Saturday, November 29, 2025

[Zephyrus52246]

Morning all,

Looks like we've got about 4 inches of white stuff so far and it's supposed to continue snowing until midnight.  I'll be out pushing snow in a couple of hours to try to stay ahead of it.  

At least the workers finished (Yea!) yesterday.  I still have one driveway with leftover materials and empty pallets, but the two vehicles are  safely in the garage.   

Did some yard work (sucking up leaves, my wife cleared out some dead stuff, moved in the hoses) after they left and we watched the Hawkeyes crush Nebraska.  

Didn't get any DCC stuff done.  Thanks for the suggestions yesterday, will try them in the next day or so.

Picture from the Narrow Gauge contest room.  The barber pole actually lit up and spun around.  

Jeff

[ACL1504]

Morning all,

Jeff better you than me with the snow stuff. 

I have a slight sore throat and cancelled Bill this morning. No need to pass on this stuff.

Have a great and healthy day ya'll.

Tom

[jbvb]

Good morning, Jeff and Tom. The NH seacoast has bright sun, wind out of the NW and yesterday's half inch of snow is disappearing. Today is the biggest day of 2025's Tour de Chooch in layouts open, but I'll spend it in the attic getting my own layout ready for Sunday.

[Rick]

Good morning everyone.

48 here now and partly cloudy with temps in the low 70's later.

If it's s$%#ing where you're at, don't over do the shoveling.

Only plan I have today is a short hike with the grandkids.

Have a great day everyone.

[KentuckySouthern]

27⁰ with heavy clouds.  Snow is forecast to begin this afternoon. We are right on the border between the 8-10 inches and 6-8 inches line, the greater amount to the West.

Things to do this morning to make ready.  Then Thanksgiving II at the other girl's place.

Be safe all.

KS

[deemery]

Well, I'm dealing with a sick dog, she's had the runs since Wednesday night.  She's had this before, it seems to be a 5 day bug that has to work its way through her system.  Wife said, "I haven't done this much laundry in years."  So that will keep me close to the house today, I think.  Tomorrow I'll at least get to James' house, and deliver some stuff he needs for his next project that I happen to have in my stash.

It's seasonally chilly, but sunny, and breezy.  Haven't heard if Scotch Club will convene this afternoon.  The current project on the Machine Shop is eave trim.  

dave

[Jim Donovan]

Good Morning Folks;

Sounds like a lot of snow going around, but not here. We are in the 50's heading to 70's. Yesterday I went over to brother-in-laws place to fix his Sonos sound system. He had bought a new TV and the Geek squid could not figure out how to get it running with the TV. Not to long ago the kids danced circles around us old farts on electronics. This is second time I have followed behind Geek squid to fix something they could not. In this case it was two different apps arguing who was in charge. 

I decided I want to be a little more productive on our trips when we travel so today I am going to look at portable powered wheelchairs. My compromised breathing and neuropathy combine to limit my travels to perhaps a 1/2 a mile before I really just want to sit. There are new wheelchairs that weigh 33 pounds, go up to 25 miles, travel at 4 miles an hour and fold up into car. It does not replace my days of hiking but sure beats staring at walls. So off I go, have a great day.

Jim

[PRR Modeler]

Jim my Dad is has the same mobility issues. There are relative light weight models of power chairs. My Dad has one that folds up for storage or vehicle transport. If you want additional info let me know.

[GPdemayo]

Afternoon all.....

[Jim Donovan]

Jim my Dad is has the same mobility issues. There are relative light weight models of power chairs. My Dad has one that folds up for storage or vehicle transport. If you want additional info let me know.

Curt your Dad? You young whippersnappers! Well I remember being at 35,000 feet when toxic gas filled the cabin and I had to hold my breath until I could land the plane 45 minutes later (In a snow storm with thunder and lighting, had to taxis to ramp uphill both ways as well). Oh well, that story might be a bit stretched.

Thanks, unfortunately I have two brother-in-laws that for other reasons already have some type of powered wheelchair so the research was pretty well done already. I did check out online Amazon and such but decided the local service and care was worth the cost and bought a slightly used model that is exactly like you say, 28 pounds with battery, 10 miles on charge, folds up and is comfortable. I was dumb enough to ask why it was turned back in after three months, be careful what you ask.

Anyway I am good to go and I will do my damndest not to give it back in three months.

Jim