Away we go for another year.
I’ve only been around since 08. Hard to believe it’s been that long. Made a lot of friends here.
Morning all. Hope everyone is as well as can be expected. PA moved up my eligibility for the vaccine to the 12th of April so I’m getting that appointment lined up.
Played with the trains a bit last evening. Nothing big just a few laps around the loop.
Stay safe. Nice cold day in here in Western PA.
Morning all!
Any coffee I like? That’s usually Maxwell House French Roast, although ocasionally I’ll brew up Eight O’ Clock coffee for nostalgia, makes the place smell like Grandma’s house used to!
Although I was a bit annoyed when Eight O’ Clock updated the bag to a more modern look. Dammit, some things shouldn’t change!
Large D****D with cream, no sugar, please.
Bulletproof to start the day, then a couple of espressos mid-morning and early afternoon.
Good evening all,
Moderately active day at work. Nothing else to report. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
I used to be a regular at the Fri. morning bulletin stuffing at the big church I go to. Mostly senors and friends of mine , we put inserts into the bulletins. Because of the hysteria the church was closed for several months and now open but attendance is way down and the minimal inserts in the bulletins so I haven’t gone for a year. Today it has started up for the Easter services bulletins, I’m going after this.
Good Friday ----
Was absent yesterday as Jenni was not feeling well…I sat with her and we watched the home opener of the Yankees. Lost 3-2 in 10.
She was better when I left this morning.
Freaking COLD this morning 29F and still windy. At least it’s Sunny!!
Got some shopping done for Jenni she’s going to bake a Pizza Rustica if she feels better on Sunday Morning. I’ll be at Mom’s house cooking.
Manahawkin — lol
24 oz. of Bada Bean Cawfee this morning…up and at 'em (Jersey Style…lol look it up the commercials are hilarious…)
Back at work today, hoping to get outta here on time but we’ll see.
Back later
42 in the sun. Wind chill 30. Rushing to the Dr. Apt. got changed from 1:40 to 11 AM.
Warning today, Well I have the seed and fertilizer spread down at the creek, now I just need some heat and rain.
4 shots in muscle in left shoulder blade area. 2 1/2 months of hurting and now done. Relief finally. Dr. said in a knot. New bumper to install on new mower. Track work in Train Box. BTW: MTH not shipping anymore of their Realtrax switches. Not at dealer. Sorry. Will start switching some out to Fasttrac. Middle finger to Mike’s Trash House.
Afternoon folks!
Sunny and cool breezes today. Continued warming for the weekend. First Easter weekend in years where weather will not be terrible. All the immediate family has been vacinated at least once so we are hosting Easter ‘brunch’. Filets will be charcoal grilled by son! BIL has been moved to a new facility and even though vacinated, they said if he leaves he cannot come back - but we can visit??? So he will not be able to attend - which I think would have been good for him. The daughters now have med power of attourney and when the current facility releases him he will be moved to a group home near us and the oldest daughter. We will be able to visit him there and will also be able to take his dog - which we will be keeping unless he is ever able to live independently again?
Happy Easter all!
Tried to watch the O’s vs BoSox, only to learn that Dish dropped MASN. Boooooo[B)]
Good evening all,
One would think after all these years, I would not be astounded by the incompetency of bureaucrats. A recent memo was sent late on Thursday (before a 3 day weekend) detailing some major policy changes. The idiot sending “apologized” for it being so late in the day and week, but anyone with a lick of sense knows he just did not a d— about anybody. The really sad part is he may actually think anyone will believe he is sincere. Ugh. Guys are supposed to finish the shed Saturday. I have my doubts. Still no CTT, MR or Trains. You have to wonder. Question for anyone… why do they call it March Madness when it ends in April?..asking for a friend. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
47 and warming fast. Got a Humana home nurse on the way to do the yearly checkup. 
Part of their contract.
Grandson’s birthday [April 5] this afternoon. Will be 4. Grandparents from NY are here.
Afternoon all!
Rough start to the day. Cloudy and cooler than predicted. OK with me! Should have some sun this afternoon.
Repaired a friend’s Lionel year 2000 Big Boy. The chuff microswitch broke and I had three in stock. Lubed everything and made sure all screws were tight as I reassembled (I always find a bunch of loose internal screws when I take a loco apart).
Today is cleanup day for tomorrow’s family Easter dinner. Son procured 2 tenderloins yesterday and he will slice them up, prep, and charcoal grill them.
Good afternoon all,
Door works on the shed and all four sides are covered. Some flashing still needs to be installed. Good news is that I did not have to pay them today. More good news is that I got the stimulus money today. Bad news is no MR, CTT or TRAINS…yet. More bad news is there was a bogus charge on credit charge. Good news is credit card company will zero that out. Weather is warmer. Mailed state and federal tax returns today. Should get refund in a few months. Did a Tox-A-Way today and there was NO line at all. Got rid of a lot of stuff. Debating which Mass to go. Saturday night is SOOOOO long but getting up early for Sunday is not a good choice either. Not sure what to make of the day. I wish everyone a Happy Easter! I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Evening,
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!
Things been quiet around here. Going to Chris’ for BBQ tomorrow. Just got an engine back from Mike Reagan that he was repairing for me, he did a fantastic job! Its perfect! The only issue is the shipping cost, sure wish he wasn’t so far away. But it’s worth it to know someone you can trust.
Weather has been fantastic the past couple of days mid 70-s to low 80’s.
Take care all and hope you all have a great Easter.
Sun. 82 Mon. 82 Tue. 80
Wrmcc I get the idea your one of those guys who can repair about anything, I like to think I have good mechanical aptitude but I still aren’t real good at fixing things.
Today is 4. 3. 21 the final countdown.
Tomorrow I’ll be 78 I am greatfull that my health is good, I’m active and do things, I walk with my dogs everyday and some exercises. My balance is terrable though.