Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired N&W/NS Signalman
Good morning Coffee Shop, it's Sunday!
It's 41°F and a chance of rain here.
Have a great day!
Running Bear's February 2026 Coffee Shop
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It's 41°F and a chance of rain here.
Have a great day!
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Good morning Coffee Shop, it's Sunday!
It's 41°F and a chance of rain here.
Have a great day!
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Well howdy there internet peeps and those with stuffing
It's troy again...
It's 36 F-degrees in the NE Indiana Fort, and looking like decent weather for the next few days...
If you're like me, and never done a wood structure for the layout, the gent at N-Scale Dystopia YT channel just tackled his first.
The vid is more timelapse than instructional, but interesting in showing how it goes together in between the painting and weathering steps.
I've built wooden structure kits for the gaming table, but they're more robust kits, designed to stand up to gamers and getting tossed into the box for transport, over and over....
Speaking of gaming, heading off to the game store this afternoon. More on that later.
Oh, and I'm drinking the last of my good coffee. With only three more days before we head out on vacation, I don't want to open a fresh bag, then stick it in the freezer. That never works well as coffee absorbs odors of anything it's with.
So, I'm going to open the bag of medium roast tomorrow. I haven't had that particular brew before, but the "dark" roast from that company was missing the "dark" part of its description. I'm not expecting much from that bag, but it's caffeine and warm brown magic juice.
If all else fails, I've got Diet Dr. Pepper to drink in the morning.
It's troy again...
It's 36 F-degrees in the NE Indiana Fort, and looking like decent weather for the next few days...
If you're like me, and never done a wood structure for the layout, the gent at N-Scale Dystopia YT channel just tackled his first.
The vid is more timelapse than instructional, but interesting in showing how it goes together in between the painting and weathering steps.
I've built wooden structure kits for the gaming table, but they're more robust kits, designed to stand up to gamers and getting tossed into the box for transport, over and over....
Speaking of gaming, heading off to the game store this afternoon. More on that later.
Oh, and I'm drinking the last of my good coffee. With only three more days before we head out on vacation, I don't want to open a fresh bag, then stick it in the freezer. That never works well as coffee absorbs odors of anything it's with.
So, I'm going to open the bag of medium roast tomorrow. I haven't had that particular brew before, but the "dark" roast from that company was missing the "dark" part of its description. I'm not expecting much from that bag, but it's caffeine and warm brown magic juice.
If all else fails, I've got Diet Dr. Pepper to drink in the morning.
Patrick
What, me worry?
Morning all,
Partly cloudy and 46°, high later of 66°. I had 1.25" of rain yesterday.
Been up since 4:00a as I couldn't sleep. I forgot to take my ibuprofen before bed. I hate that when I do that. 3 weeks to time change, so I probably ought build up the tolerance now.
Going to try to get into the train room, but I don't have much hope for that to happen.
BBL
Partly cloudy and 46°, high later of 66°. I had 1.25" of rain yesterday.
Been up since 4:00a as I couldn't sleep. I forgot to take my ibuprofen before bed. I hate that when I do that. 3 weeks to time change, so I probably ought build up the tolerance now.
Going to try to get into the train room, but I don't have much hope for that to happen.
BBL
shortwrench
Well-Known Member
The other day I was here on the forum. The tv was on and not really paying attention to it. While reading through the
posts, something familiar came from the tv-not the picture but the sound. A Chevrolet commercial was on and the
jingle was familiar to me. "See the USA in your Chevrolet----------". Haven't heard that since the 1950's and 1960's.
Dinah Shore used to sing it. She had a weekly variety show that we watched on a black & white RCA Victor tv. We had
reception on 2 VHF and 2 UHF tv channels.
Funny how that sticks in my mind but I can't remember what I went downstairs for by the time I reached the bottom of
the stairs.
Reminds me a cloak and dagger movie. I believe it was "Telefon" and Charles Bronson may have been in it. People from
another country were sent here to lead quiet and normal lives. When they received a telephone and a certain phrase was
told to them, they would automatically go into a pre-programmed mode to go out and commit pre-programmed assignments.
Apparently I wasn't subject to this because I did not go outside and destroy my Ford Escape.
posts, something familiar came from the tv-not the picture but the sound. A Chevrolet commercial was on and the
jingle was familiar to me. "See the USA in your Chevrolet----------". Haven't heard that since the 1950's and 1960's.
Dinah Shore used to sing it. She had a weekly variety show that we watched on a black & white RCA Victor tv. We had
reception on 2 VHF and 2 UHF tv channels.
Funny how that sticks in my mind but I can't remember what I went downstairs for by the time I reached the bottom of
the stairs.
Reminds me a cloak and dagger movie. I believe it was "Telefon" and Charles Bronson may have been in it. People from
another country were sent here to lead quiet and normal lives. When they received a telephone and a certain phrase was
told to them, they would automatically go into a pre-programmed mode to go out and commit pre-programmed assignments.
Apparently I wasn't subject to this because I did not go outside and destroy my Ford Escape.
RhB Michael
RhB Lokführer
44°F, cloudy and drizzley this morning, but clearing by sundown. Nothing on my plate today. Might run trains later, might not. Time for coffee.
Have a great Sunday! Servus!
Have a great Sunday! Servus!
TLOC
Well-Known Member
Good morning from Des Moines, Iowa. 39f degrees going to 63 as we head home later. Cutting the trip short as we both developed colds (minor) yesterday. However during the easy drive down i35 we both really started feeling nasty! I hate the chills, had my seat cranked to 76f degrees and it didn’t help! Ok this morning so far to drive.
Not a big deal as we’ve done Des Moines a few times and have a couple friends near here. We hadn’t contacted them yet so they won’t miss an unexpected visit. It’s only 4 hours home from here at the speed limit and nobody drives anywhere near the speed limit on i80 in Iowa. Depending on how Ms Speedy feels at wake up she’ll drive the 1st 2 hours. She moves along at 85 and I’ll drive around 78 in a 70! It’s the way of the road, keep up or get out of the way. The guy driving 70 in the left lane is legal and correct but a danger to all. If I start feeling worst or she does there is another more sedate drive home that adds 70 minutes to the drive but has plenty of clean gas stations or McDonalds if a bath room is needed. Need to be healthier for my golf adventure next week
Enjoy your day
Not a big deal as we’ve done Des Moines a few times and have a couple friends near here. We hadn’t contacted them yet so they won’t miss an unexpected visit. It’s only 4 hours home from here at the speed limit and nobody drives anywhere near the speed limit on i80 in Iowa. Depending on how Ms Speedy feels at wake up she’ll drive the 1st 2 hours. She moves along at 85 and I’ll drive around 78 in a 70! It’s the way of the road, keep up or get out of the way. The guy driving 70 in the left lane is legal and correct but a danger to all. If I start feeling worst or she does there is another more sedate drive home that adds 70 minutes to the drive but has plenty of clean gas stations or McDonalds if a bath room is needed. Need to be healthier for my golf adventure next week
Enjoy your day
migalyto
Well-Known Member
Good morning all!
Should be a gorgeaus Northern Illinois day today. Currently its 33F wit a little light fof. Should burn off by mid morning. The high today
is supposed to reach 61F under mostly sunny skies.
Today is my daughters 15th birthday. Tonight she will have a few friends over and they will spend the night. That means I will escape
to the basement and find something to do down there all night.
Not much else happening at the moment.
Have a safe day everyone!
Should be a gorgeaus Northern Illinois day today. Currently its 33F wit a little light fof. Should burn off by mid morning. The high today
is supposed to reach 61F under mostly sunny skies.
Today is my daughters 15th birthday. Tonight she will have a few friends over and they will spend the night. That means I will escape
to the basement and find something to do down there all night.
Not much else happening at the moment.
Have a safe day everyone!
NYC_George
Well-Known Member
Willie one more tax question. I'm looking online for someone to give me tax advice on how to enter a Funeral Trust on my income tax. They all say I can't answer any tax questions. I have to hire a tax consultant. I guess there's a tax consultant union or something. Anyway, I prepaid my funeral, and the funeral home put the money into a Funeral Trust. I don't see a form for it on H&R Block's tax software. Have any ideas on how to add this. Swal
MilwRoader_Steve
Well-Known Member
Yesterday was one of those rare beautiful February days here in Minnesota. Sunny with a high of 52 in the cities. Wife and I went to the golf simulator for an hour, then to our granddaughters birthday party at the old Hamms brewery in St, Paul. Oldest daughter and her hubby also attended and so we agreed to stop on the way back to our house for a grill-and-chill afternoon. Picked up some BBQ ribs and some chicken thighs at Hackenmueller Meat in Robbinsdale and sat outside whilst they cooked. Nice day. I even brought the rosemary and thyme out from the garage to get some sun. There is a chance I may get them back even though we had some wicked cold temps this year.
The birthday party was great fun and the guest of honor had such fun playing with a balloon. No, granddad did NOT give her a sip of beer.
Today looks to be another nice day in the 50s, and then back to more normal. It might just be too pretty to work in the basement on the layout today!
Have a blessed Lord's Day!
The birthday party was great fun and the guest of honor had such fun playing with a balloon. No, granddad did NOT give her a sip of beer.
Today looks to be another nice day in the 50s, and then back to more normal. It might just be too pretty to work in the basement on the layout today!
Have a blessed Lord's Day!
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Cloudy and 55°, heading into the upper 60's today. Then mid-70's for a few days. While the second wave of rain yesterday disappeared, we got about 3.25" total, most of which has now soaked in or run off. Still a puddle here and there. Welcome relief to all of the grain farmers and the cattle ranchers in the neighborhood.
Nothing real special happened yesterday and nothing planned for today other than Mass this morning. Wife left for Dallas just before the rain started yesterday and will return later today. Just a typical dance recital for my granddaughter. I've been before, and my wife and daughter go to the recital while my SIL and I slip out early and go to the brew-pub around the corner from the venue! I chose to stay home yesterday. They always post a video if I want to see a bunch of giggly 11-year-olds.
Out in the train shed yesterday, I got my building juices flowing with one of those "Learning" kits from DPM.
Not that I need to learn, as I have built many before, but it was another Christmas gift (or Father's Day) from one of my grandkids. The hardest part is trimming the casting nubs off the walls.
Assembly went easy.
And the weathering has been started.
Doesn't quite have the look that I am after yet. To be continued.
Jim - Dropping an engine to the floor is something that I have not experienced fortunately. Best of luck with the repairs. Hope to see a picture soon.
Karl - Seems like an expensive shopping trip!
Shortwrench - While I have memories of Dinah Shore singing that Chevy commercial, I don't really remember much of the show itself; except for a cooking segment or two.
Everyone have a wonderful Sunday.
Nothing real special happened yesterday and nothing planned for today other than Mass this morning. Wife left for Dallas just before the rain started yesterday and will return later today. Just a typical dance recital for my granddaughter. I've been before, and my wife and daughter go to the recital while my SIL and I slip out early and go to the brew-pub around the corner from the venue! I chose to stay home yesterday. They always post a video if I want to see a bunch of giggly 11-year-olds.
Out in the train shed yesterday, I got my building juices flowing with one of those "Learning" kits from DPM.
Not that I need to learn, as I have built many before, but it was another Christmas gift (or Father's Day) from one of my grandkids. The hardest part is trimming the casting nubs off the walls.
Assembly went easy.
And the weathering has been started.
Doesn't quite have the look that I am after yet. To be continued.
Jim - Dropping an engine to the floor is something that I have not experienced fortunately. Best of luck with the repairs. Hope to see a picture soon.
Karl - Seems like an expensive shopping trip!
Shortwrench - While I have memories of Dinah Shore singing that Chevy commercial, I don't really remember much of the show itself; except for a cooking segment or two.
Everyone have a wonderful Sunday.
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
I can't answer and my wife isn't home right now. But here's what I learned from AI:
Hope this gives you some guidance
RhB Michael
RhB Lokführer
Did anyone see the very end of the Master's Tournament at Pebble Beach yesterday? I watched the last 15 minutes and it took every bit of that to sink three balls on the 18th. The wind was so bad coming off of the ocean that the balls wouldn't stay still on the green. Two strokes within about 6' of the hole were both misses due to the wind. I never saw anything like that.
One stroke that rounded the cup started to roll backwards and they called the ball still in play until it finally stopped edging towards the cup. It was close. Another inch or so and it would have fallen in.
One stroke that rounded the cup started to roll backwards and they called the ball still in play until it finally stopped edging towards the cup. It was close. Another inch or so and it would have fallen in.
NYC_George
Well-Known Member
I did see that Willie when I looked online for some info on the subject, but that form is not listed in the H&R Block's forms list. They have a list of forms but that's not one of them. I guess I'll have to call them, but you never get to talk to a real person which would help. I guess they don't want to pay their health care etc. Swal
NYC_George
Well-Known Member
Michael that's a paid thing, right? I don't pay to watch any sports anymore. If they want to put it on for free, I'll watch. Swal
CSX is working on the railroad:
Maintenance-In-The-Way is working today on the Yeoman Sub between Crystal Springs and Plant City, replacing ties and will later be respreading/contouring ballast. The pics aren't the greatest, they were taken with my cell phone while driving down the road. At least they're relatively clear and unblurred.
Maintenance-In-The-Way is working today on the Yeoman Sub between Crystal Springs and Plant City, replacing ties and will later be respreading/contouring ballast. The pics aren't the greatest, they were taken with my cell phone while driving down the road. At least they're relatively clear and unblurred.
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It was free. I watched part of it.
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Welp, howdy there internet peeps. (again)
Just got back from a walk Added about 2.3K steps to my daily count. Weather is decent so I'm trying to get the habit going again. I've been so sedentary with the piriformis issue, that I really need to get the steps going again now that it doesn't hurt to walk.
In other news, my podcast listening while walking swings between gaming, ModelRR, and US History. One of my fav podcasts is the Civil War Breakfast Club.
Darin and Mare (pronounced "Mary") are personable, affable, and do some decent research on the topics they cover. Each is about an hour in length. A very enjoyable way to learn about the civil war here in the states.
civilwarbreakfastcl.wixsite.com
You can find them on all the podcast apps, just search "Civil War Breakfast Club"
or find them on the Tubez of U at:
Just got back from a walk Added about 2.3K steps to my daily count. Weather is decent so I'm trying to get the habit going again. I've been so sedentary with the piriformis issue, that I really need to get the steps going again now that it doesn't hurt to walk.
In other news, my podcast listening while walking swings between gaming, ModelRR, and US History. One of my fav podcasts is the Civil War Breakfast Club.
Darin and Mare (pronounced "Mary") are personable, affable, and do some decent research on the topics they cover. Each is about an hour in length. A very enjoyable way to learn about the civil war here in the states.
BLOG | Civil War BC
You can find them on all the podcast apps, just search "Civil War Breakfast Club"
or find them on the Tubez of U at:
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