Coffee Shop Part 10
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jbaakko
Diesel Detail Freak
Yeah, I use Mozilla, but the government does not. I was using an old school IE (pre-tabbed browsing), and it was blocking everything. Could not log in, Photobucket images would not show up...
Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired N&W/NS Signalman
04-29-2008
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Bacon and eggs for me today.
Good morning.
Clear and 51 this morning. The sky is due to remain clear all day as we climb to a high of 81.
Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA 71446-6114 4/29/2008
Wind Chill: 50°F
Humidity: 86%
Dew Point: 46°F
So Far Today
High: 52°F
Low: 50°F
Rain: 0.00"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gust: 0mph NNE
Today High: 82 Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds.
Tonight Low: 52 Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds.
Good morning.
Clear and 51 this morning. The sky is due to remain clear all day as we climb to a high of 81.
Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA 71446-6114 4/29/2008
Wind Chill: 50°F
Humidity: 86%
Dew Point: 46°F
So Far Today
High: 52°F
Low: 50°F
Rain: 0.00"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gust: 0mph NNE
Today High: 82 Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds.
Tonight Low: 52 Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds.
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tompm
Active Member
Good morning folks
It was 52 F and a cop was sitting out front this morning as I left for work. The cop was stationed at the corner to catch stop sign runners. It will go up to 60 F today.
All games were rained out last night. I did a few odds and ends around the house last evening. I also worked some on our upcoming Cub Scout Arrow of Light Ceremony. I did look over the layout and the workbench trying to decide what to tackle next. I am trying to come up with a chicken coup for the farm. I also need to add some other details to the farm area. I still have not chosen what kits or cars I will work on next from the pile.
I hope everybody has a good day.
It was 52 F and a cop was sitting out front this morning as I left for work. The cop was stationed at the corner to catch stop sign runners. It will go up to 60 F today.
All games were rained out last night. I did a few odds and ends around the house last evening. I also worked some on our upcoming Cub Scout Arrow of Light Ceremony. I did look over the layout and the workbench trying to decide what to tackle next. I am trying to come up with a chicken coup for the farm. I also need to add some other details to the farm area. I still have not chosen what kits or cars I will work on next from the pile.
I hope everybody has a good day.
OldGettysk
Running the MC & Buffalo
Good Morning Bill , Jeffrey & Tom , Bit cool outside today heat went on this morning and it's only suppose to get up to 47 hard to beleive the numbers were reversed a week ago . Oh well thats life here on the Niagara Frontier ! Tom we need more policemen out there catching these drivers . I took the wife to the doctor yesterday and I saw some of the most rudest drivers imaginable . Well enough of a rant . Have a wondeful day all !!!!!!
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suprduc
Member
Good norning all.
Beautiful sunny morning here in the Midwest USA. Temps were in the high 30s when I came into work with highs to be in the upper 50s today.
Since the enginehouse is 95 percent done and almost ready for placement on my layout, I've began to rearrange a few things. Originally, I was planning to have main lines but I have decided to go with one in and out of my freight yard instead. It's a good thing tha am patient. it goes along with my indecisiveness quite well.
Beautiful sunny morning here in the Midwest USA. Temps were in the high 30s when I came into work with highs to be in the upper 50s today.
Since the enginehouse is 95 percent done and almost ready for placement on my layout, I've began to rearrange a few things. Originally, I was planning to have main lines but I have decided to go with one in and out of my freight yard instead. It's a good thing tha am patient. it goes along with my indecisiveness quite well.
Secondhandmodeler
All new now!
Good morning folks! I'm starting to get the urge to model again. Knowing that I'm suppose to move in a few weeks has me thinking about trains again. I know that summer is not typically the peak season to play trains, but I've been arm chairing it for a few months now. I was actually starting to lose interest for awhile (I know, blasphemy!).
I found a second Walthers station kit on ebay to hopefully get me started on my new layout's center piece. I hope nobody is interested in this kit, we'll see.
Isn't it funny how you can be all set to move one direction in life, then life takes a completely different path? While waiting to move to the Minneapolis area for a job, I've been helping a guy in my hometown with a moving sale at his clothing store. This was suppose to be a temporary gig to help him and make some money on the side. Well, he called me yesterday with the news that his manager of thirty-five years is calling it quits. He would like to offer me the position if I'm interested. At first I was not interested in moving back to my home town of fifty thousand people, then I started to think about the advantages of such a move. Lower cost of living with same pay as metro area. No forty-five minute commute. Better schools for future rug rats. Close to family for babysitting said rug rats. I would also be in a position to buy this store when the owner retires in ten years. I don't see why I wouldn't take the job. I actually have an interview for the first job tomorrow. I'm only going to it to make sure I'm not missing anything great in the Metro area store.
Not that you guys care too much about any of this, but I had to share. I made you listen to me about my financial woes last year, so this is good news.
I also talked the misses into a THREE BEDROOM townhouse when we move. That means: one bedroom for sleeping(or whatever), one bedroom for guests, and ........one bedroom for TRAINS! We will also be doubling our household income, so there may actually be money for trains.
Anyway, I hope you fine gents have a good day. The sun is shining, and my mother is taking me out tonight for my birthday prime rib!
I found a second Walthers station kit on ebay to hopefully get me started on my new layout's center piece. I hope nobody is interested in this kit, we'll see.
Isn't it funny how you can be all set to move one direction in life, then life takes a completely different path? While waiting to move to the Minneapolis area for a job, I've been helping a guy in my hometown with a moving sale at his clothing store. This was suppose to be a temporary gig to help him and make some money on the side. Well, he called me yesterday with the news that his manager of thirty-five years is calling it quits. He would like to offer me the position if I'm interested. At first I was not interested in moving back to my home town of fifty thousand people, then I started to think about the advantages of such a move. Lower cost of living with same pay as metro area. No forty-five minute commute. Better schools for future rug rats. Close to family for babysitting said rug rats. I would also be in a position to buy this store when the owner retires in ten years. I don't see why I wouldn't take the job. I actually have an interview for the first job tomorrow. I'm only going to it to make sure I'm not missing anything great in the Metro area store.
Not that you guys care too much about any of this, but I had to share. I made you listen to me about my financial woes last year, so this is good news.
I also talked the misses into a THREE BEDROOM townhouse when we move. That means: one bedroom for sleeping(or whatever), one bedroom for guests, and ........one bedroom for TRAINS! We will also be doubling our household income, so there may actually be money for trains.
Anyway, I hope you fine gents have a good day. The sun is shining, and my mother is taking me out tonight for my birthday prime rib!
rhoward
S.L.O.&W. Trainman
Mornin" everyone!
Corey that is great news! It's good to see you back in here as well.... Hope everything works out for the new job and you get the biggest bedroom for the trains!
The sun is shining here in the Finger Lakes..... for a minute ar two at a time. We are two months back into early spring this morning. I may have to dig out the winter coat. Actually not as bad as they had predicted today as it is 43°F right now and going up to the low 50s this afternoon.
have a great day!
Corey that is great news! It's good to see you back in here as well.... Hope everything works out for the new job and you get the biggest bedroom for the trains!
The sun is shining here in the Finger Lakes..... for a minute ar two at a time. We are two months back into early spring this morning. I may have to dig out the winter coat. Actually not as bad as they had predicted today as it is 43°F right now and going up to the low 50s this afternoon.
have a great day!
tompm
Active Member
I just had one of those meetings where you have to deal with the person who can’t make a decision unless it is in black and white and can be quoted from a manual. The problem we had this morning is the situation is not covered in any manual and what was proposed did not follow common sense or anyone’s experience. His solution was to do nothing about the situation and let the designer propose something that is probably going to create an unsafe condition in future. Even after the entire room was against him he still would not relent. Of course since it is my signature that goes on the approval document the designer will be addressing our concerns to the group’s satisfaction even though it’s not in the book.
Corey, I am very happy to learn things are moving in the right direction for you. The home town opportunity sounds very inviting and it certainly wouldn't have the hassles of the big city operation. Don't forget to weigh the benefits package and long-time security. Sometimes money or other enticing "promises" makes us overlook these all important factors. 
Secondhandmodeler
All new now!
Ray, Steve, Rex, thank you for the well wishes! I think I have an opportunity to do quite well at the hometown store. It's a little smaller operation, but they have been in business since 1935. Not that that means anything these days. My issue with the bigger operation is knowing how long it could take to move up in the store. One of my friends just became the store manager after ten years of service. It's also in an area that all of the area's bigwigs have lake homes(Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, other rich people). That is good for business, but not good for housing. At the salary they would pay me, I'd have to live in a van down by the river or commute forty-five minutes each way! With the price of gas, I have to take that into consideration. One thing you don't usually get in retail is benefits. Right now I'm young enough to be able to afford my own health insurance. Thanks again for the support.
Tom, sometimes I don't understand why people can't think for themselves instead of reading a manual. Good luck with that.
Hey, hey! My wife just called with a hundred dollar a week raise! I think I see a window opening after all!
Tom, sometimes I don't understand why people can't think for themselves instead of reading a manual. Good luck with that.
Hey, hey! My wife just called with a hundred dollar a week raise! I think I see a window opening after all!
Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired N&W/NS Signalman
04-30-2008
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Good morning.
It's clear and 52 degrees. Expecting a high of 81 under a clear sky.
Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA 71446-6114 4/30/2008
Wind Chill: 52°F
Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 48°F
So Far Today
High: 60°F
Low: 52°F
Rain: 0.00"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gust: 0mph NNE
Today High: 82 Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south at 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Low: 62 Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
It's clear and 52 degrees. Expecting a high of 81 under a clear sky.
Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA 71446-6114 4/30/2008
Wind Chill: 52°F
Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 48°F
So Far Today
High: 60°F
Low: 52°F
Rain: 0.00"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gust: 0mph NNE
Today High: 82 Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south at 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Low: 62 Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
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OldGettysk
Running the MC & Buffalo
Good Morning Bill & Jeffrey ! Baby it's cold out 31 but it's suppose to warm up to 52 and Sunny ! Overall a nice kinda day ! Hope everyone else has a nice one also !!!! Corey that is really good news ! At this time it is good to find work where ever you can . God has diffrent roads for us all to travel. You say a town of fifty thousand . I live in the third biggest city in our county in this part of New York and were lucky to hit thrity thousand give or take a few !!!!
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