o Being a "MAN", has nothing to do about anything here. It's just not right. Abuse is more like it...and
the worst place to have this happen it is on my shinbone in the front, center. I'm thinking about spraying it with lighter fluid and setting my leg on fire! To sear the wound. ;D
Happy Thanxgivin' everybody;
If you travel be safe...if staying at home - whether hosting or just visiting locally please also be safe......I hope everyone has the most joyous of holidays this season, and may the light, love and grace of the Lord be upon you; and give you peace..... ;) ..........see ya....... 8) 8) 8) 8)
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.
P.S. Rich- I sure hope you recover from the injury soon, :o...jagged or uneven cuts are the biggest pain in the ass >:( ....right next to waiting for them to heal..........
Good Morning All,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Where has the year gone?
Rich thanks for opening. I'm very sorry to hear how bad your leg is. As a previous PM I have some of your wife's attitude about medical issues but my wife is just the opposite. I hope you can get some relief sooner rather than later.
Today for breakfast is just coffee, OJ and soda. I eat lightly until the feast. It's at daughter's house about a 30 minute drive. Daughter and MOH share the cooking chores. This year we're downsizing this and the Christmas meal.
Probably no modeling today since I will be on standby for grunt work in the kitchen.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Low 50's now and cloudy with a high of 72 here today.
Curt, thanks for the coffee.
Rich, I hope your leg feels better soon but I would get it looked at.
I hope everyone that hasn't been feeling well is feeling much better today.
Going to my daughter's, boyfriend's mother's house for dinner.
Have a great day everyone and enjoy time with family and friends.
Good Morning,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! and enjoy the day with friends and family; travel safely if you must.
Rich hope you get some relief from the leg pain. Love the meme.
Curt enjoy the time with family.
Rick enjoy your dinner.
It's 34 going to 39 in New York. Thankfully the white crap here is holding off until around 7pm tonight. They upped the anti to 4-8 inches; hopefully NOT. Daughter's coming around 11am for a noon feast; I'm sure we're making waaaay too much food.
Have a great day everyone and pause a moment to count your blessing!!!
Morning all,
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate the day.
Thanks for the light breakfast Curt. Yes, the years fly by, especially at my age.
It will be just Pam and I today as the children are doing their own thing.
Rich, get well soon and if you set your leg on fire, just be sure it it the leg and nothing else. 8)
Have a great day everyone and enjoy.
Tom
Happy Thanksgiving everyone..
Rich, get the leg looked at..or as the Marines say "Corpsman Up!!!"
terry
I removed the turkey from the brine, rinsed and patted dry, and set it back in the fridge to air dry. We'll see how this approach works. I'll have a couple hours before the cooking marathon starts, I'll probably cut out the roof framing for the machine shop. Chances are good I'll finish this project this year...
And I join the calls for Rich to get his leg looked at. Could be something nasty, like a bone infection, that isn't obvious from the outside.
dave
Happy Thanksgiving folks! ~mike
Morning everyone
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Running late we suppose to be on the road an hour ago.
Rich if you have a car get in it and get your leg fixed before you really get a bad infection. Then she won't be laughing!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!!
Jerry
Good morning everyone and Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.
Rich, I would get that leg looked at.
Another dull overcast day here. Managed a little time at the bench last night, got to keep my "15 minutes a day" going. ;D Not sure what tonight will bring.
Have a great day everyone.
Happy Thanksgiving !
I must ask, what the devil is black CA?
BCA (https://starbond.com/products/starbond-knot-filler-system-for-wood)
Quote from: Philip on November 27, 2025, 10:33:43 AMHappy Thanksgiving !
I must ask, what the devil is black CA?
BCA (https://starbond.com/products/starbond-knot-filler-system-for-wood)
Marty posted it here in post #924
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I just had coffee this morning as the spread the wife's have prepared will feed a regiment. Weather here is cloudy but in the 60's going to 70. We are headed to wife's sisters where all are gathering for food and football. My bride already had her parade fix watching the MACY parade so next up the Lions football game. Have a great day folks.
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Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda. I'm just having coffee.
Started out the day with a walk at a feel like temp of 42F. Yesterday was nice at daughter's house. I limited what I ate but it was still too much. I did get the chance to do some modeling on the Foundry roof and promptly glued the sub-roof on backwards. :-[ Of course this was after test fitting it correctly. ::)
Today after chores I'll head to the workbench. No shopping for me.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Curt and others drifting in,
Thanks for breakfast Butty. I'll just have some OJ.
Pam and I had a quiet day just by ourselves. Turkey and all that goes with it. We'll have left overs this evening and then I'm done with turkey until Christmas.
I finished the barn build and will get the update posted later this afternoon.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
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Morning Gents,
Curt I'll grab a coffee; I'm still full from yesterday. Enjoy your time at the bench.
Tom nothing wrong with having a quiet Thanksgiving. Looking forward to your update.
What's going on in your world.
It's 30 with a high of 34 in New York. As I type this the white crap is coming down "lickity split"; we're in the 8-12 inch range through 7am Saturday. Staying home today; no shopping for me either. Planning on some bench time and a day of relaxation after the busy week prior to T-day. Daughter came over yesterday and had a nice pork roast with all the trimmings; ate waaaay too much. Now I suppose the "Silly Season" starts; to quote Jerry.
Have a great day!!! Be well and careful on the roads.
Good morning everyone.
47 now and sunny and 72 later in AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and I'm still undecided if I'll have any breakfast.
Hope the roof is an easy fix.
ACLTom, glad Pam and you had a nice Thanksgiving.
Jim, hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with family.
Ron, how are the boxcars coming along?
Jerry, hope you had a great time in Wayne.
Mike, I'm sure you helped prepare a wonderful meal yesterday.
Dave, I would much rather do the cooking and let someone else clean.
Terry, hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.
Larry, hope they were wrong about your wintery forecast.
I hope everyone else enjoyed the holiday yesterday.
Ate far too much yesterday but couldn't help it because it was all so good.
There will be leftovers today.
Also some online shopping for the kids xmas.
A scene from camp near Bullhead City.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the foundry.
TomACL, congrats on the barn completion. I'm looking forward to the photos.
Larry, sounds like a wonderful T-day. It's nice to be with family.
Rick, wishing you another fantastic day with family.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright and cold morning at 31°F, warming to 50°F this afternoon. We'll have hard freezes at night for a few days.
Although I do most of the regular cooking, Sharon hasn't lost her touch preparing the T-day meal. It was just the two of us, and she fixed all my favorites.
Today is a trip to the theater to buy gift cards for our Daughter. She is returning from a ten-day trip to Norway and isn't able to get them. I'll pick up our SIL and her from the airport this evening. While out, I plan to stop by Costco to have a hearing aid repaired. It's going to be a busy day.
Have fun,
mike
I emptied the dishwasher this morning, that's my contribution to 'cleaning after the meal' ;) The kitchen is almost back to normal.
More progress on the machine shop, today's focus will be roof and trim.
dave
Good morning Curt, ACLTom, Larry, Rick, Mike, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, Have fun at the bench today.
ACLTom, nothing wrong with a quiet thanksgiving, will have to check the barn build later.
Larry, Hope you don't get too much white stuff.
Rick, sounds like you had a great time yesterday, enjoy your time with the family today.
Mike, Hope the day isn't too busy.
Dave, have fun working on the machine build.
Woke up to a light dusting of the white stuff this morning. Have a little running around to do this morning and then I will be packing up the car for a train setup this weekend.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Hope you got the roof fixed?
Tom sounds like you and Pam had a nice day together,
Larry seems like a lot of "WHITE STUFF". Stay in and off the roads.
Rick that's your suppose to day eat too much and then go shopping the day after!! ;D
Mike don't overdo the running around.
Morning Dave.
Ron sounds like you have a nice weekend planned.
Well like Larry said it's official the "SILLY SEASON" has started. So all you elves be careful out there!!
We had a great time with the family yesterday.
And believe or not Rick the traffic wasn't bad at all!!
But we did get home a lot later than expected.
Not sure what today will bring but I believe we are staying in today.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
'Mornin' after the turkey here in MI, we did have a glimpse of the sun for a short time early but it's overcast. The temp is shown to be 280 in the lower RH corner. Felt like it when I was out for close to 0.10 minutes earlier. :o
We had a good meal at the daughter's yesterday, a bit more spice injected into the turkey than I really like but it was all good. I had the drumstick all to myself. Pumpkin pie was a great top off to too much to eat.
LIONS lost, the game and a couple more key players. We couldn't get a station that carried the SPARTIES who seemed to have won in great fashion. MAYbe a good hoops year.
I'm finishing up the last group of parts for a farm wagon I've made with the 3d machine. The UV box just beeped off. 8)
NOt sure what my 'puter is up to, maybe the mouse is low power? As I've selected one of the goofy face icons lately and clicked on it I get 2 of them showing up on the screen. It's like the mouse is double bumping some how. :-\
We're under a snow WINTER WEATHER WATCH with chances of it becoming a WARNING by tomorrow, snow at the rate of an inch an hour forecast to pass this way starting late tomorrow.
Be well all, travel safe.
KarlS
Good evening, all. The lower Merrimack valley got less than an inch of snow just before sunset, but it won't last as the ground is far from frozen. The new road salt contractor had two trucks out (5 miles of Town road, pop. 930) so we'd know he means business.
We didn't go out today, but even so I didn't get much done till late afternoon. Now my layout is cleaner and I'm updating my NMRA Achievement Program notes while digesting leftovers. Back upstairs in a bit.
Quote from: jbvb on November 28, 2025, 06:58:57 PMGood evening, all. The lower Merrimack valley got less than an inch of snow just before sunset, but it won't last as the ground is far from frozen. The new road salt contractor had two trucks out (5 miles of Town road, pop. 930) so we'd know he means business.
We didn't go out today, but even so I didn't get much done till late afternoon. Now my layout is cleaner and I'm updating my NMRA Achievement Program notes while digesting leftovers. Back upstairs in a bit.
Interesting! We got the squall, but not enough to stick. At the end of that squall, there were big blowing flakes, and the sun was out.
dave
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, pastry, OJ and soda.
It feels like 48F here currently and up to low 70's later. Yesterday I worked on the foundry roof. I thought putting in the angled wood slats in the 2 vents was going to be a bear, but they went in smooth as silk. They were very well engineered by Brett.
Today after animal chores I'll continue on the roof flashing. Not much else planned today.
Rich I hope your leg is doing better.
Tom I hope Pam continues to feel good.
Dave it used to rain like that in El Paso growing up.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt, I'll just have OJ this morning.
I cancelled Bill this morning as I came down with a sore throat yesterday morning. It isn't as sore as it was yesterday but I'm still taking it easy. I don't want to pass on what ever I have or don't have.
Have a healthy day everyone.
Tom
I brought the donuts! There might be a few pumpkin flavored ones still available.
A slight frosting on the ground of the white stuff. It ain't powered sugar from the donuts!
My son's RV had an airbag line get snagged somehow. Donut will be a cold day in a parking lot for us today.....always something with that thing.
Stay warm and dry my friends.
Fifth Dave to the right
Good morning everyone.
48 now and partly cloudy with a high of 72 later in AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and glad the roof build id going well.
ACLTom, hope your sore throat goes away today.
Dave5'th, hope the RV repair is a quick and easy fix.
James, hope the white stuff is all gone and good news on the clean layout.
Karl, good luck with the white stuff and how'd the wagon turn out?
Jerry, I'm surprised about the no traffic.
Ron, have fun running trains this weekend.
Dave, hope you make more good progress on the machine shop today.
Mike, hope today is less busy and the hearing aid is fixed now.
Larry, any bench time yesterday.
TomO, any paper mill progress?
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Slow day here yesterday.
Only thing I did besides playing with the kids was to double check the air pressure on my tires.
Glad I did because the passenger side rear was 5 lbs. low.
Got a short 2 mile hike with the kids planned for today.
Fall at Yosemite NP.
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Have a great day everyone.
Snow prep for today's activity, starting as soon as I exit here.
We are right on the line between 8-10 inches and 6-8 inches. Probably get the Deere out sometime later.
We also have Thanksgiving II at the other girl's today.
Be safe all.
KS
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee and breakfast.
TomACL, get well soon.
Dave B, good luck with the airbag.
Rick, hiking with the kids sounds like fun.
Karl, hope the sneaux isn't too deep.
Jerry, hope yesterday was peaceful.
Ron, sounds like a fun weekend with trains.
Dave, what's next after the machine shop?
How is the rest of the crew?
All went well yesterday. I'm looking forward to a quiet day, some college football, and prep for my sister's visit tomorrow.
Have fun,
mike
Quote from: friscomike on November 29, 2025, 09:33:50 AMDave, what's next after the machine shop?
I have a 'stack' of half-completed projects. I'll probably return to the NESL/Ambroid coach kit and do the roof, and then will go back to the Lamson & Goodnow project. That's mostly scenery, rather than construction.
But there's still a fair amount of work on the machine shop, roofing and trim, plus some fit and assembly on its location.
In other news, one of our dogs caught what seems to be a 5-day bug the day before Thanksgiving. She's had this before, but it's 4 days of The Runs and keeping an eye to take her out when she has to go.
dave
Good Morning,
Keeping it short; still lots to do in the "winter wonderland". It FINALLY stopped sn*wing; received about 18 inches of white crap. To make matters worse my snowblower decided to "crap the bed" so I broke out a "steam shovel"; my steam and a shovel. Wet and heavy crap that I ended up doing twice. My neighbor came over with his plow truck this am and lended a much need helping hand. Need to figure out what to do about new equipment and soon; at 74 I can't be shoveling the long driveway any more.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Holy cow Larry! Dude don't over do it! Great neighbor!
Quote from: Philip on November 29, 2025, 11:35:26 AMHoly cow Larry! Dude don't over do it! Great neighbor!
Philip thanks for your concern!! I usually take my time doing strenuous stuff and am aware of my limits; lots of rest breaks. He is a good neighbor and have known him for years. If he sees me struggling with something he'll usually offer a helping hand; plus he like to BS. Oddly enough this afternoon I found the problem with my machine and hopefully I have it fixed. Tried it out on some snow and it seemed to work; just need it to get me through the winter.
Had a fine day at the daughter's, great food and laughs.
Snow started right at 12 noon after I did the marker sticks in the drive and ran to the store for a loaf of the wrong kind of bread. Planning to wait until daylight tomorrow to move any snow. No where to be until sometime Monday when I have my semi-annual Minute with the Doc to refill my Rxs. I refer to him as Fruit of the Loom...visits are so brief... ;)
Coming home after day it was near white out at times, the last dozen miles appeared no one had traveled to the West in some time. I 'flew' through it all at 30/per. One startling episode as two deer suddenly appeared in my path. I split the pair as I braked, one squeeked by the front and the other hesitated going off to the right side and managed to miss them both. :o It appears we had ~6" indicating the inch an hour guess. Looking out the back a bit ago the snow has been blowing up against the West windows and obscuring the view. The wind is still howling.
Just checked, SPARTY is up by 3 with 2:30 to go. Still time to go Oh-fer... :o Unable to find the game on the streaming "services" we have since canning Directv. Nope they pulled it off 38-28!! :-X
That's it for here this eve.
KSadrift in the blizzard... :-\ :-\
Morning Gents,
Set up an omelet station so go nuts; morning beverages are at the end of the counter.
Karl sounds like winter is in full swing in your neck of the woods. Glad to hear you missed the deer.
What are your plans for the day.
It's 31 with a high of 38 supposedly. Received a dusty overnight but nothing to worry about. Need to take the one tire off the snowblower and hopefully take it in to my mechanic for a dismount, cleaning the rust off the steel wheel then put 'er back together; he's done this for me before. Before that some bench time since the past 2 days have been a bust in that regard.
Have a great day!!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and the omelet. Good luck with the snowblower.
Dave, hope your dog gets well soon. Sounds like you have fun projects ahead.
Philip, what projects are on your bench?
Karl, congrats on the Sparty win.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's 40F this morning and headed to 52F. Showers most of the day.
My Sister and BIL from Oklahoma arrive today for visit. I may not be around much for a few days.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
Upper 44 now and 69 with some clouds later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Good news on getting the s#$@blower working.
Karl, glad you had a good time at the daughters and that you missed those deer.
Hope moving the white stuff around goes well.
Mike, enjoy the visit from your sister.
Dave, hope your dog is doing better.
What's everyone else doing?
Did a 2.4 mile hike with 4 of the kids yesterday.
Treated them to Burger King afterward.
Fast food isn't very cheap anymore. ::)
The town here had their Christmas parade last night.
Kids got bags full of candy.
There's a video of the parade on my YT channel if you're interested.
Heading to Kingman again today to do some hiking tomorrow.
The young ones getting excited for the parade to start.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. Snow blower? UGH! :-* I hope you get it working.
Late posting today. Started out with a walk at 57F and supposed to get to the 80's later. Back in shorts. I've already completed today's chores and sitting here drinking a OJ before heading to the workbench. Both MOH and daughter have sore throats and congestion. Joy.
Tomorrow MOH has jury duty and Friday she's driving up to SC with Sunny who is getting big girl surgery (11 mos). It's so much cheaper in SC that it is worth the trip. Our oldest skunk Elvis (9 yrs) is rapidly losing weight but is still eating normally. He was a favorite during the rescue events. And so it goes.
Mike enjoy your family.
Rick great photo of the grandkids. It's a keeper.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Hope you get your tire fixed.
Mike have a nice day with your sister and BIL.
Rick great picture of the grandkids.
I hope your not spoinling them to much!! ;D
Weather in South Jersey cloudy/47. Then rain on and off most of the day.
The outside lights are just about done.
And Diane is working on decorating the inside.
Maybe some just maybe some time at the bench later.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry.
Curt, good luck with Sunny's surgery in SC.
Mike, enjoy the family visit with your sister.
Rick, looks like the kids had a great time.
I'm much better today and the sore throat is gone but so is my energy level. Pam wants to get out the Christmas stuff and I'll taking my time doing it.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
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Morning all,
Thanks for the coffee Larry!
Rick, crazy prices on meat now.
Mike, I'm working on a re-working a dynamite shed and some raised letter signs. The actual walls on the buiding are going back to the drawing board.
We are waiting for the big storm but nothing yet. A lot of wind and some freezing rain so far.
I just noticed a couple of new things in O scale. This fellow is now reselling selling PFM figures again cheap.
PFM (https://ebay.us/m/nmzHHP)
Cumberland shop, KY is also selling scale figures and they look nice.
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Have a great Sunday.
Lost another post to the ether... >:(
It snowed here
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Drift at back door...
9" on the "paint booth"
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"C" note at BK? QC is poor at their outlets near here. Like their menu better than the McClown's
Enuf. Need to go talk to Deere. Doll did front porch. White $#^t is wet & heavy.
KS
My howitzer was hooked on ether.............Detroit Allison ;D
What a load of S N O W
Quote from: Philip on November 30, 2025, 10:04:10 AMMorning all,
Thanks for the coffee Larry!
Rick, crazy prices on meat now.
Mike, I'm working on a re-working a dynamite shed and some raised letter signs. The actual walls on the buiding are going back to the drawing board.
We are waiting for the big storm but nothing yet. A lot of wind and some freezing rain so far.
I just noticed a couple of new things in O scale. This fellow is now reselling selling PFM figures again cheap.
PFM (https://ebay.us/m/nmzHHP)
Cumberland shop, KY is also selling scale figures and they look nice.
url=https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCumberlandShops?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=4399122317]CSK[/url]
Have a great Sunday.
I recognize some of those "PFM" figures (Motopurr Studios) as the old Lytler & Lytler figures. That makes me suspect he's cloned them for sale, which would be a copyright violation. It's also possible he found a huge stash of those somewhere.
dave
Quote from: Larry C on November 30, 2025, 07:54:05 AM... Need to take the one tire off the snowblower and hopefully take it in to my mechanic for a dismount, cleaning the rust off the steel wheel then put 'er back together; he's done this for me before. Before that some bench time since the past 2 days have been a bust in that regard.
Larry, I gave up on tubeless tires for yard tools and equipment. Anything that gets low enough to break the bead while I'm not watching, I install a tube immediately. 30 years ago a two-wheel wheelbarrow broke its bead. Its wheels were held on by throw-away hat-shaped clips. Took it apart, drilled the axle for cotters, installed two tubes, scrapped the clips. Still in service, I pump it up once or twice a year. Bicycle tire tools will do the job, no need for anything large or expensive.
I recognize some of those "PFM" figures (Motopurr Studios) as the old Lytler & Lytler figures. That makes me suspect he's cloned them for sale, which would be a copyright violation. It's also possible he found a huge stash of those somewhere.
dave
Dave, For over twenty years I have collected the old Lytler & Lytler and Gandy Dancer figures made in the 1970's. There's no way these figures even resemble Lytler & Lytler figures, they look hand-made. The real figures have crisp facial features, and some of these (Motorpurr figures) look distorted.
What makes you say he may have cloned them for sale? Any why would that be a copyright violation, since they are no longer produced? There's a guy currently selling Lyter & Lyter figures on Ebay for $119.99 a pack of 8!
I have over 800 of these figures in my current collection, and they were not cheap!
Rich
Good Morning All,
Today starts Florida's second 6 month season- Non-Hurricane Season. ;D
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Was up a little early due to MOH getting ready for jury duty, so I started my laundry early. Today after chores I will continue work on the beam swing crane that mounts to the Foundry.
Yesterday I put together the "beam" and vertical support (separately) and glued the beam to it's mount.
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I hope everyone has a good day.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt.
I was up and at the blood place at O'dark 30. Taking Pam to breakfast later.
Pulled out all the Christmas stuff yesterday and then rested for a while. I think my sore throat was a two day deal. I feel normal again.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning everyone.
43 now and 60 and sunny later in Kingman, AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Beam looks good.
ACLTom, glad the throat is better and enjoy breakfast with Pam.
Karl, hope you got all that white stuff moved without any issues.
BK wasn't that much.
Philip, did the storm miss you?
Ron, Max and McLaren's pit error made things very interesting yesterday.
What's everyone else up to?
Drove to just outside of Kingman.
About a 1/2 hour away from the trail Star and I will hike today.
This is from 2 years ago from a hike at the Dinosaur National Monument in Utah.
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Have a great day everyone.
Quote from: Pennman on December 01, 2025, 01:05:47 AMWhat makes you say he may have cloned them for sale? Any why would that be a copyright violation, since they are no longer produced?
1. If someone 'cloned' by creating a new mold from the figure, you'd expect some loss of detail. (Some of us are old enough to remember Paige Industries, who cloned the SS Ltd kits. The cloned castings were nowhere near as good as the SS Ltd originals.)
2. Copyright doesn't run out just because the company went under!
dave
I have a whole bag full of Prieser rip-offs from China I got off of eBay a few years ago. Somewhat less detail but 5' away in HO not that noticeable. Unpainted.
Deere ran great and cleared off the driveway, 325', with ease. Neighbor with kids built a snowman, it was perfect wet sticky stuff for that.
Little new here, Michigan State canned their football coach and apparently have already committed to a guy canned from Northwestern they've been talking to, it sounds like, for quite some time. Costing them $33 million to drop the axe. Were it I, fade to the deep background and ease into something less stressful than what college football has become. $$$$
Doc appt at 11, then no plans.
Enjoy the day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Tom you already started decorating the lounge!!
Rick have a nice day hiking with Star.
Nice picture.
Dave will they come back from the grave and haunt you??? :o
Karl have a nice day.
Weather in South Jersey us sunny/39. Later on 49.
I need to get a few more lights for the outside of the house 2 of sets we had no longer work.
Bench time has not been kind to me of late! :(
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the the coffee and breakfast. The build keeps looking better and better; enjoy.
Tom have fun with the decorations; enjoy breakfast.
Rick have a safe hike with Star.
Dave good morning.
Karl college football is getting to be big business.
Jerry have fun with the decs.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 28 with a high of 29 in New York. More white crap forecasted for tomorrow @ 7 inches; ugh. Dropped off the tire to my mechanic and he said he'd get it done today or tomorrow at the latest. Taking down Thanksgiving decs today and up with Christmas. Bench time? sketchy.
Have a great day. Be well.
Morning Curt & crew,
Not a bit of the white stuff here.
I just put a tube on my wheelbarrow tire last summer after airing up countless times . Wise move and I don't here, hey Dad the tires flat....... same with the riding mower.....
The figures I have are all O scale and are packaged from Pacific Fast Mail. Not sure who sculpted them. Not much info on Motopurr Studios? Must have been a small operation. The figures I have are flawless and metal cast. Figures are another hobby within the hobby.
On the subject of figure painting, my HO stuff always looked blobish cause I can't see em
I'm off to the basement. Have a great day! Philip
Quote from: Philip on December 01, 2025, 10:29:30 AMMorning Curt & crew,
On the subject of figure painting, my HO stuff always looked blobish cause I can't see em
I'm off to the basement. Have a great day! Philip
Hell I can't see them in O-Scale!! 8)
Jerry
Rick that's a NP I've actually been to. Went with son when he was young in the 80's. He was a Dino fanatic.
Good afternoon folks,
Thanks for the photos. I loved Rick's family pic. That is as good as it gets.
Karl, I had a good laugh at the paint booth sneaux buildup.
Philip, congrats on the giblet printing.
It's an overcast day and cold. Rain later and tomorrow. Family visit is going well. I just put the gumbo on for the final four-hour cook. I've been at it since 9 AM, and I am tired. I still have to add seafood to the gumbo and make cornbread. It's nice having my sister and BIL here.
Have fun,
mike
It looks like some storm remnants are coming in from the NE. Oh boy! ;D
The stores were packed today.
Good morning everyone.
42 right now in Kingman and sunny with a high of 60 later.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Basic two eggs any way you like, roasted potatoes, crispy bacon and/or sausage for breakfast today.
Philip, any storm issues?
Mike, I'm sure that gumbo was delicious.
Larry, is it s$%#ing?
Jerry, are all the lights up?
Karl, hope the doctor visit was all good news.
I hope everyone is feeling well.
What's everyone else doing?
Star and I did 8.72 miles and 2,323' EG on the Hualapai Peak Trail.
There was frozen s#$@ and ice on some sections, but was able to remain upright the whole time.
Today is a rest day before doing another hike tomorrow.
This was a view last week from my Bullhead City camp.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning crew! Thanks for the coffee Rick. Looks like 4 or 5 inches of the white stuff.
Nothing happening here.
Have a great day!
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Enjoy your rest day.
I was supposed to take a walk this morning but have caught the family crud from MOH. :-\ I don't know if anything will be accomplished today other than taking it easy.
Oh well, I'm still on the green side of the grass.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Rick thanks for the coffee and eggs this morning. After that long a hike I'd need a day to rest as well; heck I couldn't even make it that far. Yup the s*ow is a cum'in down; probably another 5 inches.
Philip our grocery stores get whacked before a snowfall; you'd think people around here would be used to it by now.
Curt hope you feel better soon.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's a nippy 25 with a high of 32. Hope to get a call this morning saying my snowblower tire is ready then more fun. Took down Fall decorations yesterday and started with the Christmas lights in the windows; hope to finish that today. Maybe some bench time; I'm starting to feel like Jerry.
Have a great day!! Be well and easy if you're dealing with the white crap.
Light snow this morning, it's sticking on the roads. We'll be on the snow/sleet/rain line for much of this, so we could get as much as 8" or as little (when the storm is done) as 1".
Back to the exercise machine and train room, the dog that had the runs for the past nearly week is doing much better. No trips out in the middle of the night last night. Dog & owners both happy about that.
dave
Hazy bright and cold, teens, in Michigan this morning.
No new snow here. Closer to Lk Michigan there is a forecast of lake effect 3-4" in places.
PLAN is close to home.
BTW, brief 'wellness check' was brief, A1C a bit lower and an OK to go until June 1. Rx renewals were done. May need to run out for them today or tomorrow.
A couple of 3d experiments in progress.
KSinMI.
Good morning Rick, Philip, Curt, Larry Dave, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick. The last F1 race of the tear is going to determine who wins the driver's championship that's to Max's win and Maclaren's questionable pit strategy.
Currently -5c (23f) and snowing, only supposed to get an inch or so. Had a busy few days with our module setup this weekend and a road trip for work yesterday. Spent a good chunk of the weekend showing a couple of guys how to hand lay track. A great time was had by all. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. The 8.7 mile hike is a good one. Enjoy the day of rest.
Curt, Sorry you now have the crud. Going around for sure. Feel better very soon.
You guys talking about the white stuff is making me cold. Its 59 here now with a little liquid white stuff.
Bowling at noon. Pam is staying home to continue to regain her strength. This is the end of the third week for her. She is much better and no longer coughing but, still weak from the crappy crud.
I forgot to mention my Georgia cousin, Geary Langford, passed on Thanksgiving morning. He suffered with colon cancer for the past 6 years. Thankfully, he is no longer suffering. I'll attend the funeral this Friday in Thomasville, Ga. I've also been asked to give a Eulogy. He is the second cousin I've lost since June.
Have a safe and healthy day everyone.
Tom
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Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Nice picture.
8 miles I'm tired just thinking about that!!
Curt hope you fell better.
Philip keep it there.
Larry I might get a break today and sit at the bench.
Morning Dave. Glad to hear the puppy is doing better.
Karl glad you wellness is good! ;D
Ron the F1 will be a areal run for the finish line this year for sure.
Tom have a good games. Glad Pam is coming around.
Sorry to hear about your cousin.
Weather in South Jersey is rai/43/ Later the same thing.
Well with the weather being what it is. I might make it there today.
Here's hoping.
Remember if you going out today it is the "SILLY SEASON" ;D
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Quote from: deemery on December 02, 2025, 08:38:02 AMLight snow this morning, it's sticking on the roads. We'll be on the snow/sleet/rain line for much of this, so we could get as much as 8" or as little (when the storm is done) as 1".
Back to the exercise machine and train room, the dog that had the runs for the past nearly week is doing much better. No trips out in the middle of the night last night. Dog & owners both happy about that.
dave
Dave,
The rest of us would be happy if you quit talkin about the dog with the runs, once was enough!
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Glad you remained upright on that long hike.
Philip, congrats on the castings and prints. Stay warm.
Curt, that stuff is going around. Get well soon.
Larry, have fun with the Christmas decorations.
Dave, glad the dog is feeling better.
Karl, good luck with the 3D printing.
TomACL, good to hear Pam is feeling better. Good luck on the lanes.
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench.
Rich, wishing you a good day.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's overcast and rainy here. Temps aren't too cold at 46°F, headed to 50°F. The family left, and I am exhausted from standing and cooking gumbo. It was tasty if I do say so myself. I'm not sure what the day holds, probably keeping the recliner from hitting the ceiling.
Have fun,
mike
Condolences on the loss of your cousin Tom.
Anyone seen or heard from TomO? Member list seems not to accurately show prior posts, so not sure when he was here last.
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on December 02, 2025, 01:26:51 PMAnyone seen or heard from TomO? Member list seems not to accurately show prior posts, so not sure when he was here last.
Karl,
I took a look back, November 21, 2025, 08:37:12 AM, was the last time TomO posted.
Does anyone have contact info for him, to try to contact him to see if all isOK?
Rich
I've seen him posting on FB recently so I assume he's ok. I'll try messaging him.
Hi guys from Wisconsin. Thought I posted the other day, I Was not purposely trying to avoid being here.
I'm good, Terry's good and Wisconsin's weather sucks! Terry's eyes the doctors have been practicing on and seem much better. No invasive surgery required. I just got home from a 6 hour work session and I am tired and sore. Most of the soreness is due to 1st shoveling 3"+ of thee white Gifts from Above, working on the snowblower Saturday afternoon and then using it Saturday nightbon another good 8" of the WGFA. Sunday Imwaited for the city plows to deposit a good 18" on the apron to my driveway. I liven on the corner and/we get this every time the plows come through. My snow guy the last couple years told me in October had a full time job and closed his 2 businesses down. On Friday his replacement texted that he broke his leg on Thanksgiving and could not clear snow, so I did it. Before the work session this morning I cleaned up not quite 1" of the 3" the guessers had predicted. We went from zero snow on the ground to offically 12" but in some locales up to. 18". I'd say here closer to 15".
Badger Women, gosh since 11/21!
The hockey team has won 4 games and still #1. They play #2 Ohio State University in Colombus this weekend. We couldn't get tickets.
Volleyball has won 4 and is #9 nationally but are the 3rd seed in the NCAA VB tournament that starts on Thursday with the 1s and 2nd round games at home. They should win the next 2 but then it gets interesting in Austin, Texas if they advance this weekend.
The grandson since 11/21 has played a few hockey games but lost 3 games to cancellation this past weekend. Broke a stick and 1 new stick cost me a sound equipped diesel at $278 after a 12% discount. He no longer can use the "junior" stick because he is bigger but really much stronger and moved up to elite sticks! It's a racket. We got home from the rink and I ordered 2 more of the EXACT sticks online for a total of $298 shipped! He will get them as Xmas presents. He generally breaks 2-3 sticks during the Winter season games.
Still working on the swing bridge scene for a friend's layout. I offically started the false front facades for the same friend's paper mill. Just under 12' of structures. Now to go back and catch up to what I missed
I'll be back more often
TomO
Good evening, all. The storm continues over the lower Merrimack Valley; we got maybe 3" of snow through midday, but it's been rain, sleet and intermediate points since then. Luckily the kid got home one airport bus ahead of schedule, no thanks to PA for not plowing I-78 until mid-morning. Tom, my condolences for your cousin.
My tooth demolition site is healing and I started relocating my wife's latest structure (which I should've done as soon as I knew it didn't fit where I first planned). More on that tomorrow, when I have sneet to scrape and bills to pay but don't plan to go much of anywhere.
Good Morning,
All the usual morning beverages are ready and waiting. Breakfast will be chicken & waffles with Vermont Maple Syrup; something a little different this morning.
Tom my condolences to you for the loss of your cousin.
What's your plans for the day.
It's a clear but cold 16 with a high of 36 in New York. The furnace has been running frequently this am; too darn cold already. Got my tire back from the garage so that'll be going back on and moving the white crap will be after lunch and hopefully it'll be a little warmer out. Later this week we're going to be in the single digits overnight...brrr. Maybe put up the tree this morning and hopefully some bench time sometime today.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning, Larry and later arrivals. The sun is rising into a clear sky over the NH seacoast, temperature heading from maybe 31 to 36 forecast later. Just came in from shoveling our short barn cellar driveway in my bathrobe (plus gloves, boots & woolly cap with earlaps). That gets the kid to HS and Nid to her morning class. After breakfast I'll mail the bills, then finish the long driveway with the tractor before Nid gets back.
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Tis the season, enjoy.
James, a man's work is never done. Stay warm!
Tom, please accept my condolences for your Cousin.
Curt, get well soon.
TomO, good to hear Terry's eyes are better.
How are the rest of the crew?
It's overcast and cold, with temperatures ranging from 33°F to 49°F—no rain in the forecast. Today, I should be able to head upstairs to work on the oil derrick. That's after I bring in all the Christmas decorations from the garage for Sharon to sort. I may put the tree up, too. We gave our big eight-foot tree away and bought a small one. After two downsizing moves, we still have too much stuff.
Have fun,
mike
Morning all! thanks for the coffee Larry.
My condolences Tom.
Ventured out yesterday after doing a bit of shoveling. Of course the city truck was making waves of snow...
A mear 5" according to the official boss lady.
Oliver and Indy cats are piled up inside, weather was 19 last night.
I'm piled up with them. Very cold out.
Later!
Grey and cold with a chance of more snow here in Michigan this morning,temps in 20s.
ACLTom, sorry about your cousin.
Michigan State introduced their new miracle man football coach and also strongly defeated the Iowa team in hoops. Latest gimick there for more $$ is a Billion Dollar fund raising project, for more sports facilities. Be nice if they raised and invested that kind of dough for education or medical research. Makes me sad, just I'm just old and out of touch. :-\
Rx trip to Capital City may be on for this morning. ???
That's enuf from me. Be well, stay warm.
TomO good to see you.
KSinMI
Good morning everyone.
43 now but will only go up to 55 later and it will be windy.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
I think I saw you have an update and I'll need to go check it out.
Philip, stay warm.
Mike, have fun upstairs and with the Christmas decorations.
James, any pictures of your shoveling attire? :)
TomO, good to hear from you.
Very glad Terry and you are doing well.
Jerry, I hate to ask, bench?
ACLTom, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your cousin.
Ron, any photos from the meet?
Dave, glad the dog is feeling better.
Hope the rest of the crew is well.
Lazy day for me yesterday.
I was shocked yesterday when I read that an 8 year old had brought a loaded hand gun to the school where my youngest granddaughter attends.
Fortunately the principle found out about it before the gun could be used and no one was hurt.
A little too close for comfort.
Star and I will do another hike today.
From my campsite while visiting Yosemite.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Karl.
I agree with you on how the money gets spent.
Good morning Larry, James, Philip, Karl, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, have fun putting up the tree.
James " shoveling our short barn cellar driveway in my bathrobe", are you sure you are not Canadian? ;D
Philip, stay warm.
Karl, drive safe and I agree about the lack of fund raising for education and medical research..
Rick, that is a little too close for comfort, enjoy your hike
Current temperature is -6c (21f) and mostly cloudy. It is supposed to dip to -16c (3f) tonight. No modeling last night as there were other thinks that needed to get done like de-ice the driveway and clean up a mess the dog made. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry.
Thank you all for the condolences for my cousin Geary. At least he is no longer suffering. Six years is a long time to fight cancer not to mention colon cancer. To his credit, he never once complained. He was always very positive.
Pam's feeling much better as she is now kind of bossy about where the Christmas stuff goes.
I have a load of stuff/donations to take to the thrift store. The proceeds go to the Good Samaritan Group. I take a tax deduction.
Have a safe and healthy day and stay warm my northern friends.
Tom
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Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry.
I feel a little better today but still not at normal yet. I've completed today's chores and getting ready to head to the workbench to paint and weather 2 concrete freight docks.
Nothing else happening.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Crew.
Tom sorry to read about your cousin
Karl, you are not old and out of touch. Sports being a priority is one of the many things terribly wrong in the USA right now. One of our daughter's good friends is an Assistant AD at UW. There are over 150 management staff not including interns or full time clerical on the University website for the athletic department. I think hiring Fitzgerald for football is a good move for MSU. Thanks, it's good to be here!
Today I plan to weather the bridges. 2 girder approach bridges and the Swing Bridge. The span is 38". Them we shall see
Enjoy the day
TomO
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
James nice outfit to shovel snow in!!
I agree with you on how they spend money Karl.
Rick glad they got the kid with the gun before someone got hurt.
It's a strange world we live in.
Ron it's going to be a hell of a race for the championship in F1.
Tom glad to hear Pam is doing better.
Curt glad your feeling better.
TomO glad to see you back.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/36. RF/43.
Well thing did not go as expected at the bench yesterday.
Seems I made some serious mistakes in measuring things.
So it's a real make again for the 3rd time. I should start knitting or something easier!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, homemade donuts, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 56F under a full moon. Yesterday I painted and weathered the 2 concrete docks, and blackened the remaining metal detail parts.
Today after chores I started painting and weathering the 3-D printed details. The great thing about SW kits is the amount of details and that's also the bad thing when it comes time for working on the details.
That's enough blabbing today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
42 now and sunny with a high of 60 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun with all those castings.
I'm on my phone this morning so keeping it brief.
Star and I did our 8 mile hike yesterday.
Today I'll try to get a guest pass at Sam's Club to do some shopping.
Then start heading back to my daughter's boyfriend's house.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with all those details.
Rick, good luck with the pass.
How is the rest of the gang?
Not much on today's agenda. Tonight, we are going with our Daughter to see Cirque du Soleil, Luzia.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and doughnuts. Have fun painting all those wonderful SW details.
Rick the parents should bear the brunt of their kid's actions; an 8 year old and a gun? Just glad no one was hurt. Years ago my Daughter was driving and some kid shot out her side windows of her car with a BB gun. She had presence of mind enough to stop and see which house the kid ran into. I called the NYS Troopers and they handled everything. By the time the Courts were finished let's just say I doubt the kid was able to sit for a long time.
Mike take 'er easy and enjoy the show.
Good morning from Wisconsin where it is a chilly -3f degrees but ok with no wind chill.
Volleyball on campus as the NCAA tournament starts. The Badgers are a #3 seed in the Eastern Regional.
No sure if the pictures will show up but I'm closer on the bridge scene
TomO
Totally clear and terribly cold, may get to 20 sometime today. Weather person says coldest wether so far this season, looks like a 4-5 day patch of Brrrr...
My grand daughter had appointment with the eye specialists at the University of Michigan Hospital complex yesterday and after a half a day of tests they determined that her vision is not on the verge of going away as the doctor she had seen locally told her. She will be needing some attention, her vision is going to be fine. Such a relief to us all. Great kid, was really down. Unfortunately at times, her knowledge seeking can send her to the internet in search of information. Often times that is not a healthy thing. Anyhow, that IS one less stressor from the 1:1 world here.
Be well all, stay safe and warm.
KSinMI
Good morning Curt, Rick, Mike, Larry, TomO, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt. On thing about Brett, he is never shy about adding detail castings to his kits.
Rick, good luck with the guest pass, enjoy the time with your family.
Mike, enjoy the Cirque du Soleil with your daughter.
Larry, enjoy your day.
TomO, the bridge is looking great.
Karl, that's great news about your granddaughters eye sight.
Another overcast day with the current temperature at -7c (19f). Managed a bit of bench time last night, the hard part of the braking systems for the boxcars is done, the rest of the braking system should be easy (famous last words). We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Yes Brett is really generous with the detail parts.
Rick I hope thy give you a pass.
Mike have a nice day doing whatever!
Morning Larry bench time later??
TomO the bridge looks great.
Karl that's great news about the granddaughter.
Pictures yet Ron?
Weather in South Jersey cloudy/37. Later on 43.
We have some errands to do this morning.
Then we will try and I mean try to get this machine built the right way.
Still don't understand why I'm having so much trouble with it.
Remember if you're out there it is the "SILLY SEASON" be careful.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning crew,
I think we all have bossy better half's.
Great news Karl, The internet told me plenty of lie's.
The concrete looks great TomO!
Hunkering down in the shop.
Have a great day! Out~ ;)
Karl great news about granddaughter.
TomO the bridge looks great.
Good evening, all. NW gusts roar above the trees as the NH seacoast freezes up. Today's high was 38F, 26F now, 7F forecast for sunrise. My wife is teaching Thai cooking for Adult Education a couple of towns away and I'm cooking my dinner; simple and not chewy. Still healing and feeling Monday's extraction.
I'm not aware of any photos of me shoveling snow in my bathrobe. It's not uncommon but if I see someone spectating with a camera instead of shoveling they'll be redirected.
The morning went to fighting a credit card charge. I tried to hire car transport from an airport. No confirmation page, email or anything but the charge on my bill weeks later, and no search results for the vendor name. First called the card company, then the airline, 15 minutes on hold, help desk told me to file it on the website. It worked, but again, no confirmation. This afternoon mostly reading, but after dinner and a Zoom I'll move a project from the unheated attic to my living room. Overnight lows won't be back in the 20s till Wednesday.
Tomorrow that bridge is dead sexy!
Looking forward to the final scene.
MJinTN
Quote from: labdad on December 04, 2025, 06:36:56 PMTomorrow that bridge is dead sexy!
Looking forward to the final scene.
MJinTN
Autocorrupt strikes again! I like TomO's bridge too, but forgot to mention it earlier.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Got up around 0530 expecting MOH to be gone but she was sleeping on the coach. I did a couple of chores upstairs, washed sheets, fed the animals, and put the 2 skunks going to see the vet in their traveling crates. MOH still hasn't moved. :o
Yesterday, although it was a bit of a slog I got a base coat of paint on all of the 3-D printed parts. Working on them will continue for several more days.
Not much else happening this way.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
It's 40 here right now and sunny with a high of 68 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
You've already had a busy morning and keep having fun painting the details.
James, hope you got that CC issue resolved.
Marty, good morning.
Philip, any results from the basement hunkering?
Jerry, what machine are you building?
Ron, glad the hard part is over.
Karl, I'm very happy that your granddaughters eyesight will be fine.
Definitely a big relief for all.
TomO, bridge is looking excellent.
How was the volleyball game?
Larry, I completely agree that the parents should be held accountable.
Mike, how was the show?
ACLTom, hope Pam and you are well and anything going on in the shed?
Hope the rest of the crew is feeling well too.
Didn't get a guest pass at Sam's but they let me wander around and see the merchandise.
It doesn't compare to Costco so I didn't get a membership.
Decided to spend one more night alone in the desert.
Will definitely be back with the family today.
This was last nights moon and Boundary Cone.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast, Have fun working on the details; I' sure there are lots to paint.
Rick enjoy your quiet day; everyone needs one of those every now and then.
What's your plans for the day.
It's currently "1" degree, way to friggin cold, with a high of 26 in New York. Apparently we've been hit with an "arctic blast" of very cold air. Have errands to run but there're going to wait until after lunch so maybe it'll be warmer out. Maybe some bench time this am. Ellie's brother had a bad stroke about mid October so he's finally getting released from Rehab today. He'll have to go into an assisted living home for more therapy but I doubt he'll ever make it home. Since he's way out in Tucson,Az. he'll have to become a ward of the county; it's just too far away for Ellie to deal with everything.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Heat wave in Michigan this morning, 50 with a clear sky and full moon that just dropped to the West Northwest. :o It may drift upwards toward 200 but we'll see.
LIONS struggled against a biased TV talk crew and were aided at one point by a WTH Flag and handily defeated dem Cowboys on the Amazon football game last night. In spite of what a great QB Dax (sacked 3-4 times) is with such brilliant coaching, who'd have ever guessed?
Basement time is the plan for today, scenic up grade in a couple places are in progress. The Doll will be going to her antique shoppe for upgrades to her booth. I also have a book in progress as well.
Get warm and enjoy the day.
KSinDeepChill
HO, from the 3d printer.
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Office dog Dexter from my son's automotive shop studying to help grow the business
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Good morning Curt, Rick, Larry, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, have fun painting the details.
Rick, have fun with the family.
Larry, sorry to hear about Ellie's brother.
Karl, looks like you are getting the hang of the 3d printing, the truck looks great.
Woke up to a temperature of -20c (-4f) today (it's currently -16c (3f)) so it's a good day to stay inside. I didn't make it downstairs last night as I got home late from work, but I do plan to spend some time downstairs today.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Have fun with the details!
Great picture Rick!!
Have a nice day before heading back.
Larry that seems cold to me!! :)
Tell Ellie I'll say a pray for her brother.
Karl the truck came out great.
I hope Dexter reads between the lines!
Ron hope you make it downstairs.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/30. Later on 34.
Feels like winter.
We have to finish some Christmas shopping today!!
My bench is getting dusty!! :(
Rick it's the machines for the Sawmill.
I guess I'm trying to rush and keep making mistakes!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started the day with a walk at 72F and low humidity. Supposed to get into the 80's today. Yesterday I got about half of the 3-D Printed details done leaving about 40 oil drums to do.
Today I hope to complete the details. It's oh so tedious but they bring a scene to life.
Not much else going on. The weather looks miserable up to the north of us.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning and thanks for breakfast, Curt. Heavy overcast forecast over Metro Boston today, maybe snow flurries but clearing towards sunset.
I'm off to the New England Model Train Expo in Marlboro, MA in a bit, helping sell donations and run the White Elephant table. I'm bringing surplus HO cars and motive power, plus a box of Lionel track and accessories I was given. I don't know if it happens to everyone, but over the years I've been handed quite a bit of model RR stuff as an alternative to throwing it out. Now I'm making it a priority to move it along.
Good morning everyone.
67 and sunny later today here in AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Detail painting may be tedious but like you said, they bring a scene to life.
James, have fun at the show and good luck with the sales.
Jerry, any luck with the machines?
Ron, hope it's warmer today.
Karl, that's an excellent looking 3D print.
And I read that book when it first came out.
Larry, best wishes for your BIL.
TomO, have fun at the ops.
How's everyone else doing.
Drove back into town and spent some time with kids.
There'll be more of that today.
My daughter bought gingerbread house kits so I think those will be worked on today.
This is from my hike on Monday.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, James Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt. Have fun painting all those oil drums. ;D As you have mentioned they are tedious, but it's well worth it in the end.
James, have fun at the train show.
Rick, have fum making those gingerbread house with the kits.
Woke up to a blanket of the white stuff this morning but it's a low warmer with the current temperature being -2c (29f) with more white stuff in the forecast. Today's goal is to go get a pair of winter boots as my old pair gave up the ghost last winter. after that, have some chores to do for the Mrs. I should make it to the bench later today.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Details a PITA but they really make things look great.
James have a nice day at the EXPO.
Rick is making Gingerbread Houses considered modeling??? ;D
Great picture this morning.
Ron hope you make the bench today!! And it says it's your Birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/31. Later on 43.
Christmas shopping yesterday were do all these crazies come from?? Nineteen days left of the "SILLY SEASON" so beware if your out there.
I might get an hour or two at the bench today an get a machine redone.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good Morning;
Love the pictures. As Karl said the Lions won so my wife is happy. Yesterday I went to see my brother-in-law at the hospital to see how he was doing having had his right artificial hip replaced the day before. Instead the doctor said he was good to go and I was able to bring him back to his home, so a red letter day. He was in a lot of pain with the old one and is already feeling better.
The computer I ordered for my bride as her Christmas gift arrived yesterday as well so getting it running and ready for her is the project of the day. Hope everyone has a great day.
Jim
Good morning,
Curt, thank you for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on completing so many details.
Jerry, congrats on completing silly season shopping.
Ron, now that is cold! Did you make it down stairs?
Karl, congrats on the Lions win - NOT. The 3D print looks great, persist!
Larry, best wishes for Ellie's brother's healing. That's a tough one.
Rick, thanks for the amazing photo.
James, hope that the extraction is healing well.
MJ, really like those switch stands.
Philip, what's on your bench?
TomO, nice looking bridge and abutments.
How is the rest of the group?
It's a rainy morning at 43°F. Luzia was fantastic. I had some health issues that kept me horizontal most of yesterday. Hope to feel better today.
~mike
Good Morning,
Thank you all for the well wishes for my wife's brother.
Keeping it short today; some 1:1 stuff has popped up and needs my attention. Not as colds as yesterday, didn't venture outside til noon, @ 28 with a high of 35. Not sure about any bench time; maybe later in the day.
Have a great day!! Be well and us Northern guys keep warm.
NO sun in Michigan this morning, blah looking quite overcast, no 'sucker holes' t speak of. Temps 'mild' 20s going to maybe 310 if you believe 'them' :-\
Went out and bought a TV last night, Christmas early, for the Doll and me. Stopped at a Pizza Hut for a deep dish before heading home. Place was a uproar as they had a big group coming, we sort of were tossed off in the corner. Food was OK and the help, just so so...the group showed up as we were wrapping up, a highschool bunch from the W side of the state, not sure their "Mission" none of them looked like athletes, really, but they were well behaved and seemed hungry.
Little else here to add at this point. Everyone Have A Good Day!
Quote from: Rick on December 06, 2025, 07:59:49 AMThis is from my hike on Monday.
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Looks like bit of Ansel Adams' influence. Nice
Good morning everyone.
Going to be sunny and low 70's here in south west Arizona today.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Breakfast burritos for breakfast today.
They're stuffed with two eggs, chorizo and cheddar cheese.
Karl, thank you for the very nice comment on my photo.
What TV did you get?
Larry, hope the 1:1 stuff is done and you can get back to the 1:48 stuff.
Mike, hope you are feeling much better today.
Jim, good news about your BIL and is the new computer up and running?
Jerry, hope the machine is right now.
Ron, I'm excited to watch the race highlights and results today.
James, how was the show?
I hope everyone else is doing well.
Found out building a gingerbread house is much harder than a craftsman kit.
Kids had a great time.
More time with the kids today.
Second oldest grandson has a birthday today.
Another picture from the hike up Hualapai Peak.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Today is Pearl Harbor day.
Thank's for opening and breakfast Rick. I forgot to mention what an excellent photo that was yesterday. Enjoy the birthday party today.
A little slow getting up this morning. The sky is gray this morning and it's forecast to rain more than 12 hours today! Still better than snow.
After chores I'll continue on detail painting. All I have left are 4 castings like workbench. MOH probably won't be home until evening.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning, Rick, Curt and later arrivals. The first day of the NEMTE show was pretty good, though I left late and spent a few minutes in line with my stuff on my shoulder. Sold most of it, after a glance at the 'net I'll take a quick look upstairs for more. Bought 3 vehicles and a crossing signal, which I will need to add gates to at some point.
Lower Merrimack valley weather is 20s, headed for 35F, maybe a snow shower tonight.
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Yup ginger bread hoses are no joke; I think I've watched too many baking shows. The 1:1 stuff is finished so maybe onto the 1:48 things today.
Curt have fun with the details since you are the "king of your castle" today; just don't tell the Mrs.
James nice you were able to do so well on your sales; hope today is as productive.
What's everyone else doing.
It's 32 which is about it for today in New York. Going to be cold tonight then Monday we go back into the "deep freeze". Hopefully I'll make it to the bench later. Not much else happening here.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and a burrito. Sounds like another fun day.
Curt, congrats on the detail painting progress.
James, congrats on the sales and purchases.
Larry, have fun at the bench.
How is the rest of the group?
It's an overcast and foggy morning in the 30s. I stayed up late watching the Big 10 game. What a battle. Yesterday I worked on the oil derrick. I hope to mount the wheels and other bits today.
Have fun,
mike
Another quite wintry day here in Michigan, 20s and snowing. We may get over 2" more of the white mess from above by mid afternoon.
Rick, bought an LG OLED 55" tv. The Doll's daughter and grand daughter were here yesterday and helped or rather took over and we got it all set up and running. Not a bad picture quality, the remote absolutely sucks. The MUTE function isn't a separate button, you have to direct the sound level down for a couple seconds before it goes into U then "up" on the sound to return to where you were. We have a kill the messenger (mute commercials) habit and this feature is very disappointing. Probably some fine tuning remains. Overall nice but not the huge upgrade you imagine with all the in store display tvs. Our biggest problem with the older Samsung, also 55", was many of the functions with streaming, etc. were difficult and we had 3 "sunspots" in the picture.
The Big 10 game was real entertaining last night, and VERY satisfying to anyone from Michigan, the buck's nuts are not appreciated in the mitten by either Big 10 school.
Plans to work on the layout....but even the best laid/layed often are disappointed. :-X No football today, and SPARTAN hoops was on yesterday. A valient effort but not quite able to overcome Duke in the final 2 minutes. Good team should be fun to watch, if they stay healthy, this season. The "U" already had a $400 million donation to their 'capital improvement' fund. ::) Thats a lot of bucks to buy ringside seats. Doesn't cure cancer. :-\
Lots of good modeling going on in the forum, keep it up everyone.
Forget not, December 7, and our veterans.
Good Sunday morning from Wisconsin. Less than the 3" to 6" advisory regarding overnight WGFA. If there's 1" on the driveway it's a lot. Next blast is now Tuesday.
The OPS session yesterday was great. Everything went so well it had the owner worried. 2 current professional railroaders were the yard masters in the 2 big yards and they had those yards running like clock work. No newbies yesterday which is strangely unusual but there were 3 OPS sessions scheduled yesterday in the 2 groups I belong to across the state. The only issue is I dropped my glucose monitoring kit somewhere. Either in the train room lounge or 1 of the 2 cars taken yesterday. Texts were sent this morning even though I knew it last night.
Groceries, Packer game, some modeling time all on hold because I maybe making a 3 hour round trip.
Be well
TomO
Good morning Rick, Curt, James, Larry, Mike, Karl, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, I'm also looking forward to watching the race today. Have fun celebrating your grandson's birthday today.
Curt, sounds like you have the run of the house today, hope you get the last of the details parts painted today.
James, sounds like yesterday was a great day at the train show, have fun today.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench today.
Mike, have fun working on the derrick.
Karl, have fun working on the layout today.
TomO, Glad the Ops session went well.
Well I have to admit, winter is here for good. The current temperature -13c (7f) and overcast. Had a productive day at the3 bench yesterday as I finally finished the breaking systems on the boxcars. I'll post an update later today on my build thread. Today's plan is to watch the F1 race, do a grocery run, gets new winter boots, Laundry and hopefully get some time at the bench.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Running late again this am. Seems like that every morning.
Weather here in South Jersey is sunny/36. Later on 43.
Then another cold front moves in.
Hopefully I can get another hour or two at the 1:48 stuff today!!
Curt glad you're almost done with the details.
James sounds like you had a good day selling stuff.
Larry 1:48 stuff today???
Mike looking looking forward to the update.
Karl yes the football game was a good one last night.
Hope you make the bench today.
TomO glad your OPS session went well. And you find your kit!
Ron should be an interesting race today.
Looking forward to the update.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. Breakfast burrito is good for me and the OJ in fresh, and cold.
Glad you had a great hike and fun time with the family.
I made it back from Georgia and my cousins service. It was a very rainy day in Georgia. I'm happy to be home.
Pam is back to normal and feeling great. The house is beginning to look like Christmas.
TomO - fantastic looking bridge.
James - Sounds like you had a good day.
Karl-nice 3d truck.
Curt- Looking forward to the update.
Larry- I hope I never see 32 unless its in my freezer.
Mike- It was rainy and foggy Friday in GA also.
Ron- Way to cold for me.
Jerry- You may be late but not the last!
Have a safe and warm day everyone!
Tom
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Good Morning All,
Breakfast today is coffee, cereal, Buccee's muffins, bagels, yogurt, and soda.
Very wet night with thunderstorms although without the usual downpours. The sky is still black when the sun should be rising. Still better than that white crap.
Yesterday I finished the detail painting. Next up is putting down the initial ground cover layer on the base. There is still crane work to do but it comes later.
Not much else happening this way.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
46 now and sunshine and mid 70's later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Congratulations on finishing the detail painting.
ACLTom, great news about Pam and your safe travels.
Jerry, hope you're running on time today. ;)
Ron, good news on the boxcar progress.
I think if there were one more race we'd have a different champion.
TomO, hope you found your monitor.
Saw the photos from the ops and that's a nice layout.
Karl, good luck with the new TV and it's crazy that they removed the mute button.
Pressure from advertisers to not mute their commercials?
Mike, more oil derrick work today?
Larry, stay warm.
James, buy anything else at the show yesterday?
How's the rest of the crew today?
Spent most of the day with kids yesterday.
The birthday grandson was at his grandmother's yesterday.
I'll see him and my daughter at lunch today.
I might drive to Lake Havasu after lunch.
If not, then tomorrow morning for sure.
Going down there to do some hikes.
Last Wednesday's hike in Golden Valley, AZ.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning from Wisconsin where it is +5f degrees, feels like +5 and may get to a warmish 25 later this afternoon. No WGFA today but wake up Tuesday could be fun. Depending on the app <3" which is ok or >5" which becomes a "serious" snowfall.
I did leave my glucose monitoring kit in the train lounge 90 minutes away. Because I'm not fond of night driving and after some miscommunications yesterday I told him I'd drive up today. Turns out he had a friend watching the game yesterday who works 3 miles from me. I will call him at 8 and arrange to pick it up. That may work out great. I need the kit as I have labs today and they take my monitor and have the computer read my daily results. Not quite like my last monitor that connected to my computer via WiFi and I'd send those numbers in weekly. This is the old school way because of insurance cutting costs
Rick, I always have a good time at OPS sessions but the BN Maria's Pass layout is just one of those exceptional experiences. It starts with the owner and I have to say Alan is one of the nicest people I know
Karl, that is just plain nuts there is no mute button!
Be well
TomO
Good morning Curt, Rick, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Rick, you're right, if there was another race we might have had a different champion.
TomO, glad the monitor issue got cleared up without a long drive to get it.
Another cold day here with the current temperature of -19c (-2f) and overcast. I didn't get a chance to make it to the workbench yesterday as my wife had chest pains yesterday so I ended up spending the evening and night at the hospital. The good news is that it wasn't heart related but it looks like she has an infection. Before all that "excitement" I did manage to post an update on my boxcar build.
Have a great day everyone.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. I had hot chocolate this morning and now I'm good to go.
TomO - good to hear you got the kit back.
Rick - enjoy the time with the children and the hike.
Ron, - very happy to hear your wife didn't have a heart issue, now just the infection cleared.
I'm waiting on the electrician to call so I can set up an appointment. Two of the outside GSI sockets aren't working.
The one in front controls the outside Christmas lights.
It's wet and rainy here in Central Fla. And, I'm in my happy place, the train shed.
Have a safe, healthy and warm day everyone.
Tom
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40 at wake up this morning, going to remain cold but moderate weather wise. GRapids weather guy said this is some sort of record cold start to December at this date. It will continue to stay cold for the next 10 days.
We had a quiet day yesterday, until the evening when we went to friends and played a card game until it was over. I seem to have dexterity issues with the cards, especially my turn to shuffle/deal >:( The game, (5 Crowns?) uses a strange double deck and is a real trip. The group seem to enjoy it so I go along to get along.
Today, bench/layout are both calling my name. I have a couple batches of 3d details to run in the UV cure machine. 55 gallon barrels and pallets.
Enjoy the day all, stay warm, dry and safe. Watch what you post so you don't get 'warning' texts.
KSinMI
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and the muffin. Congrats on the detail painting completion.
It sounds like everyone is having some fun at the workbench. Persist!
It's a windy and grey morning, but I don't plan on playing outside today. The annual lodge financial report is calling for me to work on it, and I also hope to work on the derrick.
The various derrick wheels require a lot of detail work to assemble, e.g., rods inside of tubes, that are tubes inside of more tubes, and tubes separated by washers — all hand-made. Still, it is fun.
Have fun,
mike
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad the detailing is done.
Yes Rick I'm running late again this morning.
Slept in.
TomO glad you found your glucose kit.
Ron glad the wife didn't have a heart problem.
Tom have fun in the shed.
Karl I never heard of that card game.
Mike good luck with the Derrick.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy 31. Later on 31.
Tonight we will be in the low teens.
I have nothing to report this am.
Oh the Christmas decorations are done.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
The new I phones doesn't include a power adaptor but the cable is included..like holding an empty gas can....cheap skates...
Oh and good morning, Hope you link up Tom and get the kit!
Still dusting off patterns and such in my happy place.
Making more stumps, dynamite shed, camelback, tobacco hogs heads,bla bla bla ;D
More of a dusting snow today.
Have a great day!
For those of you asking what the heck a hogs head is: poorly edited video awaits :o
Good Afternoon,
Been a rough day. My Daughter called around 7:30 am. Cleaned off the car, grabbed the jumper cables and headed west to the other side of Syracuse. The highway I take is all messed up with construction so slowed traffic going through part of it. Arrived and jumped her car....no joy, the battery was shot and me without any tools. She called for a tow & 3 hours wait....didn't show. Finally we tried he car again and it started. Followed her to the garage then took her back home. Now I need to go back, if her car's done, and pick her up and go to the garage. Taking the NYS Thruway this time to avoid the rush hour traffic on the other route. Thank God for GPS. So that's been my day.
Be well and stay warm.
Larry thankfully you finally got it started.
Good morning everyone.
75 and sunny here in Lake Havasu today.
Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Should we start including hot chocolate in the mix?
Crispy bacon, egg and cheese on a toasted buttered everything bagel for breakfast today.
Larry, hope your day is less crazy today.
Glad you were able to finally get the car started.
Philip, keep on keeping on in your happy place.
Jerry, glad the decorations are all up.
Mike, how's the derrick build going?
Karl, sounds like a fun night of cards.
ACLTom, hope the GFI fix is a quick, easy and cheap.
Ron, best wishes for your wife to beat that infection quickly.
TomO, glad you tracked down your monitor and hope there was a successful meet to get it back.
Curt, any kit progress yesterday?
Both Dave's, James, Jim and anyone else looking in, how are you today?
Went out to lunch with my daughter and her boyfriend.
Then went to Hobby lobby and finished Christmas shopping for the little ones.
The two older ones will get cash.
Afterward I drove down to Lake Havasu.
I'm camped at the trailhead of the hike Star and I will do today.
If I do the whole trail it will be a new PB for distance hiked.
This was at the camp I was at in Bullhead City.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Enjoy your hike today and good luck with your PB. How many miles is that?
Started out the day with a walk at a feel like temp of 47F. Brrrr... Definitely a long pants day.
Yesterday I put down the initial ground cover on the diorama. Today MOH wants to go to Costco $$$. Joy.
That's it for me.
I hope everyone has a good day.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. I had the hot chocolate and some OJ.
As Curt said, it is a little cool here this morning but thankfully, no white stuff.
The electrician will be here tomorrow at 10AM to fix the GFi outlets. I can do many things but don't mess with electricity. We'll see how much it costs.
We have bowling today and then lunch afterwards with friends.
Not much else is happening from here.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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I guess PB isn't Peanut Butter.... ::) (yeah I know...)
More snow here in MI this morning and it's damp cold. 200 and forecast includes an episode of Wintry Mix on the all weather channel. :-*
Bench and layout time today. I worked a couple hours on the layout yesterday and need to get at more.
The Doll just informed me that the new wonder-TV has done some kind of an update and nothing in the menu looks at all like it did yesterday. >:( I did learn yesterday there is an upgraded "Magic Controller" that does have a MUTE button. Well, if I buy a new boat, I have an anchor all ready..... :-\
Stay safe everyone, warm and dry.
KSinMI
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Enjoy the hike.
Curt have fun shopping.
Tom I hope you and Pam do well at the lanes today!!
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/20. Later 32.
Not sure what's on the agenda today but it will not be outside chores for sure.
So maybe I will get my 2 hours in at the bench.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Rick, Curt, ACLTom, Karl, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick. Have a great hike today and hope you beat your PB.
Curt, I'll trade your 47F for our -8F. ;D Hope the Costco trip isn't too $$$.
ACLTom, Have fun bowling today.
Karl, hope you get lots of progress done on the layout today.
Jerry, hope you make it to the bench today.
As mentioned earlier it's currently -22C (-8F) and sunny. Note a good day yesterday, the Mrs woke up with a high fever and more pain so it was off to the hospital again. :o It seems that she has gallstones and need to get her gallbladder removed. They kept her overnight for observation, will know more today. I have a feeling very little modeling will get done this week.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. The hike sounds grueling. Good luck.
Curt, I don't envy the Costco visit.
TomACL, good luck on the lanes.
Karl, new tech always seems to be a challenge. The updates can make you crazy.
Jerry, bench time is always good.
How goes the rest of the crew?
It's a bright, cold morning here. This morning, I have to put empty Christmas decoration boxes (many) in the garage, prepare a dues letter, finish the lodge's annual financial report, and maybe squeeze in some derrick time. Annual election and installation of officers is on the agenda at the lodge tonight.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning all!
Good morning from Wisconsin. Maybe 1/2" of the WGFA overnight.
Plumber was here at 7:15 to replace the garbage disposal. Fixed and gone for $80 in 15 minutes! There was a tiny screw jammed. Very happy about the outcome
We have Winter advisory for 6pm tonight through Wednesday. Starting with freezing rain, a glaze then ice and finally the snow!
Be well
Good Morning,
Rick I'll take a hot cocoa to warm up these old bones. Have a great and safe hike.
Curt 47? that's shorts weather here. Have fun with your build.
Tom good luck bowling. Don't blame you for avoiding playing with electricity.
Karl have fun @ the layout. Get ahold of a 10 rear old kid; they'll figure out the TV real fast.
Jerry sounds like your weather's catching up to ours. Any white stuff yet; if not I can send you some. Have fun at the bench.
Ron sorry to hear about the Mrs's gallbladder. Last I knew that was a one day surgery then back home.Dang that's cold!!
Mike sounds like the lodge stuff will be keeping you busy.
Philip good morning.
Tom O glad the plumber bill wasn't any more. Careful in the sn*w in your parts.
Left the house @ 6:15 am and it was 4 degrees out with maybe a high of 27. My SUV started right up. Drove to the Daughters then took her to the garage to pick up her car; now it should start no matter how cold it gets for 4 bills. Grocery shopped after I returned home so now it's a few more errands. Don't know if I'll see the bench today or not.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
How much? please 400
Quote from: Philip on December 09, 2025, 07:23:47 PMHow much? please 400
Yup, almost $400.00; tests + Labor + battery....ouch.
Good morning everyone.
Sunny and 77 later today in Lake Havasu City.
Coffee, sodas, OJ and hot chocolate are ready.
Huevos Rancheros for breakfast today.
Larry, your daughter shouldn't have to worry about started the car now for a long time.
TomO, was the weather prediction correct?
Philip, sorry your rivets fell off.
Mike, hope you were able to squeeze in some derrick time.
Ron, best wishes for a speedy recovery for your wife.
Jerry, what's happening?
Karl, did you get that new remote?
ACLTom, I don't mess with electricity either.
Curt, my previous best distance was 16 miles that I did twice.
How's everyone else doing?
I did set a new PB for hiking distance.
We did 18.57 miles and 1,644' of EG.
Needless to say, but today will be a rest day although I feel pretty good.
This is a picture from this past weekend of DeShell and Star.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Congratulations on your PB. Lovely photo.
It's starting out in the 50's here today going into the 70's. I never made it to the workbench yesterday. The Costco trip was more than $$$ :-*.
Today is floor day then I have 2 repair jobs. The first is replacing the pool filter canister that developed a Crack that I tried fixing with JB WELD that was unsuccessful. SIL will help with that because in another life he was a pool repair guy. The second is the front door electronic lock needs replaced. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't (I changed the batteries). Fun times indeed.
I looked at the initial layer of ground cover on the base and it looks like crap to me. I went against my better judgement and did it like the instructions said, instead of my normal way. Oh well, I'll make it work.
That's all that's happening this way.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. That was quite the hike! You're a better man than I. Have to say Star looks right at home with your grand daughter.
Curt good luck getting the scenery to your liking; I'm sure you'll figger it out.
What's on your plate for the day.
It's at 28 with a high of 38 in New York. The white crap is coming down as I write this transitioning to rain? Nothing like a "mix bag" to make life interesting. Taking Ellie into town early afternoon to pick up some "stocking stuffers" then the shopping is DONE. Wrapping starts this weekend....this is going to be a tough one as this will be the first time I don't have my "little buddy" to help....oh well. Maybe some bench time this am since it has eluded me the last 2 days.
Have a great day!! Be well and be careful if you're dealing with the white crap.
Morning all, seizing the day. looks like a provisional run sometime...old mother hubbard....
Great photo Rick! Yeah, I changed resin to ABS and find myself redoing support structures. With the new thicker resin the bonding had increased and the extra supports are no longer necessary. 4 prints and 4 failures yesterday. Sucks.
Have fun with the repairs Curt, at least the weather is fair!
When you posted Larry I thought 4000 which isn't unusual with new cars. My neighbors Suburban transmission was 3000. Insane prices on a rebuilt item! That is cheap compared to a Nissan Altima.
Out!
Philip
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick. The photo of Star and DeShell is nice. They both look very comfortable.
Bowling yesterday was nothing exciting. We split 4-4 and I only averaged 186 for the three games.
Electrician comes at 10 this morning, if on time.
Curt, the joys of home ownership.
Larry, the joy of helping a daughter.
I hope to get more work on the Doc Koontz thread, again, if possible. We have a dinner engagement late this afternoon.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning;
I agree, Star looks very happy tucked in. Rick thanks for breakfast, I am getting to second cup of coffee.
It is OK here in Florida, gray but in 60's. With my better half off on a girl vacation I am finding it hard getting going or finishing anything. However need to get moving. Hope everyone has a great day.
Jim
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and a fantastic breakfast. Wow, what a hike! Love the photo.
Curt, good luck with the ground cover.
Larry, hope you enjoy the shopping.
Philip, good luck with the ABS resin.
TomACL, good luck with the electrician.
Jim, hope you enjoy the free time.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's overcast and cold this morning. Yesterday was our 178th annual election and installation of officers at lodge. We had a great time. I didn't make it to the bench, just paperwork. I still need to return all the empty decoration boxes to the garage. That will take priority this morning. This afternoon, the bench?
Have fun,
mike
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Beautiful picture of your granddaughter and Star.
I'm running late as usual again slept in again must be old age keeping me in bed.
So I did manage and hour at the bench yesterday.
Today we have the the "SILLY SEASON" to deal with.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
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Sort of on the schmutzy side this morning. Just home from appointment with the hearing aid guy, 6" of wet goo. Rain/snow mix and the county North of me doesn't have any compulsion to plow the snow.
I need to replace a shear pin on my snow blower then get to work on the slush :P
Be well all.
KS
Good morning Rick, Curt, Larry, Philip, ACLTom, Jim, Mike, Jerry, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick and congrats on your new PB. Great photo of Star and your granddaughter.
Curt, I'm pretty positive that you will get the scenery issues worked out.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench today.
Philip, have a great day.
ACLTom, enjoy your dinner engagement this evening.
Jim, Hope the motivation comes back soon.
Mike, I see that your lodge has be around for a very long time.
Jerry, be careful being our during "Silly Season"
Karl, you can keep all that white stuff, we have more than enough of that here.
Current temperature is a balmy -3c (27f) and overcast with 20cm (8 in) of the white stuff in the forecast, boy I hope they are wrong. Looks like the Mrs will be getting released from the hospital today, Yea!!! Not sure what tonight will bring but I might make it to the bench.
Have a great day everyone.
Ron great news.
Ron hope the Mrs. has a speedy recovery and NO more pain.
Good morning everyone.
55 now and sunny with a high of 78 later here in AZ.
Coffee, sodas, OJ and hot chocolate are ready.
Hot and fluffy pancakes are stacked high for breakfast today.
Fresh churned Wisconsin butter from grass fed cows and real Michigan maple syrup are available.
Sides of crispy bacon and sausage are out too.
Ron, great news about the Mrs. coming home.
I hope she won't need the gall bladder surgery.
Karl, pretty photo of the tree with lots of dandruff.
Slush removal go well?
Jerry, was the "silly season" dealt with and done?
Mike, I'll assume you were re-elected.
Congratulations!
Jim, hope you were able to get going.
ACLTom, hope the electrician's bill was reasonable.
Someone did a beautiful job painting that graffiti on that tank car.
Philip, anything good planned for today?
Curt, pool filter and front door fixed?
I know you'll get the scenery looking great.
Larry, working on more details.
How's the rest of the crew doing?
Not much happened here yesterday.
Today will be another hike.
Much shorter one this time.
I'll start making my way back slowly to the family afterward.
This is from Tuesday's hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. You must be getting up really early lately.
Started out with a walk at 52F so I was fully bundled up. High in the 60's today.
Yesterday was a bust. I started taking apart the lock and discovered there was a loose screw inside. MOH decided to give the old lock a second chance. It seems to work better.
SIL is due today for the pool canister, also I glued the pattern shop down and discovered I glued it in the wrong orientation after about 15 minutes. :-X Of course this was after having to remove about half of the previously applied ground cover. All in all not a good day at the workbench. Hopefully today will be better.
I've whined enough. Sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy your hike. Actually started working on my LP yesterday and hope to finish it up today and get him planted.
Curt hope your bench time goes more smoothly today.
What's on your agenda.
It's 20 with a high of 23 and it's sn*wing like crazy; another 3-6 inches so They say. Probably will clean out the driveway late this morning to keep up with the wet heavy crap. All the area schools are closed for the day so the plows won't be hurting themselves today. Bench time??
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Quite cool and icy this morning, the residual slop has frozen. I have a 10:30 appointment. ;)
Startling news from A2 yesterday. Sort of a perverse quiet over my SPARTAN Nation. :o One M pod caster I saw was almost gleeful, Now they can get a different (better) coach and not have to pay him off. ???
Bench time later if I can get to appt and back unscathed.
Another nice scene, Rick.
Be well all, stay safe, dry and warm
KS
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on December 11, 2025, 08:39:15 AMQuite cool and icy this morning, the residual slop has frozen. I have a 10:30 appointment. ;)
Startling news from A2 yesterday. Sort of a perverse quiet over my SPARTAN Nation. :o One M pod caster I saw was almost gleeful, Now they can get a different (better) coach and not have to pay him off. ???
Bench time later if I can get to appt and back unscathed.
Another nice scene, Rick.
Be well all, stay safe, dry and warm
KS
Fired with cause! Not a job I'd want but you can't play games with staff that you are in charge of. 6 million a year he blew! I hope his romp was worth it. UW had their famous BB coach retire quickly a few years ago because he got caught to save his State pension
TomO
Good morning from Wisconsin. Not much happening!
Need to toss some ice melt on the sidewalks today as we can't have the doggie walkers falling on their backsides.
The swing bridge project for me is done. Delivered it yesterday and now my friend will take it from there. There is a concrete pillar in the right side of the picture. That will become a coal fired power plant for 1965. I started sketching last night. 9" wide x 19" deep x 16" high
The paper mill is on hold till the 1st as he wants to finish the river scene and have me install the power plant.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Nice bridge Tom0!
Morning all,
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Thanks for breakfast Rick, love the photo.
Ron, great news with your wife being able to come home. Hope the recovery is without issues.
Okay, my electrician came and went. He replaced two GFI outlets. He is licensed, bonded and knows the local codes. He charged $146.95 and that included the two new GFI outlets. I think he is now my go to guy for that type of repair/fix.
I can now light my outside Christmas stuff.
Today is mine and I plan on getting the bracing done on the challenge build.
The bridge TomO built is a winner for sure.
Have a safe, happy and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning Rick, Curt, Larry, Karl, TomO, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, have a great hike today.
Curt, we all have bad says at the bench, hopefully we don't have too many of them.
Larry, take it easy shoveling the snow, and hopefully you make it to the bench.
Karl, hope the new coach makes a huge difference to the program.
TomO, once completed that bridge scene is going to look great.
ACLTom, Looks like the electrical repair was affordable, I would keep him on speed dial. ;D Have fun at the bench.
Current temperature is -10c (14f) but the sun is out. Well yesterday was frustrating as the Mrs didn't come home yesterday and it looks like it could be another day or 2 before she does. The are still conducting tests to figure out that actually is going on. She is no longer in pain, which is a good thing. We shall see what the day brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I like the waeahteryour having there!
Curt I hope you have a better day at the bench today.
Larry take it easy with all that snow do a little at a time.
Karl I hope the new coach works out this time.
TomO that is a beautiful looking bridge.
Tom have a nice day in the Train Shed.
Ron sorry to hear the wife didn't make it back home.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/35. Later 35.
The last mistake has been corrected on the machine hopefully I can move forward today.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good afternoon folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Hope you enjoy the hike.
Curt, good luck at the bench. Good luck with the sneaux removal.
Karl, good luck with your travel today.
TomO, indeed, it's sad all these trusted folks are falling from grace. Congrats on the completion of the bridge.
TomACL, The GFI replacement cost wasn't too bad. Enjoy the bench.
Ron, wishing your wife a speedy recovery.
Jerry, good luck with the build.
How are the rest of the crew?
It's a bright day but cold and windy. I spent the morning working on the derrick. I mostly assembled pulley and wheel axles. There is a lot of fiddly stuff to do before I move on to the accompanying blacksmith shack.
Have fun,
mike
We are hitting single digit temps in the days ahead! OMG
Messing with series 5200 locks in 3d. Tiny lil fellows!
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Wow, great detail.
Stumbled onto this while U-toobing
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Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, homemade sausage biscuits, OJ, and soda. Try some mustard on the sausage for a surprise taste treat!
Sitting in high 40's and headed to 70's today. Yesterday went much better at the workbench. I got the pattern shop down correctly, put down the first layer of dirt around it, and finally built a flat bed dolly that was very fiddly.
Grandson was sick yesterday so no SIL, maybe today. If that fails there's always the workbench. ;)
That's it for me on this chilly start.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Glad to hear you sorted out the modeling situation and hope the rest goes well. Hey I'll swap weather with you.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 20 going to 30 in New York. Received at least another 6 inches of white crap so need to clean out the driveway before any errands are run...ugh it's going to be a looooooong winter. No bench time was had yesterday so maybe today????
Have a great day!!! Be well, stay warm, and easy if you're dealing with Mother Nature.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee and breakfast. Congrats on the pattern shop. Get well soon wishes to your grandson.
Larry, I see a bunch of nasty stuff continues your way. Looks like a lot of bench time, to me...
Philip, now that is amazing.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning but cold. Sixties this afternoon. Bitter cold is headed our way. Still plugging away on the derrick.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
Sunny and 76 here later n AZ.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Glad you're getting the scenery sorted out.
Hope your grandson is feeling better.
Larry, you've already had more than enough s#$@ for the season and it's only mid December.
Karl, interesting video mixing bag pipes and orchestra.
Philip, great job on the lock.
Mike, how's the fiddly stuff going?
Jerry, congratulations on moving forward.
Ron, sorry your wife wasn't able to go home.
Hope they figure what the problem is and she can be cured and get home soon.
ACLTom, are the Christmas decorations up outside?
TomO, that power plant you're working on looks amazing.
Karl, from the little I read, that coach has some real mental issues to deal with.
How's the rest of the crew?
Star and I did our 7.85 mile to Pilot Rock and back.
It was a beautiful trail.
Drove back towards the family afterward and I'll go there later this morning.
This is Rovey's Needle.
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Have a great day everyone.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Stay warm and hope your grandson gets better very soon.
Pam is taking me out to dinner later. I'm in the mood for a good hamburger.
All the Christmas decorations are up and working. Lights only, no blow up stuff.
Not much else going on other than cleaning/straightening up the train shed.
Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
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Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad you got the pattern shop all fixed.
Larry glad your getting the white stuff pleas keep it up there.
Mike hope to see pictures of the derrick soon.
Rick is that you way up on the top? ;)
Be safe traveling today.
Tom very nice of Pam to treat you to a Hamburger.
Weather in South Jersey sunny/30. Later on 36.
Not sure what is going on today.
Never made the bench yesterday but will try again today.
Looking around at night here it looks like the Griswolds live here in multiply houses.
They think the more lights the better it looks!!!!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Quiet, COLD, overcast this morning, temp might get to 20s after awhile.
Still battling ice from the slush storm Wednesday. After PT yesterday I stepped out of my truck on a slight grade and with my foot being warm from the vehicle heater, it nicely melted the top layer of ice and I did a slow split to the ground with negative traction what so ever...... :o little if any damage, pride and shock. We used up a good share of the new bag of ice melt I bought Wed. It broke up pretty well after a bit.
Ron, all good thoughts with your wife, it's not fun to be away from the "nest". Especially this time of the year.
Printed some small 3d pieces/parts and spent some time on the layout yesterday. More today? We'll see.
The mess in A2continues...who knew what and when may lead to a whole new athletic admin. Speculation is wild. The whole thing is sad from the collateral damage, guy's family and such. More dirt on the place from the prior cheatin' sob's era. :-\
Silly season is taking a back seat so far this year. 1:1 is hectic. :o
Be well, stay dry, travel safe!
KS
Good morning from Wisconsin where I'm not trying to be funny but it's a mild +7f degrees outside. There is no wind so it's feels like 7 and the sun is strong and bright. It felt "nice" this morning.
Badger VB on ESPN at 2 Eastern from Austin as they play Sanford. The Badgers are #9 nationally and Stanford #5. Should be a good one.
The grandson and parents leave for a tournament in Green Bay at 1 today. He plays at 6 tonight and 11 and 4 tomorrow. The 2 Sunday games to be determined.
Thanks Rick for the power plant comment. I am covering a 9x19x16" pillar sitting between the bridge I posted yesterday and a rather larger paper mill complex I am also building for the friend. We are covering the pillar with 3 walls. The 1st wall I have started on using modular wall pieces from an old group of buildings my friend had on a previous layout. The 2 brick wing walls are from the kits but the center portion will be scratch built. I can't move (or know how to)the thumbnail pictures into the body of this typing but just enlarge them. It's doable for me. The curtain wall of windows is easily put together it's the hidden framing to keep it from flexing that is the task. The turbine room behind the glass was Ai created to help me visualize what I wanted to build. I actually asked the correct questions to get the rendering right. Maybe I got lucky or I am starting 2 understand Ai better.
It's just a false front facade that at its deepest may reach 2" with the center bump out
Be well
TomO
Quote from: TomO/Tloc on December 12, 2025, 10:13:33 AMGood morning from Wisconsin where I'm not trying to be funny but it's a mild +7f degrees outside. There is no wind so it's feels like 7 and the sun is strong and bright. It felt "nice"
It's just a false front facade that at its deepest may reach 2" with the center bump out
Be well
TomO
I understand the "mild" comment. Often the 'bitter cold' but calm days are nicer feeling the 20s with wind and damp snotty mess.
Impressive work on the window treatment
KS
Good afternoon everyone,
A little late for breakfast but I'll take a coffee.
Curt, hope the grandson gets better soon.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench today.
Mike, hope you make a lot of progress on the derrick today.
Rick, have fun with the family today.
ACLTom, enjoy dinner with Pam tonight.
Jerry, does that mean you need sunglasses at night now? ;D
Karl, sounds like you are getting the 3d thing down pretty good.
TomO, that is quite the building flat. Hard to believe it is only 2" deep.
Current temperature is -6c (21f) and partly cloudy. Late checking in today as I had to pick up the Mrs from the hospital this morning, at least she is home on my birthday. I'm really glad she is finally home. I even managed a little time at the bench last night. We shall see what today brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Philip the lock looks great. You seem to have a much better sense of CAD than I have. Without other folks designs online I'd be waylaid for ever.
KS
TomO what AI are you using?
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on December 12, 2025, 01:16:51 PMPhilip the lock looks great. You seem to have a much better sense of CAD than I have. Without other folks designs online I'd be waylaid for ever.
KS
TomO what AI are you using?
Free versions only. I have used Claude by DuckDuckGo for narratives only. ChatGpt and Gemini for imagining and narratives
This one was done using Google's Gemini. The reason I am sticking with Gemini is I'm not being limited to image rendering which is only 15 in 24 hours for the ChatGPT free versions.
I'm not a big fan and have only started before Thanksgiving using any Ai but I see the appeal. I also can see the issues coming to the work force in the future. Glad I'm retired
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 52F. Yesterday SIL showed up and we started to install the filter tower only to discover the outlet flange was busted off the cannister. :-X. This is the second time pool parts have arrived broken from 2 different sellers.
At the workbench I started putting details around the pattern shop group of buildings.
Today is up in the air until I find out if Tom is doing a SBG.
Nothing much else happening this way.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
48 now and 77 and sunny later.
I see Curt is here and I'll assume he's getting the beverages and breakfast ready.
Ron, glad your wife is home and hopefully resting comfortably.
TomO, you're doing great with the AI photos.
I liked the snow scenes you did.
Karl, glad you didn't get hurt and that you're getting layout time.
Jerry, just put up a 'Ditto' sign pointing to your neighbors lights and you'll be all done.
ACLTom, how was your burger and please tell Pam I said hello.
Mike, your derrick looks amazing.
Curt, any more scenery work?
Sounds like everyone is healthy and feeling great.
Spent some time at at photo store during the day and then time with the kids when they came over later.
More of the same planned for today.
Pilot Rock with the lighthouse on it at Lake Havasu.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt and thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Too bad about the pool part and hope you get to Tom's today.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Good to hear you got some benchwork in.
Rick, I passed on your message to Pam and neither one of us got th4e burger we went for. She got a mini portion of nachos and I go a bowl of Brunswick Stew which was excellent.
The Judge is coming over and we will start a new video, Steam on the A&S RR.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sorry to hear about the pool parts. Have fun at the bench.
Rick enjoy your time with family.
Tom good luck on the video.
What's on your docket for the day.
It's a cloudy 23 with a high of 33 and maybe? some more white stuff. I guess I shouldn't complain abut the sn*w; the folks north of us in the Tug Hill Plateau are projected on getting 2-3+ feet over the next 24 hours. That's like 2 inches an hour....yikes!!! Made it to the bench for about an hour yesterday then spent the afternoon wrapping presents which I hope to finish today along with the stockings being stuffed. I ran across something I hadn't thought about in years....a shortwave radio kit that I built a long time ago. Opened it up and the 9 volt battery was still in it but thankfully it hadn't leaked and ruin the radio. Turned it on and it still works so going to buy a new battery since the old one is weak and see what happens; I may have to recalibrate the radio.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the filter.
Rick, sounds like a fun day with the kids.
TomACL, the video sounds neat. Looking forward to it.
Larry, the old radio sounds like fun.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning in the Piedmont. The high is forecast for 69°F. I'll take it. Last night, we attended a music concert of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong music last night. The group was from a Florida university, department heads, etc. It was an amazing reproduction of the original tunes. Hope to make it upstairs today.
Have fun,
mike
Light snow, lake effect it looks like on radar, and teens in Michigan today, no big accumulation I think. I didn't take the time to listen to the TV site forecast.
I went with the Doll to a couple shopping places yesterday, she had a fellow get in her face and scream nasties at her Thursday while she was out. She pulled up next to his car in a parking lot to answer a phone call. She doesn't talk and drive, she didn't see him in it and he thought she was too close so went ballistic. Shook her up, so I went along yesterday, world is too full of that. Planned layout time was cut into. I did get at a 3d calibration print that came out well.
The Lansing NMRA Div 5 is meeting today in Charlotte, about 15 miles SE of me rather than E of E. Lansing more like 30 miles, where they usually meet. I let my membership lapse but they allow me to attend, reluctantly(?) ;) mostly half are the same crew as Andy's OPS crew. It should be a nice break, next OPS is on Monday.
The Ann Arbor soap opera continues and is so sad, no more comment there. They need a deep sweep of the Athletic dept. NO WAY was this "new information" just a convenient way to dump the fool without paying him off.
That's it from here.
Ron, Happy Birthday and Homecoming! Enjoy.
KSinMI
Ron, sorry I misread your birthday post.
Happy Birthday!
Good morning from chilled Wisconsin. +7f degrees feeling like -15. We might top out at +9 but the app says it will still be below 0 with the wind chill. There is no sight of the sun yet!
Back to the power plant wall builds today to cover the pillar. I did stay away from it yesterday as I needed a break.
The wife has banned me from the kitchen today from 10 to 4 as she is starting the Xmas cakes and fruit breads. She will make my lunch sandwich and deliver it to my work bench. I have a wonderful habit of sticking my finger in the mix bowls and taste testing. She has never liked me doing that.
Be well
TomO
Good morning Curt, Rick, ACLTom, Larry, Mike Karl, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope the pool part issue gets resolved shortly.
Rick, great photo, not very often you see a lighthouse on lake, enjoy the day with the family.
ACLTom, looking forward to the next video.
Larry, have fun playing with the short wave radio.
Mike, glad you enjoyed the concert. Have fun upstairs later today.
Karl, enjoy the NMRA meet.
TomO, taste testing is the best part of baking. ;D Have fun working on the boiler house.
Current temperature is -6c (22f) and cloudy, almost shorts and t-shirt weather here. Had a quiet birthday with the Mrs recovering and ended up running some errands for her. We will celebrate my birthday when she is feeling better. I did manage some bench time last night working on the boxcar sides, I hope to finish them tonight, then I can post an update.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Details with that kitare many have fun.
At first I thought you were at the ocean Rick with the linghouse!!
Tom looking forward to the new video.
Larry have fun with the radio.
Mike sounded like a great concert.
TomO the power looks great!!
Karl have a nice day .
Ron a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/35. Later 44.
The "WEENIES" are predicted S*ow later on.
We have things to do so I must move along.
That means another day out with the crazies in the "SILLY SEASON"!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
"I have a wonderful habit of sticking my finger in the mix bowls and taste testing. " so says TomO...
;D Now THAT is one of life's true pleasures...I've said that sometime before I hit the EXIT I am going to buy a cake mix and mix it all up and get a bib and a big spoon... :P ;)
Had a little old lady slap my hand at Sam's club for reaching for a chocolate chip cookie dough square... :o
Morning all!
Philip
Ron "Happy Birthday"; I'm a little late on the uptake. Hope the Mrs is feeling better.
Good Morning,
All the usual morning beverages are ready for your enjoyment. Breakfast is sausage gravy over homemade biscuits with sides of hash browns.
What are your plans for the day.
It's a cloudy 16 with a high of 22 here. ALL the presents are wrapped and under the tree and the cards will all be sent out tomorrow; now it's time to sit back and watch all the crazies have at it. Had great success with the shortwave radio. Put in a fresh 9v battery and hooked up my 20 ft. indoor antenna. listened last night and picked up a number of stations including the US Coast Guard maritime report; neat stuff. Had a nice surprise yesterday. There's an e-magizine I get called the "Micro Model Railway Dispatch" by Ian Holmes. I had submitted Jacobs' Landing and he included it in the Winter issue as a "work in progress". I'm hoping to have it finished by the summer issue and I'll resubmit another article with the finished layout and much more detail. When the magazine is available to the general public I'll post the link if anyone's interested.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning everyone.
50 now, cloudy and 75 later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Congratulations on the radio fun and the inclusion in the e-zine.
Everyone else sleeping in today?
I slept later than usual.
Philip, good morning.
TomO, hope the hand is OK.
Karl, totally agree about bowl licking and I'll include cookie dough tasting as well.
Sorry your wife had that experience with that jerk.
Jerry, hope the crazies didn't get you.
Ron, hope your wife is feeling much better.
Mike, glad you enjoyed that concert.
ACLTom, how'd the video turn out?
How's the rest of the crew?
The boyfriends sister, she lives in Utah, came to visit for four days.
Their mom and her husband came over later.
They brought hot dogs which were cooked over an open fire and enjoyed by all.
More kids time today.
A scene from my hike on the Pilot Rock Trail.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast today Larry. All I can say is Brrrrr.
Well I posted about 0645 today but I did it in the wrong thread. ??? ::) Needless to say I'm not typing it again.
Rick pretty picture.
I hope everyone has a good day.
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Morning all,
I got busy and forgot to check with all you geezers.
Biscuits and gravy, perfect for this morning - thanks Larry.
Ron - Happy Belated Birthday. I'm slow like Larry. Hope Mrs. Ron is feeling better.
Rick - Enjoy the day with the kids. We didn't do the video and decided to wait until January. Nice photo.
Curt - Had fun yesterday and thanks for the candy.
Today I'm working on the Koontz corner store. The kit that keeps giving.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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8) Sun is out with negative wind chill, warmer, tho, than TomO's weather W of the big pond.
Division meeting was nice, lunch and a movie. A local fellow brought a "Z" scale layout :o it was nice, the wives would say CUTE ;D
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Lions on later and a visit from the Geek family ;) So, I think the Doll has to make chocolate chip cookies!
Enjoy all !
KSin the Freezer
Good morning Larry, Rick, Curt, ACLTom, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, looking forward to the article when it comes out.
Rick, sounds like you are having too much fun with the family. ;D Enjoy another day with the family.
Curt, you have to hate when that happens.
ACLTom, have fun working on the kit.
Karl, enjoy the football game.
Another cold one here with the current temperature of -13c (8f) but at least the sun is out. Thanks everyone for the well wishes for the Mrs, she is doing much better. Managed some time at the bench and completed the boxcars sides and posted an update on my build thread. Hopefully some more bench time tonight.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Glad to hear the radio worked. And congrats on the article.
Rick it sounds like your having a ball with the family and friends.
So where did you post it Curt???
Tom looking forward to the update.
Karl that is a nice looking little layout.
Thanks for the picture.
Weather in South Jersey and the "WEATHER WEENIES" got it right this time.
We have about 7" of the white stuff and it's still coming down.
The day will be spent at home.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning from what feels like a day off coming from the bench. Spent most of Saturday at the bench till 9pm when the wife said "you've had enough". It was nasty cold yesterday when you include the wind chill. -5 is not bad without the wind but -20 and your crazy to be outside. Same today. At 9:30 CST it is -4 real but -23 wind chill. High is supposed to be +9 but wind chill below zero even then!
Today the grandson is in suburban Green Bay with puck drop 30 minutes late already. Terry will be watching the streaming from there on her laptop. Packers play at 3:25 in Denver and the Badger VB team play at 6:30 on ESPN2 for a chance to go to the Final 4. They have a chance and that is all a good team can ask for.
Will I hit the bench today? Not feeling it right now. Lots of little issues yesterday and lots of blood. I let a #11 blade get dull and slip right into the tip of my thumb. Stopped at the recently trimmed nail! I'm a bleeder due to blood thinners and higher than it should be blood pressure. Man it was all over me. Took a while to stop, compression, Isopropyl Alcohol, medical CA, bandaids and maybe 20 minutes later I was back at it after changing all 3 blades I was using yesterday and my fleece!
I am building a cover for a concrete pillar near the swing bridge I built for a friend. He had lots of weathering oversight on the bridges. The power plant to cover the pillar is " do what you do". He dropped off some structural styrene parts yesterday and did not even want to see it. Fine by me. He is a retired engineer and is a stickler for minutiae. Great guy, good friend and will have a hell of a layout if we ever get it done. He has diagrammed where even the screws in the framework go. Triple deck layout in a 3000+ sq ft finished basement. Hopefully on Wednesday the last of the mushroom framework will be installed. I go over tomorrow to help him build those frames.
Be well
TomO
Jerry I was looking at Tom's current build got called away and when I got back I started typing away. :-*. I deleted it when I discovered what I did.
Good Morning All,
At least I'm in the right place this morning.
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, pastry, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at a feel like temp of 48F. The breeze felt colder than that. Yesterday I built some detail parts, a pipe rack, 2 wheel barrows, and something else that I can't remember. :o
Today after chores I will continue with the details. Nothing much else planned. Being retired is awesome!
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
51 now, sunny and 77 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and it sure is good to be able to be retired.
TomO, hope the finger isn't hurting and the grandson played well.
Jerry, what was the final accumulation?
Ron, great news that your wife is feeling better and the boxcars are coming together nicely.
Karl, I can't imagine getting one of those Z scale cars on the rails let alone doing any modeling in that scale.
ACLTom, you're doing a good job of conquering that kit.
What's the rest of the crew doing.
Hitting the road again today.
Driving north to Henderson,. NV for a Costco run and a couple of hikes.
I'll be back in AZ at the end of the week.
A silhouette from my hike at Lake Havasu.
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Have a great day everyone.
Rick isn't London Bridge at that general Location?
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun doing the details. Before I retired one of the Store Managers that I had worked for over the years heard I was about to retire and told me "I highly recommend it"; he wasn't wrong. Sure beats working!!
Rick safe travels; Hope you find everything you need at Costcos.
What's on your plate for the day.
It's a whopping 16 with a high of 26; yup it's sn*wing yet again. A few errands to run this am then maybe some bench time later on. On a brighter note mid-week They say it's going up into the 40's...yippee. A chance to get the roofs cleared before we get another round of white crap.
Have a great day!! Be well, safe travels, and keep warm.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on December 15, 2025, 07:42:41 AMRick isn't London Bridge at that general Location?
Yes it is.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Wishing you another great retired day.
Rick, safe travels.
Larry, we got some of your weather and you can have it back anytime!
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a balmy 18°F this morning, but warming to 45°F later today. Nothing on the agenda but helping MOH put up a few more Christmas decorations.
Have fun,
mike
Cold and grey. Headed to OPS in a short time.
LIONS were watchable but overwealmed in time by a stronger RAMS team. Detroit is pretty well depleted.
Little to add. A friend, college room mate 2 yrs, at one time 40-50 plus years ago bought property in Lake Havasu City, even before the bridge. It was quite a deal, highly promoted. Not sure that anything became of it. He's been gone several years and was still in MI when he left us.
Later all.
KS
Good morning Curt, Rick, Larry, Mike, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.
Rick, safe travels and hopefully Costco doesn't cost too much $$$
Larry, hope you make it to the bench after the errands.
Mike, have fun with the decorations.
Karl, I guess there is always next year for the Lions.
Current weather here is -17c (1f) and cloudy. It is supposed to warm up starting tomorrow with rain in the forecast on Wednesday. Managed to complete the car ends yesterday and I posted an update on my build thread. Not sure what tonight will bring.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Monday morning from Wisconsin where the warming has started. 9f degrees now but feels like -9 wind chill. Later today the high will be in the low +20's and wind chills above zero for the 1st time since Thursday.
The #9 ranked Badger VB beat #2 overall nationally ranked Texas at their home in Austin in a relatively easy 4 set match. Terry is deciding if we head to KC for the final 4 semifinal games Thursday. We have access to tickets. We would not stay for the Sunday championship.
The grandson's team lost in the Championship game Sunday afternoon. Overall the team played well all weekend but 2 players got hurt Sunday morning and could not play the final game. That caught up to the team and they were visibly tired on streaming TV in the 3rd period. Gave up 5 goals in the 3rd alone to lose 5-6. 6 games in my book is still too much in 3 days for 12 year olds. They've played 44 games since the 2nd weekend in October. They are 33-9-2.
I have a work session this morning at the layout I built the swing bridge for and am building the paper mill (on hold) and the power plant. He and I will assemble the final 9 frames for the mushroom Peninsula to connect all 3 levels! No helix! We'll get the frames built so Wednesday's session crews will fly along to completion with ALL the frame work. Wiring will also go in on Wednesday. He then can complete the missing 300' of track to join with the 900'+ of mainline already laid down and operating. Big milestone for him this week.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Morning Curt and track gang,
Another brisk 4 degrees here. Suppose to warm back up today.
The Cats are driving me crazy at night......
Have a great week!
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Rick have a nice hike. I thought the bridge had fallen down!! ;D
Larry have fun doing the errands.
Mike don't overdo the decorations there a pain to take all back down. ;)
Karl there not the only team that didn't do what there were suppose to.
Ron I'll check out your update in a minute.
TomO have fun at the work session.
Philip sorry to hear the cats are driving you crazy!! They must me in the "SILLY SEASON"!
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/23.
There's about 8" of the white stuff on the lawn and my car.
After breakfast there will be some shoveling to do!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
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Morning all,
Late for me this fine day. Pam took me to breakfast and then we ran several errands.
I'm in the train shed looking to make a change to the Koontz build. It will involve a new back wall.
Have a safe and warm day everyone. Hope all ya'll are doing well.
Tom
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Has any manufacturer made a scale model of this one?
This may be the Mother of all industrial sites?
Just maybe.....a scratchbuild.
I'm glad you climbed it because I'm to old for that. Great visuals on the components.
Morning all!
Breakfast is served! All the fixens on the counter!
Up early today with an appointment looming at 0830.
Have a great day!
A bit of progress on the shed:
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Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Philip. Fingers crossed no 1:1 projects today.
Started out here with a feel like temp of 48F. Although the inside temp is 68F it feels cold to me. Yesterday I took the broken canister to UPS for return and reimbursement. After that I spent a couple of hours on details.
Today will be more of the same (details) and not much else planned for the day.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Philip.
I found out my Koontz build thread is locked. I tried to unlock it and can't. My message was that it was locked by an Administrator and I can't unlock it. I sent Craig a message asking why it was locked. I'll advise when I get something back.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
Good morning folks,
Philip, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. The shed is looking good.
Curt, enjoy the details.
TomACL, good luck with the thread.
Jerry, easy on the shoveling.
Dave, agree on climbing stuff.
TomO, good luck on the layout.
Ron, the boxcars are looking great.
Karl, it's been a tough season for many of us.
Rick, is it cold out there?
How are the rest of the gang?
It's a cold morning but warming later to the 50s. I haven't been upstairs in a few days. Maybe today.
Have fun,
mike
Good morning everyone.
48 now, 68 and sunny later.
Philip, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Shed looks excellent.
Mike, it's a little chilly in the morning but warms up nicely later.
ACLTom, I can't imagine why your thread would be locked.
Curt, hope you get a new pool part quickly.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
No hiking or Costco yesterday.
Yesterday was strictly a travel day.
Hiking will be today and Costco probably on Thursday.
I'm on my phone so sorry no photo today.
Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Philip thanks for breakfast this morning. Neat little shed, you don't often see one with a rounded roof; sweeeeeet.
Curt have fun with the details.
Tom didn't know an Admin would ever lock a build thread; odd.
Mike hope you make it to the bench today.
Rick good morning.
What's going on in your world.
It's 23 with a high of 27 here. Temps going up the next 3 days and may even get into the low 50's......yippee. Melt the sn^w and ice on the roofs before it gets cold again. Made it to the bench briefly yesterday but plan on this morning for a little bit; stating the roof on the Shop. That's about it here.
Have a great day!! Be well and be safe.
Quote from: ACL1504 on December 16, 2025, 07:34:13 AMMorning all,
Thanks for breakfast Philip.
I found out my Koontz build thread is locked. I tried to unlock it and can't. My message was that it was locked by an Administrator and I can't unlock it. I sent Craig a message asking why it was locked. I'll advise when I get something back.
Have a great day everyone.
Tom
I think what happened is someone accidentally clicked on 'report post', which automatically locks the thread. It should be unlocked now.
dave
Good morning from Wisconsin. 14f degrees now and 38 later, a nice warm for a Tuesday.
I should get some bench time in. Spent almost 2.5 cutting lumber for frames yesterday at the friend's house. I cut and he assembled. They are laid out on top of the 1st deck and will be fitted to create the 2nd deck at Wednesday's work session. That will be the last work session for me for 2025 unless I do something to my layout/diorama. It's been a good year with 24 Ops sessions with one more to finish the year on Saturday. Tomorrow's work session will be #41 for the year. It's been a good time.
I had for the 3rd drawing in a row only 1 number in the Powerball drawing. I buy 5 lines
It is movie day but I just looked over the choices and if Terry really wants to go I'll go but...
Enjoy the day
TomO
Sun is showing this morning, 8) with temps in the teens rising to the low-mid 30s.
Sad day yesterday, cancelled my ops trip and accompanied the Doll to the vet's with her cat that has been battling an insipid infection since around labor day. We consulted with the vet about the lack of improvement and made the difficult decision to relieve her from the burden and had her put to sleep. Not an easy thing to do.
I've an Rx to fetch today and may run the truck "through the wringer" as one of the Doll's garage customers used to refer to the carwash. It's certainly well coated with dried salt.
Bench time later, maybe.
Philip, great looking little building. I love little buildings. btw, are you building the 20 mule team? I've picked up and set back down those kits several times over the years...what scale does that approximate?
Well, time to move along, oatmeal is about ready.
Be well all
KSinMI
Good morning Philip, Curt, ACLTom, Mike, Rick, Larry, Dave, TomO, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Philip, Nice shed you have there.
ACLTom, hope your thread issue gets resolved.
Karl, sorry to hear about your cat, it is never easy to lose a beloved pet.
Have to keep it short as I have a busy day. Current temperature is -7c (20f) and sunny. No modeling last night as 1:1 stuff ate up my time, we shall see what tomorrow brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Philip thanks for coffee & breakfast.
Nice little building you have there,
Curt is there end to the details?
Tom I see it's unlocked now.
Mike hope you make it upstairs today.
Rick have a nice day hiking. And no more mornings without pictures!! ;)
Larry good luck making it to the bench.
Morning Dave.
TomO try to enjoy the movie!
Karl sorry to hear about the cat.
Ron I saw your latest update nice work.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/22. Later on 33.
It is so slippery here I can't believe the lousy job they did plowing this time.
We have to go out and get some ice melt for the walkways and driveway before somebody slips and brakes there a*s!
If I only could get more time at the bench I might be able to show something!! :(
Between that and my fingers not working worth a dam!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
No men, I'm not climbing tipples anymore. That is for the brave and bold. Those boys are crazy!
Karl, Sorry about your cat... The 20 mule team is around 1/48th I think. I used a mule on other projects and they look ok, perhaps a bit large. Must be the oats!
I have a question for the group.
What kinda paint do you use on castings and 3d prints that are suppose to look like wood? I have been experimenting and tried some cheap "melted chocolate". I think I have found a presentable match but it is still tends to be dark like furniture? Thanks~
Back Again,
Karl sorry to hear about the cat. Been there....done that and it sucks!!!!!!!!
Philip I don't use paint to color 3D prints to look like wood. Blick.com sells single full sticks of different colored chalks by Rembrandt about $4.95 each; well worth the money. Drop me a PM and I can give you the colors I use if you're interested.
Philip,
The exposed wood sheathing on this turret is made from strip styrene.
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I primed the entire thing with rattle can primer. I painted the wood with a tan acrylic, in this case AK Interactive Wood Base, but any tan will work. I then did a wash of burnt umber acrylic(watered down Vallejo). Once that was dry, I weathered it with Bragdon powders. First a general application of tan(Dust Bowl Brown),which flattens the sheen and evens everything out, and then light applications(a little goes a long way) of dark brown(Weathered Brown) and black(Soot) at the lower edges to show rot and wet wood.
Hope that helps,
Matt
Very well done, Matt.
Added: :o Sure looks like real on the big screen monitor with my PC!! :o
Matt that is a fine looking turret!
Jerry
That looks excellent Matt
Thanks Matt! Kickin ass!
I demand maufacturers pre color castings, etc to look woody ;D
Larry, I'm using those off brand chalks from Micro-Mark. They must be 10 years old. Are those the rembrants Sierra West has posted on the website? I have a few of those. Running low tho. Email coming!
Yes, those are listed on Brett's website and I think they work really well.
Good morning everyone.
50 now, sunny and 69 later.
I see Curt is here too and I'll assume he's getting breakfast ready.
Matt, your modeling is outstanding.
Jerry, I'd love to see what you're working on.
Ron, hope today is less busy.
Karl, very sorry on the loss of your cat.
TomO, what movie did you see and how was it?
Larry, great news about the warmer weather.
How's everyone else doing?
I'm up much earlier than I want to be.
A nap later to make up for the lost sleep.
Star and I did 16.44 miles and 1,699 of EG yesterday on the McCullough Hills trail.
REI, Barnes and Noble, an appliance store to ask about getting a washer and Dryer for my daughters new home and probably Costco all planned for today.
Tomorrow, one more hike.
This is from my hike at Lake Havasu.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening Rick. Pretty picture.
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, muffins, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 56F and no breeze. Yesterday after putting in details and update I glued the Foundry complex on the diorama base.
Today is floor day :P but after that I'll head to the workbench for a bit depending on my energy level.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Curt.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun at the bench.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Have fun at the bench.
Rick - another great photo.
Matt - your work is fantastic and fascinating.
We had bowling yesterday and only won 2 of 8 points. I bowled a 230 but Mario, our friend, bowled a 268.
Pam and I have a couple of errands to run this morning and then I'll get back to the Koontz build.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun at the bench; everything looks great so far.
Rick good morning.
Tom there are always errand to run. Have fun with your build.
It's 31 with a high of 42 today; above freezing whoppee! Have a Chiropractor's apt this am then some errands before my late morning hairscut; which takes only about 15 minutes start to finish. Maybe some bench time later on.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Saw your update great work Curt.
Rick sounds like you have a busy day ahead of you.
Pretty picture.
Tom your build is coming along nicely.
Larry sounds like you have your day all planned out.
Weather in South Jersey P. sunny/29. Later 43.
Izzy to the groomer this morning.
While there we will get the groceries we need.
Not much from the bench my fingers have been killing me, so those little parts are a real PITA to work with.
Maybe I'll start a building which is easier.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Rick, Curt, ACLTom, Larry, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, have fun at the bench later today.
Rick, sounds like an expensive shopping day is planned.
Tom, hope a lot of progress is made on the kit today.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench later today.
Jerry, hope the fingers get better soon.
Current temperature is 2c (35f) with rain showers in the forecast this afternoon. More of the same is forecasted for tomorrow before it gets cold again. No modeling last night as other things distracted me, we shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all, grey skies but temp in mid 30s. Some of the ice may break up today and tomorrow.
NOT a great day yesterday, after all the stress of the cat we'd lost Monday, we had been ignoring one of the other two that wasn't eating well, and the Doll decided to have her checked. Vet found a huge mass in her with an x-ray. Sadly we dealt with the need to have another animal put down. ON the way home from the vet, the Doll's best buddy that had just gone to Florida over the weekend for two months texted. Her husband got hit by a car and is in serious condition in a hospital in St. Augustine with a head injury.
Today is unsure. Our remaining feline, Tiger, is lonely and not sure where his sisters are.
Little to add today. Not terribly into the holiday thing right now.
Rx I planned to get yesterday is about all I have to do.
Thanks for all the well wishes. You are all great folks and appreciated beyond words.
Karl & Veronica(Vicki) in MI
Gosh, Karl, bad news comes in 3s... My friend got a kitten to replace his 2 dogs when they lost them. The kitten has definitely added some joy to their house. Tiger would probably eventually appreciate the company.
dave
Morning,
Not good at all Karl/Doll. Sorry about your pets and friend.
16.44 is a heck of a hike Rick!
Good luck at the bone cracker Larry and thanks for the list!
Jerry, Try a heat pad on those hands, works for me sometime. I have trigger finger when it's cold out.
Thanks for the coffee Curt! Good day to the rest of the track gang.
Karl you have my condolences on the loss of your two cats. I know it sucks.
Best wishes for Vicki's best friend's husband.
Karl so sorry to hear about cat #2; that goes way beyond sucks!!!! My heart felt sadness for Doll and her friend.
Karl & Vicky so sad to hear of your loss.
Remember God takes care of our pets to.
Jerry
Karl & Vicki,
Talk about a bad terrible weak. Losing 2 pets in 2 days, I have no idea how that feels. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of 2 "family" members is such a short time.
Karl, my sympathy to you, Veronica and Tiger. Thick overcast along the Gulf of Maine, but it's over 40F and nothing below 20F forecast till Monday.
Good afternoon folks,
Rick, thanks for opening. That hike was amazing.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and bagels. Good luck with the floors.
TomACL, the Koontz build is looking great. Nice bowling score.
Larry, hope the chiropractor gave you some relief.
Jerry, well wishes for your hands and fingers. I share your pain.
Ron, hope you make it to the bench.
Karl, my condolences for your cat. Losing a pet is the worst! Well wishes for Vicki's friend's husband.
Hi Dave!
Philip, the shed looks great!
Matt, that's some amazing craftsmanship on the turret. Wow!
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a hazy day with a forecast for 61°F. I'll take it. I worked at the bench all morning and posted an update on the oil derrick. I'm glad to be past the construction of the temper screw and sand pump. Hopefully, I'll be able to move forward more quickly, until I get to the forge details.
Have fun,
mike
Karl, so sad that you have lost two pets so closely. My sympathies. Hopefully your friend's husband recovers as well.
Jeff
Good morning everyone.
50 now, 67 and cloudy later in Henderson, NV.
Coffee, sodas, OJ and hot chocolate are ready.
Hot oatmeal with fresh fruit, nuts and spices available to add in for breakfast today.
Karl, I'm so very sorry to read about your other cat.
My condolences to Vicki and you.
All the best to Vicki's friend for a complete recovery as well.
Mike, hope you made good progress upstairs.
Philip, what are you working on these days?
Ron, any modeling time last night?
Jerry, hope your fingers are feeling better today.
Larry, back feeling good today?
ACLTom, your friend had a heck of a series.
Curt, how's the kit coming along?
Dave, Dave5th, James and Greg, haven't seen you guys here lately.
Hope all is well.
Yes, I'm up earlier than anyone should be.
But for good reason.
Doing one last hike here in Henderson and there should finally be some clouds so hope to get some good sunrise pics.
Went to REI To exchange the boots I got in Sept. for a new pair.
The old pair had a seam that was starting to separate.
The new pair has a slightly different construction and should be better.
Got the info I needed at the appliance store about the washer/dryer for my daughter.
Went to Costco and set a new PB for money spent there. :'(
Heading back to AZ after the hike.
One more photo from the Lake Havasu hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Impressive hike. I don't want to try to beat your personal best!
Starting out at 61F here and supposed to get to the high 70's. Yesterday I worked on landscaping on the base and finished up around the detailed section.
I ordered a bottle of JAX pewter blacking liquid yesterday. I have used this previously and was happy with the results but for some reason I ordered another of their blacking liquids and it gives spotty coverage.
Today I'll start building the gantry crane. It looks to be fairly complex.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Rick this for the coffee and breakfast. My Chiro visits are for maintenance more than anything else but I always feel better after an adjustment which is every 8 weeks. Since I've retired my back issues have lessened quite a bit. Who says "working isn't hazardous to your health."
Curt enjoy your build.
What's everyone else up to.
It's 30 with a high of 49 in New York. Yesterday cleared a lot of sn*w & ice off the roofs so today should finish the job. Maybe some bench time this am then taking Ellie for a hair apt. In between I have to get my tools together so I can help my Daughter try and fix her one part of a sectional couch; some of the springs let loose even though it's only about three years old. So that's my day.
Have a great day!! Be well and watch out for the "crazies" out there; "silly season" is in full force.
Good morning Rick and crew.
Those trees look like fine candidates for knarley trees in scale Rick?
A rainey day here. Not much happening. We have a returned possum on the fence for the last two day..kinda exciting :o
Not seeing IT this morning with the rain. Oliver was rubbing noses with IT back in the summer.
Heading to Etown for a few items today. Cat treats mostly.
I'm still working on the shack. I have it planted in pink and added some black tar where the roof meets the siding. Lots of details once the ground cover is finished...
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Later Gang!
The building/shack continues to look better and better, a real blast working on it I'm sure.
50-100% chance of rain, increasing as the day progresses. I have a 10:30 pt appointment and then little else. Bench or layout time, or both?
Running late, enjoy the day everyone.
Thanks all for the kind words. Tiger is settling in. Enjoys not competing at the trough... ;D
We ran some errand yesterday as it was in mid 30s and sunny. Lots of ice broke up during that time.
Be well.
KarlS
Good morning Rick, Curt, Larry, Philip, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick. I'm thinking setting a new PB at Costco is not a good thing. ;D Hope the sunrise pics are successful.
Curt, for blackening I use a oxidizing solution that i picked up from a jewelry supply store, I think I have a lifetime supply. Good luck with the gantry crane.
Larry, take it easy with all the chores that you have planned for today.
Philip, the shack is coming along nicely.
Karl, enjoy your day.
Another "warm day here with the current temperature of 0c (32F) and sunny. They are predicting a possible record high tomorrow. Another night with no modeling as I got distracted again with other stuff. Last day of work for this year (YEA), I'll be off till January 5, 2026. We shall see what tonight brings.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and oatmeal. Good luck breaking in the new hiking boots.
Curt, good luck with the gantry. Would you mind sharing a link to the pewter black you purchased? Jax has so many.
Philip, that shack is looking "rode hard and put up wet!" Nice work.
Karl, are you getting any of the high winds further out west?
Ron, congrats on the nice vacation. Hope the weather stays warm.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a rainy day, yay. I need to make a few 1:1 errands, then get back to working on the forge structure.
Have fun,
mike
The dogs are at the groomers, so the house is unnaturally quiet. I'll head down to the train room, do the exercise machine, and then figure out what's left to do on the Machine Shop. I think it's mostly the boiler room piping and roof.
dave
Philip great looking scene you have going there; really like the signs.
Karl nice Tiger is getting used to being "King Cat"; I'm sure he'll do just fine. Have fun with the bench/layout combo.
Ron we have warm weather here as well; great for clearing the house roofs. Nice little vaca; enjoy your time.
Mike after errands, have bench at the bench.
Dave sounds like you're on "the downhill side" of the Shop.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I'm making this real short this morning.
Diane is ready to hit the road.
Another day in the SILLY SEASON" !
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Mike I sent you a PM.
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Good Morning,
Philip looking mighty fine and luv the carved rock.
The morning beverages are all set. Breakfast is 2 eggs, your choice, 2 buttermilk pancakes with butter and Vermont syrup along with crispy bacon and/or pan sausages.
What's on your agenda.
It's a windy 54 and the temps will be going downhill throughout the day w/ a wintry mix thrown in. A couple of errands then I'm supposed to go to our Daughters to see if I can fix her couch; hopefully the weather cooperates.
Have a great day!! Be well.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry. I'll add biscuits to your spread.
Started out the day with a walk at 72F with mild humidity. Yesterday I built the two legs of the gantry crane and will continue on with that today after replacing the front lock that now MOH has decided needs changed. ::) Such is married life.
Not much else planned for today.
Philip nice looking dynamite shed. What is it's scale?
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning everyone.
47 now, 73 later with some clouds.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Good luck with the couch repair.
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Curt, thanks for the biscuit and have fun with the crane and lock.
Philip, that shed looks excellent.
Jerry, hope you survived yesterday's "Silly Season" excursion in one piece.
Dave, sounds like the dogs are ready for the holidays.
Mike, hope you made good progress on the forge structure.
Ron, enjoy the warmer temps and your time off from work.
Karl, I'm glad Tiger is getting adapted to the changes at home.
How's the rest of the crew?
Star and I hiked 6.69 miles and 997' of EG on the Railroad Pass Trail.
Started well before sunrise but was worth it to see a beautiful sunrise.
Second half of the trail was full of excellent views.
Drove back to AZ afterward.
Today will be spent hanging around the house.
Children will be at school so it will be quiet.
Yesterdays sunrise.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning Larry & Curt and the rest of the Gandy Dancers. Got your hats on today is rule #1 ;D
Thanks for the coffee Larry. Good luck with the chair. Curt it is 1/48th. Morning Rick!
Currently sitting here making 3d boxes. Such a pain, trying to make variations in the graining in cad.
Was a gully washer with wind last night and it's suppose to snow today...ughh.
Been planning a trip to Michaels and hobby lobby and the train store but always get sidetracked, maybe today.
Have a great Friday!
Philip
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Larry, Pam wants some of that.
I posted a note about Bill. He is doing fine.
Philip - great looking shed and dio.
Yesterday I forgot to post anything. I had a Cardiologist appointment, annual, and all is well. Doc was very pleased with all the numbers.
Emee has an appointment for nail clipping this morning and then Pam and I have a trip to the grocery store.
Hopefully, I'll get some bench time in on the Doc Koontz build.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Yup, the dogs are ready for the holidays.
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The groomer sent us these pictures. They always come home looking like "stuffed toys with attitude".
It's quite warm. There was some rain overnight on the snow, and the result is dense fog. More rain today, that might wash away the snow from the yard.
Back to the machine shop, I'm working on smokestacks and steam line. I should, with luck, finish that today. I can't permanently attach the boiler room, so I have to make it so I can install stuff on the layout once it's ready for its permanent home.
I saw Tom's post about The Judge. I'm glad it was just a fall, and nothing worse!
dave
Good morning Larry, Curt, Rick, Philip, ACLTom, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, hope you can get your daughters couch fixed.
Curt, hope the door handle change doesn't give you too much trouble.
Rick, enjoy the day with the family.
Philip, the shed looks great. Hope you can get your modeling run in today.
ACLTom, glad the Doc appointment went well.
Dave, Sounds like the machine shop is almost done. The dogs look cute.
It's a "scorcher" here today with the current temperature of 8c ( 47f) with a high of 11c (52f) going to have to get out my shorts and t-shirts. Only bad side is the rain has turned everything to ice. Sliding down the driveway is not a sport I enjoy anymore. Tonight the temperatures will drop to normal winter temperatures. Another night with no modeling as 1:1 stuff got in the way but tonight looks promising.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Larry, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck fixing your Daughter's couch.
Curt, thanks for the tip. Good luck with the door lock.
Rick, your hikes still amaze me. Enjoy the day with your family.
Philip, your shed looks terrific. What's next?
TomACL, congrats on the good cardiologist report.
Dave, cute dogs. Good luck with the final work on the machine shop.
Ron, ice, no bueno!
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a bright morning, warming this afternoon to the 60s. The house cleaner is here this morning, a few errands to run this afternoon, and college football to watch tonight. Hopefully have time to work on the blacksmith forge this morning.
Have fun,
mike
Greetings from once again snowy and cold Michigan. We had a lot of rain yesterday and much of the ice broke up and melted, temp approached 50. Today 24 might be the top with winds well into the double digits. :o
The Doll's friend's husband in Saint Augustine is stable and doing ok, they are trying to determine their pplans for the next few weeks, have the ortho work he will need there or return to MI. Sorry to hear about the Judge's mishap.
Things here have settled down, the Tiger boy is enjoying extra attention..
Dave, when the Doll and I started our relationship she had a pair of critters like yours, Baby and Jasper. They were fun. I still miss Jasper in particular, he was a lover of dropped food. He could eat a dozen pancakes...like an old Electrolux.
No plans yet today, cold and ugly prevail.
Be well all, stay safe!
KS
Karl, huh! Livia's (the white one) original name was "Baby" (they're rescues). Titus is our 'Hoover', Livia is much fussier, almost cat-like. She likes to pick kibbles out of the bowl, set them down on the floor, and dainty eat them one by one. One fun thing about having 2 is to compare their very different personalities. And the advantage of really small dogs (Titus is the fat boy at 13 1/2 lbs) is I can pick up and carry each of them one-handed, one under each arm.
dave
Morning everyone
Larry thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I hope the couch can be repaired.
Curt thanks for the extra biscuits.
Looking forward to the next update.
Rick beautiful picture!
I guess you need a day of rest I bet those grandkids are making you feel like a young man again!!
Philip your model is just outstanding.
Tom glad to hear you Dr. appointment went well.
Dave they look there ready for the holidays.
Ron hope you make the bench tonight we need an update.
Mike looking forward to the next update.
Karl glad to hear the Doll's friend is doing better.
Weather in South Jersey is misty/58. Later rain.
The white stuff is gone.
Today we will be home. Thank God!
Maybe I can get sometime in at the bench.
I'm going to start a building while my fingers decide that they want to work properly.
Old age and arthritis just aren't fun!!
Or as Larry would say getting ol is not for "sissies"!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good early morning. I put the coffee on. Sodas all around.
Been busy working at the bench, a couple work sessions and this afternoon the last OPS Session of the year for me.
Overnighted Thursday in KC after watching the Badger volleyball team fall in 5 brutal sets in the semifinal game of the Final 4. Flew home this morning. A nice quick adventure then should not have ended but it's just a game.
Was just reading 4 of the team have entered the transfer portal. These kids need to sign contracts and not be allowed to be a free agent anytime they want. Pay them but make them responsible to agreements
8pm on Friday watched the grandson's hockey team win 6-3 and he had no points but hit a post, a goalie(a few times) and the cross bar. As usual I don't agree with his coaching staff with the way he plays his players but other than Terry I keep my mouth shut. He lets 2 defensive players every game pick the position they want for that game! Tonight the 2 defensive players played center moving the 2/centers back on defense putting 4 players out of position. This is a double A level group that the parents or grandparents pay good money for these kids to play. The coach should be the C level team coach where that would make sense to do. They keep winning in sprite of my opinion.
The son and his girlfriend should be at his girlfriend's mom's place in Tulsa tonight. 10 hours to here driving they are leaving the mom tomorrow no later than noon and probably much sooner. Brian says there are hard feelings between everyone there, he just nods his head. Looking forward to having them here a few days. No hard feelings here. They drive back on the 26th via Memphis and New Orleans. They do plan to head north to ski at Rib Mountain near the old stomping grounds on Monday. He said she wants to ski in Japan in January, he wants to know how good she really is before they get there.
Be well
TomO
Good morning Everyone.
Currently 51, 72 and cloudy later on.
TomO, thanks for the coffee.
I brought a bag of bagels and assorted muffins and danish to have with your beverage.
Fresh whipped butter and cream cheese are out too.
TomO, sorry about the volleyball loss but congratulations to your grandson and his team in their win.
Jerry, what's new?
Karl, sounds like with the weather you had yesterday it was a good day to stay in and work on the layout.
Mike, any forge progress?
Ron, sliding down the driveway doesn't sound like fun.
Dave, pups look great.
ACLTom, great news from the doc.
Philip, did you make it to the hobby shops?
Larry, how'd the repair go?
Curt, how are you?
How's the rest of the crew?
Not much happened here yesterday.
Daughter is bringing her brood over today and it will nice seeing them again.
Nothing planned yet for today.
This was from one of my Henderson, NV hikes.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening TomO. It sounds like you have a busy schedule.
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
This morning it is 21 degrees cooler
than yesterday. They're calling for 80's on Christmas here. Yesterday I built the gantry framework for the crane. The kit has chipboard spacers for the 2 rails which I wasn't happy with so I cut styrene spacers, but one end needs adjusted before painting.
I still need to do the front lock today. MOH was unavailable to program yesterday so it wasn't installed. Tomorrow MOH and daughter are doing a skunk event in Tampa and then are going to the commisary at McDill for last minute stuff needed for Christmas dinner.
That's enough blathering on for today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
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Morning all,
Thanks for the light breakfast TomO and Rick. I scramble up some cheesy eggs, hash browns and bacon to go with the bagels.
The Judge is recovering and will be sent to rehab on Monday.
Greg is coming over this morning, Bob may stop by and all others are certainly welcome to come and add some old style BSing.
Five more day until the big guy is in town.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning folks,
TomO, thanks for opening and coffee.
Rick, thanks for breakfast. Wishing you a fantastic day with family.
Curt, thanks for breakfast. Is the commissary still a great place to buy groceries? We haven't been to on in ages, mostly because of the location.
TomACL, thanks for the eggs. Hope you have a fun day with the crew.
How are the rest of the gang today?
It's cold now but warming to the 60s later. Football was a bust last night. Next year! Yesterday, I added a floor to the forge and assembled the forge shack frame. I hope to add siding and a roof today.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning,
Tom O. thanks for the coffee and enjoy the Ops session. Great news about the Grandson's hockey win.
Rick,Curt, and Tom thanks for the rather large variety for breakfast.
Curt have fun with your build.
Rick enjoy time with the family.
Tom have fun with the Ops and of course the BS'ing.
Mike sorry to hear about your FB team. Enjoy the bench time.
What's you plans for the day.
It's 28 with a high of 36 here. Yesterday it topped out at 54; very unusual for December but was very windy and rainy. Sadly the Daughter's couch was a bust; what a piece of crap @ only 2 years old!! One of the boards that held the springs in place broke and the seat was nothing more than a hump of springs. Tried to flatten them back out but no luck; I even stood on them and they wouldn't budge. After the Holidays she'll be buying a new one. Had a little time at the bench yesterday and hope for more today.
Have a great day!!! Be well and watch out for the "crazies" out there trying to get ready for Santa.
Upper 20s and mostly cloudy with an apparent sucker hole here or there. It's going to be calmer and a bit warmer today. 180 and 20+ mph winds made it brutal yesterday. Ended up out to pick up a friend's mail then early dinner at the pizza joint. We were only 2 folks in the joint, ~3:00p
We have an order to pickup at the Menards store and a hoops game on Unobtainivision today. (Can't get Big10 TV) May have some layout time, I returned a project to the layout. 110' turntable from CMR I put together a number of years ago and didn't have a place to put it when I finished it. I have a place now. I had to re-glue some joints in the base for it. I also have a Walthers roundhouse semi finished to add as well. Seems I have a transmission problem ::) , getting my a$$ in gear to start things. :o I've obtained my master journeyman's card in procrastination.
Little to add. Everyone have a fine day.
BE WELL>>> ;D
KSinMI
Good morning TomO, Rick, Curt, ACLTom, Mike, Larry, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast everyone, we have quite the spread today.
TomO, sorry to hear about the girls losing in the final 4, sounds like they had quite the run and congrats on your grandson's hockey team win.
Rick, have fun with the family today.
Curt, hope the front door lock gets installed today and you get to the bench.
ACLTom, have fun in the train shed today.
Mike, have fun working on the forge.
Larry, Couches should last longer than 2 years. Have fun at the bench.
Karl, congrats on receiving your Master Journeyman's card in procrastination. ;D
Well winter is back with the current temperature at -9c (16f) but the sun is shining. Managed some time at the bench last night, figuring out how much weight needs to be added to the cars and started assembling the cars. This morning I need to go to the apple store to get the pairing issue resolved. I bought the Mrs a new Apple Watch since she lost hers while she was in the hospital but it won't pair to her phone. Should get more bench time today.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
TomO, Rick, Curt & ACLTom thanks for all the choices for breakfast.
We must be expecting a huge turnout here this morning with all the food! ;D
TomO have fun at the last OPS of the year.
Rick have fun with the family today.
Nice picture as usual to start the day.
Curt good luck with the lock today.
Tom try to keep the Bssing under control today.
Mike looking forward to the next update.
Larry sorry to hear about the couch.
Karl it seems you have a lot of projects to finish up before the year ends!!! ;D
Ron looking forward to the update.
To bad about your wife's watch.
Weather in South Jersey is sunny/34. Later 38.
I'm sure the "SILLY SEASON" is in full swing today.
Hope we don't have to join in!!!!!
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning, everyone. Seems the docs are getting impatient with my daughter-in-law, so I might become a grandpa before Xmas. Been many years since I held someone's hand through that, hope things go well for her and my son.
Mike you have to be a smart shopper. Generally things are a little bit cheaper but not everything. You can find some things that are hard to find out in town at times. I also believe there's no sales tax.
James best wishes for your SIL and your family.
Afternoon crew. bringing up the stragglers, me
Yesterday was a snarl of traffic. We ventured to Hobby Lobby, Harbor Fright, and Menards. Almost filled the list.
I think Jerry hit the nail on the head..crazy town!
Today I'm dusting and cleaning. Preparing to eat the ton of chocolate we received from that sneeky delivery truck that never knock.
Later!
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, assorted breakfast pastries, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 55F and calm. I think we get to the high 70's today. Yesterday I took Dad to an urgent care for yet another infected skin tear. I had been treating it but it was obvious that he needed antibiotics. I also fixed the trestle for the crane.
Today after chores I have present wrapping while MOH and daughter are at a skunk event. As she was leaving I noticed her passenger headlight was out on the van. I will also spray paint the gantry.
Tomorrow Dad has a VA eye appointment. Last night I started breaking out all over like has happened 2 times before. I'm not allergic to anything (been tested) but for some reason my immune system goes in to overdrive, so while Dad is in his appointment I'll go to sick call there. Fun times.
And so it goes.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sorry to hear about the skin irritation and hope you get some meds for it and hope your Dad heals quickly. I get skin irritations sometime too; I think it's old age creeping up on me.
What's the rest of you up to.
It's 31 with a high of 32 here; may get a little white stuff on and off. The positive part is I can see my lawn again, for now, and all the roofs are clear. Hoping to hit the bench soon and maybe do an update. Helping Ellie make cc chip cookie batter, she needs my muscles for mixing, then that will go into the fridge until tomorrow and she will make tons of cookies....yum.
Have a great day!! Be well and watch out for the crazies; they're everywhere.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Hope you and Tim get healed soon. I get the skin stuff on occasion and like Larry says, old age?
I spoke to Bill yesterday and he will be moved to rehab on Monday if all goes well.
We have a few friends and family over last night for some Christmas snacks. One thing I observed, "Women can BS just as well if if not better than the guys". Just saying.
Bob was the only one here yesterday and did a little BSing but mostly talked about how we build structures and what is next on our list to build. I told him I need to do more scenery updating.
I'll try to get back on the Koontz build and also catch up on all the threads I've been missing.
Have a safe and happy day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning everyone.
48 now, some sun and clouds later with a high of 74.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Hope your dad and you get those skin issues treated tomorrow.
Larry, have fun making the cookies.
Philip, how was the chocolate?
James, hope all goes well with your son and DIL with their new arrival.
Jerry, how are your finger?
Ron, are the Apples pared(paired) now?
Karl, turntable and roundhouse installed?
Karl, football was a bust for me last night too.
But then again, the whole season has been a bust.
ACLTom, good BS'ing yesterday?
How's everyone else doing.
Lots of presents wrapped yesterday.
Still need to go out today and get a few things for the youngest granddaughter and cash for the older boys.
I guess no one is interested in adding their own Christmas card to the thread I started.
I guess I won't do that again.
One more from my hike at McCullough Hills.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning Crew,
Never fun at the VA. I hope they hook you both up with some good meds!
Chocolate chips make me ears perk up Larry but I must avoid....Rick I had a handful of M & M's......
Yeah women BS and we loose them in train talk! ;D
later crew~!
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, Rick, Philip, and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, hope you feel better soon.
Current temperature is -5c (23f) and cloudy. Well had a interesting day at the Apple store yesterday, after 3 hours and lots of $$$ later, her new Apple watch works with her phone. Her old phone couldn't update to the required software version required to use her watch with it so we bought her a new phone. She was starting to have issues with her old phone so an upgrade was in her future anyway. I think from now on I'm going to avoid Apple stores at all costs because every time I go there it ends up costing me $$$.
After the sticker shock of a new iPhone wore off and after running a few errands, I made it to the bench. I'm hoping my errands are done till after Christmas as it seems all of the crazies have come out of the woodwork. At the bench I managed to put together a set of trucks and glue the sides and ends of a boxcar together. I didn't take any pictures as I was figuring out thew best was to handle this process. I have 3 more boxcars to assemble so I will take pictures of the process.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
I have to make this short this morning.
My neighbor and me are taking his friend to the hospital in New Brunswick an hour away this morning.
He is having a problem after passing a kidney stone.
And someone has to watch after this old people. :)
Just during the "SILLY SEASON"
I'll check back in later in the day.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Jerry
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck at the VA.
Larry, cookie monster here. Good luck at the bench.
TomACL, Koontz is looking great.
Rick, looks like you are experiencing the great joy of Christmas, giving. The family won't forget your visit.
Philip, have a good one.
Ron, the boxcar build process is fun to watch.
Jerry, good luck with your neighbor's doc visit.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a hazy morning, but not too cold. Plan to watch some football this afternoon, and that is all that is on the schedule.
Have fun,
mike
Sunny, cold in Michigan this morning. The let's hurry and beat the crowd window is closed for grocery shopping today. >:(
We managed yesterday to get our stuff done with no hassle :D. Nice to have an easy day. Did some layout work and printed barrels and pallets on the 3d machine. I have a tunnel portal in there printing now. Might take awhile.
Curt, hope things go well with Dad.
JBVB, enjoy the new adventures with the family.
Football at 4:30, Lions vs Steelers. They're not regular opponents and Detroit has not beaten P'burg(h) "this Century " so...I can say with certainty that the Super Bowl is out this season as is half of the first line roster that started the year. ::)
The officiating crew put their collective mind together and allowed that streak to continue...:o
Enough for now.
Ron, I've been eligible for that Master Card for quite awhile, just never got a Round To-It :o
KS
Good morning everyone.
50 now, cloudy and 74 later.
Rain in the forecast for the next three days and there are flash flood warnings out already.
Coffee, sodas, OJ and hot chocolate are ready.
There's some egg nog too.
I'm not very hungry this morning so a light continental breakfast of muffins, danish and bagels are on the counter.
Karl, how'd the tunnel portal turn out?
Mike, you probably didn't enjoy much of the game yesterday.
Jerry, very nice of you to do that.
Hope your friend was able to pass the stone.
Ron, glad you don't have to go out and mingle with the crazies and are able to sty home and model.
Philip, M&M's are one of my favorites.
Especially the peanut ones.
Rich (Pennman), Happy Birthday!
Curt, hope all goes well for you and dad at the VA.
How's everyone else doing?
The whole brood is doing a road trip today to an interactive museum in Las Vegas.
And yes, I'm up way too early.
Maybe I can get a nap in while in the car.
More from McCullough Hills.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Travel safe you and your family; enjoy the museum. Naps are great!!
How's everyone else doing.
It's 23 with a high of 35 with light sn*w. Unfortunately I have to go grocery shopping this am and try to beat the crazies; this will be the last time I'll be in a store before Christmas. Ellie's making cc cookies today while I bow the presents. Other than that we're all set. Bench time? not likely.
Have a great day!! Be well and watch out for the "nut cases" out there. The "silly season" is almost over.
Well, Karl, that was a heluva finish to the Lions/Steelers game!! There were a lot of close calls in that game, and when I thought about it, the "no replay when time runs out after a penalty" rule made sense. But I -really- feel bad for the Lions and their fans, that was a tremendous heads-up effort on that last play (except for the blatant penalty.) And, it's really rare for Boswell to miss a field goal...
Anyway, back to trains... This morning is a kaffee-klatsch for the German class, with spouses invited. Not much German, but appropriate cookies and coffee, etc. Then I have to go to the grocery store and buy some lottery tickets. PowerBall is actually a better-than-even bet right now, that rarely happens! Then back to the train room for work fitting the boiler room roof, and some research on how the coal gets from the pit into the boiler room.
dave
Good morning folks,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Safe travels to you and your family. Remember, in Vegas, there be dragons!
Larry, stay safe out there.
Dave good luck with the roof.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a cool and overcast morning. Last weekend was a big bust football-wise. We are seeing Avatar this afternoon. It's a three-hour movie, wow!
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. I always eat a light breakfast otherwise I feel loggy for most the day. Enjoy the family time.
Sitting here waiting on the clock to leave for the VA. I'll drop dad off at the eye clinic then head to sick call. The rash has spread but at least there's no hives this time.
I finished up the present wrapping yesterday so that part of the holiday is done.
Not much else happening this way today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Have fun with the family today.
Larry be careful out there you know the season.
Morning Dave.
Mike enjoy the movie it's suppose to be the best one yet!
Curt hope they give yo something for the rash.
Well yesterday our trip to take the neighbor to to the hospital.
Let's just say it turned into a fiasco!!
One of the grandkids is here visiting with us.
So not sure what we are doing today.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Rick, Larry, Dave, Mike, Curt, Jerry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Rick, thanks for the coffee and breakfast. A nap in a car full of kids? Good luck with that. ;D Enjoy the museum.
Larry, good luck with the grocery run. Hopefully the crazies aren't too bad.
Dave, enjoy the kaffee-klatsch.
Mike, Enjoy the movie.
Curt, hope you get the rash under control.
Jerry, sorry yesterday's trip was a fiasco, enjoy the visit with your grand kid.
It's currently -11c (19f) and cloudy. Winter is back here. Spent some time at the bench yesterday assembling trucks for the boxcars. Today are chores around the house to do and then bench time later day.
Have a great day everyone.
Grey and damp in Michigan. The snow is mostly gone and Winter is off to a dull start.
My tunnel portal turned out, "OK" and once painted and worked into the scenery should be just fine.
Holiday preparations and my own inner stress from my fragmented family is starting.
We grocery shopped mid day yesterday and managed not to have much problems finding what we needed and checking out. T'ain't nothing cheap save for decent prices on hams. Saw prime ribs ~$175, beef brisket as well were unreal. :o We ended up with a ham.
Plenty to do. Best with everyone's issues.
Ron, the new iPhones will have your wife enjoying the camera functions as well as the post processing capabilities. Enjoy that. I also have the watch, I dislike charging it every day to day and a half. Mine has phone functionality too and it's all presented too small for my fingers. The old Timex ($15) I parked ran over 18 months sitting in the drawer.
Well, enough, enjoy the day all. Ho ho ho.
KarlS
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Morning all,
Slept late this morning and it was great. Thanks for breakfast.
Not much going on here other than working at the bench.
Have a safe day everyone.
Tom
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Good morning, all.
Well, I don't normally post here, but today is my real Birthday Day.
I have noticed that every day this week when I signed in, it was
"Pennman 75" at the bottom of opening page. Although I don't mind
the weeklong birthday celebration, it is a stark reminder that I
am three quarters of a century old. That explains the aches and pains! :)
So, after breakfast, the lounge will re-open for cake & ice cream and
a BS session! Stop on by if you're around.
Rich
Good morning, all, and Happy Birthday to Rich. Tom, I had to look twice at that 2-8-4; clearly Lima Super-Power with the troublesome trailing truck. Understandably, I've seen many more Berkshire photos from the B&A and B&M than IC.
Rich Happy 75th Birthday!!!!! My late SIL said everyone should celebrate their birthday for the entire month so looks like you're in good company.
"Good morning, all, and Happy Birthday to Rich. "
Thank you, James,
Rich
Quote from: Larry C on December 22, 2025, 12:30:18 PMRich Happy 75th Birthday!!!!! My late SIL said everyone should celebrate their birthday for the entire month so looks like you're in good company.
Many thanks, Larry.
Rich
Happy 75th Birthday Rich, hope you have a great day.
75, Rich?
Welcome to the new season of Survivors!
KarlS - 775/12
I didn't realize you were that young!!!!!
Happy Birthday!!
Jerry
Quote from: elwoodblues on December 22, 2025, 01:22:44 PMHappy 75th Birthday Rich, hope you have a great day.
Thanks very much Ron, I am.
We went to K of C for an early dinner.
Currently at the workbench - with no interruptions in sight! ;D
Rich
Quote from: KentuckySouthern on December 22, 2025, 01:28:40 PM75, Rich?
Welcome to the new season of Survivors!
KarlS - 775/12
Thank you, Karl. We are currently enjoying this day due to having no snow
and no visitors! Best of both worlds! 8)
Rich
Quote from: Jerry on December 22, 2025, 02:04:26 PMI didn't realize you were that young!!!!!
Happy Birthday!!
Jerry
Thanks Jerry. But I don't feel young!
Rich
THANKS FOR ALL OF THE NICE COMMENTS I RECEIVED FOR MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
I LIKE THIS BETTER THAN CAKE! My wife treated me to my favorite. 8)
Happy Birthday Rich!
Looks like lemon meringue?
Happy Birthday Rich.
Quote from: Philip on December 22, 2025, 06:34:06 PMHappy Birthday Rich!
Looks like lemon meringue?
It is, or was! LOL ;D
Rich
Good morning everyone.
49 now, clouds and 68 later with a chance of rain this evening.
Coffee, sodas, OJ, hot chocolate and egg nog are ready.
Thick sliced French toast for breakfast today.
Real Michigan maple syrup with sides of bacon and/or sausage are out too.
I'm keeping it short today.
I hope everyone here is feeling well as well as everyone in their family and circle of friends.
The family went to Vegas yesterday and visited the Infinity Museum. https://infinitymuseum.com/visit-us/
Instead of trying to explain what it is, it's easier to click the link I posted and see for yourself.
It was interesting and the kids greatly enjoyed it.
Afterward we went to Canes Chicken for lunch.
It was OK but a place I won't go to again.
Next stop was Dick's where the two older boys wanted to go.
Drove home after that where I retreated to the van and took it easy.
I need to go back to Walmart today for the rest of the things I need for the lasagna I'm making for Christmas.
Lake Havasu
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Have a great day everyone.
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Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Rick, haven't had French Toast in a long time. The infinity Museum looks very interesting and fun.
Happy Belated Birthday to Rich, may you have many more.
Pam and I are going to take a few generic gifts to a local nursing home. Some of the folks there have no families.
I spoke to Bill's wife yesterday. The finally got him in a hospital rehab at 7:30 last night. He was not happy with the delay.
Not much else gong on here.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
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Good Morning,
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sounds like you're a busy guy; enjoy the time with your family. So what's Star want from Santa this year?
Tom that's very kind of you to visit a Nursing Home with gifts for those who have no one else. I'm sure that means more to those folks than you know.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 32 with a high of 36. The white crap is falling once again but only about an inch so far. I managed to survive the grocery shopping yesterday so now I will stay far, far away from any stores until after Christmas. Already mopped the floors, bowed the packages, and the cookies are made. Now it's "feet up" time waiting for Santa. Not sure if the bench is in my sights for today.
Have a great day!!! Be well and watch out for the crazies out there.
Good morning Rick, ACLTom, Larry and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick. Sounds like everyone had a great time yesterday. lasagna for Christmas is different but sounds really good.
ACLTom, that is a very nice gesture about giving gifts to people in your local nursing home. As Larry has said, it will mean more to them than you know.
Larry, enjoy your day with your feet up.
Current weather is -6c (21f) and cloudy. While I stayed home yesterday most of the day was doing chores. I did manage some bench time and posted an update on my boxcar thread build. Not sure if I will make it to the bench today as I have to take the Mrs to her Dr's appointment, do the last grocery run before Christmas as I need to pick up a prime rib roast for Christmas and then we are going to dinner with some friends.
Have a great day everyone.
Here most of the snow is gone, but we might get a couple inches today. It would be nice to have some white on the ground for Christmas. Our cleaners are here now, so the house should be ready for me to mess it up while cooking Christmas dinner (I got a small rib roast.) The plan for today, after the cleaners are gone, is to do the corrugated iron roof for the boiler room. That's the last significant effort for this 8 month long project!
dave
8) Sun and upper 30s going to 40s this morning in Michigan.
Little to report here. Festivus is amongst US. :-\
I'm sure some time out in the 1:1 world will be on tap. :-[
Be well all.
Best wishes to The Judge. Our friend in FL that was hit is going to be alright, eventually, but had a head injury and experiencing head ache and vision issues.
KSinMI
ACLTom,I've been enjoying your line drawings you have been posting. Thanks!
Good morning. Thanks for the coffee Rick!
Poof where has this year gone?
I had the displeasure of changing the idle air control on the jeep yesterday. The engineers placed the bottom bolt just perfert to hire a dealer for the service. I had to remove the entire throttle body. Easy but annoying. Fixed.
Gena comes home yesterday from her weight loss club with tons of junk food fudge and peanut brittle... I 'm like Rich, what pie!
I have been 3d printing dynamite boxes and five flavors. Finally finished up last night.
That's it from ny neck of the woods.
Philip
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
You sure have been a busy guy of late.
Tom very nice of you and Pam.
Larry sounds like you have everything under control.
Ron saw your update grat work!
Morning Dave.
Karl glad your friend is on the mend.
Philip how does one lose weight with all that junk food??
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/37.
Yesterday was part two of the fiasco with the neighbor but he did stay at the hospital this time.
But talk about crazies and loonies you need to drive the GSD in rush hour here!!
Well with the "SILLY SEASON" ending down. I have one more chore to do.
Go to the liquor store for some wine and bourbon for gifts for the kids.
At least I know why the people are there for!! :)
My bench has cobwebs growing on it!! :(
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
I heard yesterday Jim Beam is 'taking next year off' at their main distillery, due to a glut of bourbon. https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/12/20/jim-beam-is-shutting-down-production-at-their-kentucky-distillery-through-the-end-of-2026/
dave
I did get to the "paint booth" yesterday to base coat -tan camo- the 3d printed tunnel portals.
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KS-II
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick.
Last night was a bear starting about 0130 with itching issues. :-* Yesterday I was shocked at the VA. I checked in at sick call and went back immediately to a treatment room and saw the doc within 15 minutes! He prescribed the normal meds I use for this. Basically steroids and antihistamines. I probably have another 2-3 days for this to run it's course if it's like previous episodes. Dad's eye prescription did not change.
The pewter black came in last night so I will redo the metal castings today. Next up on the kit is building the crane mechanism but I'm not up for it today mentally..
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Crew from a warming So. Central Wisconsin. It looks like except for the plows snow piles a white Christmas will not happen this year. Daily highs in the 40's and sunny is getting rid of everything else.
I need to figure out the present I'm not supposed to be buying Terry for Christmas and go get it. I fell for the don't buy me anything a few years ago and was given a present anyways. Never again!
The son, daughter, grandson and a few of his friends started building a slot car track for the son to haul back to Austin. Put the framework together Sunday afternoon. Put down the 3/4" birch on the frames Sunday first for sizing and then cut the birch (cookie style) to fit where the framework joins. Later we added glue and biscuits for joining. We glued the track and screwed it down on Monday. The biscuits will allow for joining back the pieces without glue. It's like joining the leafs of the dining room table to expand the table. The grandson and friends got pretty good at adding the clamping devices for each joint. 3 slots wide track itself is 12" across to handle 1/32 scale cars. Everything was glued and screwed to the framework, lots of clamps and hopefully ready after 48 hours to route the slots tomorrow. We have a few separate test pieces and if the glue has not cured enough we will route after dinner on Christmas Day as he is leaving the 26th. I have plenty of bits but routing through tacky glue is a mess to clean the bits. With 2 routers the son and daughter can handle the routers. It should go quickly as both are very familiar with routers. I will supervise and there are 3 clean up people. The grandson, his neighbor friend and her granddad will be here to help. Yes his granddaughter is getting a small track in February for her birthday but she is unaware.
I stopped at the LHS yesterday for styrene and structural pieces from Evergreen Scale Models. The owner is bringing his niece to the races next Tuesday and Thursday at the grandson's track. Owner is very happy as most of his slot car equipment has sold and says it's because of the uptick in racers since the grandson and his crew's started the monthly slot car races in August. He's been very supportive and that has helped.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Curt...next time we see each other help me to remember to ask you about the VA sick call
terry
TomO a gift card to a Spa is always a hit here.
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Morning all,
Breakfast is served. County Fried Steak with biscuits and gravy. We also have sausage patties and scrambled eggs with Southern Style grits. Fruit bowl on the end for those cutting back.
We had a great time yesterday, We passed out small gifts like Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate with a Peppermint Spoon and Marshmallows.
Have a safe Christmas Eve and enjoy family.
Tom
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Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Tom. Sounded like a fun time.
Actually slept pretty decently last night with one bathroom break. Getting up this morning I'm still itchy but not the scratch your skin off type. Hopefully I've started the healing part of this.
Yesterday the new pool tower came in. I checked it and all the threaded areas are as they should be. I also glued the crane legs in place on the diorama and blackened the white metal parts after errands.
Today is floor day ugh. Not sure if I'll make it to the workbench because I may be helping MOH in kitchen for tomorrow at daughter's house.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning all! Tom, thanks for breakfast. I'll put some cider and apples on the counter; our largest local orchard usually sells their own fruit well into February. The jug with the mother at the bottom is a little hard.
Dawn is making the scattered light clouds pink underneath, but the sun hasn't gotten above the trees yet. I just got in from clearing part of the driveway,. Only 3" in the cold spots, almost bare where it's sheltered. A skim of crusty ice on my PV panels, they'll clear themselves not long after the sun is fully on them. No grandson yet.
Good morning everyone.
58 now, cloudy and 71 later with a chance of rain all day.
Flood warnings are posted.
ACLTom, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
What a great thing you and Pam do for the seniors.
TomO, very smart not falling for the I don't want anything comment.
Karl, the printed portals look very good.
Dave, I know booze sales have been down but that news from JB is very surprising.
Curt, hope the itching has subsided.
Jerry, hope there aren't any fiascos today.
Philip, that's an interesting weight loss clinic Gena belongs to.
Ron, hope the wife's doctor visit went well.
Larry, more time with your feet up today?
How's everyone else today?
Making lasagna this morning.
Might not be a traditional Xmas dish, but it's easy to make and some of the kids are very picky eaters and I think they'll all eat it.
Kids get to open one gift today.
Sunrise on my Henderson, NV hike.
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Have a great day everyone.
Tom thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Nice idea with the Hot Cocoa and such; I' sure they'l really enjoy that.
Curt nice to hear you slept better and the itching is tolerable; hope you heal quickly. Great you're helping out the Mrs in the Kitchen; happy wife = happy life.
James I'll grab an apple, thanks. Hope the sn*w was the light and fluffy kind.
Rick I'm sure the lasagna will taste great. Enjoy family time and the one present time. Today will be meal prep day.
What's your plans.
It's a cloudy 36 with a high of 38 in New York. Most of Central NY is under a "water conservation" event at the moment due to multiple waterman breaks; for once I'm glad I'm on a well. I baked off a loaf of pumpkin bread earlier so most of the prep work is done for dinner tomorrow. Daughters coming over @ 1pm Christmas for a ham dinner and see what Santa left.
Have a great day!!! Be well and be careful out there if you have to go out among the crazies.
Heavy frost and upper 20s under grey sky this morning in Mid Central Western Lower Peninsula area of the Mitten. :o
Half the family coming this afternoon. The Doll is in food prep mode already. :) Mac N' Cheez and ham for today.
I did some painting yesterday, using a Harbor Freight $20 airbrush, it all went 'ok' not sure how second part will go. I got the turntable repairs made and the unit is in the intended place The roundhouse has suffered from it's 90% status with loose parts and missing roof panels. It will get attention in due time.
Little to add. Everyone enjoy the holiday, friends and family. It takes us at least two days, OIL one day and WATER the next :(
Be Well, stay safe.
Merry Christmas!
Karl and Vicki Scribner
Well, a bit north of James, we got about 4-5" of mostly big fluffy snow. There was some sleet and rain in the middle, like when my dogs decided at 01:00 AM they had to go out.
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I ordered a 'guillotine' paper cutter to do the corrugated iron panels, it'll arrive this weekend. So the time in the train room between now and then will be Much Needed pick-up/put-away.
dave
Good morning ACLTom, Curt, James, Rick, Larry, Karl, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Tom, it was really nice what you and Pam did for the seniors.
Curt, glad to hear that the itching has turned to a tolerable state, hopefully it will go away real soon.
James, hope the grandson comes real soon.
Rick, have fun making the lasagna and have fun with the family on "open one present" day.
Larry, enjoy your day today.
Karl, sounds like a successful day in the train room.
Dave, looks like the pooches really like the snow. Gracie was born in December and is a snow lover.
Current temperature is -4c (24f) and cloudy, but we should see the sun later today. We also got some snow, will have to clean off the cars and put them on the street so that the snow service and clean the driveway. The Mrs Dr's visit went well, and all the running around got done, won't be visiting anymore stores till after Christmas. Yesterday's dinner got postponed till next week so that gave me a chance to get to the bench where more progress was made on the boxcars. I posted an update on my build thread. I don't know how much bench time I'll get in the next couple of days with everything going on.
I hope everyone has a great holiday season.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Tom thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
Curt glad to hear your scratching is better today.
James hope the grandson gets there soon.
Rick sounds like your the chief cook and bottle washer today!! :)
Larry sounds like your ready for the holiday!
Dave that's why we have dogs so we can get up in the middle of night to let them out!!!!
Ron good hear the wife Dr.'s visit went well.
Weather in South Jersey sunny.44.
We are heading to North jersey to be with the family as usual on the Eve of Christmas.
But we will come back home tonight after the traffic dies down.
If by chance you need to go to the store today don't forget this is still the "SILLY SEASON" and there is a multitude of "LOONIES" out there!! ;D
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning folks,
TomACL, thanks for opening, coffee, and the hearty breakfast.
I missed checking in yesterday. I was up and out early for our Masonic Lodge's annual Boston Butt and Brunswick Stew sale. The crews started nine smokers early Monday. I was the money taker. I had setup a purchase system on the website, so it was easy to track who paid and who needed to pay.
Anyway, I am tired today. I may go upstairs for some low-key bench work.
Have fun,
mike
Quote from: friscomike on December 24, 2025, 11:33:51 AMGood morning folks,
TomACL, thanks for opening, coffee, and the hearty breakfast.
I missed checking in yesterday. I was up and out early for our Masonic Lodge's annual Boston Butt and Brunswick Stew sale. The crews started nine smokers early Monday. I was the money taker. I had setup a purchase system on the website, so it was easy to track who paid and who needed to pay.
Anyway, I am tired today. I may go upstairs for some low-key bench work.
Have fun,
mike
"I smoked your butt" has 2 different meanings, depending on context ;D
dave
Merry Christmas Y'all !
Forgot to mention this morning; old age sneaking up on me I guess. Anyway for those who have been following my blog I've posted a new chapter; something to read after Christmas.
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas with family & friends; Jerry the "silly season" is almost over.
Good morning everyone.
61 now, cloudy and 71 later and a chance of rain.
Coffee, sodas, OJ, hot chocolate and egg nog are out.
A Christmas Morning Casserole made with eggs, ground pork sausage, bread, half and half and cheddar cheese.
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Kids might be up soon so I'll keep it brief.
Present opening first.
2 PM going the the boyfriends mother's house.
I made two lasagnas yesterday.
One we had yesterday and it got good reviews.
They other will come with us in the afternoon.
Enjoy your day with family and friends.
Good Morning All,
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU.
Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Enjoy Christmas with your family.
We will be going to daughter's house later for the family and friend's gathering.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.
Merry Christmas, all of ya'll,
Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. How come we never get lasagna for lunch in the lounge? Wishing you the best of days with the family.
Curt, wishing you a great day at your daughter's house.
We are going to our daughter's house, too. It will be a nice day with a high of 76°F. Crazy weather this year.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day,
mike
Merry Christmas!!!!
Chef Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Enjoy your day with family.
Curt enjoy the gathering.
Mike enjoy time with your family.
It's 31 with a high of 39 and descent weather. Our Daughter's coming over later for a ham dinner and presents.
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:D Merry Christmas
Karl and The DOLL!
Merry Christmas
TomO
Merry Christmas.
I talked with my Brother for an hour and twenty minutes last night. Us old folks catching up I suppose.
Blessed.
Morning everyone
Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Have fun with the family.
Wishing everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning Everyone,
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Rick, enjoy the day with the family.
Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and enjoy the day with family and friends.
Merry Christmas to one and all from Bradford, Pennsylvania!
Yes, Santa stopped by here too!
All have a wonderful day with family and friends.
Rich
Merry Christmas everybody, and much love and well wishes for all....... ;D ;) .....see ya.... 8) 8) 8) 8)
KYLE CREEL
G&D Ry Co.
Good afternoon, all. Sun's sinking in the West over the lower Merrimack Valley and a NW wind has blown our pleasant midday out to sea. Single digits forecast overnight. Friday's storm is supposed to pass mostly S of us. In a bit we're off to send the kid to visit his GF's family, then check in on my son, his wife and my grandson. Still in hospital due to C-section (of which the US has twice as many as Norway).
Larry, I guessed Klingon from the picture: So Quapla (roughly "Success") to everyone!
Goof morning all,
Breakfast is ready. I'm going easy this morning from all I had yesterday. Fruit bowls are nice, fresh and cold. Drinks on the end.
I made all the family calls yesterday. Pam and I had a spread all to ourselves. We are having a friend over this afternoon for left overs.
My plan today is to try and get more on the Koontz build done and posted.
Have a nice day after everyone. Stay safe, warm and happy.
Tom
Good Morning,
The coffee and other morning beverages are ready. A simple breakfast, I'm still stuffed from yesterday, is assorted breads, pumpkin, banana, and orange cranberry with real butter.
Tom wasn't sure if you were here as well so 2 breakfasts; Hobbit style. Have fun with your build.
What's your plans for the day.
James you guessed right, Klingon; found it on FB.
It's a whomping 9 degrees with a high of only 25 in New York. The weather miscasters are calling for 4-6 inches of white crap starting @ noon going through the night; oh joy. A few errands to run this am then maybe some bench time later on. That's it from here.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Good morning everyone.
53 now, cloudy and 66 later.
ACLTom, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Hope you make good progress with that finicky kit.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and got to spend it with family and friends.
Anyone get and modeling gifts?
I had a great time watching the kids open their gifts and then later had an excellent ham dinner at the grandmothers home.
Today is Star's 7'th birthday.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Tom. Have fun with your friend.
Larry thanks for breakfast #2.
Yesterday was nice at daughter's house with the family and friends. I recieved a couple of PRR branded items. We got home around 8 pm and after a little cleanup I was in bed. Still not sleeping well because of the skin irritation and I've developed a low grade headache-probably from the meds I'm taking because ASA doesn't do anything.
Today SIL should be out to help with pool tower. Have more cleaning to do and might get to the workbench.
Larry great chapter but I found an obvious flaw- where is the train room and workbench?
I hope everyone has a good day.
Great photo Rick and Happy Birthday to Star.
Star looks very happy!
Sunny and chilly in SE NH, currently +9 up from +7, en route to 21. Sunny, still fresh snow on the ground. The plows went through early this morning with post-storm clean-up.
I'm continuing the pick-up/put-away project, but today I should (spray)paint the corrugated siding pieces so they'll be ready to cut tomorrow when the paper cutter gets here. I'm always surprised to find there's an actual floor in the train room underneath all the junk that gets spread out as I work on a project.
dave
Good morning folks,
TomACL, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Koontz is looking good.
Larry, thanks for the breakfast. Stay warm and enjoy the bench.
Rick, Happy Birthday to STAR. She's looking good...
Curt, good luck with the pool tower. Hope you can sleep soon.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a cloudy morning with a high forecast of 71°F. Yesterday was a fun day with our Daughter. Santa brought me a set of Vallejo paints and a Mount Blue 18' coach. I'm in tall cotton.
I finished adding siding to the forge shed on the derrick. Roofing is next.
Have fun,
mike
Freezing rain in the 100% forecast this morning, I have PT at 11. Back home will try to decompress and look over the winter projects. Warming some thru the day should eaze up on the ice. I sure hope so. It sure looks ugly outside.
Happy Birthday to STAR.
BE well all, KarlS
Good morning ACLTom, Larry, Rick, Curt, Dave, Mike, Karl and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfasts Tom and Larry, a fruit bowl sounds great today.
Tom, looking forward to the update on your build.
Larry, have fun at the bench.
Rick, Happy Birthday to Star.
Curt, hope the pool tower install goes well this time.
Dave, your train room has a floor? ;D One day I'll get around to cleaning off my layout that was not used as a storage space is now covered with stuff. How that has happened is beyond me as I've been working on the road for the past 13 years. :o I no longer work on the road and have been home since July and it still hasn't been cleaned off.
Mike, you will like the Mount Blue kit, a little patience will be needed but they go together real well.
Karl, enjoy your day.
Current temperature is -18c (-1f) and overcast. There is no white stuff in the forecast today. Had a nice quiet day yesterday and this afternoon we will be visiting my mother. Hopefully will get some bench time tonight.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning, everyone. Sun is warm coming through my South-facing windows, but I've got shutters closed on the other sides of the house. The kid's flight to Florida was 2 hours late, no explanation given. After dropping him off, we tried a new-to-us "Asian street food" place in Portsmouth. Owners are said to be Thai, food was good, happy to have arrived before 5:30. Then to the maternity floor to meet the grandson. He slept most of our visit.
Today I've got several modeling projects I can work on, maybe a few more year-end donations.
Good morning abpnd everyone's Christmas went as planned. We had a good time at the daughter's.
The son and g/f plan to leave today and the truck is packed, just need themselves and the dog and off they can go.
Heavy fog this morning was supposed to lift by 9 but as usual Mother Nature is laughing at the guessers.
I have no real plans until the son takes off.
Enjoy your day
TomO
Morning everyone
Tom & Larry thanks for the breakfast & coffee.
Tom have fun in the shed.
Larry enjoy those errands and time at the bench later.
Nice picture Rick and a Happy Birthday to Star.
Curt good luck with the tower.
Dave have a nice day.
Mike looking forward to the next update.
Karl enjoy the PT.
Ron have a bice day with your Mom.
James have fun at the bench.
TomO enjoy the day doing whatever.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy expecting the white stuff later in the day.
That's if the Weather Weenies can figure out how much.
They keep changing there minds!!
I have a cold so I will relax today.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all, Started the day with chocolate chip cookies and coffee. Shaping up! :)
Philip
Happy Late Morning,
Rick Happy Birthday to Star; what kind of treat will she get for her big day.
Curt sorry the train room is a the Star Base. Lol. Glad you liked the chapter.
Karl take it easy on the ice.
Mike hope you feel better soon; take 'er easy.
Be well all.
Merry Christmas to all and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Star.....
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
I made through the night for the first time in a week without having to get up for medicine or ointment.;D Yesterday the pool tower was installed. I need to go out and check for leaks again. On the workbench I prepped the crane mechanism (white metal) and test fit the parts together. I also went to Ace and bought a set of flush cut cutters.
Today I'll take down the Christmas tree and hopefully start assembling the crane mechanism.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Great news on a good night's sleep. Have fun de-decorating and hope you make it to the bench.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 17 with a high of 26 in New York. Received about 4 inches of white crap overnight so I know what's on the agenda for this afternoon. Went to start the Escape yesterday and the computer threw up some info "Engine failure service now". Called my mechanic and he'd never heard of that before. Googled it and let's just say it isn't good news. Dropping the car off tomorrow so it's there Monday am and see what he comes up with. Needless to say I went online looking at new, to me, vehicles....how I HATE car shopping. Maybe some bench time this am.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Good luck with all you have to do today.
Pam won't let me take any Christmas stuff down until 1/1/26. Its a cool 54 here this morning.
Happy Birthday to Star.
I'm taking Pam to get her hair done and then we'll grab some lunch with a senior we met at the Assisted Living/Nursing Home. Her name is Pat and she was a Nun from age 19 to 33. She left the order to have a family. Her husband died several years ago but they never had any children. Her husband has a son from a prior marriage. She hasn't seen him in 20+ years. She is a very sweet lady and very thankful to have a place to stay. She and Pam hit is off right away.
Hopefully, I'll have some bench time late this afternoon.
Have a safe, warm and happy Saturday.
Tom
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Congrats on the successful sleep. You've been a busy boy.
Larry, what a bummer with the car. Good luck with the diagnosis.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's another overcast morning, but the forecast is for 72°F. We're having lunch with our Daughter at my favorite Indian restaurant. Sharon wants to start taking decorations down, so I may help some... The oil derrick is progressing, with the forge shed completed. The detail parts were coated with primer yesterday, so I hope to start painting today.
Have fun,
mike
We got about an inch of snow last night, just enough to freshen things up. A neighbor's daughter is supposed to take the bus back to NYC, we'll see if she makes it. Her little rescue dog and my 2 dogs get along well.
Last night I started an HOn30 boxcar kit. I got it from Marsh Creek (Rich Brungard), he sold his train line to Mount Blue Model. Ken Berio sent me replacement instructions, because the instructions got separated. This kit fits well together, although I did make one assembly mistake (something that was missing from the instructions...) It'll be a quick diversion from finishing the machine shop, and doing pick-up/put-away.
dave
Good morning Crew. No cookies yet but 1 diet Dr Pepper bottle has hit the recycling business already. 38f degrees with fog starting to roll in.
The son and his g/f finally got out around 2:25pm yesterday. The latest plan was to drive straight home to Austin as the weather looked great. They should be near the Texas Motor Speedway near FW but if they hopefully stopped for a nap they could be anywhere in Oklahoma. I won't text in case they are sleeping or even grabbed a hotel.
There will be some train room and bench time today
Larryc. Never got the car loving, buying or using gene. I absolutely hate car shopping, best to you on the search
Be well
TomO
Larry good luck with the car. Hopefully it's not as bad as it sounds.
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, Mike, Dave, TomO and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, glad to hear you finally got a good night sleep.
Larry, hope the car issue isn't a big one.
ACLTom, enjoy your lunch with your new friend.
Mike, enjoy lunch with your daughter, and have fun painting detail parts.
Dave, the HOn30 boxcar kit sounds like a nice distraction.
TomO, have fun at the bench today.
Current weather is -14c (6f) and the sun is shinning. Spent most of yesterday watching the World Junior Hockey Tournament that started yesterday. Canada won it's first game so I went to bed happy. I also managed some time at the bench, the boxcars now have roofs. Hope to get more bench time in today.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee and brakfast.
Glad to hear you gota goodnights sleep.
Larry good luck with shopping for a new car.
Tom that's really nice of you and Pam.
Have a nice lunch with Sharon don't over eat!
Dave have fun building the boxcar.
TomO hope the kids make home safely.
Ron looking forward to the next update.
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/29.
The snow thery predeicted for 3 days turned out to be a coating!!
My cold is no beter so I guess I need to see the Dr. on Monday.
Haven't felt like doing anything.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Morning all,
Larry, I wouldn't worry until you get the exact P coded from the OBD.
Good afternoon, all. Good luck, Larry, and I hope everyone's traveling family and friends have pleasant trips. Most of my morning went to clearing our driveways, but I got them clean enough they're now mostly black in full (low) sun. No model railroading yet, but there's time if I get off the computer.
I guess the send button didn't work this morning. Woke up spacey, getting ready for the trip to OPS "quietly " and in the dark.
Ran a couple trains and kept busy. The last train, a local industrial turn was a mind bender. The yard crew had to push me uphill out of the yard. Said "someone" had hoarded 3 days worth of traffic. One of the yard crew kept coming over and checking to see how I was doing. :o I only left 3 off spots due to the session ending. It was a chore as the train was 3 times the length of the run around tracks.
Gloomy grey all day, warmer with 30-50 mph winds tomorrow, whoopee :P
Be safe
KSinMI
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, lots of coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Slept really badly last night but not because of itching. It's very foggy outside. I was going to do a morning walk but didn't have the energy to get up. :-* Yesterday I built the crane mechanism and it actually fits properly on the crane framework. After that I did more detailing on the diorama. It looks like I only have 3-4 pages of instructions left to go.
Today after chores I'll continue to detail the diorama. There's only 2 major things left to do: adding the chain to the crane mechanism and adding the tempering oven stack and guide wires.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sorry to hear about a bad night's sleep; nap time later?
Have fun with your diorama and enjoy the process.
What's going on in "your neck of the woods".
It's 13 with a high of 39 with rain later; hopefully the driveway doesn't turn into a sheet of ice. Daughters coming over later so I can drop my car off at the Garage; we'll see what he finds out this week. Maybe some bench time this am as the work continues on the back part of the roof.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Hopefully, you'll get better sleep tonight.
Spent all day out and about with Pam. Our lunch was very interesting. Learned from our new friend that she left not just to have a family but, she said Priests were to "hands on" for her liking.
We have a couple of errands to run this morning. Not sure why we couldn't have done them yesterday but, whatever.
Bench time later for me.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe.
Tom
Good morning from Wisconsin. This fog will turn into 2-5" of the white stuff at noon and continue into the over night.
We had planned to see hockey in Milwaukee at 4 as the Badger men play in a tournament there. But the Milwaukee area is expecting heavy rains and with gale winds on the Lake of Michigan it's not worth it. The g/s, a friend and the SIL were going but nope, not happening.
That means bench time today. I was at the bench yesterday but really accomplished little. I kept getting interrupted by little things and finally said screw it. I did though inventory my styrene structural parts and they are severely lacking. My gift certificates will come in handy at the LHS. Hiawatha Hobbies and online at Scalehobbyist.com where I get most of my paints.
Enjoy the day
TomO
Good morning, Curt, Larry, Tom, TomO and later arrivals. I just came in from feeding the chickens and barn cat. Bright sun on the NH seacoast raising temperatures from single digits overnight to 20F now, above freezing this afternoon. My son and new family are home from the hospital, the teenager and his hosts are aboard their cruise. Ate at a nice Thai noodle shop in Somerville last night, then a party with a lot of people I hadn't seen in person in years. Drive home was cold but without incident.
Forecasters say Monday's storm will start with freezing rain, followed by just rain. I don't have to go anywhere but the layout has several jobs cut out for me.
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, TomO, James and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, sorry to hear that you didn't sleep well last night, hope you sleep better tonight. Sounds like you are near the end of the kit build.
Larry, have fun at the bench if you make it there.
ACLTom, sounds like you had an interesting lunch yesterday, have fun at the bench later today.
TomO, interruptions at the bench seem to be a common theme, hope you have better luck today.
James, have fun working on the layout projects.
Jerry, hope you are feeling better today.
Welcome to the freezer where the current temperature is -16c (4f) and cloudy. Managed some more time at the bench yesterday, I'll be posting an update later today. Have some errands to run today and then hopefully some bench time.
Have a great day everyone.
Rain and "warm" with WARNING amounts of wind and overnight sharp drop to below freezing bound to keep us home and bench bound.
No idea the path of the day. Time to check in with the "dispatcher" ::)
I have 3 boxes of various Campbell bridge kits, not sure what or when I'll make anything with them. ???
Enjoy the day.
KS
Morning crew. Kind of cold here in Western NY. Rain later today. Lot's of bench time today also. Been working on the HOn30 rotary dumper getting the motors hooked up. Later will spend some time on the computer and play around with Fusion 360 again. Trying to figure out which CAD program is best to use for the new CNC machine I've got.
And Tom's link to the hobby shop doesn;t work. He forgot to buyt the "Y" in hobbyist. Here's the link.
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/index.php
Have a good one and a sfae one.
Bernd
Bright but chilly start in SE NH. I'll head down and work on that HOn30 boxcar kit after breakfast. The paper cutter came as expected yesterday, so maybe I'll start slicing the corrugated roofing material for the machine shop boiler room roof. I attached double-stick tape to the back side before priming.
dave
Good morning everyone.
48 now, sunny and 63 later here in Lake Havasu City.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Hope you sleep better tonight and have fun with the kit.
Dave, careful using the new slicer.
Bernd, good morning.
Karl, hope you find a good use for those bridges.
Ron, I'll be on the lookout for your update.
James, sounds like good day for family and friends yesterday.
TomO, wise not going to Milwaukee and have fun at the bench.
ACLTom, you cite one of the many reasons I'm not an organized religion follower.
Larry, hope the car isn't a terminal case.
Jerry, hope you're feeling better.
Philip, how are you?
Mike, any upstairs progress?
I left the family abode on Friday and drove down to Lake Havasu City.
I've been fighting off a bug that the youngest grandson brought brought home from school.
Haven't been able to completely shake it so today I'll drive back to Mohave Valley and to to the ER for some proper meds.
Don't really feel particularly very bad, just tired of the constant nose blowing.
A view from my campsite yesterday.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Dave take that thing back off your post. I don't care if its harmless or not. I don't trust it!!!
Jerry
Quote from: Bernd on December 28, 2025, 09:48:47 AMMorning crew. Kind of cold here in Western NY. Rain later today. Lot's of bench time today also. Been working on the HOn30 rotary dumper getting the motors hooked up. Later will spend some time on the computer and play around with Fusion 360 again. Trying to figure out which CAD program is best to use for the new CNC machine I've got.
And Tom's link to the hobby shop doesn;t work. He forgot to buyt the "Y" in hobbyist. Here's the link.
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/index.php
Have a good one and a sfae one.
Bernd
Thanks for fixing the link
This is my go to paint store when it has SALES. You have to buy enough to amortize the cost of shipping. Not the fastest shipping either but I use the LHS or 70 miles to Hiawatha for quick buying
I also use Michtoy.com especially now that they carry the VMS line of clear varnishes but their inventory isn't always the best
TomO
You're welcome Tom. Way back when i was a moderator on the Freerails forum. Just a habit I guess. ;)
Bernd
Howdy folks,
Curt, thanks for opening the lounge.
Lazy day. I primed and painted a few more details on the oil derrick. An outhouse is the last oil derrick scene structure, and it is painted and ready to assemble.
I have medical procedure early Tuesday morning and start a liquid diet tomorrow. Tuesday will be a low-key day, I hope.
Have fun,
mike
Lucky you Mike. :o
I did have the bridge parts all out on the table and a plan sheet laminated to a piece of ceiling tile....pondered and thought and after little progress on finding a starting point...put them all away and worked with some 3d stuff. :-\
I like the timber bents but want to build a curved bridge, and the only curved plans are for the round verticals series of bridges Campbell made.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started the day with a walk at 58F and foggy. I walked a new route today that ended up being 0.12 miles shorter than my normal route. Yesterday I put up 2 awnings on the kit and a deck. After chores today I'll continue placing detail parts.
Nothing much else happening this way.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Gents,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun with the diorama.
What's on your agenda for the day.
It's 38 with a high of 42 in New York. Freezing rain later and under a storm warning thru Wednesday; 7-14 inches so they say. Cars at the Shop and going there shortly to drop off the keys & have a chat with my mechanic. Stop at the store to pick up a few things. Maybe some bench time later on.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
An ugly start to the week, weather-wise. We've had light rain and above freezing temps all night long. The driveway is mostly slush, and I'll probably need to shovel what's left of our White Christmas before it freezes tonight.
I did some more work on the HOn30 car kit last night. Today I have a choice between that and the corrugated iron roof for the boiler shop.
dave
Good morning everyone.
Currently 48, sunny and 65 later with lots of wind.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and enjoy adding the details.
Larry, hope the car news is good.
Dave, careful shoveling the slush.
Karl, what was the 3D print?
Mike, hope all goes well with tomorrow's procedure.
Jerry, hope the doc gets you feeling better today.
How's everyone else doing?
Drove back to Mohave Valley and went to the ER.
It was determined I have Flu A and got a prescription for Tamiflu and something for my cough.
Staying in the desert and away from the family till I'm ack to 100%.
A scene from one of my Henderson, NV hikes.
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Have a great day everyone.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt, I hope you got better sleep last night.
Rick, I'm with you. I'm a believer but not in the "Organized Church". Nuff said on that.
Mike, I with you well and a clean sweep tomorrow. ;D
The Hobby shop link TomO gave us has some great prices. I've saved the link in my bookmark page.
I'm actually watering the grass now even though the weather idjits are calling for rain - meaning it won't.
I have the day to my self for bench time.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe.
Tom
Good morning Curt, Larry, Dave, Rick, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, you are at the fun part of the build now, adding detail parts.
Larry, hope it is only a minor issue with the car.
Dave have fun building the boxcar kit or making the corrugated metal, which ever one you chose.
Rick, hope you feel better soon.
ACLTom, enjoy your time at the bench.
It's a bit warmer here with the temperature at -1 (30f) with freezing rain. Would be a great day to work from home if I was working today. ;D Spent time at the bench last night and made more progress on the boxcar kits. Today I have to take the Mrs to another Dr's visit, then a stop at the LHS. Should make it back to the bench this evening.
Have a great day everyone.
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
This will be short as this cold or flu has me really feeling down.
I have a Dr. appoinment at 10:15.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and coffee. I have to skip breakfast today. ;)
Larry, good luck with your car.
Dave, good luck shoveling the ice.
Rick, that's horrible. Get well soon!
TomACL, it's nice to have a whole day at the bench.
Ron, I'm enjoying your boxcar build chronology. Persist!
Jerry, get well soon. The flu is making the rounds.
How goes the rest of the gang?
It's an overcast day here, and a cold front is sweeping through. No rain.
Work continues on the oil derrick details. Hope I don't get sidetracked.
Have fun,
mike
Well Good Morning;
The bride and I are back from our Caribbean cruise and settling back in. I have not been on the Forum for a week or so, shame on me. We had a great cruise and enjoyed it with friends making it even better.
Love the pictures and I too am planning time on the bench today in sunny Florida. Here is a belated Merry Christmas to all. Soon I will be announcing the winter challenge! Anyone with ideas on ways to improve it please message me direct.
Merry Christmas
Jim and Deb!
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Quote from: friscomike on December 29, 2025, 09:52:43 AMWork continues on the oil derrick details. Hope I don't get sidetracked.
If you do, we'll just do what they used to do to oil wells that dried up: https://ptacts.uspto.gov/ptacts/public-informations/petitions/1555450/download-documents?artifactId=ukczys0UC5O5G0b9EcZP0YKOhLr2r2Vwzc7UpyGtypXjwu-iom1Epjk We'll drop some nitroglycerine on you... ;D
(A friend who writes historical mysteries set a story in the Pennsylvania Oil Country after the Civil War. The plot revolved around control of a nitroglycerine plant. She used my name for The Bad Guy. )
dave
Second try.... >:( the first post blew off the porch. :o
Yesterday's 60 is today's 20 temperature wise, the heavy rain is gone, replace with heavy snow and winds gusting near 60.
ACLTom...agreed :D
3d printing went ok yesterday, I printed up a dozen end of track bumpers using a file from Cults3d a library of thousands of all sorts of things predrawn. Many are free others are moderately priced. PICs from the iphone shortly.
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More indoor stuff today, for damn sure... :o
KSinMI
Thanks for the interesting link, Dave. I grew up in South Central Michigan during a "boom" in oil production in the mid 1960s.
It's funny the different movies over the years with an under current of Danger from Nitroglycerine...I like the Rooster Cogburn story with Duke and Katherine Hepburn
Good Morning from the snowy North,
The coffees ready along with the other morning beverages. Breakfast is hot cereal, your choice, with butter and maple syrup on the side.
What are you up to today?
It's 18 with a high of 22 and windy. We're under a winter storm warning from 7pm yesterday until 7am Wednesday and our County has issued a travel advisory so the car will stay parked in the driveway. I can see snowblowing multiple times today just to keep up with the stuff. Received maybe 1 foot overnight and it's still coming down. Maybe some bench time during warmups.
Have a great day!! Be well, stay warm, and easy in the snow if you're plagued with the crap.
We got more than an inch of rain yesterday, then the cold moved in. The driveway is a sheet of ice, fortunately fairly rough due to tire tracks, etc. I'm not sure the neighbors who plowed theirs have done any better, but their ice is thinner. That's OK, I wasn't planning to go anywhere today.
In a bit, I'll get back to the HOn30 boxcar, that should be easy to finish...
dave
Morning all from cool Central Fla,
Thanks for the hot breakfast Larry. Just what the day calls for.
Pam and I need to make a grocery run and pick up some new storage bins for the Christmas stuff. It all comes down Thursday.
I'll be happy to see this year end. I've lost three good friends and two male cousins to different types of cancer. Pam's mom passed from kidney failure.
My plan is to get to the bench later today.
Have a safe and warm day everyone.
Tom
Good morning everyone.
50 now, 68 and windy later.
Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Careful playing in all that s#@!.
Dave, careful on the ice.
ACLTom, I hope next year is much better for Pam and you.
Karl, nice job on the bumpers.
Jim, welcome back and a very nice picture of both of you.
Mike, hope you didn't get sidetracked.
Jerry, how are you feeling?
Ron, hope your wife's doctor visit went well.
Anything bought at the LHS?
How's everyone else?
I never felt very sick and I'm getting real close to getting back to normal.
I'm going to check with the family to make sure no one else is still sick before I go back.
This was back in October in Oregon.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good Morning All,
Thanks for opening and breakfast Larry although I'm not a fan of hot cereal.
In the 40's and windy here currently which is quite cold for us. It's supposed to be cooler tomorrow. Just finished breaking down cardboard boxes for pickup tomorrow. After I finish my OJ I'll head to the workbench to build coke boxes (not soda) as a detail for the diorama.
Mike good luck with your procedure today.
Rick I hope you feel normal soon.
Tom although all of ours are down they still have to go to the attic.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning Larry, Dave, ACLTom, Rick, Curt and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Larry, hopefully you won't get as much as the white stuff as predicted.
Dave, hope you get the HOn30 boxcar finished today. If you do be sure to post pictures, you can use my thread.
ACLTom, hopefully next year will be better.
Karl, the track bumpers look great.
Jim, that is a great picture of you and the Mrs. Glad you had a great time on the cruise.
Rick, glad you are feeling better and yes the visit to the LHS was successful as I picked up the wheel sets and couplers I was looking for as well as a couple of MRH magazines.
Curt, have fun making the coke boxes.
Jerry, hope you are feeling better.
Mike, hope the procedure goes well.
Well the short temperature respite is over as the current temperature is -16c (4f) and cloudy. After a busy day of running errands I did make it to the bench and made some more progress on the boxcar while watching Canada beat Norway at the World Juniors.
Have a great day everyone.
Sun for a moment and icy cold with wind. Better than yesterday.
They've quit using inches and going to feet in reporting on the snow in the areas around our place in the UP :o :o Facebook post my wife saw a report of 3' to 4' drifts on the road from our private road out to US-2. I've not received any pics from the trail cam for 10 days.
Spent a couple hours 8) on the layout yesterday, putting in some cardboard strips to put plaster cloth and sculptamold (sp) That should continue later in the day. At the moment it appears the Doll needs a ride to town. Jonesin' for the thrift store. :P
Most of our snow blew off yesterday so the driveway is pretty clear. Just steps to clean.
That's it from here. Enjoy the day all.
KSINMI Dodging the drifts? Should be exciting 8)
I'm back from a haircut. Seems all the guys with more hair decided today was their day, so it was a long wait. (Plus the barber shop is shorthanded.) I'll head back down for more time on the car kit in a bit. I had a quick set-back when I broke one side, but it was an easy repair.
dave
Good afternoon folks,
Larry, thanks for opening. That sneaux looks nasty. Hope you stay warm at the bench.
Dave, ice, yikes. Sounds like a good day to stay inside and work on a boxcar.
Tom, it's funny, we just ordered six more storage bins for Christmas stuff. Condolences for your sad losses.
Rick, good to hear you are better. Beautiful photo.
Curt, thanks. I just took a load of boxes to recycle yesterday. Must be the season.
Ron, thanks. The boxcars are looking great. The roofing material is unique to me. Interesting.
Karl, I can't believe the photos of the snow drifts across Michigan. Congrats on he 3D work.
Jim, welcome back from a fun-filled cruise. You guys look great.
How goes the rest of the crew?
I'm back from the EGD and don't feel bad. We stopped by one of my favorite restaurants for lunch, Cajun shrimp and grits. Oh, so good.
I'll take it easy this afternoon and return to painting details tomorrow.
Have fun,
mike
Good Morning All,
This morning breakfast is Carte Blanche. Get whatever you want, it's all in the kitchen or pantry. Of course the coffee is hot and the OJ and soda are cold.
I got up at 5 am to go walking but saw the feel like temp is 35F and said NOPE! I'll do it later when it warms up a bit. Yesterday I spent 2 hours making boxes at the workbench and my mind was fried with a minor headache from wearing the optivisor for so long.
Today is floor day...yuck! I have stacks of details ready to go on the diorama. Tomorrow is helping MOH make schnitzel for the extended family dinner.
I hope everyone has a safe New Years Eve and a Happy New Year.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun at the bench and try not to get a headache.
What's your plans for the day.
It's 24 with a high of 26 and it FINALLY stopped snowing; at least for now. Snow blowed the driveway 3 times yesterday and was cold and pooped when finished. The good news is my SUV is fixed and sitting in the driveway. Found a bad sensor in the fuel line and the heater blower motor had crap in it along with acorns; damn squirrels. Anyway that was a whole lot cheaper than the alternatives. More s*ow last night but not much accumulation so back at it again today. Bench time?????
Have a great day!!! Be well and stay warm.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thank you for opening, making coffee, and cooking grits. Schnitzel sounds like a worthy sous chef task. Enjoy.
Larry, congrats on the car repair. Sounds like a good deal. Good luck running out the sneaux plow...
What's on your agenda this New Year's Eve?
Sweetie and I are headed to the pet spa this morning. She needs a clip, shampoo, and nail trim. Hopefully, I'll make it to the bench later. I'm anxious to try out my Christmas gift of the Vallejo rust paint kit.
Have fun,
mike
Cajun shrimp and grits. Oh, so good.
Sounds good, Mike. Never been so lucky to have such treats. Grits, oh yeah. Cajon? no place to have that around here. I might get the fixins for black eyed peas while I'm out. Good luck charm. Hmmm...never had schnitzel, either, that I can remember. :D
Heading out early to go to the credit union, they intercepted a $499 attempted fraud on my debit card and called me around 6pm last evening :-\ . They killed the card and I need to replace it. The security person mentioned "catering" Must have spoiled someone's party...I have a couple of legit draws on that account I'll have to notify later. The cell phone bill was drawn just a couple hours before the fraud attack. :o
Worked on the layout and a couple little 3d projects yesterday then out for sandwiches.
No plans for today, we were invited to friends' but it's just too schmutzy for venturing out more snow and wind are forecast. Same old group we meet for cards, all they do is gripe and bitch about folks from their church or brag up all the money they spend. One couple should be going to FL soon.
Bench and layout are plans for today, might watch the Ann Arbor boy's choir's bowl game but won't be expecting too much. Morbid curiosity after all the drama? Probably...SPARTY is already in hoops mode. Would like to see them but their games are scattered around so many different outlets that we only manage to see 1/2 of them if we're lucky. They are quite decent, so far, this year. The team from A2 are as well, i've heard.
Enough! Enjoy the New Year all. Thanks to all here that make life more enjoyable sharing your friend ship and gifted talents.
KSinMI
Wife insists on Hoppin' John on New Years Eve, I got my black-eyed peas and ham Monday.
The forum timed out a couple of times on me today, once when trying to change my password. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending of your opinion of me...) I was able to log back in and complete the action.
dave
Good morning Curt, Larry, Mike, Karl, Dave and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, it's been a long time since i have had Schnitzel, have fun at thew bench.
Larry, glad the car repair wasn't painful.
Mike, hope you make it to the bench to try out your Christmas Present.
Karl, enjoy your time at the bench/layout today.
Dave, if you couldn't get back on the forum, then no one can.
Currently -15c (5f) and overcast today. Had a light dusting of the white stuff last night with no white stuff in the forecast today. We went to dinner with friends last night and I also spent some more time on the boxcar build yesterday, will post an update later today. Might take a break from the boxcar build today as I need a break from it, there is a lot of other stuff I can do. Will be having a quiet night tonight, which is the way we like it.
Have a great day everyone.
Larry that is great news about the SUV.
Ron where is your boxcar build at?
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt. Pam fixed sweet rolls this morning but I'll have some nice fresh cold OJ.
Rick, nice winter snow photo.
Larry, good news on the SUV repair.
I took down the Christmas tree and lights this morning. It was a cold 38 here this morning. This was the first time in 35 years we got a real tree. I think I'll do it again next year. It sure smelled great while up. Anyway, this means all the Christmas stuff will come down today and not tomorrow. History does repeat itself!
Dave, I think you are a great moderator. Happy to have you back on line.
Hopefully, I'll get back to Doc Koontz this afternoon.
Have a safe and happy day.
Tom
Good morning from Wisconsin. High 30's for the high today. Monday morning except for snow piles from plowing most of our snow was gone. Just over 16" officially since Thanksgiving pretty much disappeared in 4 days of rain and 40 + degree days. Monday changed all that even though we missed the Armageddon snow event again. It went north of us but before the snow we got ice. The hockey game we missed on Sunday in Milwaukee we could have gotten to but not home that night. It was a good decision not to go as our drive home would have taken us through some of the larger snow falls in that 100 mile drive home.
We went to the movies last night. Packed! A very good movie, joyful, upbeat, depressing and very well acted. Kate Hudson was absolutely magnificent in Song Sung Blue.
The Synopsis: Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
It's not really about Diamonds music though it essential to the movie. It's about the couple and you will need tissues or a clean handkerchief. If she's not nominated for an Oscar it should be a crime.
The last slot car race of 2025 happened yesterday. The slot car racing was fun. From 9 till 5 with 3 granddads there and 2 single moms it was a good time and kind of neat watching a single granddad and one of the moms gravitating towards each other as the day went on.
The next one is Monday 1/5/2026 the last day off for the school break. The LHS owner stayed for a couple hours after dropping his niece off. She was one of the 5 girls who raced and I tell you watching 12/13 year old females herding 12/13 year old boys around was enlightening. I remember back though, I was just as clueless about women at 12/13 like they are now and I still am. Good time though. The track was flawless and these kids can race.
I'll be at the bench today and a few 15 to 30 minute work sessions on the layout. I have a 10' section of track that needs work. That is my goal for today and if it needs ripping out I have the replacement tie strips and new rail, though I can re-use what's there
I am finding it easier staying off line which reducing my online time goal has been achieved. I'm not deliberately staying away from this forum but by looking how much I missed from my last posting I definitely am. Even my Facebook time has evolved into basically just my own Wisconsin Interstate page. It's a political, religious and financial free zone if you want to just check it out. Rick is a frequent visitor who can vouch for the page. My gaming online is now about 15 minutes which is a huge turn for me. This all makes for time at the bench and thankfully my 16 year old IPod still works. With almost 10,000 songs I can lose myself at the bench in my own little HO world and the songs keep playing
Happy New Year and be safe if you venture out tonight
Enjoy your day
TomO
Quote from: TomO/Tloc on December 31, 2025, 09:09:15 AMSorry no clue as to why I tried to quote my own post
TomO
Morning all you bell ringers! We are planning another quiet new years eve.
Happy New Year!
Philip
Good morning everyone.
52 now, cloudy and 66 later with a chance of rain this evening.
Curt, thanks for the coffee.
Have fun in the kitchen with the Mrs.
Philip, good morning.
TomO, yes, your FB is nonsense free as is mine.
Never understood why many avoid FB when it's so easy to find good, informative content that is politically free.
Easy enough to quickly scroll past if any such nonsense is encountered.
ACLTom, have fun at the bench.
Ron, I'll look for your update.
Dave, I don't understand the need to change passwords.
If someone wants to hack any account they can just as easily hack the new one.
Karl, it's such a PITA to have to replace a credit card.
Mike, have fun with the rust kit.
Larry, great news on the car.
How's everyone else?
I was up much earlier this morning but was able to roll over and fall back asleep for another 4 hours.
Felt good.
It will be a very quiet New Years Eve for me as well.
Nothing planned other than some family time.
This crew kept a close eye on Star as we walked past.
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Have a great day everyone and Happy New Year!
Quote from: PRR Modeler on December 31, 2025, 09:03:28 AMRon where is your boxcar build at?
Curt,
Just finished posting an update on my build thread, they have doors now. ;D
TomO have you ever seen Let it be. It sounds like kind of a similar type story but with the Beatles.
Good evening folks,
I wish you the very best in the coming year. No sore joints, no dried paints, no India ink spills on the carpet...you get the point. All the best.
I'll set the bar up for those of you staying up late. As for me:
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Happy New Year,
mike
Snow and cold continue in Michigan, speaking of Meeshigun they just got themselves gored by dem Longhorns from Texicus! ;D (Sparty is tickled) ;D
Skipped the bench, so far, awaiting steak I bought for dinner then prep the blackeyes for tomorrow. Two trips to the store today took all the desire out of New Years partying...no fun being out in this stuff.
I've America Fries to prepare for dinner. Later all.
Happy New Year!
Good Morning All,
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda. Time to get back to a regular diet (at least for me).
Sitting here drinking coffee as the sun peaks over the houses. Last night we celebrated by being in bed just after 2030. OK, that's my normal bed time. I did my missing walk midday yesterday which was pretty comfortable bundled up. It's in the 30's again this morning, Brrrrr. It's supposed to start warming up tomorrow.
Yesterday I attached the details that were patiently waiting. I have a open coke bin to put in so I did some research and was surprised to discover that coke is grayish black and not black like coal. It reminds me of pumice. I didn't know. Now I have to figure out how to produce that realistically.
Well that's enough blathering for now.
By the way this is the first post of the year.
I hope everyone has a good day.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Have fun with the kit.
Tom nice pic.
What's on your agenda?
It's 14 with a high of 18 in New York this first day of January. Taking a rest day today I need to let my body recoup from the last 2 days of playing in the snow multiple times each. Some bench time and maybe some time at the lappy. Also need to sort through the "Old Farts" stuff and get rid of the 2025 items.
Have a great day!!! May your year be filled with joy and good health!
Happy New Year! No recovery necessary here, we went to bed at the usual time. There were some fireworks last night, but not close/loud enough to bother the dogs. So That's A Good Thing.
I need to dig hout the HOn30 trucks and couplers to make more progress on that car kit. But I might just spend the day in household honey-do items.
dave
Good morning everyone,
Happy New Year Everyone
Had an easy day and quiet yesterday and I expect the same for today, expect the same for today. Current temperature is -19c (-2f) and overcast. Had another dusting of the white stuff last night. I did rip up some tiles yesterday to repair some concrete work in the modeling room. Today's plan is to reinstall the tiles not that the concrete has set.
Wishing everyone happiness, joy and good health in the new year.
Good morning everyone.
51 now, 58 later and cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon.
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Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
I'm sure you'll come up with a good color for the pumice.
ACLTom, Happy New Year to Pam and you.
Larry, enjoy your rest day.
Ron, hope the floor repair goes well.
Dave, hope you find your trucks and couplers.
Karl, how was the steak and fries?
Mike, those are all good New Year wishes.
Jerry, you out there?
How's everyone else.
Because of the fireworks I was up a midnight with Star who doesn't do well with the noise.
Laundry today.
Tomorrow I'm going to start heading east back to Jersey to send the things I left with friends there to Arizona.
Have a great day everyone.
Brightly overcast and frigid outside, high to sneak up to 200 teh weather weasel said. Calm and a slightly warmer trend the next few days.
I do have snow to attend to sometime later.
We chilled last night at home ended up watching an old western with Cary Grant and Burl Ives. The BIG Country It was ok, been quite awhile since we'd seen it. Popped a cork around midnight and went to bed shortly there after.
The steak and fries were great. Today I'll do the black eyed peas then need to ease back, Too much rich food lately, time to recover. :-X
Rick, the trip East sounds like you may be relocating your base of operations, AZ is an interesting one. We have one kid out there "kid"~50 going on 17...searching for easy money, hard to tell, so full of bs no one can figure out what's real or fantasy.
Be well all. Best to all for the New Year!
Karl S & the Doll :D
Happy New Year, folks,
Curt, thanks for opening and breakfast.
It's a bright day here, a high forecast for 62°F. Black eyed peas, collards, and Boston Butt are on the menu.
Have fun,
mike
Happy New Year y'all.....
Happy New Year! 2026 Whoa!!
Happy New Year from the Boss and myself.
Woke up to 32 degree weather, not bad for upstate NY but we live in Central Florida so Ouch! It's great to see all the good wishes and photos for today, I will add mine, Happy New Year! I will be cleaning up the house some as our daughter in law and her son are going to visit for a couple of days. He is in a national soccer contest representing Ohio so very cool. The games are in Orlando, about an hour drive.
We will be announcing the winter challenge hopefully by next week so don't think it has been forgotten. Getting your build idea ready to go for the contest! Prizes as last year
Till later, have a great first day of 2026.
Jim
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Morninge everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
My cold is a littlebetter today.
But the energy level is about at 1!!
So there is nothing to report from here.
But I wish you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Happy New Year to all.
A lazy day in So. Central Wisconsin with no plans other than Terry saying dinner is big tonight. I didn't ask what but she said she wants to cook. I'll avoid the kitchen as "big" means something new for us and she'll get grumpy creating the meal this afternoon.
I did after 7 years, 2018, pull the plug on my daily online video game playing. I have played every day since 1/1/2018 on the same site, but I deleted it last night. I posted on a friend's thread at MRH forum and then deleted the short cut to the forum. I'll still be here and ModelRailroadforums.com but deleted all other shortcuts to forums I have visited in the past. I cut back visiting and interacting but now the easy links are gone!
The other thing I am cutting back on is the traveling to OPS Sessions. 2 times a month operating plus 2 layout work sessions should be enough traveling for model railroads.
My part of the work sessions though will change this month. On one layout I have a city to recreate per proto photos of the city, sketches and then photos from the old layout the owner took. He has the buildings from his old layout but between his son and me refreshing the structures will be easy enough. The tracks go in this weekend and Friday next week I'll get a bead on what needs to be done from backdrop, ground cover to the details. I'm going to love this.
The other layout is similar. I'm working on specific areas of the layout. Currently in my area I'm working on a power plant to hide a concrete pillar. I did the bridges for the harbor scene and he says the double track mainline and interchange track will be installed by Wednesday. No longer part of the framing crew I will be concentrating on the paper mill completion from mill track work to the finish details. He'll wire! Overall the section I have been working on besides framing is 2' wide x 38' long x 16" high. The paper mill alone is 144" of false front facades. But now it's all mine, his vision, my way and my friend is good with that. Building structures to me is as good as it gets including weathering freight cars.
The grandson plays in Michigan's UP this weekend starting with 1 game Friday night and 1 Saturday morning in Calument. Then down to Houghton for games Saturday and the games Sunday are in Marquette. Sunday night will be in Green Bay just to sleep and Monday they will visit the Packer Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field. We will have the granddaughter Friday morning for the duration.
Be safe and enjoy the day
TomO
I ventured to Riverside Quarry, aka Little Bend today and snapped a few photos. I passed this one redneck trailer and 3 kids were playing in the yard. The little one shot me the bird. Some terrible parenting going on today! The parent were the ones screaming in the shopping carts we all remember. Oh the joy!
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Great little scene.
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started out the day with a walk at 46F under a full moon. Yesterday after viewing images of coke I started experimenting with SE pasture base which was natural stone in the size I wanted. I tried several colored washes before I found the one I liked and after that dried, I tossed some Monroe Hobbies ash gray weathering powder on it to finish it.
Today after chores and dropping off library books I'll start painting and weathering the tempering oven smoke stack and blacking the metal guy wires.
That's it for now. It looks like we're getting close to a new volume here.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Everyone,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sounds like you're making great progress on your diorama; enjoy.
Philip very nice scene. After working in a grocery store for almost 50 years I've seen all the parenting techniques; or should I say the lack-of.
What's in your rearview mirror today.
It's a cloudy 18 with a high of 22 here; maybe more white stuff. Have the usual Friday am errands to run then it'll be cleaning out the driveway yet again. The good news we're supposed to be getting a warm-up next week. Not sure about any bench time; some Trek stuff looms.
Have a great day!! Be well and keep warm.
Good morning everyone.
45 now, cloudy and 55 in Kingman.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Glad you're making progress on the coke.
Larry, that warm up can't come fast enough.
Philip, nice modeling and photos.
It was raining and didn't set up the Starlink when I stopped for the night.
I'm on the phone and keeping it brief.
After finishing the laundry I started the drive to NJ.
Made to just past Kingman and I should be in New Mexico by end of day.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the stack.
Larry, hope the sneaux isn't too deep for shoveling. Engage!
Rick, safe travels. You've had a fantastic time out west.
Greg, Happy New Year to you.
Philip, the dynamite shed scene looks mighty cool.
Jim, Happy New Year to you.
Jerry, hope you get well soon. Colds are no fun.
TomO, good luck with your new agenda.
Karl, it's hard to beat those old movie classics.
Dave, good luck with the car kit.
Ron, good luck with the 1:1 construction.
TomACL, Koontz looks fantastic.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a hazy morning, warming to 62°F this afternoon. The collards and black-eye peas with Boston butt and ham tasted great. They should bring me luck this year. I plan to rig the oil derrick today and finish the build. I hope to get back to the Mount Blue combine kit. I need to direct attention to the layout, too. Finishing the wiring will be first up on it.
Have fun,
mike
I checked the trucks & couplers on the HOn30 boxcar, and dug out a couple other completed cars to make up a little train. The problem is those cars have the Grandt Line trucks but Fox Valley wheelsets, which fall out of the trucks. That's because the Grandt Line truck expects cylindrical axles (prototypical, but very uncommon in model railroads), and Fox Valley wheelsets are conical axles.
Anyway, I can finish the ironwork on that car, and then pull off another half-completed project to work on. I have -so many choices-!!!
dave
Safe travels Rick.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt and good luck with the chores.
Philip, nice scene and dynamite shed.
Rick, safe traveling to NJ.
Larry, errands are always an adventure with the women.
Mike, looks like you got the good luck food ready.
Dave, good luck with the trucks.
That is all I have for today. Be safe and have a nice productive day everyone.
Tom
Good morning Curt, Larry, Rick, Mike, Dave, ACLTom and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, sounds like you figured out how to make model coke.
Larry, take it easy cleaning off the driveway.
Rick, safe travels.
Mike, Have fun at the bench, sounds like you have a lot planned.
Dave, hope you get the truck issues worked out.
ACLTom, have a great day.
Philip, that a great looking model you have there.
It's a chilly -25c (-13f) and the sun is shining bright. It's a great day to stay inside except the Mrs requested a Costco run this morning, which I did. I hate going to Costco as of the $$$ it always ends up taking. Now that that is done, I'm staying indoors. No work was done on the boxcars yesterday but I did some more work on the background behind the staging yard. I posted an update on my layout thread. I also relaid the tiles on the modeling room floor so that repair is now completed. Not sure what today will bring.
Have a great day everyone.
160 on the truck dash... light snow at times.
I was on the road early to get to my credit union. There were three attempts to use my Visa card yesterday after the two on Tuesday on my debit card. After PT I need to go home and re enter pass codes to Amazon and pay pal.
That's my plan.
Be well all. Drive safe Rick.
KS
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
My cold is much better this am.
But still not wanting to do much.
Maybe later in the day I'll try to sit at the bench for an hour or so..
Rick be safe traveling.
Everyone have a great day!! :)
Jerry
Karl a couple of months ago we were hacked so badly we had to close our checking and reopen a new one. All new CC's etc. one of the accounts effected was the water. We recieved a late charge, MOH called to explain but we still had to pay it even after 30 years of on time payments. :-X
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 02, 2026, 11:31:36 AMKarl a couple of months ago we were hacked so badly we had to close our checking and reopen a new one. All new CC's etc. one of the accounts effected was the water. We recieved a late charge, MOH called to explain but we still had to pay it even after 30 years of on time payments. :-X
Any bank that did that to me would lose my business. There are lots of choices in banks and credit unions, do not stay with one that doesn't treat you well.
dave
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
I saw Rick was in earlier so I waited to post. It's sitting in the mid 50's currently and supposed to get to the 70's later. Yesterday I hit the goldmine in the library. I found 3 books by two of my favorite authors I haven't read yet! ;D
In the train room I painted and weathered the smoke stack and blackened the guide wires. Of course this was after spilling dark gray weathering powder over the bench, floor and me. What a mess.
I'm not sure what's on the agenda today but MOH has a morning online business class.
I hope everyone has a good day.
I forgot to post the before and after photos of my attempt at making coke.
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Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Sounds like you had a major OOPS at the bench; it happens. That's some good looking coke; never thought I'd live to say that. Lol.
Rick you are a brave soul driving back East this time of year; be careful on the roads.
What's on your plate today.
It's 21 with a high of 25 in New York. Tomorrows Ellie's Birthday so I need to make a trip to the grocery store shortly.....that is AFTER I clean the car off....yup the white crap fell from the sky yet again. Then some bench time is in order to start nailing down some rail.
Have a great day!! Be well and stay warm.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Butty Curt.
I slept like an old man last night, wonder why? Oh wait, never mind. 8)
We are taking our daughter and her husband out to dinner late this afternoon. Should be fun.
Not much else going on from here.
Have a great day everyone and stay safe.
Tom
Good morning everyone.
Here in Grants, NM it's currently 26 and will be partly cloudy and 57 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.
Congratulations on finding those books.
Larry, careful driving today.
ACLTom, enjoy your dinner tonight.
Jerry, I'll see you in about a week.
Karl, sorry you had to deal with the hacked cards.
Ron, how's the backdrop painting going?
Dave, have fun with the boxcar.
Dave, your derrick is a masterpiece.
How's everyone else doing.
Far to much driving for my tastes yesterday but I'll be doing more of the same today.
Todays goal is to stop at Costco in Albuquerque and then continue driving to Amarillo, TX.
I stopped at a Walmart yesterday in Gallup, NM.
This was by far the busiest store I've been in.
There's no self check-out and each of the 20+ checkout lines had a line of people in it.
Apparently, it was because everyone got their SS and welfare checks.
Also, I was the only non hispanic person in the store.
I haven't taken any pictures lately.
Here's an oldie from North Dakota that I might have posted before.
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Have a great day everyone.
Good morning Curt, Larry, ACLTom, Rick and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt.l Like Larry, I never thought I would be saying this either, that is some great looking coke. Great find on the books at the library.
Larry, hope you make it to the bench.
ACLTom, enjoy dinner with your daughter and husband.
Rick, safe driving.
Little warmer today with the current temperature of -15c (5f) and overcast. A light dusting of the white stuff fell overnight. No modeling yesterday, it was nice to take a break from it. Not sure what today will bring.
Have a great day everyone.
Grey and cold in Michigan this morning, so is the weather... :(
As expected, I spent most of the daylight dealing with the card issues. Then we went to an area Walmart, somewhat busy, too. Not as many checkouts as Rick saw, mostly self check. Gave up on Costco early last year, after 2 visits in 2 years $$+ each time. Their customer rep gave me back $120 without any issue. Those stores aren't near enough for us. I did buy gas in Grand Rapids a few times and was always amazed at the folks that will endure that flood of humanity and insane traffic and parking.
We did watch the MI State hoops last night, too little effort but stayed within 1 point at the end. Cornhuckers are good, too.
No plans for today. Yet.
Drive safe, Rick. Be well all.
KSinMI
I notice we're on Page 99 here, again
Good morning, all. There's been a little sun on the lower Merrimack Valley this morning, but mostly overcast with mid 20s. Colder tonight and tomorrow. The kid is off the ship and waiting for his plane; after we will him it's Korean BBQ for a mid-afternoon birthday dinner for my wife.
My music digitizing effort is up to 7700 files with cleaned up naming & description, but that left no time for modeling the past few days. I did do some historic research of the B&M, comparing the two main routes from Concord NH toward Canada. That will show up in the next update to my Unofficial B&M Page.
Good morning crew and happy new year to all. Missed a few days here since my last post.
Rick, what is making you return to New Jersey in the Winter? Best to you
We have the granddaughter till Monday evening. Her brother is playing in the UP of Michigan this weekend and started last night. They won. This morning's game Terry is watching on a streaming app and the referees are making sure the grandson team doesn't blow away this team. 6-6 and all 6 of Verona team's goals have been short handed. The daughter says the roads are snow covered and terrible in Calumet, Mi this morning. I went to the WeatherChannel app for Calumet! Look at the season snow totals!!!
Current Snow Cover (Estimated)
• Average Depth: Approximately 25 to 40 inches in open areas.
• Wooded/Hardwood Areas: Some reports indicate levels around 25-26 inches as of late December/early January.
• Snowmobile Trails: Groomed trails in the area are reporting a base of roughly 20 to 25 inches with "good" to "excellent" conditions.
• Season Total: The area has already received officially 97.25 inches of snowfall for the 2025–2026 season so far.
5" more expected by noon Sunday. They move on to Houghton though this afternoon for 2 games and then 2 games Sunday in Marquette. Sunday night they will overnight in Green Bay, visit Monday the Packer hall of Fame and head home. It's 2.25 hours from Lambeau home. No school for the kids till Tuesday.
Not sure if I want to hit the bench today. Though there is lots to. I started stripping 10 cars last night after doing 6 on 12/30. Those will be for my Wisconsin Interstate. There is now some commission weathering and then the power plant for a friend. The weathering commission was unexpected but hey a few more coins in PayPal is a good thing. Unexpected because the client stopped in August sending me work because I raised my prices. He sent me a text last week asking if it was ok to send equipment and what are my current rates! Higher than in August by $2.00 and postage rates went up yesterday I found out. But shipping has always been at its cost!
Model railroading is fun
TomO
Morning everyone
Curt thanks for the coffee & breakfast.
NIce looking coke. At first I thought it was an ew breakfast cereal!! :)
Larry glad your keeping the white stuff to your self.
Tom have a nice dinner out withth family.
Rick be safe driving.
Ron have a nice day.
Karl hope you figure out something for the day!
Weather in South Jersey is cloudy/28. later on 34.
The cold is getting better but still not to par.
Yesterday I wnet my cardiologist to get my meds refilled.
He wwouldn't do it over the phone without seening me.
Then out of a clear blue sky he wants all these tests done. THis is not going to happen.
Time for a new cardio guy.
Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)
Jerry
Good morning folks,
Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. I feel your pain with black powder. I am still cleaning two years later. That stuff is tenacious.
Larry, good luck on the roads and playing the gandy dancer.
TomACL, wishing you a fantastic time with your family today.
Rick, brave man. Safe travels east!
Ron, hope you enjoy time away from the bench.
Karl, hope the card issues are resolved soon. I know your pain, and it is not fun.
James, wishing you a wonderful time with your son.
TomO, sounds like the Wisconsin Interstate is in the black with the new car purchases.
Jerry, good luck with a new cardiologist. My doc told me once that the way they make money is through tests. I believe him.
How is the rest of the crew?
It's a rainy day in Georgia, but not too cold at 58°F. I have several 1:1 tasks to do for the chief of staff, but I hope to get upstairs to make a ladder and put a roof on an outhouse.
Have fun,
mike
Howdy crew! Oh man... I was choosing the count chocula over that nasty granola mix ;D
Good Morning All,
Today for breakfast is coffee, cereal, bagels, yogurt, OJ, and soda.
Started the day with a walk at 57F and very damp air from last night's rain. After the walk MOH showed me that overnight the fridge quit working (Kenmore). :-* I'm not sure how old it is, but it's at least 10 years old. On top of getting a new fridge today we have a skunk transport delivering Lucas to his new home about an hour away from us.
Yesterday I attached the tempering oven stack and guide wires. After that I spent around $200 buying paint, weathering powders and some 3-D printed animals to restock after my last 2 big builds. I looked through the directions and all I have left to do to complete the build is attach the chain to the beam crane mechanism and glue down the beam. That's probably not happening today.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning,
Curt thanks for the coffee and breakfast. A new fridge sounds 'spensive but necessary. Looks like your build will be coming to an end shortly; will this one make it to the layout?
What's your day going to be like.
It's a cloudy 19 with a high of 26 and hopefully no sn*w. Had a restless night last night spending more time than I would had liked making trips to the bathroom. Need to tear apart my household files to get ready for 2026, do some Trek stuff, and maybe finish spiking down my track. Today's Ellie's Birthday so making a crockpot of homemade ham & bean soup for supper.
Have a great day!! Be well, safe travels, and keep warm.
Not quite as chilly today as the last few days, it's 20 (versus 12-15 the same time earlier.) But this warm spell won't last, more cold weather for most of the upcoming week. The driveway still has its sheet of ice, I should go out and put some salt to make a safe path to the mailbox.
Yesterday I sprayed the HOn30 boxcar with a matte finish and attached the brake wheel. I'll play a bit with alternate trucks since the Grandt Line trucks look great but don't roll with the replacement wheelsets. And I'll decide which shelf orphan to start work on for the new year.
dave
Good Morning!
The official announcement will be made sometime this week but we are indeed having a winter challenge as always! We will follow same rules as the 2024 challenge and even though we are starting late we will call it the 2025 Winter Challenge. Once again there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and third but the real push will be just having partisapation so we will have a prize for all who participate as well! It will run through April 15, 2026. So dust off the project you always wanted to share and let the fun begin.
Jim
Good morning Curt, Larry, Dave, Jim and the rest of the crew that drops in later.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Curt, sorry to hear about the fridge, 10 years, they don't make them like they used too.
Larry, Ham and Bean soup sounds great, wish Ellie a happy birthday for us.
Dave, are you going to bite the bullet and get the proper wheels for the trucks?
Jim, looking forward to the winter challenge, I might even participate in it this year.
Weather here is currently -20c (-4c) and overcast but the sun should be out later today. Another day of no modeling but that might change today as the boxcars are staring back at me. The next step is adding the ladders. Or, I might continue working on the backdrop.
Have a great day today.
Morning all,
Thanks for breakfast Curt and sorry 'bout the fridge. Been there, done that and have the t-shirt that goes with the hassle.
As Curt mentioned, cool and damp from the rain. A bit foggy as well.
Made a quick run to the grocery store for some little items. Now its time to balance the check books. Later I hope to get back on the layout scenery.
I'm not sure I'll participate in the challenge this year. I'm doing one now. 8)
Dinner last night was great and we all had a wonderful time.
Have a safe, warm and happy day everyone.
Tom
Slightly warmer in Michigan this morning, mid 20s going to be above freezing with chance of freezing rain. Grey and ugly.
TomO, Calumet has been getting lots of snow. I was there in the late 70s in early mark and they had over 300 inches marked on the big sign. Only town I've seen where the parking meters are mounted on the front walls of stores, they plow everything to the middle of the street, blow it into a truck and haul it to a big field at the end of the main street. In the spring they have a Guess the Date contest on the date it all melts.
Plenty to do, so I'll get at it.
Be well everyone.
KS
Good morning everyone.
In Vega, TX it's currently 48.
Cloudy, windy and 67 later.
Curt, thanks for the coffee and breakfast and sorry about the fridge.
Larry, Happy Birthday to Ellie.
ACLTom, hope your checkbook balances as well as the level on your models.
Ron, have fun doing either the boxcars or the backdrop.
Jim, good morning.
Only winter challenge I'll be doing is getting through it in one piece.
Dave, hope you make good progress with the boxcars.
Philip, which did you choose?
Mike, ladder and roof get done?
Jerry, hope you find a good cardio guy.
Tom, I left some boxes filled with mostly modeling things with two friends in NJ.
They've been storing those for me three years.
My daughter's house should be done by end of month and she has agreed to store my stuff.
When I get to Jersey, those boxes will be sent UPS to her.
I'm doing it now because I have some exciting adventures planned for the spring, summer and fall and won't have time to go to NJ then.
So far the weather has been OK and I have good heat in the van so I am more than comfortable.
And no, I won't Strat modeling again any time soon.
That will have to wait a few more years when I buy a home and settle down.
Hope the rest of the crew is doing very well.
Made it to Texas and today's goal is to make it to OKC.
I filled up in New Mexico for $2.87/gal which was the cheapest diesel price so far.
Got to Texas and filled up for $2.72/gal.
Another oldie from January '25 from my campsite in Nevada at sunset.
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Have a great day everyone.
Looks like we are 100 again! Whoa Nelly! 8)
Keep up the good work!
Philip
Count chocolate Rick! lol
I went ahead and opened the new lounge.
Just need Dave to lock this one and pin the new one.
Thank you all so much for all your participation.
OK, Vol 3 is locked. Onwards to Volume 4! https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=7353.0
dave