Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 3

[deemery]

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:

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

[jbvb]

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.

[deemery]

Rick, I found the relatively easy trail I did one day outside of the park.  BUT everything is closed due to fires.

You pretty much walked the 'contour line' around Naches Peak.  It would have been a good walk with Star.

dave

[KentuckySouthern]

A bit of sun peeking out after quite a T-storm this morning.

Speaking of peeking... 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 , 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



Some cabbage looking thing in the Doll's weed patch. 

[Larry C]

Some 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.

[TomO/Tloc]

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

[GPdemayo]

Busy day with sun and puffy clouds, y'all have a good one.....

Impressive video Tom, keep 'em coming...../color]

[Jerry]

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

[PRR Modeler]

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.

[friscomike]

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

[Rick]

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.



Have a great day everyone.

[deemery]

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

[Larry C]

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.

[TomO/Tloc]

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

[KentuckySouthern]

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    then we're Northbound with what looks like a decent weather forecast for a long weekend. 

Everyone be well.

KS