AirbrushNo5
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Sorry I just did a quick plate shot on the Prato…Nicaragua is kind of rough and tumbles and I didn’t want get noticed
Here are 2 Toyotas… not the same car though
1 with Costa Rica plates, 1 Nicaraguan …
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Here are 2 Toyotas… not the same car though
1 with Costa Rica plates, 1 Nicaraguan …
Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired NS Signal Construction Gang Signalman
Good morning! It's 14°F in Tipton.
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
I would bet that is quite a sway up there in the top of the mast.
KriegslokBR52
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Those are exactly what utility truck supposed to look like, not this chromed out overpriced trash they sell in the States. This second one is especially interesting, looks like the headlights are straight from newer Tacoma, but the body is styled from the 80s, most likely more room inside, than in newer rounded off models.
If that were available in the States, I'd have one of those instead of the Camry I have now.
TLOC
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This is the 1st picture I have ever seen of the Arizona before Pearl Harbor. Thank you
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Clear and 28°, our last freeze in the ten day forecast. NWS is still predicting overnight rain Saturday into Sunday morning, but Sunday will mark a return to the 60's for a while.
Just two more days left of open enrollment and an end to the annoying phone calls and texts. I'm sure that you TV watchers are getting your fill as well.
I had a boring day yesterday. I forgot to run the dishwasher Wednesday night so I had to deal with that in the morning. Wife turned it off at the beginning of the drying cycle instead of the end, so that added to the chore. Outside was too wet, from the early fog to the heavy dew following Wednesday's rain, and made things quite messy. I dragged small leaves, grass clippings and other yard debris inside all morning. Mat outside was too wet to do any good. In addition, I also forgot to put the phone on the charger Wednesday night and had zero battery. Had to go through the charging process, restart process and the software updates before I could use it.
Out in the train shed, I started up a replacement cardstock structure. If you might recall, last May, a tornado through my property took the steel roof off the train shed, but left most of the plywood sheathing underneath. Then it rained and water seeped through the seams in between the plywood sheets; into the attic soaking the insulation, and then into the train room itself. The humidity inside was 110% and everything absorbed the moisture, despite running the a/c and several fans constantly. I posted here some of the repairs to the laser-cut wood structures, but most of the cardstock structures were ruined. Since I still have the computer files, I can reprint them and reassemble them.
The one that I am starting with is DeKalb Clothiers. This is a part of an extensive series of structures put out by the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency about 20 years ago; commemorating something. Nothing fancy here, as I just use these as fill-in/backdrop structures that probably will become permanent in the long run.
Old structure :
Warped, discolored and the inkjet ink pretty much washed out. Compare the brick with following pictures.
I printed up the new pages on 67# paper and began cutting out and folding parts before gluing them together.
I'll start gluing some together today. The front wall needs a lot of cutting/trimming.
Another step in the process is disguising the cut-paper white edges where needed. This I do with a black felt-tip marker, carefully.
Troy - Congratulations on finishing this stage of the book. Now comes the agony of editing and publishing.
Everybody have a fine Friday. Stay warm and safe up north, guys.
Just two more days left of open enrollment and an end to the annoying phone calls and texts. I'm sure that you TV watchers are getting your fill as well.
I had a boring day yesterday. I forgot to run the dishwasher Wednesday night so I had to deal with that in the morning. Wife turned it off at the beginning of the drying cycle instead of the end, so that added to the chore. Outside was too wet, from the early fog to the heavy dew following Wednesday's rain, and made things quite messy. I dragged small leaves, grass clippings and other yard debris inside all morning. Mat outside was too wet to do any good. In addition, I also forgot to put the phone on the charger Wednesday night and had zero battery. Had to go through the charging process, restart process and the software updates before I could use it.
Out in the train shed, I started up a replacement cardstock structure. If you might recall, last May, a tornado through my property took the steel roof off the train shed, but left most of the plywood sheathing underneath. Then it rained and water seeped through the seams in between the plywood sheets; into the attic soaking the insulation, and then into the train room itself. The humidity inside was 110% and everything absorbed the moisture, despite running the a/c and several fans constantly. I posted here some of the repairs to the laser-cut wood structures, but most of the cardstock structures were ruined. Since I still have the computer files, I can reprint them and reassemble them.
The one that I am starting with is DeKalb Clothiers. This is a part of an extensive series of structures put out by the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency about 20 years ago; commemorating something. Nothing fancy here, as I just use these as fill-in/backdrop structures that probably will become permanent in the long run.
Old structure :
Warped, discolored and the inkjet ink pretty much washed out. Compare the brick with following pictures.
I printed up the new pages on 67# paper and began cutting out and folding parts before gluing them together.
I'll start gluing some together today. The front wall needs a lot of cutting/trimming.
Another step in the process is disguising the cut-paper white edges where needed. This I do with a black felt-tip marker, carefully.
Troy - Congratulations on finishing this stage of the book. Now comes the agony of editing and publishing.
Everybody have a fine Friday. Stay warm and safe up north, guys.
TLOC
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Good morning modelers of the world! So. Central Wisconsin continues on pretending to be a freezer. It’s currently 11f degrees heading to 31. The howling winds of the last 3 days have calmed down into gusts of only 8mph though.
The late afternoon yesterday saw Terry and me on the UW campus watching NCAA regional Volleyball. At 4:30 we saw a great match between Georgia Tech and Tennessee that went 5 close sets before GT was victorious. Then we saw the Badgers destroyed in 3 sets a determined but out skilled team from Fairchild University in Connecticut. Tonight we go see the Badgers take on GT. That should be the last VB match on Campus for the year. Even if they win they are not ranked high enough to host anymore games. No matter how far they advance we will not be chasing them around the country but will watch on ESPN+
Not sure what today will bring. By 12/13 I have to let the Trust company that has my 401k know what I plan to do with it. I have agonized for a couple years about moving the 401k or not. Now I have no choice. They’ve made it clear they do not want it left as a 401k with the withdrawal fees they will charge. As I enter into my 73rd year I knew withdrawals had to start. They want it moved to a different account in their company or rolled somewhere else before 1/1/2025! I’ll roll it somewhere else. Just where has been the issue for me
Enjoy the day
The late afternoon yesterday saw Terry and me on the UW campus watching NCAA regional Volleyball. At 4:30 we saw a great match between Georgia Tech and Tennessee that went 5 close sets before GT was victorious. Then we saw the Badgers destroyed in 3 sets a determined but out skilled team from Fairchild University in Connecticut. Tonight we go see the Badgers take on GT. That should be the last VB match on Campus for the year. Even if they win they are not ranked high enough to host anymore games. No matter how far they advance we will not be chasing them around the country but will watch on ESPN+
Not sure what today will bring. By 12/13 I have to let the Trust company that has my 401k know what I plan to do with it. I have agonized for a couple years about moving the 401k or not. Now I have no choice. They’ve made it clear they do not want it left as a 401k with the withdrawal fees they will charge. As I enter into my 73rd year I knew withdrawals had to start. They want it moved to a different account in their company or rolled somewhere else before 1/1/2025! I’ll roll it somewhere else. Just where has been the issue for me
Enjoy the day
Boris
Beach Bum
There is a web site Navsource : http://www.navsource.org/archives/01idx.htm that contains a wealth of ship photos if you are interested from a historical perspective.
I recently saw a undated photo of the USS Arizona on the East River, leaving the Brooklyn Navy Yard escorted by four tugs. I don't recall exactly where I saw the photo.
I'm sure you know what photo I'm going to post tomorrow.
Many people don't know USS Pennsylvania was Arizona's sister ship. She suffered relatively minor damage during the Japanese attack, and after she was returned to service, she became known as The Angry Sister. From that point forward, every encounter with Japanese forces she unloaded everything she could bear on them.
Isaac Kidd was the CO of Arizona, and, even though he held rank of Admiral, he encouraged the crew to call him Captain, like the pirate.
There have been at least two ships named after him, and those ships are the only ones officially allowed to fly the Jolly Roger while in US territorial waters.
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troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
The editing is the worst part. It goes to the alpha strike team Sunday. I'm 2/3rds done with the first pass edit.
Had to add in 1500 words of a motorcycle chase Under the NYC cabs. You read that right. The only way our special agent is getting around NYC/Manhattan at rush hour is to shrink to Barbie Doll size, and ride a bike the same size. Unfortunately, a demonic pixie is trying to do her in.
Boris
Beach Bum
Good morning: Happy Friday! 30° and sunny....only predicted to go up to 36° today.
Speaking of scams, as the story about the recent unexpected demise of the United CEO develops, many new insurance company practices instituted to deny pre approved procedures of Part C policyholders are coming to light.
Villanova Football enters round 2 of the FCS Championship series tomorrow at 2PM....vs. Incarnate Word....meanwhile at 4:30 PM tomorrow in Philadelphia, 'Nova visits Temple Basketball. Busy Saturday for VU Men.
Unfortunately, TV viewers are blessed with these advertisements year round...Apparently there is a Part C do-over period in January, and there is always someone just reaching Medicare age, that can be lured into the Part C scam.
Speaking of scams, as the story about the recent unexpected demise of the United CEO develops, many new insurance company practices instituted to deny pre approved procedures of Part C policyholders are coming to light.
Villanova Football enters round 2 of the FCS Championship series tomorrow at 2PM....vs. Incarnate Word....meanwhile at 4:30 PM tomorrow in Philadelphia, 'Nova visits Temple Basketball. Busy Saturday for VU Men.
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Very soon after I retired, I moved my 401k into a traditional IRA that I already had with the same company. A few reasons applied to my situation but may not be applicable to everyone. First, the fee was lower. Secondly, the IRA had many more choices for investment that were limited by my 401k plan. And lastly, and this is personal, it gave me one less account to keep up with.
Yep! The RMD starts next year for me on that account. I already have to take one on an inherited IRA account.
Boris
Beach Bum
USS Kidd DD 661 spent some time at Sun Ship prior to being deactivated. Got a good view of her on Drydock #1, from my front porch. Still active we heard all the messages on the speaker system....The Current USS Kidd DDG 100 was commissioned in 2005. There was also DDG 993 a Spruaunce Class DD. in between the first and current ships.
Boris
Beach Bum
Ah, yes. The Catch to the IRA/401K...
TLOC
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I have vacillated on this account and I know you may remember me commenting on it. It’s done so well but they want me gone, I’ll be gone. It will be some kind of roll into an IRA. I just pulled up all my notes on previous research.
I have notes to see if I can legally roll it to another college account for the grandson. Wisconsin has a program for college beyond the funding gift we gave when the grandson was born. The other thing Terry and I have discussed is just taking the tax hit and gifting it to the daughter, son, grandson and niece. Let them enjoy it while we are still around. We cannot gift or fund any accounts for the granddaughter as any government mandated help still available would be cancelled.
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