Running Bear's November 2023 Coffee Shop

[Patrick]

Well,

Been home and back this morning...Seems a smoke detector decided we had smoke in the house and set itself and the rest of the detectors off. Good news is the it was just a faulty detector (10 years old). I'll get a replacement at lunchtime and replace it when I get back home. Bad news is no overtime this week...

I think we're going to have the discussion in earnest again when I get home about a smaller house. Her comment was the house is too big and she can't get to the basement to check on things. It would fit as she says we've never paid off a house. We do not owe a ton on it and if we could find a 2 bedroom that would be all we need. According to the county appraiser we have enough to buy a smaller house.

Willie, if they like circuses, they’ll love the place I work…

Ever been in government? Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey have nothing on us.

 

[migalyto]

Good morning, all,

Happy November!

Going up in the 40s today with abundant sunshine, so our snow event last night will be gone by afternoon.

Took my daughter and a couple of friends to the premium neighborhood last night. Thats the neighborhood that goes all out for Halloween, and gives out the good stuff. It wasn't nearly as busy as years past. It was cold, windy and snowy. They started at 5:15, and at 6:15 they said they had enough. We had a ton of candy left over as well. Wife finally shut the light out at 6:30.

Stay safe everyone!

 

[Bruette]

D-Backs have a really tough road ahead!

They sure do, but as you know it has been done before!

1925: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators
1958: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves
1968: Detroit Tigers over St. Louis Cardinals
1979: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (I remember this one all too well!)
1985: Kansas City Royals over St. Louis Cardinals
2016: Chicago Cubs over Cleveland Indians

 

[migalyto]

Even better news. I can be in the train room this afternoon.

Thats the best news one can get!

Do they think the brace will solve the issue, or are you going to eventually have to have something done?

 

[santafewillie]

Is anyone bored yet, or jealous??? Here's a few more from the HO scale layout.

I'm somewhat jealous, but I have to admit that I wouldn't have the time to maintain a layout of this size without spending 12-14 hours a day.
More from this extensive layout later.

 

[migalyto]

2016: Chicago Cubs over Cleveland Indians

As a die-hard Cubs fan, I remember that game well. We would not have won game 7 had we not had that rain delay.

Gave them the time to regroup!

 

[Bruette]

As a die-hard Cubs fan

My man! Cubs' fans are loyal fans.

 

[NorthBrit]

Thats the best news one can get!

Do they think the brace will solve the issue, or are you going to eventually have to have something done?

Hopefully all should be okay by January (February the latest). The vampire nurse wants more of my blood at the end of this month.

 

[migalyto]

My man! Cubs' fans are loyal fans.

Yes we are! Our nicknames are loveable losers.

 

[migalyto]

Hopefully all should be okay by January (February the latest). The vampire nurse wants more of my blood at the end of this month.

Thats great news!!!

 

[Sirfoldalot]

MIKE -- I've been a closet Cubs fan forever!

We had a few over 200 trick/treaters last evening - I watched the game!
The Spousal Unit always buys 6-7 boxes of the large bars from Costco ... I think she told me that she ran out, but that the two resident urchins chipped in for her - they each had a bucket full.
I told the daughter that the dentist is going to love her!

 

[chadbag]

The window sticker said 33 to 38 but since VW has been caught fudging gas mileage claims, who really knows?

Our 2019 Jetta with 1.4 gets in that range. Typically 34-35 around town.

 

[migalyto]

MIKE -- I've been a closet Cubs fan forever!

Sherrel: We gladly accept you into out fold.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

Our 2019 Jetta with 1.4 gets in that range. Typically 34-35 around town.

Had a 2017 Jetta 1.4 TSI, excellent mileage. Was getting up to 44mpg on longer trips. Good handling and plenty of power with that turbo.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

I'm in the "Greatest City in the World" today, hope everyone senses the humor. Getting loaded up in Long Island City and an elusive machine is parked idling near by:

MP15? Use to see them more often when i lived on Long Island, so now it's deffinitely a treat.

 

[bnsf971]

I'm in the "Greatest City in the World" today, hope everyone senses the humor. Getting loaded up in Long Island City and an elusive machine is parked idling near by:View attachment 176225View attachment 176226View attachment 176227
MP15? Use to see them more often when i lived on Long Island, so now it's deffinitely a treat.

Yes, MP15s are becoming a rare item these days. Isn’t G&W giving up some for scrap in an EPA fraud settlement?

 

[kbkchooch]

Yes, MP15s are becoming a rare item these days. Isn’t G&W giving up some for scrap in an EPA fraud settlement?

The list I saw of G&W locos to be scrapped did not include any MP15s. Mostly older EMDs, Gp7s, 9s, 20s and several SD40s. A few B23-7s too.

 

[PRR Modeler]

Afternoon All,

I just realized that I forgot to post yesterday. That means I have several posts from yesterday.

Today I did chores, went to Harbor Freight for 9v batteries and then to ALDI. After an early lunch I glued (CA gel) the styrene "steel" bracingto the wood bracing (12 pieces) and painted the NBW's (52) that I plan to start mounting tomorrow. To prevent drill wobbling, I'll drill the holes by hand. I figure it can't be any worse than drilling holes in resin kits.

Chad- Best wishes on your goal.

Smudge- Cool video. It would be interesting to do.

TomO- Don't give the thieving b******s an inch. Good luck with the circuit breaker project.

Willie- Great news. More great layout shots.

James- Happy Birthday.

Joe- Best wishes for your MIL and relief for your wife.

David- Good news on both items. Great 1:1 photos.

Troy- Good luck with the marketing.

I hope everyone has a good night.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

Yes, MP15s are becoming a rare item these days. Isn’t G&W giving up some for scrap in an EPA fraud settlement?

What is G&W?

 

[kbkchooch]

What is G&W?

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is an American short line railroad holding company, that owns or maintains an interest in 122 railroads in the United States, Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom; and formerly in Australia.

Known in these parts as the "Orange Borg".