I keep forgetting that Columbus is late on most trends compared to the rest of the country[(-D] Today at Kroger unleaded was $3.99 a gallon $3.49 if you have the fuel points that add up from food and pharmacy purchases.
Columbus may be a capitol city but it is still very much a cow town, two biggest events not counting OSU games are the Arnold fitness classic, and the quarter hourse convention [C):-)]
Good afternoon from Southern California. Nice weather predicted this week in the 80’s in the valleys warming up to 90 by the week end. Had a good operatiing session yesterday giving everything on the layout a good work out. At least the accesories. Ran quite a few of the trains too. Replaced blown garden hose this morning with one made of rulbber. Smog will probably rot it out but at least it won’t kink like plastic they say. Hoping to have a Thursday night meet with our regular train buddies this week. Highest gas price noticed today was 4.51 a gallon for regular. Happy motoring! Ray
Fife - that’s what they’re saying (heat induced derailment)… as for photo-journalism… my car is without A/C and the Solara is having the transmission (it won’t hold in Park) repaired, so that leaves Susie-Q’s beloved Silver Bullet (BMW) as the only available vehicle for driving… and getting authorization from mission control to comandeer the vehicle for the 2.5 hours required for such a task, is at this point MISSION IMPOSSIBLE… just an FYI… this message will self destruct in 3 seconds.
Hello, boys…Another Hot & Sticky from America’s Playground…HEY JUST LIKE UP NAWTH!!![banghead] Was 100F & 85% Humidity when last I looked…
Fife -CONGAS on the 2K. [bow]
Did 4 hours of moving yesterday, still have 1 bedroom to go…very hot, made for interesting evening on the COUCH!!! Watched When we left Earth untill 11PM, I darn near remember most, if not all of that!!
Saturday worked at the LTS, brought home a PRR-Reading SS lines BEEP and my CNJ Boxcab. The Box is the first and ONLY engine that wants to do a wheelie…serious!! I’ll have to add some weight to the little bugger, runs good though, pulled about 8 Sunoco tankers and PRR caboose. Lashed up the CNJ & PRR/RRR/SSL and pulls very nicely. Really impressed with those RMT things…now if my 4 coal hoppers come in soon…
The little one is driving Mrs Devil Crazy, and she’s only been out of school 5 days…daughter is painting her bedroom…this is gonna take a while…[banghead].
Welp, Let me go fire up my Expedition company car, step on the gas and make that carbon footprint a little bigger…after all, my other car is a Hybrid…Burns gas and rubber[swg]
Evening Folks,
Another steamy day in the MD/PA area. Crazy busy at work still. I saw this article and thought it might be interesting to forum members especially those in Central Pennsylvania.
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1212631020325720.xml&coll=1
Take care,
Mitch
Steve (Sarpilot), you fighter jocks always do things in a most spectacular fashion. Glad damage was on the minor side.
Chuck, I think I recognize that caboose…from Brent’s back yard, right?
As for another CSX derailment, I hear that is common for shortlines to have trouble with unmaintained trackage[B)] Just kidding, I know we have some CSX folks here. Actually, my neighbor has told me of how difficult it is with the tracks and high heat we have here. His railroad has constant track inspections to keep from problems. I know they run the whole line a few times a week when it gets this hot.
Doug, Will say a prayer for you and the daughter with your meeting. Tough situation, but it could have been worse.
Well, just finished with a emergency heart. I am on call this week and so I got stuck. Oh well, case went well and I will be heading home. raining sideways here right now. Glad I park in the garage here, but I have to stop and pick up pooch food on the way home.
God Bless,
dennis
Evening all from hot Southern Ohio
Got some bad news about our camper. I noticed some soft areas and discovered a leak. It turns out a good bit of the rear is rotted. I got an estimate and it will be just over $8K to fix. We turned it into the insurance company so we will see where it goes.
My bro is recovering from his prostrate removal; he is having complications because of not being able to take his MS medicine which cause a other complications. Please continue keeping him in your prayers. I was off today and started night shift tonight. Took out a truck load of shrubs at church and hauled them off today. It was HOT!
My daughter sent this link to me. http://amycrehore.blogspot.com/2008/06/upside-down-train_06.html
I guess with a little imagination anyone can have room for a layout!
All take care and may God bless
Jim
Good Evening
I have been storm delayed. was suppose to stay south of Detroit but the storm grew as it came NE. No problems here but lots of power lines still dowm from yesterday, most from trees that were blown over onto the lines. Tonites storm will probably add more to the out list.
I haven’t heard from Brutus tonite, he is usually lurking about. Maybe he’s on his way to pick everyone up. I read a little and ran a couple of trains today but stayed indoors and away from the heat. Tomorrow is suppose to be more comfortable. TTFN…S.J.
Brutus…Thanks. It wasn’t cool as we cleaned the track and added a power drop. Track for small G scale needs to be really clean. The big LGB can run through dirt.
Greg…plans are not finalized. Job = network, network, network.
fifedog…Congrats on 2K.
NOW THE BIG NEWS:
OTTS Central Ohio Division is proud to announce a major event of national importance. This Friday, Buckeye, John and Laz are meeting to prepare a joint stategy at a location that has been kept secret from the Chief for many months. We knew if he was in the area he would try to sneak in with his grits. Photos to follow.
This afternoon gas was 3.99 on the way home fron nutrition center it had gone up to $4.15 We just may catch up to the big city?[(-D]
YES! [swg]
Jason, good luck with the investigation. Deny deny deny!
Mitch, all my trainees are now in Baltimore, but I didn’t get to go… Maybe next time.
Happy 2K day, Fifedog! Happy 1K J&J!
Laz, the TARDIS has a state of the art climate control system, plus forced air if you fly with the door open [(-D]
[(-D] Good one, Dennis! 88, you’ve gotta laugh at that one!
TARDIS is warmed up and ready for the usual rounds. Dennis, since you are on call, we will drop off some of these Klondikes!
EDIT: Prayers for your brother, Jim. That’s tough. God bless him and all of your family in this hard time.
EDIT EDIT: Prayers for Doug and Daughter also.
Was mowing lawn ahead of a storm and got the whole thing done except for running trimmer - son was supposed to do it. Maybe tomorrow… Full of spinach and tomato pizza, yummy! DiGiorno’s personal size.
Evening all. Busy day. Catching up on watering. Yes, the heat has hit the flowers, shrubs and garden. All look better now. Soaker hoses went most of the afternoon. Cooked fresh squash, cabbage and potatoes. Made a great meal. Got back from feeding fish and deer at 8 PM. Then ate. Watched a movie. Did exercise trains this afternoon for a few minutes. Going to down some microwave and hit the sack. Can not get rid of this cough. Frankie and Cathy [oldest daughter] taking me to see Indiana Jones tomorrow night. Later
PS: 103 at 4 PM today.
What a day !!!
Landed a significant PO from LA Unified today, that sure helps. Then this evening Chris took us out to dinner at one of the most expensive places I know of. H was quite insistent, and the reason was he wanted to say “Thanks”. Definetly ONE of those great parenting moments.
(Special note to Doug, as you know especially in the troubled times, you know that their remorse is sincere, and the high moments wouldn’t be apreciated if there wasn’t a couple of the lower ones. And its the combination of both that make the bonds so tight.)
Not much going on here with the trains, but got another Operating Sesion coming up on Wednesday. Its been a month since the last one, so I think we will redo the last activities, and discuss the next ones.
Did receive some lights in the mail today, however the front yard is still glowing a bit. Did notice about a dozen 20 foot pine trees lost their top this week, I don’t think it is related though. The yard looks like there is a lot of black rocks that have suddenly appeard. Did find one dandelion that threw up a puff ball today, so think I will give that part one more shot.
Been watching Nashville Star, some pretty talented people on there. Well going to go get the porch light on, need to pick up some tomatoes on the trip tonight, they’ve all been taken off the market here do to Salmonila issues. Later.
Mornin’ boys. Another scorcher today. anjdevil, I now realize why you long for cooler climates from time-to-time…
Off to see boy “graduate” from Middle School.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill…
It is a cloudy 62 degrees. Just finished getting a big thunderstorm thru the night. Lots of wind and rain. Going up to 80 today with a few more showers due.
Today will be a busy day. Last night, the house A/C unit kicked off and will not come back on. Something is wrong. I will have to call the repairman and have him come out. It’s only been 8 months since we put big bucks into the system. Should have lasted longer than this. Just another problem to add to the fun.
Dining car is here and it’s time for breakfast. Later.
Y’all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Did I miss something? No investigation here.
Morning all. Just got home from work. Raining pretty hard with the heat the past couple of days we did need it. I have a busy morning but at least it looks like I will get some much needed train time later today. First off I need to make some breakfast for the wife, kids and myself. no there wont be any grits, although it would keep the kids from talking too much with there mouth’s all pasted together. Then Iam taking mom for some blood work, shopping and maybe lunch if she feels like it. Should be home by two and then I can take it easy. Trains later I hope. Have a great day. Prayers to all that need them.
Jim- Prayers for your brother. Hope he is feeling better soon.
Mornin’ Fellas.
I seem to have missed (or forgotten) a lot of what is taking place around here…
Sturg - Sorry to hear about your brother - will put him on the prayer list.
Doug - I missed the latest daughter drama… good luck with the judicial meeting.
Dennis - I have a caboose? Cool! [;)] That would be interesting as it would give me a place to go when Susie-Q banishes me from the house. Still waiting to hear back on my offer to help me cut down some trees so I have a place to ‘store’ the caboose!
Fife - Congrats on Chris’ achievement. [;)]
Chief - If you don’t want your vegetation to die then you need to stay home and tend to it!
Buckeye - Keepin’ it small?
Rich - Contributing to the increasing size of the ozone hole again? [tup]
Morning all. Slept till 8. [^] Another hot one but suppose to be the end of it for NOW. Congrats to fifey’s “going to high school” young man. Got to go to Town Hall as did not go yesterday. Have to go by as they pay me the big bucks. [(-D] Chat later.