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Good evening y'all: Cloudy with Calm Wind. 53°
Ken (MD), I have read on several sources, that the WKW DCC TT Controller is wonky. Patience. I was going to install a 90' TT behind my olde Walthers Enginehouse, and run it with a DC controller. Pretty much like I did at Wilmington when I was a Hostler. Not sure I could even do it, but there is insufficient room for the TT on my layout.
Curt: Thanks. I'm kind of pessimistic, and waiting for some feedback from the insurance carrier as to why the criteria changed . Next renewal period, they're done, which won't matter to either of us, just hope to find one more transparent.
Sherrel and Curt: Concerning Phil, I'm saddened to hear that. To be honest, I understand why he feels that way. Hope he can bring himself around. Meanwhile, Captain Weems, it's due time your medical providers do something about your heart. What you described in your post, isn't good.
Steve and Tom O: Best wishes for a successful surgery. You're both on my very long, all of a sudden prayer list.
Over the last couple of days, (via e-mail or FB), I have learned of the recent deaths of three associates. Jim Dunn, PC/Conrail/ NTSB, Mike De Gugliamo, C trick Yardmaster at Oak Island Hump, and Joe Donnelly, Amtrak Conductor.
When I first relocated from Baltimore, to Newark NJ, I found myself assigned as the Night Terminal Superintendent of the North Jersey Terminal...I did not expect this, and to be honest, was probably unprepared for such a position, as not nly did I have Oak Island and Port Newark, but South Kearny and North Bergen. Jimmy was the Afternoon Hump Trainmaster, and Mike was the night shift Yardmaster. Both were most helpful in training their "near clueless boss". Joe Donnelly, was quiet, low profile and no nonsense. He helped me transition from Conrail to Amtrak, when I went there just before the NS/CSX transaction. Except for Jimmy, they were a tad older than I was, actually a couple of years. Jimmy OYOH, was 28 days younger than I. While I have not seen any of these gentlemen in a long time, I still appreciate their kindness and assistance. Yeah, I'm pretty bummed out by all of this.
Health wise, the absense of Rinvoq, has not yet crippled the wife, but she is having another reaction to the two dose Shingles vaccination, she had to take before starting Rinvoq. Almost like having Chicken Pox... not one of our medical geniuses will acknowledge there might have been a problen with her taking shingrex. Problem could also be a worsening of her Fatty Liver, caused by 7 years of RA treatments including infusions.
Doctor told her the problem was either Dermititis or alcohol. Note to judgmental medical professionals everywhere, don't judge her, she hasn't had a serious drink, in over 10 years...(Now me otoh...)
BTW, I am having an Osteo Arthritis flare-up. Everything hurts, and Meloxicam and Arthritis Strength Tylenol are completely inneffective. Doesn't help the bummed out mood.
Orioles and Mets lost, Yankees won. So far in round 1 of the playoffs, Carolina won, and Toronto won. See, not everything is bad.
BS-12 at Ivy City TT (Washington, DC. (10 C crew).
Ken (MD), I have read on several sources, that the WKW DCC TT Controller is wonky. Patience. I was going to install a 90' TT behind my olde Walthers Enginehouse, and run it with a DC controller. Pretty much like I did at Wilmington when I was a Hostler. Not sure I could even do it, but there is insufficient room for the TT on my layout.
Curt: Thanks. I'm kind of pessimistic, and waiting for some feedback from the insurance carrier as to why the criteria changed . Next renewal period, they're done, which won't matter to either of us, just hope to find one more transparent.
Sherrel and Curt: Concerning Phil, I'm saddened to hear that. To be honest, I understand why he feels that way. Hope he can bring himself around. Meanwhile, Captain Weems, it's due time your medical providers do something about your heart. What you described in your post, isn't good.
Steve and Tom O: Best wishes for a successful surgery. You're both on my very long, all of a sudden prayer list.
Over the last couple of days, (via e-mail or FB), I have learned of the recent deaths of three associates. Jim Dunn, PC/Conrail/ NTSB, Mike De Gugliamo, C trick Yardmaster at Oak Island Hump, and Joe Donnelly, Amtrak Conductor.
When I first relocated from Baltimore, to Newark NJ, I found myself assigned as the Night Terminal Superintendent of the North Jersey Terminal...I did not expect this, and to be honest, was probably unprepared for such a position, as not nly did I have Oak Island and Port Newark, but South Kearny and North Bergen. Jimmy was the Afternoon Hump Trainmaster, and Mike was the night shift Yardmaster. Both were most helpful in training their "near clueless boss". Joe Donnelly, was quiet, low profile and no nonsense. He helped me transition from Conrail to Amtrak, when I went there just before the NS/CSX transaction. Except for Jimmy, they were a tad older than I was, actually a couple of years. Jimmy OYOH, was 28 days younger than I. While I have not seen any of these gentlemen in a long time, I still appreciate their kindness and assistance. Yeah, I'm pretty bummed out by all of this.
Health wise, the absense of Rinvoq, has not yet crippled the wife, but she is having another reaction to the two dose Shingles vaccination, she had to take before starting Rinvoq. Almost like having Chicken Pox... not one of our medical geniuses will acknowledge there might have been a problen with her taking shingrex. Problem could also be a worsening of her Fatty Liver, caused by 7 years of RA treatments including infusions.
Doctor told her the problem was either Dermititis or alcohol. Note to judgmental medical professionals everywhere, don't judge her, she hasn't had a serious drink, in over 10 years...(Now me otoh...)
BTW, I am having an Osteo Arthritis flare-up. Everything hurts, and Meloxicam and Arthritis Strength Tylenol are completely inneffective. Doesn't help the bummed out mood.
Orioles and Mets lost, Yankees won. So far in round 1 of the playoffs, Carolina won, and Toronto won. See, not everything is bad.
BS-12 at Ivy City TT (Washington, DC. (10 C crew).
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