Running Bear's June 2024 Coffee Shop
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Again, condolences. It'll be hard for quite a while, as other's have said.
I personally prefer to believe that she's merely gone on to the next state and was welcomed by loved ones who have passed before.
Good morning, all! Warm, humid, muggy and sticky. On the plus side we didn't see much rain here, less than an inch. However, south and west of here, getting a good soaking. They can use the rain however, that area had not yet recoverd from drought conditions.
STAY SAFE
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Ouch, now my brain hurts!
Kind of an interesting article.
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santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Good Morning All. Mostly clear and 72°. Didn't get as warm yesterday as the NWS was forecasting, only 90°, about the same today. No rain close by, but it's over the place in SE Texas and also in the OK Panhandle stretching across parts of Kansas. It's not in the forecast, but chances are improved since I added 1500 gallons of water to the pool yesterday.
Just as I was adding the water to the pool, the crew brought their combines to the wheat field next door. High winds sent a lot of wheat chaff over to the pool. They're usually pretty good about not working that field when prevailing winds might send chaff/dust in my direction, but the foreman told me that they had waited almost too long because of the excessive rain in May. Fortunately I dd not receive the full brunt of airborne crap since the wind was out of the southeast instead of the south and much of it missed me. They also had to cut the wheat lower due to the winds from the recent tornado bending most of the crop over and closer to the ground.
Besides skimming the pool, yesterday was also spent on yard/debris cleanup. My goal is to get one cart load of stuff out to the dumpster each day, and to get one cart load of branches/brush over to the "shred this pile". I did not do any firewood as hoped for.
Later today I have to review documents for my hearing tomorrow morning in regards to my protest of the recent property valuation hike. The assessor has raised the valuation of 13.5 acres of agricultural land by 26%, after an increase of 6% last year. I have documentation from their office itself, that nearby land sold in late 2023 for far less than what he's valuing mine for 2024. I know what the problem is; the valuation did not go up from 2015 until 2023 and I believe that the assessor is making it up this year. Failure to do the job on his part should not penalize me. The assessor himself is not present at the hearing. None of the hearing board members work for the county. It actually boils down to about a $75 increase in my yearly taxes after the agricultural exemption is applied.
Finished up the cardstock house yesterday out in the train shed. Here is the new one next to the old one.
Figures added back.
Planted.
Next on the agenda is to fix that space in the foreground where the plywood surface separated.
Troy - Regarding Walther Cronkite. I think that the thing that impressed me the most was just hearing his voice in our living room.
Swal - Once again, my condolences.
Of course today is Juneteenth. Trivia: Texas was the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday in 1980.
Everybody have a great day today.
Just as I was adding the water to the pool, the crew brought their combines to the wheat field next door. High winds sent a lot of wheat chaff over to the pool. They're usually pretty good about not working that field when prevailing winds might send chaff/dust in my direction, but the foreman told me that they had waited almost too long because of the excessive rain in May. Fortunately I dd not receive the full brunt of airborne crap since the wind was out of the southeast instead of the south and much of it missed me. They also had to cut the wheat lower due to the winds from the recent tornado bending most of the crop over and closer to the ground.
Besides skimming the pool, yesterday was also spent on yard/debris cleanup. My goal is to get one cart load of stuff out to the dumpster each day, and to get one cart load of branches/brush over to the "shred this pile". I did not do any firewood as hoped for.
Later today I have to review documents for my hearing tomorrow morning in regards to my protest of the recent property valuation hike. The assessor has raised the valuation of 13.5 acres of agricultural land by 26%, after an increase of 6% last year. I have documentation from their office itself, that nearby land sold in late 2023 for far less than what he's valuing mine for 2024. I know what the problem is; the valuation did not go up from 2015 until 2023 and I believe that the assessor is making it up this year. Failure to do the job on his part should not penalize me. The assessor himself is not present at the hearing. None of the hearing board members work for the county. It actually boils down to about a $75 increase in my yearly taxes after the agricultural exemption is applied.
Finished up the cardstock house yesterday out in the train shed. Here is the new one next to the old one.
Figures added back.
Planted.
Next on the agenda is to fix that space in the foreground where the plywood surface separated.
Troy - Regarding Walther Cronkite. I think that the thing that impressed me the most was just hearing his voice in our living room.
Swal - Once again, my condolences.
Of course today is Juneteenth. Trivia: Texas was the first state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday in 1980.
Everybody have a great day today.
kbkchooch
Verified Human
Good morning gang!
73° and sunny this morning, with a daytime high of 90° with 75% humidity. Quite warm in the shop today, thank goodness I will spend most of my day in the A/C today. Sooo glad I'm not out there swinging wrenches anymore.
Light traffic being Juneteenth today, the world is probably still sleeping, this should get busy later.
Flo my dear, can we get a mug of coffee, and a Spanish omelet this morning.
Sat down at the workbench last night to install a decoder in a brass tender last night, started watching Youtube while I worked, and wound up not getting a darn thing done!! Oh well! The hazard of having a puter at the workbench!
Be back later, and remember gang, tip your waitresses, but please remember to stand them back up when you are done!!
73° and sunny this morning, with a daytime high of 90° with 75% humidity. Quite warm in the shop today, thank goodness I will spend most of my day in the A/C today. Sooo glad I'm not out there swinging wrenches anymore.
Light traffic being Juneteenth today, the world is probably still sleeping, this should get busy later.
Flo my dear, can we get a mug of coffee, and a Spanish omelet this morning.
Sat down at the workbench last night to install a decoder in a brass tender last night, started watching Youtube while I worked, and wound up not getting a darn thing done!! Oh well! The hazard of having a puter at the workbench!
Be back later, and remember gang, tip your waitresses, but please remember to stand them back up when you are done!!
migalyto
Well-Known Member
Good morning all!
Been up a while. I had my yearly wellness check yesterday, and it seems im as healthy as a 54 year old male should be. I was couple of months behind on my labs. The phone app that alerts you that you have a lab order never alerted me. I went first thing this morning and got that done. I should be good on medical visits for a year, I hope!
Looks to be another warm one out there. It was already muggy when I left for the hospital at 6:30.Other than getting in the pool this afternoon, I have no outdoor activities today.
Spent some time in the basement yesterday and built the last set of silos. Also figured out turnout location to run the track to the grain elevator area, and started working on the sub-roadbed. Will update the build thread later today.
Other than that, not much new in my world!
Have a safe day all!
Been up a while. I had my yearly wellness check yesterday, and it seems im as healthy as a 54 year old male should be. I was couple of months behind on my labs. The phone app that alerts you that you have a lab order never alerted me. I went first thing this morning and got that done. I should be good on medical visits for a year, I hope!
Looks to be another warm one out there. It was already muggy when I left for the hospital at 6:30.Other than getting in the pool this afternoon, I have no outdoor activities today.
Spent some time in the basement yesterday and built the last set of silos. Also figured out turnout location to run the track to the grain elevator area, and started working on the sub-roadbed. Will update the build thread later today.
Other than that, not much new in my world!
Have a safe day all!
chadbag
Well-Known Member
Again, condolences. It'll be hard for quite a while, as other's have said.
I personally prefer to believe that she's merely gone on to the next state and was welcomed by loved ones who have passed before.
Texas Hobo
Well Known Hobo
Good morning, all! Warm, humid, muggy and sticky. On the plus side we didn't see much rain here, less than an inch. However, south and west of here, getting a good soaking. They can use the rain however, that area had not yet recoverd from drought conditions.
STAY SAFE
LATER
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
Actually, Juneteenth was the notification of the Emancipation Proclamation. That targeted the specific "Rebellious" states to take away the slave support to the south's war effort. Delaware, Maryland and Kentucky continued on with slaves until the 13th Amendment was Ratified which made all men free. The 14th aloud all men to vote and the 15th gave landowner rights to all men.
Now, because politics isn't allowed on here, I would suggest reading about Juneteenth as well as the three amendments and who supported those. It will truly open your eyes.
Now, because politics isn't allowed on here, I would suggest reading about Juneteenth as well as the three amendments and who supported those. It will truly open your eyes.
PRR Modeler
Well-Known Member
Afternoon All,
Started out the day with a walk at 76F and breezy so the humidity felt low. For some reason I was tired after the walk so after chores I took a couple hour nap and have slacked off since. Basically, a lazy day. It has been lightly raining most of the day.
Mac- She likes any animal.
Troy- Great painting job.
Willie- Very nice job on the house.
This is the excursion before ours departing Durango. No idea what type of diesels they are.
20240608_081523.mp4
I hope everyone has a good night.
Started out the day with a walk at 76F and breezy so the humidity felt low. For some reason I was tired after the walk so after chores I took a couple hour nap and have slacked off since. Basically, a lazy day. It has been lightly raining most of the day.
Mac- She likes any animal.
Troy- Great painting job.
Willie- Very nice job on the house.
This is the excursion before ours departing Durango. No idea what type of diesels they are.
20240608_081523.mp4
I hope everyone has a good night.
Those are Alco DL535e's. Originally built for WP&Y.
chadbag
Well-Known Member
Someone on the JNSForum.com posted this link about a study of length of freight train in the US vs chance of derailment. It's interesting. Of course, percentages are relative and so this may not mean anything in the big picture. (ie if derailments are already so rare in a per trip or per ton-mile basis that a 24% increase is still a really rare occurence and the cost of less efficiency and more energy usage may not be worth it... I don't know. But presenting numbers like this can be used for or against in ways that aren't really relevant.
www.scientificamerican.com
Are Longer Freight Trains Really More Likely to Derail?
Replacing two 50-car trains with a single 100-car train increases the odds of derailment by 11 percent, according to a new risk analysis
kbkchooch
Verified Human
I started thinking about this, a 100 car train vs 2 50 car trains. Same amount of cars, same route but different results. Maybe possible the result of slack action or bunching or strains under braking of the longer trains pulling some cars off line? and as a hobbyist, do we have to gauge our derailments on a per trip or an ounce per foot basis?Someone on the JNSForum.com posted this link about a study of length of freight train in the US vs chance of derailment. It's interesting. Of course, percentages are relative and so this may not mean anything in the big picture. (ie if derailments are already so rare in a per trip or per ton-mile basis that a 24% increase is still a really rare occurence and the cost of less efficiency and more energy usage may not be worth it... I don't know. But presenting numbers like this can be used for or against in ways that aren't really relevant.
Are Longer Freight Trains Really More Likely to Derail?
Replacing two 50-car trains with a single 100-car train increases the odds of derailment by 11 percent, according to a new risk analysis
Ouch, now my brain hurts!
migalyto
Well-Known Member
This was brought up over on MRH forum too.Someone on the JNSForum.com posted this link about a study of length of freight train in the US vs chance of derailment. It's interesting. Of course, percentages are relative and so this may not mean anything in the big picture. (ie if derailments are already so rare in a per trip or per ton-mile basis that a 24% increase is still a really rare occurence and the cost of less efficiency and more energy usage may not be worth it... I don't know. But presenting numbers like this can be used for or against in ways that aren't really relevant.
Are Longer Freight Trains Really More Likely to Derail?
Replacing two 50-car trains with a single 100-car train increases the odds of derailment by 11 percent, according to a new risk analysis
Kind of an interesting article.
Boris
Beach Bum
Good Evening. Current temperature 73° under clear skies at the Rutgers U Weather station. Today's high temperature was 88°. This contrasts to a high temperature on my front porch of 93°.
Today was actually very productive, as I managed to vacuum the kitchen and family room, water the patio plants and the gardens. I also evicted a wasp that was homesteading inside the storage box of a hose reel. Amazing how these creatures manage to squeeze into tight places. The contractor measures for new skylite windows for the family room, replacing the field built originals that are now 41 years old and deteriorating.
Any projects tomorrow will have to be finished before lunch, as the heat and humidity will be making an appearance.
Today was actually very productive, as I managed to vacuum the kitchen and family room, water the patio plants and the gardens. I also evicted a wasp that was homesteading inside the storage box of a hose reel. Amazing how these creatures manage to squeeze into tight places. The contractor measures for new skylite windows for the family room, replacing the field built originals that are now 41 years old and deteriorating.
Any projects tomorrow will have to be finished before lunch, as the heat and humidity will be making an appearance.
The actual history has been distorted and replaced by "History Light" in our schools. But it's still available for anyone who wishes to learn what really happened. Thanks Ken for bringing it to our attention.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Retired N&W/NS Signalman
Good morning!
It's 75° in Tipton.
It's 75° in Tipton.
traiNscale
Well-Known Member
good morning internet
damn i need a huge coffee today.
lot of work at the airport.... did i tell you that i hate IP Networks? -.-
anyway
- ZRH Airport is up and running (still haha)
- around 10 am (CEST)
- 18 celcius (we had a drop)
- switzerland only played 1-1 but in the end i think its okay, we will manage to go to the next round so
picture of today:
Faty in the distance shot from my office. special livery on the bigboy A380!
damn i need a huge coffee today.
lot of work at the airport.... did i tell you that i hate IP Networks? -.-
anyway
- ZRH Airport is up and running (still haha)
- around 10 am (CEST)
- 18 celcius (we had a drop)
- switzerland only played 1-1 but in the end i think its okay, we will manage to go to the next round so
picture of today:
Faty in the distance
shot from my office. special livery on the bigboy A380!
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