Good morning everyone. Yes, I'm back. Haven't been able to read all the posts since Dec 20, but I will later. It's 32 and cloudy here. This week will see warm temps in the days, into the 20s and 30s at night. Flo, I'll take a big cup of coffee, a chocolate croissant, and some scrambled eggs and crisp bacon. Thanks.
What's going on here, anyway?! 68 on Christmas day, 67 the day after, with blue skies and sunshine - actually went outside and split logs for the fireplace with just a short sleeve shirt on both days. It was great, though, with family over for Christmas breakfast and dinner and presents.
IB Ken, Tom, Flip, Patrick, Garry, Jim, Sherrel, Alan, BBob, and anyone I may have missed - thanks for your comments and likes on my last post, which was over a week ago.
Terry - Prayers for a quick recovery for your wife.
Beady - Sorry to hear about your wife's norovirus - prayers for her, too.
Chet - Glad you had that problem treated fast - prayers for a quick recovery.
Curt - Nice photos of your layout.
Ray - Interesting photo of the cloud formation and the fires. Hope the fires stay far from you.
Willie - That's a nice scene you created with that Emery Lane house. Gives me some ideas for something similar on my layout.
Okay - here's the requisite photo of my model railroad-related Christmas loot:
Everybody got into the act: wife, kids, and even in-laws (they gave me the book). The church has already found its home on the layout, and the potatoes freight car is now part of a consist. In-laws also gave me a pin to put on my hat or vest, but forgot to get it into this photo. I'm a jigsaw puzzle nut (no snide comments, please), so I'll look forward to working on this one over the next couple of months.
Have a good day, everyone.