Running Bear's August 2023 Coffee Shop

[kbkchooch]

Good morning gang!

74° sunny skies right now expected to get cloudy in the next two hours with a high temp of 88°. Looks like rain should begin after sundown and finish up by morning.

Oh, lots to do before It gets too hot, so I will be back later!

 

[Sirfoldalot]

It's hard to win a low stroke bet starting out with an 8 on the 1st hole.

I would count an 8 as a "Win, Win!

Hope your wife is better, George.

 

[Sirfoldalot]

Late Morning everyone. Really tired out from all the excitement yesterday.
I am starting today at 61f and it's going to be another "barn burner" going up to 96f later with intense sun, but somewhat breezy.

BORIS - we can thank Mr. Bribeum and his cronies for a goodly portion of those increases.
It is really too bad that they do not have to live in the "real" world and wonder where their next meal is coming from?

TROY - Too bad that all those folks do not model trains! They could have one heck of a layout!
How do you keep up with what is happening?

MIKEY - Sad to hear about your friend - It is a time we all must approach.
I apologise for missing your BD, hope it was a good one!

 

[Boris]

Good morning. 79° and sunny. Going to 84°. May be the last dry day for a while, if the forecast is right. Slept in a bit this morning, then broke with tradition and scrambled a couple of eggs opting for protein instead of fiber. Eating healthy is not an easy sport....

I would count an 8 as a "Win, Win!

Sherrel, now you know why I no longer pretend to be a golfer... Bribeum, , Like that. Over the years, he did a good job of disguising that side of him, now, I guess he doesn't have to. I don't know how much is his fault, and how much is due to other factors, such as CSAA General Insurance's losses in CA and FL, but it all hurts, and none of this counts when computing the COLA.

This week, the "Farmers Market" is being co-mingled with an "Outdoor Expo". We will skip it this week...

It's beginning to look like time to dismantle the layout. We are seriously looking at relocating. That's life.

Control tower, Potomac yard, Hwy 1, Alexandria VA.

 

[santafewillie]

Good Morning All. Mostly cloudy and 83° out there this morning. Sadly Tom O's high temperature is 4° lower than our overnight low. Never did rain here yesterday, although it seems to have threatened to. Neighbor a quarter mile up the hill to the west said that he thought that he caught a few drops in his sheep pasture. There appears to be some spotty showers around, but the bulk of the rain is in SE Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Only got up to 107° yesterday, today is expected to be the same.

Nothing special about yesterday. Wife returns home today. Outdoor activity is still limited, although I did do the burn trash this morning. Added chlorine to the pool and I am now topping off the water level; both non-strenuous activities. Still under doctors orders to not lift anything over 20 lbs. until at least Tuesday. I'll be watering all of the outdoor flower and herb plantings in a few minutes. Then it's empty the dishwasher. Later today is bed linen wash day. It never ends.

Slow day as well out in the train shed yesterday. I did do some 120v electrical wiring under the layout for eventual outlets for both LED layout lighting under the upper level, and for power supplies for structure and accessory lighting.
I did add the weeds to one of the targeted fences, the one next to the beer distributor.

I'll do the other fence by the hardware store today.

Tom O - Great news about the new house. I hope that the move goes well.
Terry - Something like this would probably work better than noise-cancelling headphones.
Ear Plugs
Swal - My best wishes and prayers for your wife and you on the medical front.

Everyone have a marvelous day.

 

[bnsf971]

Good morning. 79° and sunny. Going to 84°. May be the last dry day for a while, if the forecast is right. Slept in a bit this morning, then broke with tradition and scrambled a couple of eggs opting for protein instead of fiber. Eating healthy is not an easy sport....

Sherrel, now you know why I no longer pretend to be a golfer... Bribeum, , Like that. Over the years, he did a good job of disguising that side of him, now, I guess he doesn't have to. I don't know how much is his fault, and how much is due to other factors, such as CSAA General Insurance's losses in CA and FL, but it all hurts, and none of this counts when computing the COLA.

This week, the "Farmers Market" is being co-mingled with an "Outdoor Expo". We will skip it this week...

It's beginning to look like time to dismantle the layout. We are seriously looking at relocating. That's life.

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Control tower, Potomac yard, Hwy 1, Alexandria VA.

I wonder who had the Opel Redkord?

 

[Bruette]

Bad start at golf yesterday. Hooked the ball a little to much hit a tree on the left side of the fairway. I had a narrow opening to avoid another fairway tree hit that which put me behind more trees on the right side of the fairway. It's hard to win a low stroke bet starting out with an 8 on the 1st hole.
Swal

I was listening to the Washington Capitals on the radio. It was the year after they won the Stanley Cup. They were not having a good day. The color commentator (I can't remember his name, help me, Boris!) He said "Even Champions don't play like Champions everyday"

 

[Bruette]

I wonder who had the Opel Redkord?

I'm amazed you knew what that thing was!

After all these years you still amaze me.

 

[PRR Modeler]

Afternoon All,

Started out the day with a walk at 78F and humid (as usual). We met up with grandson and his girlfriend for brunch. Afterwards we ran several errands before getting home. Chlorine has continued to rise in price. Currently its $3.85 for 2.5 gallons. We'll be taking off tomorrow and return on Friday.

Mikey- I'm sorry for your loss.

Swal- Best wishes for your wife.

Joe- Sorry to hear about the cost increases and the potential move.

Troy- Neat idea (charity).

Louis- I think we all fit into the obsessed category.

David- Interesting historical bridge photo.

I hope everyone has a good night.

 

[kbkchooch]

I wonder who had the Opel Redkord?

Some poor unfortunate soul to own any Opel, let alone a Rekord wagon!

 

[Sirfoldalot]

I'm amazed you knew what that thing was!

After all these years you still amaze me.

Meee Tooo, LOUIS

 

[chadbag]

I'm heading to my favorite electronics emporium in a bit to check out UPS systems. I have a really nice desktop computer that I'm afraid to use because of frequent power failures and surges here. I "thought" I had things figured out, that power issues would only happen around weather events like thunderstorms. I discovered I was wrong this morning when the power failed twice in ten minutes with a cloudless sky.
I have a nice laptop I can use, and have, so I don't ruin my (eye-wateringly-expensive) desktop, but it IS still a laptop.

Surge Protectors, UPS Systems and Voltage Regulators | Brick Wall

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Real power surge suppression. No fear when using this one. Don't know about there UPS systems as I just plugged in my consumer UPS to the Brick Wall.

 

[bnsf971]

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Real power surge suppression. No fear when using this one. Don't know about there UPS systems as I just plugged in my consumer UPS to the Brick Wall.

I ended up with this:

Robot or human?

 

[Boris]

I wonder who had the Opel Redkord?

I noticed the Opel right away. That looks like a Plymouth Duster along side. That parking area was generally used by those who worked in the tower. The larger paved lot right off Hwy 1, led to a tunnel under the SB Hump, providing safe passage to the Engine pit, the General Office building, and the dormitory. Terminal General manager and Terminal Superintendent, Terminal Master Mechanic and Terminal Engineer were all located in the GOB. PY was an impressive operation, a well oiled machine.

 

[Boris]

The color commentator (I can't remember his name, help me, Boris!)

Ken Sabourin ? Craig Laughlin is the TV analyst on NBCSW.

To change the subject, the Birds won 2-0...Nice series. Mets are meeting my expectations. Expect heads to roll at season's end.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

Some poor unfortunate soul to own any Opel, let alone a Rekord wagon!

Good cars overall, along same standard as VW. Had rental Opels several times going into Germany and never been disappointed. Can't say the same for one time i got a Nissan, what a POS.

 

[Boris]

Sorry to hear about the cost increases and the potential move.

Curt: The move, may be an opportunity, Costs rise, especially with unabated inflation. Just don't want to do this any more. I do regret another unfinished Model Railroad.

 

[bnsf971]

I noticed the Opel right away. That looks like a Plymouth Duster along side.

The blue car is a 1967 Mercury Comet. The one on the other side of the Opel looks like a 1969 Impala, and the brown nose sticking out from the other side looks like a '67 Grand Prix.
I'm not sure about the motorcycle...

 

[bnsf971]

Good cars overall, along same standard as VW. Had rental Opels several times going into Germany and never been disappointed. Can't say the same for one time i got a Nissan, what a POS.

Domestic (Continental) Opels were, and for the most part still are, pretty good. The stuff GM had sent over here, though was almost universally trash. My cousin had a Kadett wagon that spent more time in the shop than it did in her driveway.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

Graffilthy rolling over Mullan Pass on former Northern Pacific:

Same trestle, last one before the tunnel: