Good Morning, Everyone! A coffee sure does taste good, this early in the morning!
Although, it is still a degree below zero right now, we are to get a heat wave coming through. With a double digit high coming up, I suspect the snow will be melted before next week and I can finally start getting the garden ready for planting. The wife is planning on lots of corn this year, and will begin starting the plants in the house soon. She puts 3 kernels into each TP tube she saves, and transfers them as young plants, into the garden in May.
Sherrel - Your narration of the RV fun times pretty well suggests why I don't want an RV. They are just too much trouble (storage, breakdowns, maintenance); who needs that adding to the pile! The wife and I prefer a fine out-of-the-way motel when we travel, with no headaches.
Willie - I always enjoy you're post's, as I always enjoy all the post's that consist of hobby related material with photos. Well done, on the layout.
I see you have a few sports cars on the layout. Those are very rare around here in 4x4 pickup territory. If someone buys a convertible here, they'll likely own it for one summer before buying something more sensible. Brick buildings are equally rare, with most of downtown built with cinder blocks.
As far as I have heard, there are no reports of any virus infections in my county; but, there is a few in the next county over. Lucky for me, the postwomen is still working, and she delivered a package yesterday. It will be my final package until this plague is over with.
It will keep me busy, though. Inside the box was my new RS3, and another box contained my 148 couplers and a couple of Sylvan vehicle kits. So, now I have lots to do; probably some months worth of modeling with the Tichy car kits thrown into the mix. I do not have to purchase anything more for awhile.
Here is a first day photo of the new Atheran RS3:
Taking that photo reminded me that I want to repaint the rock wall, as it is far too green. I never gave it washes and details, because I realized it had to be repainted first. The ballast color stinks, as well. In fact, I might just build another photo diorama all together. It might be better if it were a bit longer and curved, instead of straight-backed.
I'm quite happy I won the lottery today. However, the 2 bucks I won didn't even cover the $10.00 I paid for the ticket, and the store won't redeem the winnings until the crisis is over. Darn, I could have used that $2.00 to help pay for the coffee I'm sucking down in here.
All have a Great Day!
Guy