Running Bear's Coffee Shop LXVI
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Wow! Nice job on a nice looking kit. I was contemplating buying one of those kits since much of my layout passes through small rural communities. Those photos have convinced me to go for it. Thanks for posting.
Willie
Hey Willie, you could jump start my professional model career and hire me out to build you one per your specs of course.
Thank you Iron Horsemen!
I hope to see you in the coffee shop again. I always learn something from hearing your perspective on things.
I have always liked to surround myself with people smarter than me, sometimes it wears off.
That is one of the reasons I enjoy the coffee shop so much, lots of brilliant minds in here. Having you adds to our depth.
Speaking of depth reminds me of something I learned from Earl Weaver, he use to often say you need to have "deep depth". I recently learned that phrase originally came from Yogi Berra.
Boris the shutout was fun to listen to on the radio. Gausman is looking good and has now won his last 4 starts! As I was pulling up outside my house the birds were in the process of adding on runs. That was my kind of game 1-0 is the pinnacle for me!
We looked good against Houston even though we lost 2 out of three, but we could have won them all! If we are fortunate enough to meet them in the playoffs I don't expect to see Ubaldo getting a start.
We are only 3.5 games back, but we need to leap frog 6 teams, that could make it tough. They are saying we have a soft schedule coming up, but I don't buy that. In my book there are no "soft" teams in MLB. there is not a lot that separates the best from the worst.
Congratulations on making your choice.
DCC or DC, I do and will continue to do both with my HO stuff. I won't have anything other than simple manual switches for sidings, but I like the sounds and other functions of DCC. On the other hand I have several DC locomotives that I could never abandon and have no time or desire to convert.
I don't see it as one being better than the other. I think they parallel with both having advantages and disadvantages depending on the individual modeler. The one a person likes and or better fits his layout is the one they should go with.
"before I change my mind again.
" I am with you on that! My God have I changed my mind so many times since moving from only Christmas trees to layouts. Not only command control choices, everything from steam to diesel and everything in between! I don't see my follies as a waste of money, I have learned so much from them, I see them as part of my model railroad education.
Roger that. I'm definitely a highly motivated individual with a battle plan in mind!
Thanks for the kudos on the kit. It has become one of my favorites right away.
I don't have any scenery plans in yet. I'm not really thinking much about building another mountain. At least not the size of that one I have now.
However, keep those molds handy. I may need to borrow them again. You never know.
E.
Point taken and advice heeded. I've done the sane thing a couple times already so I know exactly what you are talking about.
And... DAM it hurts!!!!!
David I wish you well, Do your best and let God take care of the rest.
No worries, I like that.
Before becoming self-employed I never had these issues, bullying is how I best describe it. I had a reputation for "taking no shit" and I was good at what I did. I would not except anything I felt that was unprofessional. No wonder I never worked at any job for more than 2 years. With the exception of Memorial Stadium, I worked there for 4 years and that provided me with free baseball and football, it's a wonder I ever left!
Give me a hard time and I will show you my back as I walk away. I never went more than 2 days without a job. Usually I had another job before the next day. Times have drastically changed. Companies today have these long drawn out hiring procedures.
Willie as usual you are exactly right. I did consulting for about a year as my health was failing. Turned out it is long hard work if you do it properly. It's not a physically demanding job, but does require long hours.
Other than going over records and equipment inspections 95% of your information comes from the employees themselves.
If companies were smart they would never hire consultants that bill them for hours spent listening to the employees. They can do that themselves! The only real benefit I provided was an analysis of records and equipment. I would have only been able to charge for 5% of what I did.
You have to know what is happening when the rubber meets the road. Firestone was the smartest company I ever worked for, Ryder was a close second. Neither one ever hired consultants, that I know of. They did all analysis in house with their best and most experienced people doing the job.
Experience is the most valuable asset.
Thanks pardner!
I actually made a copy mold with the latex stuff I ordered.
Plus I cast about a half-dozen of the one(s) I borrowed.
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santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Wow! Nice job on a nice looking kit. I was contemplating buying one of those kits since much of my layout passes through small rural communities. Those photos have convinced me to go for it. Thanks for posting.
Willie
BigE
Active Member
Hey Willie, you could jump start my professional model career and hire me out to build you one per your specs of course.
Boris
Beach Bum
Good morning. 64° and cloudy and wet.
Louis: Nice shut out vs. Tampa Bay, last night, even though it took 5 pitchers. 2 nice double plays also.
All of you fellows building structures, scenery et all, got me thinking. I haven't really accomplished anything in at least 6 months. Last night, I put some of the equipment away, and decided to get moving on this layout. One decision, was that I'm going with DCC, vs. DC. That saves rewiring the layout. I also figured out how to place scenery in the background, and resolved the street paving issue. Now it's time to get it done, before I change my mind again.
Louis: Nice shut out vs. Tampa Bay, last night, even though it took 5 pitchers. 2 nice double plays also.
All of you fellows building structures, scenery et all, got me thinking. I haven't really accomplished anything in at least 6 months. Last night, I put some of the equipment away, and decided to get moving on this layout. One decision, was that I'm going with DCC, vs. DC. That saves rewiring the layout. I also figured out how to place scenery in the background, and resolved the street paving issue. Now it's time to get it done, before I change my mind again.
Bruette
Well-Known Member
Good Morning Everybody!
The heat has taken a bit of a toll on me. I've had to drastically "slow my roll". Fortunately I only had one semi-bad day health wise.
I finally concluded my negotiations with the State of Maryland Comptroller's office. Unexpectedly, I lose, but at least it will only cost me under $200, could have been much worse. it's a good thing it was not worse because these people charged me interest on what they say I owe from April 15th. I should have known, but I always expect to win.
My neighbor backed into my van doing minor damage. Then he tries to play "I have a body shop" when I ask for his insurance information. I hate to be a prick, but I gave him two choices 1. Give me the insurance information or 2. I call the Police. He choose #1. Now I have to go through this crap and waste of time.
I got a parking ticket. The meter person wrote the wrong address on the ticket. I should win this in court, but you never know. I could just pay the $100 but it's the principal of the thing. I was in a loading zone while I was making a delivery and I have pictures to prove it.
Lastly, but worst of all my Wife's company is frustrated with a company wide growth of 0.04% so they are grasping for straws and slinging mud everywhere. She tried to show them on the monthly reports that the customer counts have been down since the election. She has noticed the Latin customers have all but disappeared and when they do come they are spending far less. They don't want to hear that because they were happy with the election. Sitting in their Ivory towers they know better.
It's hard to see my Wife upset. She is the hardest working most dedicated person I have ever met. I told her not to worry but those words do nothing to help.
I don't understand the upper management of her company. When I was with Firestone they always wanted to hear from the front line workers and managers. They frequently told us "we have to know what is happening where the rubber meets the road" My Wife's company is trying to solve the problem by brining in young and inexperienced (low cost) consultants. Yeah, that is a good idea, ignore the people with real world experience and list to the rookie book worms.
Like everything in life these things always seem worse when you are in the midst of battling them. Things will improve and when it's over we can look back and say "that was not so bad"
In better news; I will get to go see the inside of the house I may purchase a week from Monday.
The heat has taken a bit of a toll on me. I've had to drastically "slow my roll". Fortunately I only had one semi-bad day health wise.
I finally concluded my negotiations with the State of Maryland Comptroller's office. Unexpectedly, I lose, but at least it will only cost me under $200, could have been much worse. it's a good thing it was not worse because these people charged me interest on what they say I owe from April 15th. I should have known, but I always expect to win.
My neighbor backed into my van doing minor damage. Then he tries to play "I have a body shop" when I ask for his insurance information. I hate to be a prick, but I gave him two choices 1. Give me the insurance information or 2. I call the Police. He choose #1. Now I have to go through this crap and waste of time.
I got a parking ticket. The meter person wrote the wrong address on the ticket. I should win this in court, but you never know. I could just pay the $100 but it's the principal of the thing. I was in a loading zone while I was making a delivery and I have pictures to prove it.
Lastly, but worst of all my Wife's company is frustrated with a company wide growth of 0.04% so they are grasping for straws and slinging mud everywhere. She tried to show them on the monthly reports that the customer counts have been down since the election. She has noticed the Latin customers have all but disappeared and when they do come they are spending far less. They don't want to hear that because they were happy with the election. Sitting in their Ivory towers they know better.
It's hard to see my Wife upset. She is the hardest working most dedicated person I have ever met. I told her not to worry but those words do nothing to help.
I don't understand the upper management of her company. When I was with Firestone they always wanted to hear from the front line workers and managers. They frequently told us "we have to know what is happening where the rubber meets the road" My Wife's company is trying to solve the problem by brining in young and inexperienced (low cost) consultants. Yeah, that is a good idea, ignore the people with real world experience and list to the rookie book worms.
Like everything in life these things always seem worse when you are in the midst of battling them. Things will improve and when it's over we can look back and say "that was not so bad"
In better news; I will get to go see the inside of the house I may purchase a week from Monday.
Bruette
Well-Known Member
Thank you Iron Horsemen!
I hope to see you in the coffee shop again. I always learn something from hearing your perspective on things.
I have always liked to surround myself with people smarter than me, sometimes it wears off.
That is one of the reasons I enjoy the coffee shop so much, lots of brilliant minds in here. Having you adds to our depth.Speaking of depth reminds me of something I learned from Earl Weaver, he use to often say you need to have "deep depth". I recently learned that phrase originally came from Yogi Berra.
montanan
Whiskey Merchant
Good morning. Starting the day off at 59 degrees with a high expected only in the low 80's today. We had a thunderstorm roll through last night dropping the temperature from 89 down to 71 in about 20 minutes, but only got enough rain to barely settle the dust.
Eric - Sounds like you are about to get going on a new layout soon. You have been chomping at the bit for quite a whie. Glad that you'll be able to move forward shortly. Good therapy. Nice job on the feed store.
Willie - I have done the same thing with roofs. Sure do come out nice. I am still considering the WS LED lighting but the project is on hold for new. For as many as I would need to run the length of the main street in my town of Logan, it would be a bit costly, and then I would have to light up the interiors of some buildings also. Still considering it, but not in the immediate future. I turn the light on in the train room when I run trains.
Terry - Sorry to hear the bad news about you coworker. Hope he is able to go home and eventually return to work.
Ken in MD - Happy to hear that your wife is feeling better. No relapses I hope.
Johnny - Even though you don't have as large of a space that you might really want, a lot can be done in small spaces. I have seen countless small layouts, main build for switching that are works of art with the detail work that has been put into them.
Ken in VA - Hope you are enjoying your road trip.
Guess I should get some work done so I'll post a rails picture and get out of here.
Later
Eric - Sounds like you are about to get going on a new layout soon. You have been chomping at the bit for quite a whie. Glad that you'll be able to move forward shortly. Good therapy. Nice job on the feed store.
Willie - I have done the same thing with roofs. Sure do come out nice. I am still considering the WS LED lighting but the project is on hold for new. For as many as I would need to run the length of the main street in my town of Logan, it would be a bit costly, and then I would have to light up the interiors of some buildings also. Still considering it, but not in the immediate future. I turn the light on in the train room when I run trains.
Terry - Sorry to hear the bad news about you coworker. Hope he is able to go home and eventually return to work.
Ken in MD - Happy to hear that your wife is feeling better. No relapses I hope.
Johnny - Even though you don't have as large of a space that you might really want, a lot can be done in small spaces. I have seen countless small layouts, main build for switching that are works of art with the detail work that has been put into them.
Ken in VA - Hope you are enjoying your road trip.
Guess I should get some work done so I'll post a rails picture and get out of here.
Later
Bruette
Well-Known Member
Good morning. 64° and cloudy and wet.
Louis: Nice shut out vs. Tampa Bay, last night, even though it took 5 pitchers. 2 nice double plays also.
All of you fellows building structures, scenery et all, got me thinking. I haven't really accomplished anything in at least 6 months. Last night, I put some of the equipment away, and decided to get moving on this layout. One decision, was that I'm going with DCC, vs. DC. That saves rewiring the layout. I also figured out how to place scenery in the background, and resolved the street paving issue. Now it's time to get it done, before I change my mind again.
Boris the shutout was fun to listen to on the radio. Gausman is looking good and has now won his last 4 starts! As I was pulling up outside my house the birds were in the process of adding on runs. That was my kind of game 1-0 is the pinnacle for me!
We looked good against Houston even though we lost 2 out of three, but we could have won them all! If we are fortunate enough to meet them in the playoffs I don't expect to see Ubaldo getting a start.
We are only 3.5 games back, but we need to leap frog 6 teams, that could make it tough. They are saying we have a soft schedule coming up, but I don't buy that. In my book there are no "soft" teams in MLB. there is not a lot that separates the best from the worst.
Congratulations on making your choice.
DCC or DC, I do and will continue to do both with my HO stuff. I won't have anything other than simple manual switches for sidings, but I like the sounds and other functions of DCC. On the other hand I have several DC locomotives that I could never abandon and have no time or desire to convert.
I don't see it as one being better than the other. I think they parallel with both having advantages and disadvantages depending on the individual modeler. The one a person likes and or better fits his layout is the one they should go with.
"before I change my mind again.
" I am with you on that! My God have I changed my mind so many times since moving from only Christmas trees to layouts. Not only command control choices, everything from steam to diesel and everything in between! I don't see my follies as a waste of money, I have learned so much from them, I see them as part of my model railroad education.
BigE
Active Member
Roger that. I'm definitely a highly motivated individual with a battle plan in mind!
Thanks for the kudos on the kit. It has become one of my favorites right away.
I don't have any scenery plans in yet. I'm not really thinking much about building another mountain. At least not the size of that one I have now.
However, keep those molds handy. I may need to borrow them again. You never know.
E.
BigE
Active Member
Point taken and advice heeded. I've done the sane thing a couple times already so I know exactly what you are talking about.
And... DAM it hurts!!!!!
GarryCBQ
Well-Known Member
Good morning ...
Eric ... You were asking advice on layout construction. I would think long term. Suppose two or three years later you decide to move to another place that has more room for a layout. Do you want to start over building a layout from the beginning? ... If not, design a layout that can be moved and can be expanded. Your current plan can allow for that. ... You have three sections. Perhaps, at a later date you can add a fourth section. It might be like your middle section, and it would fit between it and one of the end sections. .... Currently, I suggest building the middle section first. Possibly, you could build enough so you can run a small switch engine back and forth before you start building the end sections. ..... I Like the feed store.
Joe ... I'm glad to hear you are ready to work on a layout. .... Regarding DC vs DCC..... I began this layout with DC, but eventually, I converted to DCC because wiring was becoming way too complex for DC. I still have piles of unneeded, tangled up wires which were removed from the layout.
Willie ... Scenery to me is not too daunting because I do it in small, manageable areas. I would never try to do all the scenery of a big layout all at once in a big project.
Happy Model Railroading, everybody .
Eric ... You were asking advice on layout construction. I would think long term. Suppose two or three years later you decide to move to another place that has more room for a layout. Do you want to start over building a layout from the beginning? ... If not, design a layout that can be moved and can be expanded. Your current plan can allow for that. ... You have three sections. Perhaps, at a later date you can add a fourth section. It might be like your middle section, and it would fit between it and one of the end sections. .... Currently, I suggest building the middle section first. Possibly, you could build enough so you can run a small switch engine back and forth before you start building the end sections. ..... I Like the feed store.
Joe ... I'm glad to hear you are ready to work on a layout. .... Regarding DC vs DCC..... I began this layout with DC, but eventually, I converted to DCC because wiring was becoming way too complex for DC. I still have piles of unneeded, tangled up wires which were removed from the layout.
Willie ... Scenery to me is not too daunting because I do it in small, manageable areas. I would never try to do all the scenery of a big layout all at once in a big project.
Happy Model Railroading, everybody .
logandsawman
Northern Pacific history enthusiast
Good morning, a cool 62 this morning, but we are headed for 90 and some humidity.
Actually had a recruiter this morning, saw my resume on Indeed and interviewed me for a job over the phone. Will be getting back to me if it looks good. This looking for a job thing can be tough on the blood pressure. If it is meant to be, it will happen, like they say now a days ...... no worries
Eric, I like the feed building
Willie, thanks for your roof results, I can keep that information handy
Louis, tons of stuff going on, I see. The workplace can really be a challenging place (don't we both know). Good call on the fender bender.
Everyone, have a good day!
Actually had a recruiter this morning, saw my resume on Indeed and interviewed me for a job over the phone. Will be getting back to me if it looks good. This looking for a job thing can be tough on the blood pressure. If it is meant to be, it will happen, like they say now a days ...... no worries
Eric, I like the feed building
Willie, thanks for your roof results, I can keep that information handy
Louis, tons of stuff going on, I see. The workplace can really be a challenging place (don't we both know). Good call on the fender bender.
Everyone, have a good day!
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Louis - Funny that you brought up the subject of "know-nothing" consultants. Been through that before. When new management took over operations of our company a few years before I retired, they brought in consultants after a few months. Being the smart-a$$ that I am, I told the head guy that they couldn't tell management anything that we hadn't already told them about improving the bottom line. He readily admitted that, saying that all they do is listen to us and then tell management what we said (without giving credit). He stated that management listens to them instead of us because they think of the consultants as "experts". He didn't like my attitude and didn't include me on any of his teams. Good because I considered it a waste of time going to all those damn meetings, especially since I already had a retirement date in mind and didn't care anyway... The company is no better off (according to those friends of mine that remain), even with the consultants still on board, because management decided to do things their way and not to listen to the consultants either.
Willie
Willie
Bruette
Well-Known Member
David I wish you well, Do your best and let God take care of the rest.
No worries, I like that.
Before becoming self-employed I never had these issues, bullying is how I best describe it. I had a reputation for "taking no shit" and I was good at what I did. I would not except anything I felt that was unprofessional. No wonder I never worked at any job for more than 2 years. With the exception of Memorial Stadium, I worked there for 4 years and that provided me with free baseball and football, it's a wonder I ever left!
Give me a hard time and I will show you my back as I walk away. I never went more than 2 days without a job. Usually I had another job before the next day. Times have drastically changed. Companies today have these long drawn out hiring procedures.
Willie as usual you are exactly right. I did consulting for about a year as my health was failing. Turned out it is long hard work if you do it properly. It's not a physically demanding job, but does require long hours.
Other than going over records and equipment inspections 95% of your information comes from the employees themselves.
If companies were smart they would never hire consultants that bill them for hours spent listening to the employees. They can do that themselves! The only real benefit I provided was an analysis of records and equipment. I would have only been able to charge for 5% of what I did.
You have to know what is happening when the rubber meets the road. Firestone was the smartest company I ever worked for, Ryder was a close second. Neither one ever hired consultants, that I know of. They did all analysis in house with their best and most experienced people doing the job.
Experience is the most valuable asset.
BigE
Active Member
Thanks pardner!
I actually made a copy mold with the latex stuff I ordered.
Plus I cast about a half-dozen of the one(s) I borrowed.
Greg@mnrr
Section Hand
Willie and Louis: I retired because of "consultants". The company hired one of these experts and listened to every word he said. The last straw was when I met with the consultant in a three hour meeting and he submitted his recommendations and almost to the word the ideas and recommendations in his report were all mine. I saw the invoice for his report and at that point in time said "it was time to leave after 39+ years."
To add insult to injury, I was considered an expert in my field in company top management circles.
I picked the date and never looked back.
Enough said.
Greg
To add insult to injury, I was considered an expert in my field in company top management circles.
I picked the date and never looked back.
Enough said.
Greg
PRR Modeler
Well-Known Member
Afternoon All,
The temps are supposed to get to about 98 F today and with the corresponding humidity. Hotter tomorrow. I did some pool work this morning. The grand kids coming over got changed to tomorrow. Today I played around with the styrene sections I cut yesterday mounting them like aluminum roofing sheets. I gave them 2 coats of a aluminum looking craft paint (thinned). After that I put on a coat of MM rust (thinned). Because of the alcohol in the MM the craft paint partially came off in a patina that I like. The roof is planned to be heavily rusted/weathered as it's it will be in a engine servicing area.
Joe- Congrats on the layout motivation. As you know, when you do something and you decide you don't like it you can always change it. I do it all the time!
Ken- I hope your wife continues to feel well.
Chet- Thanks. Comfortable looking pooch.
Garry- Excellent modeling. I know it will look incredible with the water in place.
Sherrel- Sorry to hear about your room mate.
Eric- Congrats on starting your layout. Great looking building.
Willie- Nice roofing technique
Louis- It sounds like you are going through some stuff lately. I hope it all works out. Good luck on your future house...I mean structure to support your massive Lionel layout!
I hope everyone has a good night.
The temps are supposed to get to about 98 F today and with the corresponding humidity. Hotter tomorrow. I did some pool work this morning. The grand kids coming over got changed to tomorrow. Today I played around with the styrene sections I cut yesterday mounting them like aluminum roofing sheets. I gave them 2 coats of a aluminum looking craft paint (thinned). After that I put on a coat of MM rust (thinned). Because of the alcohol in the MM the craft paint partially came off in a patina that I like. The roof is planned to be heavily rusted/weathered as it's it will be in a engine servicing area.
Joe- Congrats on the layout motivation. As you know, when you do something and you decide you don't like it you can always change it. I do it all the time!
Ken- I hope your wife continues to feel well.
Chet- Thanks. Comfortable looking pooch.
Garry- Excellent modeling. I know it will look incredible with the water in place.
Sherrel- Sorry to hear about your room mate.
Eric- Congrats on starting your layout. Great looking building.
Willie- Nice roofing technique
Louis- It sounds like you are going through some stuff lately. I hope it all works out. Good luck on your future house...I mean structure to support your massive Lionel layout!
I hope everyone has a good night.
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