santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning Everyone. Mostly clear skies and 70°. Only supposed to reach 90° today after yesterday's high of only 92°. Continued Fall-like weather here. I guess that the global warming is staying out at Sherrel's house!
I did manage to get part of the yard mowed after the dew finally dried yesterday. All of the south part and about half of the east side, maybe 3/4 acre in total. I'll finish the east side this morning and venture into the north side around the train shed, pool and pond.
I am getting good use out of my "spider stick" right now. It's a piece of 1" x 2" x 36" that I wave in front of me when I first venture into parts of the yard, garden and out to the train shed and pool each day. Removes their webs only to be rebuilt every night.
Looks like that hurricane spared most folks in Florida. That's good news for fellow forum members. Now watch out all of you East Coast guys. These things can be quite unpredictable.
A handful of bacon and a toasted whole wheat English Muffin should do it for me this morning Flo. We ate Aussie food last night at Outback.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding yesterday's progress report and sunrise shots; Guy, Phil, Sherrel, Chad, Joe, Justin, Jerome, Karl, Curt, Louis, Tom O, Tom, James, Patrick.
A short day in the train shed yesterday due to church, mowing and going out to eat. Hate it when life interferes with trains! I painted the roof of the office structure for the piggyback yard. I need to find some details to add to it.
I dug out the yard tractor that I intend to use in this scene.
It's an Athearn model and is quite detailed, but the cab interior (quite detailed as well) is glued into place so I cannot readily add a driver to the inside.
Did a test laying of the track and as suspected the 89' flatcars need #6 switches. I would like to have used #4's to add additional length to the tracks, but no way. Here's two tracks in place; there will be three altogether when done.
Hoping to get to infrastructure stuff today, either painting the backdrop or cutting and inserting the front section into the layout. Then up comes the track (unfastened right now) and paint the ground earth color. Walther's includes some fencing with this kit, but only 30". I am pondering over what to do about that.
Sherrel -
Prayers and positive thoughts from me and Arlene continue for Kate. Things will improve.
Guy - One gets used to the days of 100°+ temperatures, at least I have. Moved to Texas 60 years ago and I cannot fathom going back North to endless snow and below freezing weather. In my locale, there are on average, only six days a year that the temperature doesn't rise above freezing. I judge it by whether or not I have to put on socks or not. Last winter I needed them only two days! So far this summer has been mostly Fall like weather.
Good start to the market.
Joe -
Chet - I am like you when it comes to identifying Amtrak engines. The RDC looks lonely running there!
Curt - Elmer's has worked for me through three layouts over thirty years or so. Nice to see trackwork progress.
Today is some kind of holiday for some of our fellow forum members in Canada. Seems to be better known as "hit or miss" holiday as some celebrate and some don''t!
Y'all have a great day, another week begins. Stay safe and stay apart.
I did manage to get part of the yard mowed after the dew finally dried yesterday. All of the south part and about half of the east side, maybe 3/4 acre in total. I'll finish the east side this morning and venture into the north side around the train shed, pool and pond.
I am getting good use out of my "spider stick" right now. It's a piece of 1" x 2" x 36" that I wave in front of me when I first venture into parts of the yard, garden and out to the train shed and pool each day. Removes their webs only to be rebuilt every night.
Looks like that hurricane spared most folks in Florida. That's good news for fellow forum members. Now watch out all of you East Coast guys. These things can be quite unpredictable.
A handful of bacon and a toasted whole wheat English Muffin should do it for me this morning Flo. We ate Aussie food last night at Outback.
Thanks for the likes and comments regarding yesterday's progress report and sunrise shots; Guy, Phil, Sherrel, Chad, Joe, Justin, Jerome, Karl, Curt, Louis, Tom O, Tom, James, Patrick.
A short day in the train shed yesterday due to church, mowing and going out to eat. Hate it when life interferes with trains! I painted the roof of the office structure for the piggyback yard. I need to find some details to add to it.
I dug out the yard tractor that I intend to use in this scene.
It's an Athearn model and is quite detailed, but the cab interior (quite detailed as well) is glued into place so I cannot readily add a driver to the inside.
Did a test laying of the track and as suspected the 89' flatcars need #6 switches. I would like to have used #4's to add additional length to the tracks, but no way. Here's two tracks in place; there will be three altogether when done.
Hoping to get to infrastructure stuff today, either painting the backdrop or cutting and inserting the front section into the layout. Then up comes the track (unfastened right now) and paint the ground earth color. Walther's includes some fencing with this kit, but only 30". I am pondering over what to do about that.
Sherrel -
I count it as a good night when I can go three hours between breaks! Last night I went five hours before the first one and was in heaven as a result!Another tossing and turning night - can't seem to get my bladder to co-operate at night.
Prayers and positive thoughts from me and Arlene continue for Kate. Things will improve.
Guy - One gets used to the days of 100°+ temperatures, at least I have. Moved to Texas 60 years ago and I cannot fathom going back North to endless snow and below freezing weather. In my locale, there are on average, only six days a year that the temperature doesn't rise above freezing. I judge it by whether or not I have to put on socks or not. Last winter I needed them only two days! So far this summer has been mostly Fall like weather.
Good start to the market.
Joe -
Wait! I resemble that statement!The sweep was purchased five years ago...nothing like being timely.
Chet - I am like you when it comes to identifying Amtrak engines. The RDC looks lonely running there!
Curt - Elmer's has worked for me through three layouts over thirty years or so. Nice to see trackwork progress.
Today is some kind of holiday for some of our fellow forum members in Canada. Seems to be better known as "hit or miss" holiday as some celebrate and some don''t!
Y'all have a great day, another week begins. Stay safe and stay apart.