Running Bear's June 2023 Coffee Shop

[bnsf971]

Good afternoon. It's partly sunny and 85.
Now the layout is back up and running, I'm working on a power supply for the lights. I found a retired MRC powerpack with what should be a high enough amp rating, we'll see how that goes.

 

[Bruette]

Louis- My go to hotdog is Nathans. I'm not a big sausage fan and if I have "breakfast" sausage it's usually turkey based. Interesting photo. The crossbucks look like they are orientated to the tracks instead of road. I'm sure it's a photo perspective thing.

Nathans are my wife's favorites. I like almost any sausage, except most Italian sausage.
I had not noticed that in the photo, good eye!

Here's a picture of Roxie the rescue skunk trying to hog my chair today. While I was taking this photo, I accidently dropped the phone on her, and she never flinched. I wish I could sleep like that.

From the look of that picture, I say Roxie doesn't have a care in this world. No wonder she sleeps so soundly. Well done skunk dad!
Great picture, thanks for sharing. It is sure to bring a smile.

 

[wombat457]

MRC powerpack with what should be a high enough amp rating, we'll see how that goes.

That's all I use for my accessories and lighting Terry and it works well. Mine is a 1370 model but have also used a 1300 version as well.

 

[Jaz avalley]

No coney dog for me... wife changed my mind, but I'm not complaining

Wife just said she wanted Giordano's pizza for lunch

Yes, we have one here in NE Indiana

Here's what the pie looks like.

Am I going to argue with her?

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I have no idea of the calorie count or the carb count BUT if I had the chance I would definitly try that! You lucky lucky dog

 

[Jaz avalley]

I give up, really I do, I can't get anything right this weekend, salvaged nearly all the light's from yesterday's debacle, bar 2X3v lamps, and one 12v SMD, sorted them out, replaced the working ones into the building, double checked they all still worked. happy day's

Noticed the building was coming apart at the seams (literally) with all the recent handling, yep no problem, I've got some JB weld, I'll use that to strengthen the corner joint's, mixed, applied, smoothed out, lovely job, well done me.

I've just gone to put the tubes away and realised I've used the wrong JB weld, this JB weld I ordered some time ago and ordered the wrong one, this JB Weld is for Steel I'm sure it will still work () But I think it may take a while to set, like 7-10 day's maybe. Oh! Ballderdash.

Anyone want's me, I'll be in the corner shaking my head, and wishing I still drank.

Awww big metaphorical hug, you’ll get there some time the stars are just not in your corner (do not personal believe in horoscopes) but luckily a run of bad luck (and it is not hell on wheels bad, can be followed by a run of good luck, so fingers crossed)

 

[wombat457]

I give up, really I do, I can't get anything right this weekend, salvaged nearly all the light's from yesterday's debacle, bar 2X3v lamps, and one 12v SMD, sorted them out, replaced the working ones into the building, double checked they all still worked. happy day's

Noticed the building was coming apart at the seams (literally) with all the recent handling, yep no problem, I've got some JB weld, I'll use that to strengthen the corner joint's, mixed, applied, smoothed out, lovely job, well done me.

I've just gone to put the tubes away and realised I've used the wrong JB weld, this JB weld I ordered some time ago and ordered the wrong one, this JB Weld is for Steel I'm sure it will still work () But I think it may take a while to set, like 7-10 day's maybe. Oh! Ballderdash.

Anyone want's me, I'll be in the corner shaking my head, and wishing I still drank.

Darn mate - when you think it is all good - along comes Murphy

Any of you'se guys that live/lived in the New York City area remember the hot dog vendors with their hot dog carts? A dog with sauerkraut and mustard. There was just something about them that tasted so good. Maybe it was that nasty looking water they were boiled in?

Last time I went to damn Buffalo they had Hot Dog Vendors on the street - wern't too bad either when doused in ketchup, mustard and some green looking stuff that I didn't dare ask about

Think they still have vendors in Central Park don't they?

 

[migalyto]

Darn mate - when you think it is all good - along comes Murphy



Last time I went to damn Buffalo they had Hot Dog Vendors on the street - wern't too bad either when doused in ketchup, mustard and some green looking stuff that I didn't dare ask about

Nobody I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hotdog-Dirty Harry.

 

[wombat457]

Well, guess you can just call me "Nobody"

 

[migalyto]

Well, guess you can just call me "Nobody"

I have to admit, Im guilty of it too.

Just reminded me of that clip from the movie that was classic!!!

 

[wombat457]

Yeah - I don't mind the Dirty Harry series - they were fun and a bit of a laugh at times as well

 

[troyphoto]

Ketchup goes on burgers and dogs

Mustard (spicy brown) is for italian sausage sandwiches

 

[Snowman]

Heya guys and gals. Would anyone object overmuch if I was to brag a bit (or even more) about my niece and nephew? They are both now on their way to become doctors--physicians--and I'm just busting with pride I guess (not that any of their achievements have anything to do with me).

Like any "wierd uncle," particularly those of us who are of a family rapidly dwindling in size right before our eyes, and (in my case) with no children of my own, I just can't help but applaud all their hard work.

Sooooooo?

 

[wombat457]

Wow @Snowman you have every right to be proud, damn proud in fact. Two doctors in the same family is terrific! Although they aren't you per se - congradulations none the less!

 

[Smudge617]

Heya guys and gals. Would anyone object overmuch if I was to brag a bit (or even more) about my niece and nephew? They are both now on their way to become doctors--physicians--and I'm just busting with pride I guess (not that any of their achievements have anything to do with me).

Like any "wierd uncle," particularly those of us who are of a family rapidly dwindling in size right before our eyes, and (in my case) with no children of my own, I just can't help but applaud all their hard work.

Sooooooo?

Go for it, brag as much as you like, not one but two Dr's if it were my niece and nephew, I'd be shouting it from the rooftops.

 

[Snowman]

Wow @Snowman you have every right to be proud, damn proud in fact. Two doctors in the same family is terrific! Although they aren't you per se - congradulations none the less!

Well thanks. They are actually my sister's kids of course, but I did help...a little...back then.

My niece (I have one other), graduated from a highly ranked university a couple of years back, and decided to follow in her father's footsteps...at least for a while.
He was an acting Dean--psychology--and a PHD, of course.

She decided he just didn't make enough money <grin> so she took the more serious route and went full medical. So she just took the MCAT. It's like the SAT/ACT exam most of us took to get into college here in the US, only to sort out the applicants for medical school. She got home after the test and burst into tears, thinking she had blown it...but she hadn't. As it stands now she's ranked number one to get into the medical school at her alma mater. And with a score just a bit higher than the average they accept/expect to get into Harvard.

We shall see.

 

[Snowman]

My nephew: He just graduated from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University (DC). The Walsh School is ranked the number one of its kind in the world.

He found out just an hour or so before he took his diploma that he was given the Weiss award for highest GPA in that school. But for the fact that one of his instructors gave him an A-, he would have been co-valedictorian. Summa Cum Laude--second--and with a 3.99 GPA still rocks it.

He took his degree in "Science, Technology and International Affairs," with a minor in biology (which is what you would expect for a future doctor, right?)...or...perhaps he might pursue something else.... [stay with me here]

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Among famous Walsh graduates are: Bill Clinton <gack!>, Carl Reiner (go figure)...a list as long as both my arms of US Ambassadors...and...

...David Petraeus and George Tenet, both former heads/directors of the CIA. Now...and with a degree like his...which is straight down the middle to be a third director...I'm not sure whether to be proud or scared...or both. I mean...if he ever gets a look at MY browsing history, I'm screwed..................................................................

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But he also wants to go doctor, so he also took the MCAT. "Not my best," he texted me after the exam...but still good enough that he can pretty much write his ticket. Top 250 of the quarter million who took the test.

Not his best. LOL! He was then and still is now battling both Mono and Long Covid.* Battling both when he took the test and even now too, but he still just rocked it.

I'm just so chuffed for them both and for my sister and her husband too. But I'm a conservative who lives in a VERY (strange) liberal community, so I have not even a handful of friends to brag to.

So thanks for listening!!!

 

[kbkchooch]

Nobody I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hotdog-Dirty Harry.

That’s truth. Mustard on dogs , ketchup on burger and meatloaf!

 

[migalyto]

Heya guys and gals. Would anyone object overmuch if I was to brag a bit (or even more) about my niece and nephew? They are both now on their way to become doctors--physicians--and I'm just busting with pride I guess (not that any of their achievements have anything to do with me).

Like any "wierd uncle," particularly those of us who are of a family rapidly dwindling in size right before our eyes, and (in my case) with no children of my own, I just can't help but applaud all their hard work.

Sooooooo?

You are free to brag away!!!

Congratulations to them both!!!

 

[kbkchooch]

My nephew: He just graduated from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University (DC). The Walsh School is ranked the number one of its kind in the world.

He found out just an hour or so before he took his diploma that he was given the Weiss award for highest GPA in that school. But for the fact that one of his instructors gave him an A-, he would have been co-valedictorian. Summa Cum Laude--second--and with a 3.99 GPA still rocks it.

He took his degree in "Science, Technology and International Affairs," with a minor in biology (which is what you would expect for a future doctor, right?)...or...perhaps he might pursue something else.... [stay with me here]

---------------

Among famous Walsh graduates are: Bill Clinton <gack!>, Carl Reiner (go figure)...a list as long as both my arms of US Ambassadors...and...

...David Petraeus and George Tenet, both former heads/directors of the CIA. Now...and with a degree like his...which is straight down the middle to be a third director...I'm not sure whether to be proud or scared...or both. I mean...if he ever gets a look at MY browsing history, I'm screwed..................................................................

-----------

But he also wants to go doctor, so he also took the MCAT. "Not my best," he texted me after the exam...but still good enough that he can pretty much write his ticket. Top 250 of the quarter million who took the test.

Not his best. LOL! He is battling both Mono and Long Covid* when he took the test and even now, but he still just rocked it.

I'm just so chuffed for them both and for my sister and her husband too. But I'm a conservative who lives in a VERY (strange) liberal community, so I have not even a handful of friends to brag to.

So thanks for listening!!!

Awesome news! Congratulations all around to the family!!

 

[CGW121]

I like ketchup in my hotdogs. If I ate that pizza I would be glued to the toilet for a long time.
Mike CGW