Good Morning All. Partly cloudy and 61° here in Gulfport MS. Sunrise and sunset are both (obviously both) about 45 minutes earlier in this side of the Central Time Zone than back home.
Rather meager breakfast offering at this Hampton Inn, boiled eggs, bagel in sealed bag, cream cheese, yogurt, oatmeal and dry breakfast cereals. No bacon, sausage, or any other good stuff. Killing time right now before going to lunch and then visiting the model railroad museum which opens at 1200.
True to history, our visit to Gulf Shores will bring forth another hurricane to the area. We've had one four of the last five years! Our only real concern is whether or not the condo management turns off the elevator. If the local governing body deems it so, all building owners have to comply. It's done so the local emergency services do not have to deal with people being stuck if the power goes out. In 2018, we spent the first night at a local hotel that was exempt because they had a backup generator. Cost us less than the first night at the condo since they refunded that money.
A plate full of bacon and scrambled eggs for me this morning Flo; the hotel offering just didn't do it for me.
Thanks for all of the well wishes regarding my journey. And thanks for the likes and comments regarding the Murphy's Bar.
No train shed time yesterday for obvious reasons. I already miss it.
Richie - That photo of the loop on your layout sure resembles a toilet seat!
Thanks for all of the wonderful photos.
Troy -
Since Willie is off to holiday, the rest of us are going to have to carry the conversation while he's off enjoying lockdown in a new place.
I haven't fallen off the edge of the world yet! LOL
I'll still be checking in occasionally.
You better leave the snakes and frogs behind your old house.
You're really a city boy, aren't you? Kidding of course.
Guy -
I have a mean feeling it is going to be lonely in here for awhile, and I can't quite figure out why. I thought most of us were an older, retired lot; just old farts playing with trains and models.
I think it is more evenly split between employed and retired folks here. It's just that more of us retired folks use the Coffee Shop as a sort of Facebook.
You're experiencing some of my anxieties about scene placement that I still have even after 35 years in the hobby. I just please myself and no longer worry about it. I even detail the sides of structures that will not be seen.
Tom O - I agree with you. Despite what politicians and bureaucrats are advising, I am continuing to wear a mask (uncomfortable as it is), social distancing and sanitizing often for my own good. I am eating inside certain eating establishments that I trust.
I have sent my kids Amazon pages as suggestions because they are all infatuated by online shopping.
Lucky can be increased with a few glasses of wine!
Chet - Congratulations on the four wins.
Willie - Maybe Murphy will stay in the bar and leave Terry alone.
I provide him a wonderful place to stay, and he doesn't bother me too often.
Joe - I appreciate the "mute" button on the remote at home.
Everybody have a great day.