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I think it's time I go back to bed and start the day again, one of the connections for the Machine Workshop came loose and this morning I decided I'd better fix it, while looking at it I also decided I would rewire all the lights, as, to be honest, I'd done a really really bad job of it.
So did the re-wire, now to test it all, now I'm using 6X3v light's, 1X12v flashing light on the chimney, and 4X12v SMD's, so it's a little bit of a challenge (for me, that is) to get the connections right.

Now, a sensible person would put the 3v light's on one circuit, and the 12v on another with a power connection for each, or, idiot that I am, connect the 12v lights before the resistors, and the 3v after, which is what I had done, (which is also how I'd previously wired them up) when I tested them I blew all the 3v lights, and 1 of the SMD's, not sure how yet, but I suspect I picked up the wrong resistor without noticing, but now I need to go back and check, and as I now need to do another complete lighting re-wire, I think I'll put them on separate circuits.

To add insult to injury, I needed to swop out a Hornby T/O motor for a Peco PL11, there's nothing wrong with the Hornby motor, I just noticed as this is on a curved switch, occasionally an HO loco would clip the motor housing, to save any damage to either, better swap it out, now I don't know about you guy's, but I consider myself "old school" when it comes to using the correct coloured wiring for electric's.

Both companies use the same coloured wiring G/R/Black and the control switch wiring is the same, so, swopped the motor's, wired it up and tested that it worked, which it did, one way, it wouldn't throw the opposite way, if I did it manually, it did the same, throw one way, not the other, but it did click, so I'm thinking alignment issue, after a fair amount of manoeuvring the motor, and a fair amount of unrepeatable language, realised that the problem was with the wiring, but I know I wired it up correctly , black to black, green to green and red to red, so there's no reason the Peco motor shouldn't work, and there isn't, except Horny use Black as the Negative (or Ground), on a Peco motor, Negative is Green, so that's an hour of my life I wont get back. :(

Ah well happy day's.🙂
 
wombat457 said:
I am with you Willie - if I can't keep something on my computer or a stand alone hard drive next to it, then I don't need it that badly. :)



Louis, I guess then we will not get along then ... I ride a Harley every chance I get and am considered a "biker" because I do. I know a great many people who ride, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, a lot of cops and military etc etc etc. Just because we own and ride a bike, inparticularly a Harley, does not mean we are apart of some Outlaw 1% Biker gang. Quite a lot of us are apart of what is called the HOG (Harley Owners Group) in fact, I am a life member.

Please don't throw everyone who rides a motor bike into the "Outlaw Biker Gang" group just because we ride a bike for enjoyment and relaxation.

In so far as the Bikers Bar goes - there are Biker Bars and there are Biker Bars. One that I go to (occasionally) is owned by a girl who rides and who welcomes those who ride bikes - she provides a place where we can go and sit and relax and talk about bikes, the trips we have done, the up and coming Volunteer Present Run to collect presents for under privileged kids, and/or food runs to collect food especially around christmas time. Other ventures to collect money for a fellow riders family who have suffered some set back. Biker Bars are not all the same so don't assume that just because a place (a bar) is referred to as a biker bar that it deals in illegalities or is full of unsavory people.

Then there are the 1% Biker Bars that are pretty much owned by them and where only those members are welcomed.

As for being part of a gang and not having respect for people who do belong to a gang/group - don't we all, in some way, belong to a Gang/Group called model train enthusiasts? Or what about the old folks who join the Bingo at the Club House group each Saturday night?

As said mate, I have been riding for 30 years this year and will continue to do so. If people want to call me a biker, and call me that in the right context, then I am happy to be called it. ;)
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My husband is not a ‘biker’ but loves motorbikes and owned them, and I have happily ridden on the back,he wore white and coloured leathers or black as cheaper wore the boots etc because once coming off wearing jeans the riveted heated and burner his bum/waist. I ‘was never allowed on unless good flat boots and leather trousers and jackets and visor faced helmet on and he would usually check the strap.
So in this instance yeah, not a gang biker, but a serious interest a Honda and the Top Gun Kawasaki 750 not 1200, loved them. I recently encouraged him to consider an electric motorbike for driving on the arboretum, he prefers a Ducati lol. cGotta love a bike He would let heavy blokes sit on the back to enable him to pull wheelies, he always warned the passenger lol/ I did have to hold on tight though, and the grips were on the back not the side;.I would have preferred a tourer type, even a seatbelt lol!
He says nowadays he actually does not rate road driving, especially with all the pot hole issues here in the UK!
I admit to like Harleys even the biker high grips, but then I do ’drive’ the other half prefers a tank you lean over he prefers a low wind fast corner option ( I dare say a Harley rider would say those type do fast corner, but you do not see them at race meetings)
I love cars, all types of cars and love my Tesla, but admit a bike was just SO much fun. I would go into my posh offices in leathers allowed to wear my helmet as they knew me then change into my business suits lol. I once forgot my heels and had to wear the boots for the morning - got some very strange looks! - luckily boss was amused - I ran out at lunch and had an excuse to buy a new pair of heels lol.
Yean a definite need for speed, but need a soft top car for the wind through my hair head flick lol…..and beware the contact lens or glasses taking flight lmao!
 


Bruette said:
I'm so glad. Now he is moving towards getting out of that nursing home!

I can't say what motivated him. I stopped calling him as much. I told him "It's breaking my heart to hear you are just lying in bed" I did not have it in me to be mean to him. He knows me well. If you don't hear from me, it usually means I'm not doing well, or I don't want to talk to you.

I told everybody he knew to call him and tell him how happy we all are.
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Would seem a touch of the "tough love" worked, maybe he finally realised that laying around was no longer going to get him the sympathy vote from everyone, but, as you said, main thing is he's moving around, it's going to be harder for him as he's spent so much time laying around, but I'm sure some encouragement from friends and family would go a long way.
 
Afternoon All,

Started out the day with a walk at 71F and getting to 90F with rain, so they say. I got the eldest grandson and 2 of his friends into Seaworld then I left and ran a couple of errands. I took a Benadryl this morning to get my leg to stop itching (multiple mosquito bites) but it has had me dragging all day.

Louis- I rarely drink like you, but when I do it's a Guiness. Great news about your buddy.

Terry- That meme is actually very good. It always seems to be something.

David- Great family photo and memory.

Troy- Your meal looks tasty.

Willie- More nice layout and track scenes.

TomO- Be careful of the currents there and have fun. It's beautiful underwater and a lot of sea life.

Smudge- Good luck with the wiring and lights.

Tony- My son, daughter and SIL all ride HD's.

I hope everyone has a good night.
 
Bruette said:
There are bikers and there are biker gangs. Two different things. I should have been clearer.

I'm not certain of the bar Karl spoke of. But there were many biker gang bars in southeast Baltimore. I wore a leather biker jacket. Mine had no colors on it. I drove a 4-door Olds Omega. It drew no attention. If I went into a biker gang bar it was often either, be recruited or fight. I never shied away from fights, but I didn't go looking for them either. Most biker gangs are always looking to prove something, and they tend to take everything personally. If I was in a biker bar it was strictly business. Get in, get out, no trouble, no attention.

I have many friends who ride. I can include you too now. They are good people one and all!

I don't have anything against people who join peaceful clubs or organizations. In fact, I was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. My Mom's husband was a member and he wanted me to join. I did because I liked what they stood for.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international non-profit organization, unites fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills, and by promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope
I was bored. Old guys sitting around drinking beer. I liked beer, just not sitting with old guys drinking.

Bottom line: I have no problem getting along with you Tony. You old biker! ;)

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And there are a lot of clubs that ride for charity (and to get a chance to ride their bikes with traffic stoppers). Guy I used to hang with was always doing charity rides... But, he stole shoes on that Survivor show... and everyone wanted him and his tie-dyed bike to show up.

Since I was his PR guy for both his run for Indiana Governor and his charity at the time, I got to meet a lot of great bikers.

My wife almost let me get a bike to ride... almost... after getting this photo with him.
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Afternoon all,

Servers all got updated, but for some reason took longer than they should have.

Wind has the corn leaning a bit. Not sure whether to try to tip them up again or leave them. Been up since 4am. Tired of the arms and shoulders falling asleep and hurting.

Vendor needs to be called on Monday since they only fixed one of the 2 databases their update killed on Friday morning. Their techs always try to do as little as possible. I left an email telling folks that the particular database was down until I call them on Monday. Oh well, church in a while because I like to sleep in on Sunday morning.
 
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My backyard looks like there is snow on it. That's what I get for ripping 2 whole sheets of Homasote into 3 1/2 inch wide strips then notching them of both sides ever inch and a half on both sides. I now have some very bendy sound deadening sub roadbed to play with!
It may take a day or so before my eyes stop itching and my sinuses to return to normal, but hey. it's worth it!
 
kbkchooch said:
My backyard looks like there is snow on it. That's what I get for ripping 2 whole sheets of Homasote into 3 1/2 inch wide strips then notching them of both sides ever inch and a half on both sides. I now have some very bendy sound deadening sub roadbed to play with!
It may take a day or so before my eyes stop itching and my sinuses to return to normal, but hey. it's worth it!
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Well done old man! (Kettle to pot)

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wombat457 said:
Um - hot dogs are good BUT, think I'll take the steak ... well done of course! 😁
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Tony, most people would agree with you. I know I'm an oddball.

My late brother-in-law liked to have summer cookouts. He always served steaks, among many other things. When I arrived, he would put Esskay hotdogs on the grill for me. He would always ask "you sure you don't want a steak?". My answer was always the same "no thank you"
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When I was a little boy the man who raised me kept an open pack of Esskay hotdogs in the refrigerator for me. Other kids ran in to get traditional snacks. I came out with a hotdog in each hand. No bread or rolls. His wife would often say "he is going to get worms!" I can still hear his reply "Irene, they are fully cooked" The label used to say full cooked. Now they tell you to cook them.

My doctor told me to avoid cured meats. What, no hotdogs!?! I found these
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They are not Esskay, but I like them!

Esskay is not Esskay since some Chinese meat company bought them.
 
wombat457 said:
PS: We always have a package of Bun Length Hot Dogs in the fridge. They're great on the barbie :)
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Bun length is the best! I don't want bread left over.

Usually, I don't eat any bread or roll with my hotdogs. One hotdog roll, maybe the other two, sometimes three, all by themselves!

Nothing better than a perfectly cooked hotdog on a charcoal grill! I liked them anyway you cook them. Boiled is good enough for me.

7-Eleven's Oscar Mayer big bites are awesome on their roller grill. Their rolls are too big. I find a spot with birds around and share the roll.

My Mom baked hotdogs in the oven with beans, excellent! Me and my kids do that to this day. It's an easy go to meal in the winter.
 
Bruette said:
Nothing better than a perfectly cooked hotdog on a charcoal grill!
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Don't know if it is just me but I think everything seems to taste better cooked on a barbie, be it propane, charcoal, wood - just seems to keep the flavors better than on a stove or in an oven.
Bruette said:
I liked them anyway you cook them. Boiled is good enough for me.
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That works for me as well - with a good helping of sauce (ketchup) or hot dog relish :) I am a bit like @Smudge617 though - if it's food, I'm good with it 🌭🍕🌮🥩🍟🍔🍺
 


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