Running Bear's June 2024 Coffee Shop

[Boris]

George: So sorry to read your post.

 

[Boris]

Thank you to everyone for your congratulations and well wishes yesterday.

Curt: Let me add to that, Congratulations!

 

[D&J RailRoad]

My condolences to you George and my prayer for you to have the strength to walk through the following days. I trust your wife's legacy will be recognized in all who she knew.

 

[NorthBrit]

George. Our condolences. Remember the good times. They outweigh the bad. The good times help to bring Peace. (As Ken says) Recognise your wife's legacy and draw comfort.
Our Thoughts & Prayers we send to you.

 

[santafewillie]

Swal - My sincerest condolences to you and any other family members. It's time now for the celebration of life to begin. Focus on the good times and experiences. Relive some of the memories.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

Please tell me I'm not alone. I have been a visitor to the diner for about 5 years. In that time, I have gained some "friends", albeit never face to face. Now, here today a woman I never met, the wife of a man I'll never meet has passed, and I feel bad, and a tear formed. Maybe I'm just getting sentimental in my old age.

Hughie- you are definitely not alone.
One of the hardest things for me to do is express my feelings and sympathy to someone who is struggling with a serious situation like Swal is experiencing from fear of saying the wrong thing, I usually do not say anything to keep from making things worse.
I have been on this forum for almost 20 years and I miss many people I admired who have left the forum due to death or disinterest.

 

[Boris]

Hughie and Mikey: I have to completely agree with your comments. It's so very difficult to express one's sympathy in person or on line.

 

[traiNscale]

thought stuff to read in the morning. my condolence to you and your family swal. may she rest in peace and watches you from above now!

 

[Bill Tidler Jr.]

Good morning!
It's 75° in Tipton.

 

[troyphoto]

Well, howdy there internet peeps.

Swal: You're still in my thoughts. Please remember that we are all available should you need assistance that we can provide.

As for me and my world: I'm still dealing with lower back issues. I suspect I reinjured my back in that tumble two weeks ago. My knee is mostly healed from the scrape, but the lower back on the left is tender. Bothers me most when I sit for long periods. If I move wrong it twinges, so I'm doubting it's a kidney stone. Should it stick around for another week, I'll call the doc. I hope I can work it out with morning stretches.

Yesterday I spent a lot of time at the paint table trying to finish some orcs, and ships.

First the orcs:

The bases are supposed to have a space/ethereal teleport interdimensional transport look. I achieved this by wet blending two colors of rattle can spray on the base. Once that was dry, I dipped the bristles of an old toothbrush in white ink. then I used a gloved finger to pull back on the bristles, slowly moving from front to back, releasing a spray of ink at the bases.

These are my Taylor Swiftie orcs, so I had to have an orc bard singing and drawing attention from the boyz.

Yes, the boyz on the right are distracted by the bards on the stage... I made sure to put a "handle" on the base (the archway) so I could use it to handle the unit, instead of picking it up by one of the figures. The girls, in particular, are fragile due to being 3d printed resin, with thin ankles, and only CA glue holding them to the glass forming the stage.

Did I mention Boats? The same game company has a fantasy naval game .... I'm trying to get a broad range of starter fleets to do some demo games with.

I knew the dangers, but decided to glue the masts and sails in before priming. I get a strong joint that way, since the boat are usually grabbed by the sails during demo games.

Even though the compass rose design is embossed on the sales, trying to get a brush back in between the sails is challenging. For once, I was glad that the synthetic brush I was using had developed the "hook" on the end of the bristles. That made painting the edges of the pattern easier.

Today, I need to gloss coat the boats, then repaint the white on the sails to cover up mistakes. And go pick out details like the cannons on deck.

 

[traiNscale]

what up peeps

checking back in, damn i need a coffee. this football championship is exhausting.

- airport ZRH is up and runing! the lunch wave is at a full swing!
- sun is out, blue sky
- 29 celcius today!
- today switzerland is playing the second game at 9pm woohoo LETS GO!

picture of today, from a tarmac walk yesterday:

cheers
all

 

[TLOC]

SWAL, I’d give you a hug if I could. My sincerest condolences and as Willie mention celebrate her life and yours together.

Tom

 

[TLOC]

Please tell me I'm not alone. I have been a visitor to the diner for about 5 years. In that time, I have gained some "friends", albeit never face to face. Now, here today a woman I never met, the wife of a man I'll never meet has passed, and I feel bad, and a tear formed. Maybe I'm just getting sentimental in my old age.

You are not alone. It’s a human thing

 

[TLOC]

Hughie- you are definitely not alone.
One of the hardest things for me to do is express my feelings and sympathy to someone who is struggling with a serious situation like Swal is experiencing from fear of saying the wrong thing, I usually do not say anything to keep from making things worse.
I have been on this forum for almost 20 years and I miss many people I admired who have left the forum due to death or disinterest.

Mikey, I so totally agree with you. It’s hard to write the right words

 

[NorthBrit]

Good afternoon all. A cloudy day with a breeze getting up. Hopefully it will keep the rain away.
A coffee please, Flo. I see a nice looking cream cake. I'll have that as well.

Grandson was ill yesterday, so did not visit. Will he arrive here today?

Hopefully see the train room later.

 

[TLOC]

Good morning from the south deck in So. Central Wisconsin. I’ve been out here about 45 minutes already, 5:15am and it’s very nice with the birds overwelhming any other sounds.

The new to me AccuWeather guessing app says it’s 73 and heading to 80. The storms arrive at 7:15 but other than some wispy clouds I don’t see that occurring. Radar shows us on the very edge of a front moving to the northeast. I don’t care if it rains as I got talked into some golf this afternoon that I should have said no to.

Our normal realtor group that has sold for us since 2010 is coming to view the property I am developing at 8am. I decided to bring in 2 other groups, 1 Friday and another on Monday. The Monday group was interesting and last night at 8 I got a call from them as their proposal is ready. The Friday group was enthusiastic but the owner of the firm didn’t show and wanted his own showing on Saturday ( I said no) since the 3 who showed Friday said it was worth his time. He still has not scheduled and I don’t want gamesmanship!

The grandson’s hockey practice yesterday afternoon was a good relief from the heat and humidity. I just picked him and a friend up but I did watch the last 30 minutes of the 90 minute practice. Tonight at 8 he has his 1st Summer league game. The granddaughter’s softball game did happen. Her team showed up in full but the opposing team were missing a few. As special needs players the organization lets the parents decide if they would play or not because the heat index was under 100. If it climbs above 105 the organization will call the games off. The 30mph wind gusts sure made the already adventures in the field even funnier

I have no plans for trains today. The hockey game on ABC last night was exciting and while I’m pulling for the Oilers they sure tried to choke the game away.

As I ramble along here the clouds are definitely filling in the sky. There are high and wide white billowing things above me I can see the darker gray ones moving up from the southwest.

Enjoy the day

 

[KriegslokBR52]

Well, howdy there internet peeps.

Swal: You're still in my thoughts. Please remember that we are all available should you need assistance that we can provide.

As for me and my world: I'm still dealing with lower back issues. I suspect I reinjured my back in that tumble two weeks ago. My knee is mostly healed from the scrape, but the lower back on the left is tender. Bothers me most when I sit for long periods. If I move wrong it twinges, so I'm doubting it's a kidney stone. Should it stick around for another week, I'll call the doc. I hope I can work it out with morning stretches.

Yesterday I spent a lot of time at the paint table trying to finish some orcs, and ships.

First the orcs:
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The bases are supposed to have a space/ethereal teleport interdimensional transport look. I achieved this by wet blending two colors of rattle can spray on the base. Once that was dry, I dipped the bristles of an old toothbrush in white ink. then I used a gloved finger to pull back on the bristles, slowly moving from front to back, releasing a spray of ink at the bases.

These are my Taylor Swiftie orcs, so I had to have an orc bard singing and drawing attention from the boyz.

View attachment 192120

Yes, the boyz on the right are distracted by the bards on the stage... I made sure to put a "handle" on the base (the archway) so I could use it to handle the unit, instead of picking it up by one of the figures. The girls, in particular, are fragile due to being 3d printed resin, with thin ankles, and only CA glue holding them to the glass forming the stage.

Did I mention Boats? The same game company has a fantasy naval game .... I'm trying to get a broad range of starter fleets to do some demo games with.

I knew the dangers, but decided to glue the masts and sails in before priming. I get a strong joint that way, since the boat are usually grabbed by the sails during demo games.View attachment 192121
Even though the compass rose design is embossed on the sales, trying to get a brush back in between the sails is challenging. For once, I was glad that the synthetic brush I was using had developed the "hook" on the end of the bristles. That made painting the edges of the pattern easier.

Today, I need to gloss coat the boats, then repaint the white on the sails to cover up mistakes. And go pick out details like the cannons on deck.

I stretch all day. First thing in the morning, even if just your typical raising arms "in protest to getting up from bed". Being a proffessional driver i have to, even doing it in the truck while driving, or doing isometric excercises like pushing against the roof of the vehicle and trying to squeeze the steering wheel. Observing my cat and previously the dog, the animals stretch all the time, especially when they get up from laying for a period of time.

 

[NYC_George]

Thanks again everyone for your kind comments. I'm not doing very well right now. It's hard for me to understand my wife doesn't exist anymore.
Swal

 

[D&J RailRoad]

Thanks again everyone for your kind comments. I'm not doing very well right now. It's hard for me to understand my wife doesn't exist anymore.
Swal

Your world will be in turmoil for several days Swal. You might consider reaching out to a close friend to help you with your deepest concerns or even meeting with your primary care to just keep tabs on your wellbeing or state of mind. It's very easy to slump into depression, and you won't realize it from your perspective.
I've been through this twice Swal. It can get very bad for you if not checked.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

Thanks again everyone for your kind comments. I'm not doing very well right now. It's hard for me to understand my wife doesn't exist anymore.
Swal

My condolences.