Running Bear's September 2022 Coffee Shop

[Espeefan]

Morning all. Well I went and did it. I liked those Rapido Daylight PA’s so much I had to go for the other color scheme. Did I need them? No, but none of this is about need! . The schemes are far enough apart time wise to show them at different stages of their lives and close enough that they can be mixed together in a consist. Should make for some interesting photo opportunities. Off to the club tonight for testing.

 

[TLOC]

Morning all. Well I went and did it. I liked those Rapido Daylight PA’s so much I had to go for the other color scheme. Did I need them? No, but none of this is about need! . The schemes are far enough apart time wise to show them at different stages of their lives and close enough that they can be mixed together in a consist. Should make for some interesting photo opportunities. Off to the club tonight for testing.

Congrats!

 

[logandsawman]

Good morning all, 67° and sunny. Headed for the 80's I think.

Hughie - Is the building supposed to be somewhat dilapidated? I realize the kit was not really complete.

Troy - interesting base idea. I have been known to glue figures to a small piece of clear styrene, cut in a circle or oval.

- Todd - SALT. I think the number one no no for my blood pressure. I eat as little as possible, and I guess cutting way down on sugar would work as well. It works, too. A few weeks ago my BP at the dentist was 125/75, which is great for me, since I dumped the BP medicine several years ago and went for a natural remedy, my diet. It had been running 150/90 at its worse.

KenDJ - sorry to hear about your back again and I made fun of your chair here a month or so ago, kind of regret saying that but truly a hard straight back chair is supposed to be better, like Tom commented on.

NYC George - For moving cars, the loggers wrap a long chain around some part of the gondola and pull it with their log truck, they worked the brake before and after. I have seen the capstan in use, can't remember where.

Chad - pouring the slab will be very satisfying, I predict.

Willie - my wife constantly is on me about social things. I prefer none, but attend church nearly every sunday. Will go places with her but usually regret it, even when I try hard to look like I am having fun.

I spent about a half hour on the wheels for this little tractor, used india ink/alcohol, black and rust colered powders and think the wheels look good.:

I may treat the tractor more with the alcohol india ink, otherwise pretty happy with it

back later, Dave LASM

 

[troyphoto]

Well, howdy there internet peeps, and our British friends on Monarch watch.

Best wishes to HRM, though I fear this may be a time of change based on news commentator reactions.

As for Tinnitus, had it for a long time... got the hearing aids in 2014 specifically to help with the ringing, since I barely qualified in the hearing loss dept. Hearing has gotten worse since then. Tinnitus stays mostly the same. It's still at 5 on the volume dial. Down from yesterday, but higher than the week before.

I found that having white noise like fans or babbling brooks help convince the brain to filter those annoying frequencies. That turns off the awareness of the tinnitus, or seriously reduces it.

I'm off to TarGet for some cat food, and chapstick for the wife. She can't go anywhere without it. And her favorite cherry flavor disappears around the winter holidays so they can sell peppermint elf sprinkles or whatever the flavor is. She doesn't like elf sprinkle flavor, so I'll be stocking up on the cherry.

Best wishes for our British friends. Sounds like today may be a rough one.

 

[NYC_George]

You mention Chatham NY. My dad's aunt had a 75 acre summer home in Chatham. I spent many summers there. The place is still in the family, having been inherited by a cousin. I was last there in 2013 when my brothers, myself, and many other family members and friends descended on the place and upgraded the place with new windows, drywall, insulation and electrical improvements.

Willie so you been to Chatham, NY. The New York Central rails were taken up maybe in the late 70's. The Boston & Maine still runs through the town. There was one passenger train a day on the schedule that ran to Chatham, One passenger job consisted of starting the run in North White Plains at 5pm and arriving in Chatham around 8pm. They would put up for the night in the Chatham Holtel. Then you would deadhead back in the morning on the only train leaving that day. I overslept and missed my deadhead back. I had to hitchhike to Albany, NY then catch a train to Poughkeepsie and hitch hike home from there. Don't call me for this job again.
George

 

[JeffH]

Re: salt in your diet.

When I was going through cardio rehab after a mild heart attack (back in 2010), one of the therapists said to limit every ingredient to 5% of RDA for sodium.

So if an ingredient is Salsa, look for a salsa with 5% of the Recommended Daily Allowance for sodium. It's hard to find salsa with 5% or less RDA sodium. Around here, "Frog Ranch" salsa is only 6%, which is the lowest I can find.

I always look at food labels, and try to minimize carbs, salt and bad fats. I also try to minimize sugar substitutes other than Stevia.

 

[Patrick]

Hello again,

Call from the Dr's office, the Cologuard test needs to be repeated in 3 years. So I am good there, Still wants me to do the sleep study, but the company wants a $750 authorization on my credit card...Nope, they'll charge that instead of filing through my insurance, been there, done that, and ain't gonna happen. I don't want to have to file through my insurance and wait 3-6 months to get it back. Wouldn't be as big an issue if the wife weren't losing her position at the end of the month.

 

[Boris]

Willie: CONGRATULATIONS! 50 is Nifty!

 

[D&J RailRoad]

Are you toying with us?

 

[ctclibby]

Good Morning All. Clear and 69° to start the day here in North Central Texas. Only expect the high today to reach 88° after 92° yesterday. The north breeze felt good. Air quality alert for the counties south of here today, around the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Shouldn't affect us up here though.

Weekly grocery/beer trek day is today, a few other stops are planned while we're in town.
Mostly a lackluster day yesterday. I did weedeat a bit, and I added layers of grass clippings, shredded brush and charcoal ashes to the compost pile for next spring.

Thanks to everyone who commented on or reacted to yesterday's post; Sherrel, Chad, Christian, Karl, Troy, Tom O, Patrick, Hughie, Joe, Smudge, Chet, Curt, Rick, Tom, George, Guy.

Out in the train shed yesterday, I added roof details (none of which came with the kit) to the Farmco Supply.
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Then I added ground cover all around including across the road.
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More landscaping and some weathering is next.

Troy - The brook may mask the tinnitus while it's playing, but it never goes away. I just tolerate it. But my hearing aids are also set up to mask it a bit and surprisingly it works. Tinnitus is in the brain, not the ear and the hearing aids amplify normal sounds which reduce the effect of tinnitus. A good audiologist can amplify the right range of sounds to ones benefit. Being able to hear more clearly also reduces the brain stress which in turn can reduce the unwanted noise level. In me, it sounds like constant cricket noises. In some cases, the tinnitus is temporary, mostly it is permanent.
Tom O -

Another excellent example of that is Pink Floyd, again. The closing song to side 1 of Dark Side of the Moon, a song called Great Gig in the Sky, with it's non-lexical vocals by Clare Torry.
David Crosby was a good harmonizer as well as a great writer. Can't say a lot about his guitar playing or lead vocals. IMHO
Chet - Yes there will be an interior in this structure. It will be shallow with a printed background and a couple of figures between it and the windows. Although it may be a little while before I get to it as I have a full social plate ahead of me this month.
Louis - The self-propelled on the Ryobai battery electric mower does not have to be used. I mostly do not use it.
George - Regarding concerts - Living close to the DFW area, I always had a lot of choice in concert venues. Large arenas and small auditoriums alike. Access was not usually a problem. A quite memorable one was a "spur of the moment" type concert in the middle of the Rolling Stones stadium tour in the summer of 1978, when they gave an unannounced concert at the 3000 seat Will Rogers Auditorium. One Friday at noon, the concert was announced on a single radio station and tickets went on sale at 2:00. Concert was the next evening. The tickets were printed for "London Green Shoed Cowboys" so the folks at the ticket printers didn't leak the info. Opening acts were Peter Tosh (from Bob Marley's band) and renowned 60's fiddler Doug Kershaw. I was eating lunch in my car in the parking lot at work when I heard the announcement and I took the afternoon off. The best concert that I went to was at another small auditorium in Dallas called State Fair Music Hall where I saw the original Allman Brothers Band in 1971, before Duane died. They played for over three hours.
You mention Chatham NY. My dad's aunt had a 75 acre summer home in Chatham. I spent many summers there. The place is still in the family, having been inherited by a cousin. I was last there in 2013 when my brothers, myself, and many other family members and friends descended on the place and upgraded the place with new windows, drywall, insulation and electrical improvements.
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House is now 172 years old.

Todd - Interesting observation about the salt. I never noticed since I don't salt my foods to begin with, except tomatoes. I'll have to listen some day!
Chad - You'll be moving in before long.

I don't know about tomorrow yet. It's our 50th wedding anniversary and I plan a surprise road trip for my wife who complains that my only social life is when I go to the grocery store every Thursday. She may be close to right.
Everyone have a great day today.

Willie if ya don't eat much salt, you may notice it. People that do have salt in their diets probably won't notice anything until the body rids itself from the excess. Keep in mind that salt is an essential and you body needs it, although not at the quantities those food companies want to give ya.

 

[Texas Hobo]

Morning all!
Willie - Congrats. 50 years, half century, long time.
Dave - Not dilapidated so much as well used. With missing parts and some ill fitting I've had to do some "southern engineering. I think it will be all right when finished, and won't be in the front of the layout.
Speaking of long time, Her Majesty has sat the throne a very long tenure.

The conductress has some plans for us today, so I'm not sure if I'll get some train time or not.

STAY SAFE
LATER

 

[JeffH]

Willie if ya don't eat much salt, you may notice it. People that do have salt in their diets probably won't notice anything until the body rids itself from the excess. Keep in mind that salt is an essential and you body needs it, although not at the quantities those food companies want to give ya.

Your body can acclimate itself to low sodium, but you are absolutely correct... sodium is necessary, but most foods contain sodium to add "flavor.' Water is also necessary, but even drinking too much water can be problematic.

Potassium is another element your body needs, but your body is much more demanding on the proper levels of Potassium compared to sodium.

Too much Potassium or not enough potassium, and your body suffers greatly.

 

[Jaz avalley]

Good morning all! 55 degrees heading for 80 and humid.

I didn't make it in here yesterday. I took the time before work to finish preparing for my speech class. The kids who spoke yesterday all did a pretty good job. I was the last one to go for the day. I think it went pretty well but I talked a little longer than I was supposed to but the teacher said it was fine.
The club YouTube channel I started seems to be getting a little bit of attention. Last time I looked we were up to 13 subscribers, a far cry from the 100 I'd like to get so we can get a custom URL for the channel but I'll take what we can get.
Off to work soon. Hope you all have a great day!

Throw it up I’ll subscribe

 

[Jaz avalley]

Re: salt in your diet.

When I was going through cardio rehab after a mild heart attack (back in 2010), one of the therapists said to limit every ingredient to 5% of RDA for sodium.

So if an ingredient is Salsa, look for a salsa with 5% of the Recommended Daily Allowance for sodium. It's hard to find salsa with 5% or less RDA sodium. Around here, "Frog Ranch" salsa is only 6%, which is the lowest I can find.

I always look at food labels, and try to minimize carbs, salt and bad fats. I also try to minimize sugar substitutes other than Stevia.

Check out erythritol, although I admit use the stevia options for baking, I am one of those people are meant to add salt.
I usually avoid rubbish table salt, although one has added iodine si it gets a look in, otherwise I use the pink himalayan which is apparently not good for diabetics as too many minerals.
if low salt is desired but flavour is missing consider iodine, seeweed you will need to research how salty but it’s a viable option if it fits,different seaweeds = different salt levels, but iodine late in life is good.

 

[Jaz avalley]

Well, howdy there internet peeps, and our British friends on Monarch watch.

Best wishes to HRM, though I fear this may be a time of change based on news commentator reactions.
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As for Tinnitus, had it for a long time... got the hearing aids in 2014 specifically to help with the ringing, since I barely qualified in the hearing loss dept. Hearing has gotten worse since then. Tinnitus stays mostly the same. It's still at 5 on the volume dial. Down from yesterday, but higher than the week before.

I found that having white noise like fans or babbling brooks help convince the brain to filter those annoying frequencies. That turns off the awareness of the tinnitus, or seriously reduces it.

I'm off to TarGet for some cat food, and chapstick for the wife. She can't go anywhere without it. And her favorite cherry flavor disappears around the winter holidays so they can sell peppermint elf sprinkles or whatever the flavor is. She doesn't like elf sprinkle flavor, so I'll be stocking up on the cherry.

Best wishes for our British friends. Sounds like today may be a rough one.

Yep, thought the same last couple of days a voiding work and this morning news not too bright,she will be a big big loss, charlie boy will get flack and his heir gets good reviews except Harry keeps popping his head up like a whack a mole stirring the pot

 

[Jaz avalley]

Good morning all, 67° and sunny. Headed for the 80's I think.

Hughie - Is the building supposed to be somewhat dilapidated? I realize the kit was not really complete.

Troy - interesting base idea. I have been known to glue figures to a small piece of clear styrene, cut in a circle or oval.

- Todd - SALT. I think the number one no no for my blood pressure. I eat as little as possible, and I guess cutting way down on sugar would work as well. It works, too. A few weeks ago my BP at the dentist was 125/75, which is great for me, since I dumped the BP medicine several years ago and went for a natural remedy, my diet. It had been running 150/90 at its worse.

KenDJ - sorry to hear about your back again and I made fun of your chair here a month or so ago, kind of regret saying that but truly a hard straight back chair is supposed to be better, like Tom commented on.

NYC George - For moving cars, the loggers wrap a long chain around some part of the gondola and pull it with their log truck, they worked the brake before and after. I have seen the capstan in use, can't remember where.

Chad - pouring the slab will be very satisfying, I predict.

Willie - my wife constantly is on me about social things. I prefer none, but attend church nearly every sunday. Will go places with her but usually regret it, even when I try hard to look like I am having fun.

I spent about a half hour on the wheels for this little tractor, used india ink/alcohol, black and rust colered powders and think the wheels look good.:

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I may treat the tractor more with the alcohol india ink, otherwise pretty happy with it

back later, Dave LASM

I think India ink into the crevices will be a nice boost for the colours, nice base colours.

my ott version, reference picture went Mia

Similar to yours blue or green similar wheels, then dirt water the ink so yo get sone diffent tones in my opionion

 

[JeffH]

Check out erythritol, although I admit use the stevia options for baking, I am one of those people are meant to add salt.
I usually avoid rubbish table salt, although one has added iodine si it gets a look in, otherwise I use the pink himalayan which is apparently not good for diabetics as too many minerals.
if low salt is desired but flavour is missing consider iodine, seeweed you will need to research how salty but it’s a viable option if it fits,different seaweeds = different salt levels, but iodine late in life is good.

Actually, erythritol is one of the sugar substitutes I specifically avoid. It messes with my wife's tummy too much. Gives her terrible gas pains and sloppy... er... uh... not solid... umm... let's just say... "loose stool."

Stevia seems to be the only non-sugar sweetener that doesn't give her stomach trouble.

We have "low sodium" salt called "Solo" here. No clue if it's still a viable brand name, but about 20 years ago, my Father-in-Law bought a bunch of it. We still have some, LOL! Supposedly 60% less sodium than regular table salt.

 

[MikeInHubCity]

Good morning, gang. Flo- tell Mel I want scrapple & some scrambled rooster bullets. Also a cuppa joe- black, a tall OJ & a TGOM. PATY
Have orientation at MSTC this afternoon so that I can take some business classes like Microsoft Office Suite.

 

[troyphoto]

Evidently, someone has informed me of how to start a brawl going in the South (USA):

For cornbread: With or without Cracklins?

 

[logandsawman]

Willie if ya don't eat much salt, you may notice it. People that do have salt in their diets probably won't notice anything until the body rids itself from the excess. Keep in mind that salt is an essential and you body needs it, although not at the quantities those food companies want to give ya.

I find that in as little as 4 hours my ankles begin to swell with one high salt dish. Noodles restaurant is the most striking, I love some of their dishes but they must be 90% salt or some other ingredient freaks out my body.

Also, it takes sometimes more than 30 hours to wash the salt out of my system, and my ankles get back down to normal. I know ankle swelling can be a symptom of other issues, however I have experimented for several years and pinpointed the salt intake as the trigger.

Sitting is bad also, but if I can stick to low salt and sugar, I can sit all day and not experience the water retention around the ankles.