Bruette
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I hope you are feeling better this morning.
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Never had sea sickness and never seen anyone else been sick (thank goodness).
Been in some rough weather though. Being 'old seadogs' Dawn and I take it in our stride.
Crossing the Atlantic, Southampton to New York, we hit a bit of rough weather. That was an interesting trip indeed.
We hired a car to drive to Southampton. With luggage packed, Dawn added a bottle of whisky to drink when we arrived in New York. The plan was to stay overnight at a services on the M3 Motorway. Drive to Southampton the following day. Hand the car to the hire company and take a taxi to the ship.
All went well until arriving at the hire comanies office. Nobody was there; just a notice on the door 'Park the car and put the keys through the door?' Having done that, a taxi? Not one to be seen. Just then another person arrived; parked his car and put the keys through the door. He was travelling on the same ship. Three of us stranded. As this was a time prior to mobile phones we began to walk. If we did not find a taxi soon chances we would miss the ship.
Then lady luck arrived and a taxi appeared.
Third day out the weather changed. The sea became more rough as each hour passed. By evening we were in a hurricane. Our cabin was an inside one. It had a small television on the wall. The only thing it showed was a view of the sea ahead. Seeing only a mountain of sea the television was switched off. Dawn opened the bottle of Scotch.
"If we are going to go down, I am going to get drunk first," she said. I joined her in having a drink.
Next day. A millpond. Not a ripple in the Atlantic. Calm and flat.
The morning of our arrival into New York we were up early. Under Verrazzano Bridge, Statue of Liberty on our left. We came to a stop? Crew did a huge search. 'A Bomb Threat'. There was the threat of a bomb on board!
As the search continued we were not allowed into New York. The thought occurred, possibly blown up in sight of Manhattan and the whisky bottle empty.
Nearly 90 minutes passed. Two Holland America ships passed us (quickly it seemed).
Eventually with no bomb found the QE2 was allowed to berth at Pier 90.
We fell in love with New York and have been there several times since that journey.
David
Been north of the Arctic Circle. It was cold.
After a few 'northern cruises' we want one to the Mediterranean. A bit warmer. Yeah!
Regal Princess in Livorno
Time to make lunch, then disappear to the train room.
David
Ask your doc, you can get a small patch for behind the ear if you are prone to motion sickness.
You can still get midships, but not as mid as if you slum it in "steerage" with my wife and I. We travel cheaply, to do and see more for less $$. Though we are starting to bump up some conveniences.
When it comes to cruising, we'll take an inside closet... er cabin because we only use it for showering, sleeping, and locking up personal items. We're out and about the rest of the time.
As for motion sickness, avoid hurricane season. Alaska is good, because you've got the barrier island to the west as you climb the inside passage.
I love cruising, but can get motion sick with violent motion... One cruise had 15-foot seas. That was making me queasy-ish. But not sick. It was worst when I was inside and couldn't look out. But, that was only about half a day.
Cruises to Alaska usually depart from Seattle or Vancouver BC. Most often they are 7-day round trip. But some have a 14-day itinerary (two back-to-back 7 days). You can do the same trip twice, once in reverse. Or do just one leg of it. That's my preferred method, but then you'd be flying home from Alaska. If only you knew a pilot with a plane?
Sherrel: UTI - bummer.Get well bro.
Terry: The "dimple" is present, but less pronounced on my older executive line AS - 616 PRR unit. It is also present on the Stewart AS-16. Looks like a casting mark.
I see I get the blame for all kinds of things.
Therefore I shall camouflage the ships.
'Snowdrop' in Liverpool
David
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Bruette
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I wish my Mom were here to see it. My faith assures me she does see it, but I would love to talk to her about it.
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Well, howdy there internet peeps, and those on antibiotics so they can pee straight.
It's Troy again.
Starry and 61 at the moment here in the Fort. Looks like today will be highs in the mid 80s (f-degrees). Low humididity, but not desert dry. We had some rain yesterday, so we'll still have some moisture in the air.
My haunted nightmare army almost did me in. Spindly little buggers on the current set of units. Creatures with two legs, two arms, and two insect-like pokie-shoulder-spines to glue on. The legs were giving me fits.
The arms are ball and socket attachment, but the legs are flat fit with a notch out and angular knuckle that vaguely has a triangular shape. Worst design I've seen. And because the model has insect-like appendages, the legs end in a "puddle" similar to a hoof, but it's supposed to be where the leg spike hits the ground. So trying to line those two up was an exercise in frustration.
I had gaps all over the place. Normally I use tamiya plastic cement, but I couldn't keep the leg locked into position, even with the gator-clip extra hand thingie... so it was CA glue and kicker to rapid set, then fill any gaps with sprue-goo.
Still, I finished 20 of this variety, and 10 of a different version of the same model:
I'm excited to get these on the table. Got a tournament coming up in early Oct up in Lansing Michigan where they'll debut. Going to have fun with the theme, blending it with one of my favorite movies.
That's it for now... Got to start writing book 3 in the Canadian series. There may or may not be a hedgehog and a skunk in this new story... maybe....
It's Troy again.
Starry and 61 at the moment here in the Fort. Looks like today will be highs in the mid 80s (f-degrees). Low humididity, but not desert dry. We had some rain yesterday, so we'll still have some moisture in the air.
My haunted nightmare army almost did me in. Spindly little buggers on the current set of units. Creatures with two legs, two arms, and two insect-like pokie-shoulder-spines to glue on. The legs were giving me fits.
The arms are ball and socket attachment, but the legs are flat fit with a notch out and angular knuckle that vaguely has a triangular shape. Worst design I've seen. And because the model has insect-like appendages, the legs end in a "puddle" similar to a hoof, but it's supposed to be where the leg spike hits the ground. So trying to line those two up was an exercise in frustration.
I had gaps all over the place. Normally I use tamiya plastic cement, but I couldn't keep the leg locked into position, even with the gator-clip extra hand thingie... so it was CA glue and kicker to rapid set, then fill any gaps with sprue-goo.
Still, I finished 20 of this variety, and 10 of a different version of the same model:
I'm excited to get these on the table. Got a tournament coming up in early Oct up in Lansing Michigan where they'll debut. Going to have fun with the theme, blending it with one of my favorite movies.
That's it for now... Got to start writing book 3 in the Canadian series. There may or may not be a hedgehog and a skunk in this new story... maybe....
NorthBrit
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Never had sea sickness and never seen anyone else been sick (thank goodness).
Been in some rough weather though. Being 'old seadogs' Dawn and I take it in our stride.
Crossing the Atlantic, Southampton to New York, we hit a bit of rough weather. That was an interesting trip indeed.
We hired a car to drive to Southampton. With luggage packed, Dawn added a bottle of whisky to drink when we arrived in New York. The plan was to stay overnight at a services on the M3 Motorway. Drive to Southampton the following day. Hand the car to the hire company and take a taxi to the ship.
All went well until arriving at the hire comanies office. Nobody was there; just a notice on the door 'Park the car and put the keys through the door?' Having done that, a taxi? Not one to be seen. Just then another person arrived; parked his car and put the keys through the door. He was travelling on the same ship. Three of us stranded. As this was a time prior to mobile phones we began to walk. If we did not find a taxi soon chances we would miss the ship.
Then lady luck arrived and a taxi appeared.
Third day out the weather changed. The sea became more rough as each hour passed. By evening we were in a hurricane. Our cabin was an inside one. It had a small television on the wall. The only thing it showed was a view of the sea ahead. Seeing only a mountain of sea the television was switched off. Dawn opened the bottle of Scotch.
"If we are going to go down, I am going to get drunk first," she said. I joined her in having a drink.
Next day. A millpond. Not a ripple in the Atlantic. Calm and flat.
The morning of our arrival into New York we were up early. Under Verrazzano Bridge, Statue of Liberty on our left. We came to a stop? Crew did a huge search. 'A Bomb Threat'. There was the threat of a bomb on board!
As the search continued we were not allowed into New York. The thought occurred, possibly blown up in sight of Manhattan and the whisky bottle empty.
Nearly 90 minutes passed. Two Holland America ships passed us (quickly it seemed).
Eventually with no bomb found the QE2 was allowed to berth at Pier 90.
We fell in love with New York and have been there several times since that journey.
David
ctclibby
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Good Morning All!
66F @ 45% and stars in sky. To be near 100F later today, tomorra, tomorra after and ... well you get the idea.
Been awhile since I posted.
Off to the local lumber company for insulation this morning. I get to mix-n-match on widths. Seems that the builders of this place did not have a clue when it came to stud, floor joist and roof joist center to center spacing. I have from 15" to 30" spacing. There are a couple of almost exact 24" though. Probably not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, will just a little longer to slit 16" and 24" longways. Think that is only in 2 spots.
Remember the cat that was PG? Well:
We are at 5 weeks ( I think ) and everybody is pretty active. All are eating outa the food dish, and poop in the litter box. I suspect that momma will take them outside for the poop part, although they are not quite big enough right now. They are getting used to human handling and petting. So another week or so and they can get gone. Think that 3 of them are accounted for. Yesterday I happened to be standing in the bathroom minding my business ... took 2 kittens at one time on the floor scale to get the needle to move! Momma's teets are going down and she is not as red as a few days ago, so she is kicking them off. Momma is off to the fixer in a couple of weeks.
As a side note, looks like all of these guys will have foot fetishes. We have to shuffle feet flat on the floor if it is dark and you have 2P. They will surround the dogs rubbing on them until the dog looks down to see what is going on - we then get a big blast of hiss'n and spitt'n for a bit. Dog just looks up at us with that WTF look.
Later
66F @ 45% and stars in sky. To be near 100F later today, tomorra, tomorra after and ... well you get the idea.
Been awhile since I posted.
Off to the local lumber company for insulation this morning. I get to mix-n-match on widths. Seems that the builders of this place did not have a clue when it came to stud, floor joist and roof joist center to center spacing. I have from 15" to 30" spacing. There are a couple of almost exact 24" though. Probably not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, will just a little longer to slit 16" and 24" longways. Think that is only in 2 spots.
Remember the cat that was PG? Well:
We are at 5 weeks ( I think ) and everybody is pretty active. All are eating outa the food dish, and poop in the litter box. I suspect that momma will take them outside for the poop part, although they are not quite big enough right now. They are getting used to human handling and petting. So another week or so and they can get gone. Think that 3 of them are accounted for. Yesterday I happened to be standing in the bathroom minding my business ... took 2 kittens at one time on the floor scale to get the needle to move! Momma's teets are going down and she is not as red as a few days ago, so she is kicking them off. Momma is off to the fixer in a couple of weeks.
As a side note, looks like all of these guys will have foot fetishes. We have to shuffle feet flat on the floor if it is dark and you have 2P. They will surround the dogs rubbing on them until the dog looks down to see what is going on - we then get a big blast of hiss'n and spitt'n for a bit. Dog just looks up at us with that WTF look.
Later
TLOC
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Thank you. That is my fear of being seasick on a cruise. I would love to see Alaska a first cruise
NorthBrit
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Never been to Alaska. Maybe one day.
Been north of the Arctic Circle. It was cold.
After a few 'northern cruises' we want one to the Mediterranean. A bit warmer. Yeah!
Regal Princess in Livorno
Time to make lunch, then disappear to the train room.
David
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kbkchooch
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Don't worry about getting seasick on a cruise ship. There are times you will forget you are even onboard.
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Alaska is a pretty mild cruise, since you’re going up the inside passage. The only days with any motion are departure from Seattle and return to.
Ask your doc, you can get a small patch for behind the ear if you are prone to motion sickness.
Boris
Beach Bum
Good morning: Jersey Shore Weather; Foggy, 71°. Going to 86°, Partly sunny. Overnight was 62°.
Those cute kitties made my morning.
Pier 90 on the West Side...the only ship I ever boarded there was the USS Wasp. VIP tour the day of arrival...a Fleet Week, long time ago. (During the time frame when the Intrepid was in Drydock on Staten Island).
Those VH-22s make the ship look small. They are an awesome aircraft.
Those cute kitties made my morning.
Pier 90 on the West Side...the only ship I ever boarded there was the USS Wasp. VIP tour the day of arrival...a Fleet Week, long time ago. (During the time frame when the Intrepid was in Drydock on Staten Island).
Those VH-22s make the ship look small. They are an awesome aircraft.
TLOC
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Good morning fellow modelers, users of strange creatures on their gaming boards, seasoned cruisers, wannabes and Urgent Care users. So. Central WIsconsin‘s weather this week in a nutshell will suck. Today is the good day, 64f degrees now, high 80’s later. The smoke haze has returned and we have Air Quality alerts going for the next 6 days. The wind is calm at 1mph and it’s ugly looking skies this morning
Another exciting (not) night of tossing and turning but this time to begin the attempt to sleep. Hopped in bed at 12:30 and was still watching the clock at 4. Got up, turned the clock, pulled the night light, exercised the bladder and put the head back on the pillow. Awake at 7:05 and now I’m here. Heading over to the house for my swim and the 2 mile walk later today will be on the machine that goes nowhere. The wife is still sleeping so the house is quiet (no TV on).
We purchased a stove this weekend as part of a package deal at a restaurant being remodeled. Its a nice 6 burner gas stove, flat top cook spot, big oven monstrosity that is 4 years old. But it also comes with a gorgeous stainless steel prep area with sink and a 10’x10’ walkin cooler that the restaurant dry aged their beef in. She called it a hot box! The stove and prep area will be picked up Wednesday. The cooler I have to work on today. The restaurant owner said it comes apart into 12 sections. The contractor and one of his lead people will come with me today. The prep area I possibility can use outside in my kitchen/grill area with remodeling I may not want to do. The cooler at first was going to be stored in the stables but someone is having thoughts about now putting it in the too big garage. If not I will list them on the local market places.
With tapes measures on the belt and purse we headed out. We were resolved to complete the kitchen. 1st stop was to the restaurant being remodeled. Terry’s eyes lit up when we saw it. It’s a bit longer and deeper than we wanted but it was there in front of us, almost exactly the features she wants. But the cooler and prep station as part of the deal said “we’d think about it.“ Next stop, a kitchen design speciality store that had the exact stove we wanted on display. When the rather smug sales lady said six months from the day we place the order, Terry turned and said, let’s go back. That’s how I have a walk-in cooler and prep station challenge.
I did read up on the model of the stove and because it’s restaurant quality we do have to change the gas orffices/nozzles that control the amount of gas to the burners. Need to dial down the gas to a home like amount. Don’t need 2 burners at 20,000btu’s. We did this once before on a kitchen remodel and I can do the changes but the plumber will install the gas lines and hook ups. So, we finally have everything together. All because of a comment someone asked Terry this week in a group ride about any issues with the new house. Someone had a friend who had a family member remodeling their restaurant. We’ve had lots of supply issues, but those now are behind us.
Because of the gloom of the weather forecast it looks to be an indoor day. No breeze means even the shaded front porch is out of the question and the AQ alert won’t help. Terry is now up and talked to her groom down in the stables. The horses are in the paddock but he told her they aren’t doing much. All the fans are on in the stables and they can move the horses in the woods for shade. She said they will discuss that when she goes there this morning. There will be no riding with the AQ alerts not only for the horses protection but Terry has COPD and has trouble in this weather. Yes, she is talking about not waiting for me in mid-August to return to paradise.
For what it’s worth, nothing of course:
1- is Elon the Huckster crazy? Spends 44 billion $ to buy one of the most used and recognizable social media tools and changes the logo of a tweeting bird to a black X
2- I truly believe in equality. But in SPORTS, there should be no such thing and no salary caps
3- do we need to keep hearing from the media, it’s hot out
4- since the national narrative on politics has changed and history rightly or wrongly is being revised, should there be any statutes anywhere of anyone
enjoy the day
Another exciting (not) night of tossing and turning but this time to begin the attempt to sleep. Hopped in bed at 12:30 and was still watching the clock at 4. Got up, turned the clock, pulled the night light, exercised the bladder and put the head back on the pillow. Awake at 7:05 and now I’m here. Heading over to the house for my swim and the 2 mile walk later today will be on the machine that goes nowhere. The wife is still sleeping so the house is quiet (no TV on).
We purchased a stove this weekend as part of a package deal at a restaurant being remodeled. Its a nice 6 burner gas stove, flat top cook spot, big oven monstrosity that is 4 years old. But it also comes with a gorgeous stainless steel prep area with sink and a 10’x10’ walkin cooler that the restaurant dry aged their beef in. She called it a hot box! The stove and prep area will be picked up Wednesday. The cooler I have to work on today. The restaurant owner said it comes apart into 12 sections. The contractor and one of his lead people will come with me today. The prep area I possibility can use outside in my kitchen/grill area with remodeling I may not want to do. The cooler at first was going to be stored in the stables but someone is having thoughts about now putting it in the too big garage. If not I will list them on the local market places.
With tapes measures on the belt and purse we headed out. We were resolved to complete the kitchen. 1st stop was to the restaurant being remodeled. Terry’s eyes lit up when we saw it. It’s a bit longer and deeper than we wanted but it was there in front of us, almost exactly the features she wants. But the cooler and prep station as part of the deal said “we’d think about it.“ Next stop, a kitchen design speciality store that had the exact stove we wanted on display. When the rather smug sales lady said six months from the day we place the order, Terry turned and said, let’s go back. That’s how I have a walk-in cooler and prep station challenge.
I did read up on the model of the stove and because it’s restaurant quality we do have to change the gas orffices/nozzles that control the amount of gas to the burners. Need to dial down the gas to a home like amount. Don’t need 2 burners at 20,000btu’s. We did this once before on a kitchen remodel and I can do the changes but the plumber will install the gas lines and hook ups. So, we finally have everything together. All because of a comment someone asked Terry this week in a group ride about any issues with the new house. Someone had a friend who had a family member remodeling their restaurant. We’ve had lots of supply issues, but those now are behind us.
Because of the gloom of the weather forecast it looks to be an indoor day. No breeze means even the shaded front porch is out of the question and the AQ alert won’t help. Terry is now up and talked to her groom down in the stables. The horses are in the paddock but he told her they aren’t doing much. All the fans are on in the stables and they can move the horses in the woods for shade. She said they will discuss that when she goes there this morning. There will be no riding with the AQ alerts not only for the horses protection but Terry has COPD and has trouble in this weather. Yes, she is talking about not waiting for me in mid-August to return to paradise.
For what it’s worth, nothing of course:
1- is Elon the Huckster crazy? Spends 44 billion $ to buy one of the most used and recognizable social media tools and changes the logo of a tweeting bird to a black X
2- I truly believe in equality. But in SPORTS, there should be no such thing and no salary caps
3- do we need to keep hearing from the media, it’s hot out
4- since the national narrative on politics has changed and history rightly or wrongly is being revised, should there be any statutes anywhere of anyone
enjoy the day
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TLOC
Well-Known Member
Thanks
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Other cruise hacks. Unless you have to travel on the suits on the upper decks, lower decks and mid-ship have less motion. I'm familiar with Norwegian Cruise Line, so I'll use their terminology. Judging by your travel frequency and what I assume Terry's tastes would be, you'd probably end up in a suite or "The Haven" (Upgraded suites that share an upper deck pool and sun area).
You can still get midships, but not as mid as if you slum it in "steerage" with my wife and I. We travel cheaply, to do and see more for less $$. Though we are starting to bump up some conveniences.
When it comes to cruising, we'll take an inside closet... er cabin because we only use it for showering, sleeping, and locking up personal items. We're out and about the rest of the time.
As for motion sickness, avoid hurricane season. Alaska is good, because you've got the barrier island to the west as you climb the inside passage.
I love cruising, but can get motion sick with violent motion... One cruise had 15-foot seas. That was making me queasy-ish. But not sick. It was worst when I was inside and couldn't look out. But, that was only about half a day.
Cruises to Alaska usually depart from Seattle or Vancouver BC. Most often they are 7-day round trip. But some have a 14-day itinerary (two back-to-back 7 days). You can do the same trip twice, once in reverse. Or do just one leg of it. That's my preferred method, but then you'd be flying home from Alaska. If only you knew a pilot with a plane?
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Clear here and 71°, headed back into the triple digits today with 103°. After that, 9 days in a row (maybe more) with 104° predicted. This is getting old. Pool temperature however remained at 84° all day yesterday. Felt great.
Idle thought: It's been reported that the world's oceans are rising. Could it be the displacement from all of the cruise ships that David has been posting???
Out in the train shed yesterday, I started another of those minor small projects to fill in areas that I had skipped initially when getting trains running. Here's the scene behind the Stone Bakery, a DPM kit.
First run through looks a bit rough, I think that I'll go back with some spackle and redo the concrete area.
Note the lady in blue and the three people next to her. They're visible here but they're inside the structure. When I originally did the building, I had planned to orient it differently so they would be seen. Now the back faces the aisle and they are hidden. They will be removed.
Another problem, and it is a severe rookie mistake. The bakery was dull-coated, and it was in place when I sprayed the IPA/water mixture on the ground foam to the right. We all know what happens when you do that!
The picture looks more extreme than it really is. But it's an easy fix by spraying the dull coat over again.
Sherrel - I honestly don't understand how you and Kate have been able to tolerate a two-story house for so long. I guess that it can be done if you're used to it. I am not! When we vacation in Gulf Shores AL, we always rent a condo with an elevator, instead of staying with her sister & friends in a beach house with stairs. Still have to use stairs to get into her place.
The Surf Line will disappear into the ocean before folks out there can agree on a solution. By then, the cost will kill the project. Just look at their attempts at high speed rail.
Scary to read about the UTI! May you have a quick recovery.
Tom O - Elon is beginning to wear out his welcome in parts of Texas, especially on the coast around the Space X complex.
Curt - El Paso is almost a forgotten region of Texas, it's just so far away from the rest of the state. Being such a big state, we have several (5) distinct regions, all with their own unique weather patterns.
Troy - Pretty spooky warriors.
Hmmmh! I don't use Twitter, never have. But do parents want their kids looking at an X site?
Everyone have an excellent day.
Idle thought: It's been reported that the world's oceans are rising. Could it be the displacement from all of the cruise ships that David has been posting???
Out in the train shed yesterday, I started another of those minor small projects to fill in areas that I had skipped initially when getting trains running. Here's the scene behind the Stone Bakery, a DPM kit.
First run through looks a bit rough, I think that I'll go back with some spackle and redo the concrete area.
Note the lady in blue and the three people next to her. They're visible here but they're inside the structure. When I originally did the building, I had planned to orient it differently so they would be seen. Now the back faces the aisle and they are hidden. They will be removed.
Another problem, and it is a severe rookie mistake. The bakery was dull-coated, and it was in place when I sprayed the IPA/water mixture on the ground foam to the right. We all know what happens when you do that!
The picture looks more extreme than it really is. But it's an easy fix by spraying the dull coat over again.
Sherrel - I honestly don't understand how you and Kate have been able to tolerate a two-story house for so long. I guess that it can be done if you're used to it. I am not! When we vacation in Gulf Shores AL, we always rent a condo with an elevator, instead of staying with her sister & friends in a beach house with stairs. Still have to use stairs to get into her place.
The Surf Line will disappear into the ocean before folks out there can agree on a solution. By then, the cost will kill the project. Just look at their attempts at high speed rail.
Scary to read about the UTI! May you have a quick recovery.
Tom O - Elon is beginning to wear out his welcome in parts of Texas, especially on the coast around the Space X complex.
Curt - El Paso is almost a forgotten region of Texas, it's just so far away from the rest of the state. Being such a big state, we have several (5) distinct regions, all with their own unique weather patterns.
Troy - Pretty spooky warriors.
Hmmmh! I don't use Twitter, never have. But do parents want their kids looking at an X site?
Everyone have an excellent day.
Boris
Beach Bum
Willie: See your point. But it looks like so many weather worn 150 year old city structures, especially if located adjacent to an empty lot where something used to be. Guess it really depends on what effect you are looking for.
Sherrel: UTI - bummer.Get well bro.
Terry: The "dimple" is present, but less pronounced on my older executive line AS - 616 PRR unit. It is also present on the Stewart AS-16. Looks like a casting mark.
NorthBrit
Well-Known Member
Idle thought: It's been reported that the world's oceans are rising. Could it be the displacement from all of the cruise ships that David has been posting???
I see I get the blame for all kinds of things.
Therefore I shall camouflage the ships.
'Snowdrop' in Liverpool
David
TLOC
Well-Known Member
Thank you. Gee, I have a brother with a plane, is there golf in Alaska in September? The son I’m sure would gladly fly up to transport his mom, the banker.Other cruise hacks. Unless you have to travel on the suits on the upper decks, lower decks and mid-ship have less motion. I'm familiar with Norwegian Cruise Line, so I'll use their terminology. Judging by your travel frequency and what I assume Terry's tastes would be, you'd probably end up in a suite or "The Haven" (Upgraded suites that share an upper deck pool and sun area).
You can still get midships, but not as mid as if you slum it in "steerage" with my wife and I. We travel cheaply, to do and see more for less $$. Though we are starting to bump up some conveniences.
When it comes to cruising, we'll take an inside closet... er cabin because we only use it for showering, sleeping, and locking up personal items. We're out and about the rest of the time.
As for motion sickness, avoid hurricane season. Alaska is good, because you've got the barrier island to the west as you climb the inside passage.
I love cruising, but can get motion sick with violent motion... One cruise had 15-foot seas. That was making me queasy-ish. But not sick. It was worst when I was inside and couldn't look out. But, that was only about half a day.
Cruises to Alaska usually depart from Seattle or Vancouver BC. Most often they are 7-day round trip. But some have a 14-day itinerary (two back-to-back 7 days). You can do the same trip twice, once in reverse. Or do just one leg of it. That's my preferred method, but then you'd be flying home from Alaska. If only you knew a pilot with a plane?
KriegslokBR52
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I'm wondering how it was to run those diesel Baldwins. Very little has been written on that. The one account i found was in Don Ball book "Americas Colorfull Railroads" where he writes about talking to an engineer while him and his buddy are riding up Horseshoe Curve. The engineer was reffering to "Centipedes" and their quirks.
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