Good morning Guys, it's 11:48 Am
It's a fairly nice day out and slightly cool but that fine with me, I had more than enough of the hot weather. I'd take a guess and say the outside temp is about 65 but lets see what WW says? But first, being that I'm here at Flo's Dinner it time for some more hot coffee, say Francine, could I get some more hot coffee & would you or Flo fix some eggs & sausage paddies with mushrooms for me and some multi-grain bread with real butter and Strawberry jam? Thanks, that would be great!
Well lets see what WW says, I guess my guess from before wasn't too far off as they say: 61.0 °F - Feels Like 59 °F & the Humidity is 41% with a low tonight of 39 °F, so the weather is definitely changing.
Work building the turnout for the Whiskey Switch only progressed slightly last night but it should be an easy job to get it finished this afternoon.
Oh, I've had a couple more run-in's with the damn Turkeys but I think maybe the four of them have left for good this time as I'm not leaving more water out for the animals. They are truely pests!
Speaking of getting younger people into the hobby, one of the kids that lives across the street from our club is a frothing at the mouth model train nut. He is 10 years old, and he comes over every Sunday to join us for running trains. Those of us there on Sundays are strongly encouraging him, as is his mother.
Of course, the subject came up at a business meeting. We have been directed to tell his mother to join the club, paying full dues for the membership, and then she can bring him over and stand next to him while he runs trains on our club layout. How many of you think this is going to happen? And how many others think this is a good way to encourage new members and interest in model railroading?
Say Terry: I'll have to agree with Toot and Karl that, that line of thinking is only liable to build hard feelings due to being too stringent with a young budding model railroader. Besides, most young single mothers are having a tough time to make ends meet in this economy and it very possibly would create hard feelings with her too!
Its a good idea, and a bad idea.
Our club's solution for the under 18 crowd? 10-16 years are welcome to join. They pay dues, 50% of the regular rate. They need also a full member to sponsor them (mentor) and their parent/guardian must stay with them. WE ARE NOT A BABYSITTING SERVICE. They can enjoy all of the club's activities, but have no voting rights.
16-18 years old. Same deal, except parents need not be present. The sponsor/mentor gets that job.
18 and up, 6 month probationary membership pending a club vote on full membership, just like any adult member !
Members who join prior to age 17 1/2 can become full members on their 18th birthday if voted in.
Say Karl: I think the idea your club is using is fairly fair and something a younger guy can can work into but again remember these times and our boozo economy is rough on them too so don't make it too strict. My $0.02 worth.
Say Jeffrey: Those are some very interesting shots along the Railroad line. The shot showing the new spur being laid was interesting being that it was unbalasted. Reminds me of my layout. Also the shot at the station showing the old buckboard is quite unique too. These are all in your area I assume?
Oh, the shot of 698 only loads to just below the Cab windows and quits? Wouldn't you know-it, now when I post this the picture loads completely! Go Figure!!
And what are the piles of in the yard area, are those Rail Ties?
I hope every one has an enjoyable day.
