Running Bear's Coffee Shop LXVI
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YES IT DOES MATTER .. You are still on the mow-able side of the grass.
Those ties look mighty old. Is that line still in use?
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Beady
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Beady
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You're making me embarrassed about my complete lack of progress. [emoji53]
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Sirfoldalot
Days Gone Bye!
LOUIS .. Stick to baseball, your health, your family, your work ethnic, and your Lionel!
I was deferred twice due to my employment, but "visited" Vietnam very briefly a couple times - troops in - wounded out.
Does that make me any less of a person?
The real heroes are the ones who gave their life for an extremely flawed policy.
I was deferred twice due to my employment, but "visited" Vietnam very briefly a couple times - troops in - wounded out.
Does that make me any less of a person?
The real heroes are the ones who gave their life for an extremely flawed policy.
BigE
Active Member
JOYOUS DAY!!!!!!
WE ARE RUNNING TRAINS ONCE AGAIN ON A REAL TRAIN TABLE!!!!
Fixed a few dead spots due to filthy track and just knocked out about 20 laps with nary a problem!!!!
The only thing missing now, is a track plan, control and my DCC equipment so I can run ALL my trains.
E.
WE ARE RUNNING TRAINS ONCE AGAIN ON A REAL TRAIN TABLE!!!!
Fixed a few dead spots due to filthy track and just knocked out about 20 laps with nary a problem!!!!
The only thing missing now, is a track plan, control and my DCC equipment so I can run ALL my trains.
E.
PRR Modeler
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Afternoon All,
Temp today is supposed to be 95 F without humidity added and no rain. I worked on the pool this morning then went with MOH to the grocery store and to get pool chlorine. I placed my orders for my first scratch build today (Tichy & NESL). I received some bad news last night. A friend's wife from my last job (RCFD) passed away from a cancer battle so I am going to her funeral on Tuesday.
Chet/Joe- Thank you for your input.
Chet- I like all the cars and rail photo.
Joe- Nice picture of the Reading RDC.
Eric- Success. Always a great feeling to be running trains
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Sherrel- I think that is your body telling you to take it easy.
Jerry- Don't worry, I'm the same way around technology. When Toot posted about his modem all I thought was Blah, Blah, Blah
. I feel that way on pretty much any technology conversation.
Garry- Beautiful job on the water and sandy/rocky banks.
I hope everyone has a good night.
Temp today is supposed to be 95 F without humidity added and no rain. I worked on the pool this morning then went with MOH to the grocery store and to get pool chlorine. I placed my orders for my first scratch build today (Tichy & NESL). I received some bad news last night. A friend's wife from my last job (RCFD) passed away from a cancer battle so I am going to her funeral on Tuesday.
Chet/Joe- Thank you for your input.
Chet- I like all the cars and rail photo.
Joe- Nice picture of the Reading RDC.
Eric- Success. Always a great feeling to be running trains
.Sherrel- I think that is your body telling you to take it easy.
Jerry- Don't worry, I'm the same way around technology. When Toot posted about his modem all I thought was Blah, Blah, Blah
. I feel that way on pretty much any technology conversation.Garry- Beautiful job on the water and sandy/rocky banks.
I hope everyone has a good night.
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Louis - Like Sherrel and probably many others, I too received a deferment during the Vietnam era, but that hardly makes me any less American. I get tired of hearing and reading that Sen. McCain is singled out as an American hero just because he was a POW. ALL American service personnel except deserters and dishonorable dischargees are HEROS in my book. That is not intended to take anything away from him and his accomplishments.
Willie
Willie
Sirfoldalot
Days Gone Bye!
YES IT DOES MATTER .. You are still on the mow-able side of the grass.
Bruette
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For clarification, John McCain was more than just a POW. He refused to be released before any other POWs captured before him.
The North Vietnamese wanted to show that because he was the son of the Admiral in charge of all navel forces in the Vietnam theater he got preferential treatment. John McCain remained a prisoner for 5 more years.
Deferments in and of themselves do not say anything about a man, other than the reason for the deferment. I would never question a man as to why he got a deferment or imply that it in any way diminishes him or his patriotism. I don't judge other individuals.
The Commander in Chief should hold high regard for our heroes. When he insults them he opens himself up to further scrutiny. "He who is without sin be the first to cast the stone" or "People in glass houses should not throw stones"
All who served in Vietnam were heroes, some more so than others.
I hold all of the Vietnam soldiers in high regard. The Battle of Hue is one of America's greatest military achievements. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Huế
The North Vietnamese wanted to show that because he was the son of the Admiral in charge of all navel forces in the Vietnam theater he got preferential treatment. John McCain remained a prisoner for 5 more years.
Deferments in and of themselves do not say anything about a man, other than the reason for the deferment. I would never question a man as to why he got a deferment or imply that it in any way diminishes him or his patriotism. I don't judge other individuals.
The Commander in Chief should hold high regard for our heroes. When he insults them he opens himself up to further scrutiny. "He who is without sin be the first to cast the stone" or "People in glass houses should not throw stones"
All who served in Vietnam were heroes, some more so than others.
I hold all of the Vietnam soldiers in high regard. The Battle of Hue is one of America's greatest military achievements. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Huế
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
Great day of riding from near Kingman AZ up to Torrey, UT. Went through Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. Absolutely awsume places. About 500 miles for the day. Cooling my heals at the Days Inn pool.
This pic is in Zion NP. My Harley and my friends custom trike with a car motor and a trailer. Over the railing behind me is a 1000 foot drop off.
This pic is in Zion NP. My Harley and my friends custom trike with a car motor and a trailer. Over the railing behind me is a 1000 foot drop off.
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A low railing and a thousand foot drop? Now you know why driving on the left is sensible.
Here's one you missed Chet, from the Darby Branch also
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. 77° and mostly cloudy this morning. Some rain about 25 miles east of here, not headed this way right now. It officially hit 101° yesterday, first time this year for triple digits, but we're only expecting 96° today, then for some odd reason, it's not supposed to be above 90° until Friday. I'll take this global warming any summer!
In the train shed yesterday, I did a little more ground cover and then prepared about 12' of mainline for painting/weathering. There's a couple of turnouts involved as well. After that I'll ballast it. I've been running trains on it for seven months without incident, so it's time to move forward. The sidings connected to the turnouts seem bullet-proof as well, but I will have to move some temporarily placed industries and stuff before spray-painting; that will be next.
Chet - Thankfully (at least to me) the Californians are moving up to your area instead of here. We tend to get Midwesterner's who quickly return after a summer here. The same for New Englanders who especially don't like the politics in TX. They're all bewildered because none of them speak Spanish and cannot communicate with many of our locals (who actually speak pretty good English, they just don't unless necessary). Heck, even old white guys like me speak Spanish just to confuse the transplants sometimes. On another note, I also mostly prefer our paved rural roads here.
Garry - Wow! That's a real drag about the truck. Really good that you have enough sense to have brought it under control and came out safely. The bridge scene is continuing to progress nicely.
Eric - That is great news regarding trains finally running again.
Curt - Pool chlorine! I know the feeling...gotta add some today myself. Sorry to hear about your friend's wife. I forgot to post my opinion regarding your roof coloring question, I liked the first one better; I think that it was on the right.
Ken (D&J) - Sounds like you are really enjoying the trip so far. Nice trike that your friend has.
Terry - Hope that you are feeling better from the migraine. I missed your sharp wit and subtle sense of humor yesterday.
Sherrel - Other than the occasional fatigue, how is everything else regarding the surgery? Or is it too soon to tell? I have detected more positive "vibes" in your recent posts.
Everybody have a great day.
Willie
In the train shed yesterday, I did a little more ground cover and then prepared about 12' of mainline for painting/weathering. There's a couple of turnouts involved as well. After that I'll ballast it. I've been running trains on it for seven months without incident, so it's time to move forward. The sidings connected to the turnouts seem bullet-proof as well, but I will have to move some temporarily placed industries and stuff before spray-painting; that will be next.
Chet - Thankfully (at least to me) the Californians are moving up to your area instead of here. We tend to get Midwesterner's who quickly return after a summer here. The same for New Englanders who especially don't like the politics in TX. They're all bewildered because none of them speak Spanish and cannot communicate with many of our locals (who actually speak pretty good English, they just don't unless necessary). Heck, even old white guys like me speak Spanish just to confuse the transplants sometimes. On another note, I also mostly prefer our paved rural roads here.
Garry - Wow! That's a real drag about the truck. Really good that you have enough sense to have brought it under control and came out safely. The bridge scene is continuing to progress nicely.
Eric - That is great news regarding trains finally running again.
Curt - Pool chlorine! I know the feeling...gotta add some today myself. Sorry to hear about your friend's wife. I forgot to post my opinion regarding your roof coloring question, I liked the first one better; I think that it was on the right.
Ken (D&J) - Sounds like you are really enjoying the trip so far. Nice trike that your friend has.
Terry - Hope that you are feeling better from the migraine. I missed your sharp wit and subtle sense of humor yesterday.
Sherrel - Other than the occasional fatigue, how is everything else regarding the surgery? Or is it too soon to tell? I have detected more positive "vibes" in your recent posts.
Everybody have a great day.
Willie
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BigE
Active Member
Here's one you missed Chet, from the Darby Branch also
Those ties look mighty old. Is that line still in use?
2Tracks
Ol' School
Good morning fellow RailRoaders, 55 degrees headed for another high of 93 today, smoke increasing, three fires in the area, everything is tinder dry.
Willie...thanks much for the instructions......can't wait for the other tricks....
Sherrel....thanks for the understanding......
Chet....thanks dude, it's the frustration level that gets too me. Computer savvy at work is the same way, you just get used to negotiating their system one way, and low & behold, let's change it, if it wasn't broke, let's fix it! After all, the only consistency is the inconsistency!
OK, enough of that BS...........
Garry, I really like your water effects, Ive yet to attempt doing water myself, although I did pick up a WS water starter kit......
All have a great day
Willie...thanks much for the instructions......can't wait for the other tricks....
Sherrel....thanks for the understanding......
Chet....thanks dude, it's the frustration level that gets too me. Computer savvy at work is the same way, you just get used to negotiating their system one way, and low & behold, let's change it, if it wasn't broke, let's fix it! After all, the only consistency is the inconsistency!
OK, enough of that BS...........
Garry, I really like your water effects, Ive yet to attempt doing water myself, although I did pick up a WS water starter kit......
All have a great day
GarryCBQ
Well-Known Member
Good morning everybody .
Joe, Curt, Willie, Jerry ......... Thanks for commenting on my photo. I certainly appreciate your remarks.
Jerry ... I used my own method to make the water which I have not seen published in anywhere. The waterfalls are WS Water effects pour over pennant shaped clear plastic. It was not all of the way dry in the photo. When dry the white will fade away.
Eric... You said it has been a year since the prognosis, and I am happy you are recovering now. Your courage should be an inspiration to all of us. Good to her your trains are running. ... The track in Toot's photo looks like it is not being used. The tops of the rails would be shiny if trains were running .
Ken D&J .... That is some great scenery there. Enjoy the rest of the trip.
Curt ... Like others the roof on the left is my preference.
Willie ... Speaking of Californians, when I was young people wanted to move to CA. Now, Californians want to move out. Sad..... I was born in Texas, but my family moved away when I was still a baby.
Everybody ... Happy Model Railroading !
Joe, Curt, Willie, Jerry ......... Thanks for commenting on my photo. I certainly appreciate your remarks.
Jerry ... I used my own method to make the water which I have not seen published in anywhere. The waterfalls are WS Water effects pour over pennant shaped clear plastic. It was not all of the way dry in the photo. When dry the white will fade away.
Eric... You said it has been a year since the prognosis, and I am happy you are recovering now. Your courage should be an inspiration to all of us. Good to her your trains are running. ... The track in Toot's photo looks like it is not being used. The tops of the rails would be shiny if trains were running .
Ken D&J .... That is some great scenery there. Enjoy the rest of the trip.
Curt ... Like others the roof on the left is my preference.
Willie ... Speaking of Californians, when I was young people wanted to move to CA. Now, Californians want to move out. Sad..... I was born in Texas, but my family moved away when I was still a baby.
Everybody ... Happy Model Railroading !
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