Running Bear's October 2026 Coffee Shop

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[troyphoto]

Well, howdy there internet peeps, and those who witnessed Lawrence Welk go One Toke Over the Line with "a modern Spiritual"

It's Troy again. No toking here. Might be some Tolkien, but no toking.

Deconstructing keeps progressing. The center peninsula has been relegated in pieces to the garage.

Now the other peninsula get's its turn to deconstruct.

The section up against the wall will slide down to join the far end. This morning I added a leg instead of a brace to the far end (right behind the green bucket.) Here's the part that will merge with the other once I deconstruct the peninsula.

Wife wants a spud with chili and cheese at McAllisters' deli. She was delighted when I reminded her that we have a free spud in the rewards program. So it looks like a French Dip for me.

 

[Espeefan]

Morning All! 67 in the Brew City today, going to 76. Not bad for mid-October. I was wondering if we'd get an Indian Summer and it looks like we did. Going to mow shortly. Maybe a little modeling later but to be frank I have been enjoying the break. Getting ready for a trip to Gulf Shores next week. We rented one of those big houses on the beach Willie spoke of. We've heard from the leasing company, and they said it's OK to come. They weren't hit as bad as they feared. Looks like we dodged a bullet. We got run out of Florida once some years back because of a storm. It was not fun, but since we have family in Birmingham it wasn't a total disaster.

I had a train out for a spin at the club a while back. I always liked the Southern's high short hoods and long hood forward running, as well as their Tuxedo scheme so when I ran across these, I just couldn't resist them. They have joined the orphan fleet as I call my small collection of non SP/ATSF/UP equipment. there is also a Blue NKP PA, some Illinois Terminal equipment, and a couple of ACL engines for when I want a different flavor of railroading. Variety is the spice of life as someone once said. For your viewing pleasure! They will be weathered eventually. I also picked up a Conrail caboose to bring up the rear. Enjoy your day.

 

[migalyto]

Heading home ourselves today. The weekend was great despite the rain!

Have a safe drive home!

 

[migalyto]

Good morning/afternoon all!

Another summer like day in store. Currently a sunny 61F. Heading for a high of 82F. Should be decent for mowing later.

Busy day already with laundry going and grocery shopping done. Have to do everything today since out tournament yesterday was all day and we played in the top round at 3:30 yesterday. 3rd overall out of 16 teams. We didnt get home till 5:45.

Heave a safe day everyone!