Good Morning Everyone.....overcast and cold with a light snowfall on the roofs and grass over night.
The chimney cleaner is coming between 10 and 11 AM. Chimney cleaners are difficult to find since so many fireplace owners use the chimney cleaning logs. I don't think those cleaning logs are as effective as a good brushing job of the chimney's interior surfaces. We had burned pine logs, usually a no/no, but the logs have dried since 2001 so creosote from burning the pine logs isn't a concern. Usually, we burn oak or maple that's been seasoned.
Speaking of legal use of Marijuana, my opinion is NO. While legal Marijuana may put many drug dealers out of business, legal Marijuana can lead weed users to harder drugs. The drug problem in Milwaukee, like other cities is growing well beyond control. I dropped Cathy off at the Milwaukee Country Court House in downtown Milwaukee several years ago at 8:00 AM and then drove around downtown Milwaukee. Right on the edge of the"Developed" area of the city and close to the "Hood" each street corner had its own gang and I watched several drug deals going down in plain sigth while waiting for the traffic light to change.
As a child of the 60's era I tried the weed several times, but preferred drinking legal beer at 18 in Wisconsin.
Did you notice the RAPIDO ad on the inside cover of
Model Railroader? Nice looking SW1200 locomotives that are due in winter of 2021. I have a SOO loco on order and look forward to its arrival along with a Canadian National H16-44 that's also on order from RAPIDO. I'm been impressed by the RAPIDO quality ever since I purchased a RAPIDO RDC.
Alan: A great looking wooden structure! What style of roofing do you plan on adding to the building? There's a few small towns in Wisconsin that I know of with buildings well over 100 years old and in need of repair or paint that would make great modeling subjects.
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A old school house in Eureka, Wisconsin and there's a large "Mill or Warehouse" that would make for great modeling.
Willie: Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Patrick: Shopping at Usingers on Old World Third Street in Milwaukee is like walking back in time to the 1800's. Many of the buildings that surround Usingers have retained their original early German heritage. I know Allan could likely attest to Maders Restaurant and the other buildings' that have that old world character and charm. The Downtown area of Milwaukee is a well kept secret and offers a lot in the way of Urban Development, restaurants, night clubs and the Deer District. home of the Milwaukee Bucks and other venues.
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Shoppers in Usingers' retail outlet. A small but, friendly staff and a great section of German sausages and cheeses.
It's funny being of third generation of German Heritage only my Mother's parents maintained German traditions and culture. They spoke German, cooked many German dishes and my Grandfather drank only straight Brandy and tap beer. Their basement had a fully operational bar with a hand carved back bar with tap beer. It came out of an old tavern during Prohibition. My Mother sold the bar with the house and to this day I think that bar was worth more than the beautiful home.
As you can tell not much in the Model Railroading theme, but maybe later..................
Chet: Need any help shoveling snow...? Early winter or normal for Montana?
Later Forum Friends....
Greg
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