Geezer's Lounge (Rev 1) - Volume 6

[TomO/Tloc]

Thanks guys, we had a good trip. At 2.25 hours 1 way for a day trip is beyond our normal 2 hour limit but exceptions are made. This one was worth it to us.

The Enchanted Branches were definitely unique as they were all gathered from the forest floor surrounding this installation.


The photos though truly don't do these guys justice but you get the idea. The only real surprise was the gas prices. But, I know Illinois has the 2nd highest gas tax in the nation but still itbwas jarring enough I took a picture of our 1st pit stop in Shannon, Il.

TomO

[PRR Modeler]

TomO we're at $4.19 and I feel that is ridiculous.

[Rick]

Good morning everyone.

56 in Sioux Falls, sunny with a high of 82 later.

Coffee, sodas and OJ are ready.
Assorted cold cereals are on the counter for breakfast today.
Fresh fruits to toss in are also out.

TomO, I paid slightly more for diesel yesterday.
When will the cheaper Venezuelan oil hit the market?
Nice job troll hunting.

Curt, good luck car shopping.

Dave, how's the laser set up going?

Ron, hope you can get back to modeling soon.

Karl, did you make it to the bench?

Jerry, what's new?

Mike, stone walls look good.

Larry, hope the negotiations with the insurance company goes your way.

What's everyone else doing.

Another 200 miles to get home.
I'll need to unload the van.
After taking a shower I'll go to the ER and confirm it's another stone.

This is from my visit to Great Sand Dunes NP back in early July.



Have a great day everyone.

[PRR Modeler]

Good Morning All,

Thanks for opening and breakfast Rick. Safe travels for the last 200 and of course best wishes at the ER. I'm guessing you're pain free?

Yesterday the repair shop was as good as it's word and the van was ready at 1130. MOH left from there to go to SC. Today she and her BFF head to OH. Found another possible job for grandson to apply for today.

Today after chores I hope to get some serious workbench time as it didn't happen yesterday.

That's about it from here. Just another hot steamy day in a long line of them.

I hope everyone has a good day.

[friscomike]

Good morning folks,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  Safe travels on the final 200.  Hope the ER can solve your problem.

Curt, safe travels to your wife.  Good luck with the grandson's job search.

Dave, how did the laser setup go?

Ron, hope the evening work is completed soon.

Jerry, how did the wall work go?

Karl, did you make it to the bench?

How is the rest of the crew?

It's still hot in the 90s here.  I worked upstairs yesterday.  Currently, I'm deciding on the roofing material for the outbuildings on the engine shed.

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Good Morning,

Rick thanks for the coffee and breakfast. Safe travels and hope the ER visit goes well.

Curt wishing your wife safe travels and hope the GS lands a job. Have fun at the bench.

Mike keep cool and enjoy your build.

What's the rest of you doing.

It's a sunny a little muggy, must be coming up from Florida, 71 with a high of 77 today. Hope for some more bench time and an update today. Not much else going on here. Oh ya I was able to get the insurance thing resolved after multiple call backs.

Have a great and safe day!! Be well, safe travels, and stay cool.

[TomO/Tloc]

Good morning from a chilled but not chill Wisconsin. 54f degrees now heading to 78. It's overcast and gloomy looking but sunshine and clear skies are predicted for this afternoon

It's getting closer to November and the commercials on my YouTube feed now are mostly political attack ads or the latest medical prescription to cure what ails you or perform better! The political stuff though has not featured an ad for a candidate yet, they are always attack ads against either one running for governor and against one special Congressman. Usually from outside the state! I guess data centers are a huge deal this political season, one candidate is for and the other against! The Congressman seems to have hit a nerve with the Women's groups! It used to be the large transmission power lines, now it's data centers...

I try to stay away from mainstream media and the networks Terry watches but politics are the money maker for sure now on the streaming places! Oh well

Rick, safe travels. Diesel yesterday at our local Casey's was $5.97. Regular gas they had none! Yep, out! Premium was $5.09, I drove to the Kwik Trip and it was $4.09 for regular and per Gas Buddy this morning it's $4.05!

No modeling yesterday unless I count some research

I was heading by myself to a work session this morning but I woke because of a nasty headache and those because of my past health issues can be dangerous to me. Took the triptan based pills I rarely take for only (thankfully) the 2nd time this year. When they kick in I can't drive and soon I will be laying down in the darkened bedroom. Though it's migraine medicine mine are not migraines. Getting old is an adventure

Be well

[deemery]

Rick, glad you're home.  Good luck in the ER.  

Lasering yesterday was successful.  I cut some squares from wood using both XTool's software and Lightburn.  Today I might try to cut the little project I designed while waiting.  But that'll require different material (1/16 vs 1/8 wood).  So now I'm into the long learning curve about learning what settings work best on which materials.

If you think politics are bad, the ads are just gearing up for the mid-terms.  Since the Senate race here in NH is competitive, we'll get FLOODED with that crap.  There was lots of mailers etc for the House primary race, as one news commentator pointed out, "Each side is using PAC money to send out ads complaining about how the other side accepts PAC money."  (And nothing partisan about that observation, similar behavior from across the spectrum.)

dave

[KentuckySouthern]

Gas in MI where I am went from $3.89 to $4.39 in the time it took me to drive from home to the station.  NO WAY it actually goes up like that, it's gouging at it's worst.  Cost me $42 for a 4 gal of gas and 4 gal of diesel ($5.99) just to mow the lawn. 4 gal at a time easier to wrestle around than the 5 gal can holds.

Bench time most of the day yesterday as it was wet out. 1/2 in of rain. Needed.

Mock up on decals for reefer:

Quick and dirty on paper. Needs refinement before making the decals. My Coral Draw skills are rusty for sure.

 Today? Undecided.

Watched the opening game of the NFL season last night, youse Patriot fans must be in a coma this morning.  The LIONS open at noon Sunday.  So far they're tied for 2nd place!  Michigan State plays sometime Saturday.

Weather guy on the GRap web site was showing flocks of birds on the radar this morning, as the migration is on.  Our hummers remain, but going thru a ton of sugar water daily, they'll be gone in the next 2-3 days I'd guess. 

Speaking of migration, we'll be headed the other way next week. 

TomO, interesting figures those trolls.  Hope the day goes ok, I used to get some wild vertigo attacks that would put me in the darkest room possible for hours, once I quit the porcelain throne.  Would hit like a click of a switch.  

Well, back to the bench. 

Be well all.