Good Morning Everyone. It's partly cloudy and 56° with a hint of fog here. Forecast is still for mid to upper 70's for at least another week, somewhat windy conditions starting this afternoon. On the grocery/beer trek yesterday, I noted that gas was going for $1.54/gal at many places. Beats the $1.71/gal that we saw in Alabama last week.
Just an English Muffin and a couple of sausage patties for me today Flo.
Thanks to all who commented or reacted to the feed store yesterday;
Dave, Karl, Phil, Tom O, Sherrel, Gary, Patrick, Joe, James, Chet, Curt, Garry, Tom, Ken, Jerry.
Trainwise out in the train shed, I worked some more on the feed store. Blair Line included this four piece laser-cut soda machine with the kit.
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Also included are six really nice pallets. Here they are just after I applied the glue, along with the soda machine.
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Here are a couple of mock-up shots after I assembled and added the sign, gable ends under the eaves, smokejack, etc.
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And finally the rear.
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Today I go to the figure stash and search.
Tom O - That's a shame that your wife's friend lost the store in a "peaceful protest".
Guy - Finally got the picture (second one) that you have been waiting for.
Chet - Another really great visit to the archives. While I have seen most of your structures by now, some of the angles and views that you have posted lately are new to me.
Joe - While oil revenues are high in Texas, the top two revenue generators in the state are state sales tax, currently at 6.25% and lottery revenues. The sales tax is a reasonable alternative to no city or state income tax. The state as a whole has a pretty good "rainy day fund".
In case of a disastrous leak, our water company does offer a 35% forgiveness reduction, but it's only allowed once every three years. I already used my allowance earlier this year. I am real fortunate to have spotted this one almost as soon as it happened judging by the lack of nearby ground soaking.
I really like the pictures that you post with the historical comments. Adds a lot of depth to my learning about eastern railroads.
Patrick - Continued best wishes for your daughter and family.
Everybody have a great day.