migalyto
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At least you were looking to do something sensible with it!
You could of said whisky and women!
Running Bear's Coffee Shop July 2024
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You could of said whisky and women!
In a field in Northumberland, England there is a small Memorial Wall. The plaque on it reminds us of an aircraft that crashed. It was in 1943 The Polish crew all perished. The plane was quickly removed, the crew buried elsewhere. A Memorial Wall is all that is left.
Over the years the land is overgrown. Not around the Wall. An unknown person/s has tended the area and has flowers growing around it.
Wars bring tragedies. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.
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You could of said whisky and women!
Patrick
What, me worry?
True...but all I have is trackage done. Still trying to figure out how I want to lay out the scenes...You could always use your modelers license.
Boris
Beach Bum
Hoorah!
Boris
Beach Bum
Good evening: Steamy day at the Jersey Shore. The mid day shower only made it worse... today's extremes 93° - 73°. Now 83° and cloudy. Humidity 78%....that's close. 0.11" of rain today.
Sounds like a war out there, as they folks in the neighborhood are expending their leftovers. The cat's used to it now.
Both of my sons had numerous deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Neither is comfortable discussing it. They are more inclined to talk about deployments to and TDY in Korea, as well as Okinawa and the Pacific MEU.
Sounds like a war out there, as they folks in the neighborhood are expending their leftovers. The cat's used to it now.
Both of my sons had numerous deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Neither is comfortable discussing it. They are more inclined to talk about deployments to and TDY in Korea, as well as Okinawa and the Pacific MEU.
Probably because there generally isn't an IED behind every rock in Okinawa and Korea.
KriegslokBR52
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That would open up a whole can of worms with the drill instructors, you want to stay as invisible as possible in boot camp. Even a few quiet ones weren't so lucky.At least you were looking to do something sensible with it!
You could of said whisky and women!
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Well, howdy there internet subjects
It's Troy again. Another year older. The debt is mostly constant or shrinking this stage of my life.
It's 6-0 on 7-7
For the Bday lunch I've selected pizza at Giordano's. Pics later.
Yesterday was craft day for the wife. You see, she's a country girl. Grew up in a town of 50-ish houses, one grain elevator, and a hardware store/post office. She was VERY into 4-H.
Those not familiar with 4-H, its a program for kids through High School to show off farming, animal husbandry, crafts (shop and home) and home economics skills. By the time she was in it, as the youngest child, her family was renting out their farmland, and never had livestock. So she did a lot of baking, and needle crafts. All of this was done at the county level. For her, the Adams County Fair.
If a piece was judged top of class, it might also get a ticket to be exhibited at the Indiana State fair - a two week extravaganza in August. That was a BIG DEAL. Everyone wanted a state fair exhibit ribbon. And even there, the pieces were judged.
One such project she got to the State Fair was a large, hand crocheted piece depicting a scene of birds on a branch, and another in flight.
It's been framed for 40+ years, but open to the air with no glass protecting it. We'd given it to my mother to help decorate her senior apt, but there is not enough room for it in her current space. She'd rather have grandkid photos in the same amount of wall space as what the birds take up.
So the wife took apart the frame. And washed out 40 years of yellowing, of dust, of general age. It had been a creamy color. Now it's white, with no bleach used.
That rust-colored mat was all the rage at the time. The birds were sewn to a rust colored cloth background. Those are both going away. The original presentation was larger. Wife decided not to stretch it back to it's original size. The edges of the crochet were originally under the edges of the mat.
She tells me this is "Blocking" - lay it out on the carpet with a sheet between the piece and the floor. Then straighten and pin into place. Once it's blocked into the correct shape. Spray with water to saturate enough to wet the strings. Then iron in place. Let dry for a couple of days and it will hold that shape.
We're going with a dark blue mat, which I'll have the frame store cut from me. I sold my mat cutter a long time ago. And a medium blue fabric behind the birds.
My job is to find a distressed bronze/silver rattle can paint, and repaint the 40 year old frame into a more modern look. I'll post before and after pics later on.
I don't know why wife thinks I have the skills to paint that frame. The mat is 29" side by 37" tall. I'm used to 28mm tall stuff. Like these orcs, which I based before adding their glitter paint. Oops. that would have been easier if they were still on the painting handles.
No clue what I'm doing today besides eating pizza.
It's Troy again. Another year older. The debt is mostly constant or shrinking this stage of my life.
It's 6-0 on 7-7
For the Bday lunch I've selected pizza at Giordano's. Pics later.
Yesterday was craft day for the wife. You see, she's a country girl. Grew up in a town of 50-ish houses, one grain elevator, and a hardware store/post office. She was VERY into 4-H.
Those not familiar with 4-H, its a program for kids through High School to show off farming, animal husbandry, crafts (shop and home) and home economics skills. By the time she was in it, as the youngest child, her family was renting out their farmland, and never had livestock. So she did a lot of baking, and needle crafts. All of this was done at the county level. For her, the Adams County Fair.
If a piece was judged top of class, it might also get a ticket to be exhibited at the Indiana State fair - a two week extravaganza in August. That was a BIG DEAL. Everyone wanted a state fair exhibit ribbon. And even there, the pieces were judged.
One such project she got to the State Fair was a large, hand crocheted piece depicting a scene of birds on a branch, and another in flight.
It's been framed for 40+ years, but open to the air with no glass protecting it. We'd given it to my mother to help decorate her senior apt, but there is not enough room for it in her current space. She'd rather have grandkid photos in the same amount of wall space as what the birds take up.
So the wife took apart the frame. And washed out 40 years of yellowing, of dust, of general age. It had been a creamy color. Now it's white, with no bleach used.
That rust-colored mat was all the rage at the time. The birds were sewn to a rust colored cloth background. Those are both going away. The original presentation was larger. Wife decided not to stretch it back to it's original size. The edges of the crochet were originally under the edges of the mat.
She tells me this is "Blocking" - lay it out on the carpet with a sheet between the piece and the floor. Then straighten and pin into place. Once it's blocked into the correct shape. Spray with water to saturate enough to wet the strings. Then iron in place. Let dry for a couple of days and it will hold that shape.
We're going with a dark blue mat, which I'll have the frame store cut from me. I sold my mat cutter a long time ago. And a medium blue fabric behind the birds.
My job is to find a distressed bronze/silver rattle can paint, and repaint the 40 year old frame into a more modern look. I'll post before and after pics later on.
I don't know why wife thinks I have the skills to paint that frame. The mat is 29" side by 37" tall. I'm used to 28mm tall stuff. Like these orcs, which I based before adding their glitter paint. Oops. that would have been easier if they were still on the painting handles.
No clue what I'm doing today besides eating pizza.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired N&W/NS Signalman
Good morning! It's 63° in Tipton.
NorthBrit
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War Stories.
I do not know anyone who talked of their experiences in war. Oh! I know some people who were 'in the thick of it'. My Uncle James for instance. He spent his time in the 'Forgotten 14th Army' in Burma. The entire time he was there he was behind enemy lines fighting the Japanese. When he came home for the rest of his life, in his mind, Japanese soldiers were in front of him, behind him, in the trees looking down on him.
The group of young men just back from the Falklands. No stories from them, oh no. When Dawn had met them they were going to a wedding the next day. Their Captain (of H.M.S. Ark Royal) was getting married. They partied until after four in the morning. They made the wedding. So did we. (Dawn organised the wedding.)
Here is a story from way back. A true story. A story told many a time in various forms. This is a shortened version.
It is November 1918. The Great War was coming to the end. Soldiers of the Green Howard's Regiment were guarding their sector. A Captain of the G.H. saw a young German soldier advancing, his gun by his side. The German seeing guns pointing at him 'froze', almost dropping his gun. Tears began to roll down his face. He had had enough of war. His comrades had all died. He had seen enough death; even at his young age.
The Green Howard's Captain made his way towards the young war-weary soldier and said, "Go home, son. Go home."
The German turned and walked away in the direction of Germany.
In the Green Howard's Museum in Richmond, Yorkshire is a painting of the scene.
In Germany in 1938 the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain asked Adolf Hitler why he had a copy of the painting?
Hitler replied that he was the German Soldier
I do not know anyone who talked of their experiences in war. Oh! I know some people who were 'in the thick of it'. My Uncle James for instance. He spent his time in the 'Forgotten 14th Army' in Burma. The entire time he was there he was behind enemy lines fighting the Japanese. When he came home for the rest of his life, in his mind, Japanese soldiers were in front of him, behind him, in the trees looking down on him.
The group of young men just back from the Falklands. No stories from them, oh no. When Dawn had met them they were going to a wedding the next day. Their Captain (of H.M.S. Ark Royal) was getting married. They partied until after four in the morning. They made the wedding. So did we. (Dawn organised the wedding.)
Here is a story from way back. A true story. A story told many a time in various forms. This is a shortened version.
It is November 1918. The Great War was coming to the end. Soldiers of the Green Howard's Regiment were guarding their sector. A Captain of the G.H. saw a young German soldier advancing, his gun by his side. The German seeing guns pointing at him 'froze', almost dropping his gun. Tears began to roll down his face. He had had enough of war. His comrades had all died. He had seen enough death; even at his young age.
The Green Howard's Captain made his way towards the young war-weary soldier and said, "Go home, son. Go home."
The German turned and walked away in the direction of Germany.
In the Green Howard's Museum in Richmond, Yorkshire is a painting of the scene.
In Germany in 1938 the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain asked Adolf Hitler why he had a copy of the painting?
Hitler replied that he was the German Soldier
migalyto
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Troy-Happy Birthday!
KriegslokBR52
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I've never heard of this story, and i've read quite a bit about Adolf Hitler. I guess there's still plenty to learn. Thanks for sharing.
KriegslokBR52
Well-Known Member
Happy birthday. Looks like you've got yourself a good wife.
ctclibby
Well-Known Member
Good Morning All!
57F @60% clear with upwards of 90F later ... yuk
Boy, what a typical coffee shop this is. -- BBQ, Barbie, sh.t faced, back/front/side yards. Isn't it wonderful?
I am glad to report that we do not have any back/front/side yards - If Maria goes out to mow she calls it 'Mowing out back in the lower 1 1/2 acres'. The north portion is about 3/4 acre but that does not get mowed at this time ... we grow rocks and they jump up into the mower blades, so the heck with that. I guess the front portion is more or less a yard. Tiny grass thing in which 2 cars could be parked on/in it, barely. Our front porch is about 250 feet from the road, circular drive with a 'green portion' in the middle. That is now a dirt portion waiting for pea-gravel to set the RV on.
Speaking of BBQ - last night I had a major fire in the Traeger. Was doing burgers and bacon and I noticed the temp was at 550F. What? Didn't know it would get that high. Anyway, sneaked a peak in it and that caused a 'whoosh' of flames and smoke that made it to the underside of the porch ( wooden roof ). Your normal spray bottle was not a match for this. Took a garden hose to quell. Did manage to salvage the burgers and bacon which were done just perfect. Burnt the hair off my right arm, and somehow got a small burn on the underside of that arm....beats me. I am amazed I still have hair. It is not all that long, bout 6" down my back. Keep the beard trimmed so I did not look too hobo. I guess it is time to clean the thing.
Marines also call sh.t faced a 'snot-slinger'. Don't ask me how I know.
Later
57F @60% clear with upwards of 90F later ... yuk
Boy, what a typical coffee shop this is. -- BBQ, Barbie, sh.t faced, back/front/side yards. Isn't it wonderful?
I am glad to report that we do not have any back/front/side yards - If Maria goes out to mow she calls it 'Mowing out back in the lower 1 1/2 acres'. The north portion is about 3/4 acre but that does not get mowed at this time ... we grow rocks and they jump up into the mower blades, so the heck with that. I guess the front portion is more or less a yard. Tiny grass thing in which 2 cars could be parked on/in it, barely. Our front porch is about 250 feet from the road, circular drive with a 'green portion' in the middle. That is now a dirt portion waiting for pea-gravel to set the RV on.
Speaking of BBQ - last night I had a major fire in the Traeger. Was doing burgers and bacon and I noticed the temp was at 550F. What? Didn't know it would get that high. Anyway, sneaked a peak in it and that caused a 'whoosh' of flames and smoke that made it to the underside of the porch ( wooden roof ). Your normal spray bottle was not a match for this. Took a garden hose to quell. Did manage to salvage the burgers and bacon which were done just perfect. Burnt the hair off my right arm, and somehow got a small burn on the underside of that arm....beats me. I am amazed I still have hair. It is not all that long, bout 6" down my back. Keep the beard trimmed so I did not look too hobo. I guess it is time to clean the thing.
Marines also call sh.t faced a 'snot-slinger'. Don't ask me how I know.
Later
NorthBrit
Well-Known Member
War stories are always around. Most are silent now. Only in the memories of the people involved.
In a field in Northumberland, England there is a small Memorial Wall. The plaque on it reminds us of an aircraft that crashed. It was in 1943 The Polish crew all perished. The plane was quickly removed, the crew buried elsewhere. A Memorial Wall is all that is left.
Over the years the land is overgrown. Not around the Wall. An unknown person/s has tended the area and has flowers growing around it.
Wars bring tragedies. They Shall Not Be Forgotten.
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Clear and 75° here, which is still cool by our standards for July. 95° yesterday which we'll probably see again today. Supposed to be cooler tomorrow with a 90% chance of rain. Hope that it rains more than it did Friday!
The pool has now cooled off to a very pleasant 84°, helped by the three shade umbrellas, and the cooler nights. Hoping that it stays there for a while. Meanwhile there is a definite leak somewhere so the scuba-diving leak repairman is coming out this morning. I've used this guy several times before, but not since 2017. Since then I replaced the old 15 mil liner with a 20 mil liner which is more durable.
Not much else going on around here, still doing branches/firewood for about an hour each day and mowing where needed. Neighbor Marty, son of the recently deceased neighbor, came by yesterday and finally mowed most of the dead wildflowers in the hayfield that he didn't get to before the tornado. We didn't plant this year, relying on the Johnson Grass for the crop. Clearing the overgrowth of wildflowers will allow it to grow unhindered if it actually rains. Timing is way off this year and we may not get much of a crop after all. The overly saturated field in May prevented the pre-emergent mowing from happening on time, which hindered the Johnson Grass growth.
Closest Culver's to me is about 45 miles away, so I haven't eaten there.
I didn't get as much time in the train shed as planned yesterday. The tractor that Marty was using to mow with, had a mechanical issue and I went over to assist. About all I did was "hold this", or "hand me that", but he got it running again after 45 minutes. It was some kind of issue with the PTO being jammed.
About all I did was to remove the oversize Caboose Industries ground throw and assemble and paint the N scale replacement. I did not have time to install it yet. I also tidied up the area around the cemetery and replaced the grain elevator in front of it for now; since I am pausing any further headstone additions. No pictures of either though.
How about dogs on the layout today, specifically dogs riding in pickup trucks which is quite common here in Texas.
Troy - Happy Birthday. Not sure that I remember my 60th, but I know that I had it.
David - A little late to respond, but most housing subdivisions here in the south generally have side yards on one side and driveways on the other side. Me on my rural acreage just refer to the north side, west side, etc. Technically two sides are side yards.They all range from 1/2 acre to 1 acre in size. Then there is the hayfield.
Mike - Congratulations on getting to run a train around the entire layout.
Hughie - Stay safe down there.
GuilfordRailman - Never seen a Praying Mantis before, you're a definite city slicker. They're interesting creatures to say the least.
Todd - Close call, I'm glad that you and everything else are OK.
Everyone have a wonderful Sunday. I'll be cutting branches/trees if you need me.
The pool has now cooled off to a very pleasant 84°, helped by the three shade umbrellas, and the cooler nights. Hoping that it stays there for a while. Meanwhile there is a definite leak somewhere so the scuba-diving leak repairman is coming out this morning. I've used this guy several times before, but not since 2017. Since then I replaced the old 15 mil liner with a 20 mil liner which is more durable.
Not much else going on around here, still doing branches/firewood for about an hour each day and mowing where needed. Neighbor Marty, son of the recently deceased neighbor, came by yesterday and finally mowed most of the dead wildflowers in the hayfield that he didn't get to before the tornado. We didn't plant this year, relying on the Johnson Grass for the crop. Clearing the overgrowth of wildflowers will allow it to grow unhindered if it actually rains. Timing is way off this year and we may not get much of a crop after all. The overly saturated field in May prevented the pre-emergent mowing from happening on time, which hindered the Johnson Grass growth.
Closest Culver's to me is about 45 miles away, so I haven't eaten there.
I didn't get as much time in the train shed as planned yesterday. The tractor that Marty was using to mow with, had a mechanical issue and I went over to assist. About all I did was "hold this", or "hand me that", but he got it running again after 45 minutes. It was some kind of issue with the PTO being jammed.
About all I did was to remove the oversize Caboose Industries ground throw and assemble and paint the N scale replacement. I did not have time to install it yet. I also tidied up the area around the cemetery and replaced the grain elevator in front of it for now; since I am pausing any further headstone additions. No pictures of either though.
How about dogs on the layout today, specifically dogs riding in pickup trucks which is quite common here in Texas.
Troy - Happy Birthday. Not sure that I remember my 60th, but I know that I had it.
David - A little late to respond, but most housing subdivisions here in the south generally have side yards on one side and driveways on the other side. Me on my rural acreage just refer to the north side, west side, etc. Technically two sides are side yards.They all range from 1/2 acre to 1 acre in size. Then there is the hayfield.
Mike - Congratulations on getting to run a train around the entire layout.
Hughie - Stay safe down there.
GuilfordRailman - Never seen a Praying Mantis before, you're a definite city slicker. They're interesting creatures to say the least.
Todd - Close call, I'm glad that you and everything else are OK.
Everyone have a wonderful Sunday. I'll be cutting branches/trees if you need me.
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