santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Mostly cloudy and 40°, should start clearing in a couple of hours on the way up to 60° later today. No change in the ten day weather outlook, still four days of possible rain starting tomorrow.
Today of course, is the anniversary of the JFK assassination. Since I was in grade school in Dallas at the time, it is a poignant memory for me.
Even though it was overcast and chilly yesterday, I did spend time splitting wood outside. Looks to be about a week's worth. Only minor aches this morning. Seems like there were a lot of mundane household chores to do as well.
Nothing special on tap for today, but I might just extend my walk a bit since the weather should be nice. I still have no last minute grocery shopping list for Thanksgiving, nice outcome.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding the project progress reported on yesterday.
Out in the train shed yesterday, I made more progress. Basically all of the ground cover is done. I now need to add weeds, trees and probably some bushes.
Then I'll do some appropriate weathering on the General Store and the Antiques Barn.
Meanwhile over on the workbench, I looked at the tractor a bit. First was going through my collection of wheels. I narrowed it down to two possibilities.
I'm picking the one on the right even though it is a little bigger than I think is right. But I won't have to trim three spokes out. I had to ream out the mounting hole slightly from .027" to .031" to fit on the steering column.
Then I turned my attention to the missing fuel tank. A piece of styrene sprue was cut to size and I drilled some holes in the bottom to match the holes in the chassis.
Added legs which aren't quite prototypical, and a filler spout and presto!
It is a gravity-fed tank so this will work. The actual mounts are considerably thinner. Some green paint will be next after I work on the seat.
I'm not sure if I will have time in the next few days to continue, it depends on Thanksgiving prep. Remember that I am coordinating a sit-down dinner for 36 people which includes two turkeys.
Alan - I like the idea of the '68 Camaro at the diner, and I probably have one. But my era is '78-'94 and I don't think Guy had his drivers license then.
James - I never had to track my own time at work, but part of my duties was to manage projects. I had to track other peoples time for projects that might last a couple of weeks to as long as two years for a new product introduction.
Troy - Not too sure that I could ever get a tampon into my nostril.
Ken (D&J) - Have a safe trip to Detroit. Hope that the operating sessions are as successful (or better) as the last one. Be sure to take plenty of pictures.
Todd - I agree and I am a meat and potatoes guy as well. After all, the Good Lord gave us omnivorous teeth.
Everybody have a wonderful day today.
Today of course, is the anniversary of the JFK assassination. Since I was in grade school in Dallas at the time, it is a poignant memory for me.
Even though it was overcast and chilly yesterday, I did spend time splitting wood outside. Looks to be about a week's worth. Only minor aches this morning. Seems like there were a lot of mundane household chores to do as well.
Nothing special on tap for today, but I might just extend my walk a bit since the weather should be nice. I still have no last minute grocery shopping list for Thanksgiving, nice outcome.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding the project progress reported on yesterday.
Out in the train shed yesterday, I made more progress. Basically all of the ground cover is done. I now need to add weeds, trees and probably some bushes.
Then I'll do some appropriate weathering on the General Store and the Antiques Barn.
Meanwhile over on the workbench, I looked at the tractor a bit. First was going through my collection of wheels. I narrowed it down to two possibilities.
I'm picking the one on the right even though it is a little bigger than I think is right. But I won't have to trim three spokes out. I had to ream out the mounting hole slightly from .027" to .031" to fit on the steering column.
Then I turned my attention to the missing fuel tank. A piece of styrene sprue was cut to size and I drilled some holes in the bottom to match the holes in the chassis.
Added legs which aren't quite prototypical, and a filler spout and presto!
It is a gravity-fed tank so this will work. The actual mounts are considerably thinner. Some green paint will be next after I work on the seat.
I'm not sure if I will have time in the next few days to continue, it depends on Thanksgiving prep. Remember that I am coordinating a sit-down dinner for 36 people which includes two turkeys.
Alan - I like the idea of the '68 Camaro at the diner, and I probably have one. But my era is '78-'94 and I don't think Guy had his drivers license then.
James - I never had to track my own time at work, but part of my duties was to manage projects. I had to track other peoples time for projects that might last a couple of weeks to as long as two years for a new product introduction.
Troy - Not too sure that I could ever get a tampon into my nostril.
Ken (D&J) - Have a safe trip to Detroit. Hope that the operating sessions are as successful (or better) as the last one. Be sure to take plenty of pictures.
Todd - I agree and I am a meat and potatoes guy as well. After all, the Good Lord gave us omnivorous teeth.
Everybody have a wonderful day today.
