Good Morning from Tipton IN ! 
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Good morning all,
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind between 9 and 11 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mitch, it’s good to hear your mom is doing well (picking on you and giving you a hard time is a very “Mom” thing to do). That is quite a story of perseverance and accomplishment . One of my friends was in the CG, made Warrant Officer and was diagnosed with cancer. His wife had lost her battle with cancer and he was sure to share her fate. At the time he sold everything he owned (including his layout). Now 20 years later he has beat the cancer and has a new home in the country and is unstoppable in his pursuits. He volunteers at the local hospital and hospice encouraging those fighting the fight.
Oh and attention KMART shoppers…
1:87 all metal 1950’s vehicles are $2 each. I was watching them load up the shelves for Christmas sales this weekend.
Lee
Good morning.
It’s 50 and clear. A little nippy for this part of the country but nothing I can’t handle. The high today will be around 80 with plenty of sunshine.
I’ve got most of the rafters installed in the coaling station. Sometime today or tomorrow I’ll be cutting the pieces of rusted roofing metal to scale 10 foot size and gluing them in position one piece at a time. In some places a piece will be loose or peeled back and some pieces will be missing altogether. This should lend one heck of an effect overall for the structure as it stands a lonely vigil beside an abandoned stretch of track.
This afternoon I have to go to DeRidder to see a urologist about my prostate condition. It shouldn’t take long, a couple of hours at the most.
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Today’s Weather for:
Sundown, LA 71446-6114 10/20/2008
Wind Chill: 50°F
Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 48°F
So Far Today
High: 54°F
Low: 50°F
Rain: 0.01"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gust: 0mph NNE
Today High: 80 Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tonight Low: 52 Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening becoming light after midnight.
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Morning, Zoe, just dragging in a bit later than Lee (and definitely than Bill T. - you said he was in before 4:30 this morning?[:O]) [wow] I’ll have cup of coffee, glass of milk (2 percent, please) and some of that min-donut cereal, please. Thanks.[dinner]
Hey Sue, we try to find ways to keep our Diners coming back, and besides, the NP could easily have boxcars down the way of my RR’s Four Corners area in the 1950’s (or so I’ll claim, and I’m stickin’ to it! [;)] ) I like the gold stripes on my NP SW1200, so I decided I’ll have only the NP logo painted over, as if the paint shop hasn’t got to doing the repaint in CAW’s colors. Good to hear (waiting on the glue to dry and all) that Larry and you are getting closer to the logging camp. [tup] Oh, I did get that NP boxcar together last night (and KD’s put on it), so it’s sitting on the layout now.
Mitch, looks like several people will be coming by to visit your Mom, which hopefully will pick up her spirits a bit. Best wishes on your car sale, too. As for the sleep, hey, you’re on vacation, and you can just say you’re practicing early for being an ORF…[:-^]
Paul, sounds like an enjoyable visit to that resort, and [bow] for your self-restraint at breakfast. Guess hanging around us chowhound Diners hasn’t completely rubbed off on you. [;)] That resort sounds like a good one for MRR’ers, with all those layouts.
Lee, good job on that lumber yard - was that the Walthers ‘Walton Bros.’ one, or did you kitbash two of the Atlas and add the top part over the space between them? Careful, you’ll have me starting through some of my older/beatup/worn rolling stock and trying to improve them. This could be catching! [swg]
Also yesterday, I had a few empty WS “silos” (containers) that I put my Arizona R&M scenery materials into (well, except for the Sedona Red powder - left that in its original bag). I may need to order some more AZ Rocks & Minerals stuff, though - one bag on
Good Morning All…Its sunny and 50 here this morning…I’ll have a couple of eggs over easy,bacon and toast and just sit the coffee pot down please…Thank You…You folks are all making Me look bad I just havn’t got much done the last week or so…Gotta get off my duff…
Lee…Nice work on Walthers Lumber yard…That should give you lots of car loads for your railroad…
Jeff…Coaling station is looking good…Good luck at the Dr. today…When those Dr. say drop your drawers and bend over its never a good thing!..
You all have a good one…Jerry
Mornin’ all!
I see some folks 'round here have been doing so modeling! Good looking stuff guys! Maybe I can join you all soon with some stuff of my own. I’ve just been so busy for so long. I know, I need to knock that off!
Well, gotta run!
Chloe, a coffee to go please!
Morning all, first time for me to appear in the new coffee shop, and I have to do it on a very sad note for me.
I had to have my furry train-cat buddy Lowell put to sleep–the kidney failure just went through his body too fast, and he was in agony. Funny how you get attached to a pet–and all pets are special. Lowell was certainly that. But I had 13 years of a lot of companionship from him and I know he’s in a better place now. Spooky already misses her buddy, and so do I.
Here’s a photo taken last year before the kidney failure started:
Lowell: 1995-2008. In the arms of St. Francis now.
Tom
Gee Tom that’s really sad news
Wish there were something i could say that would make it easier for you !
One thing i know for sure is that Lowell knew he was loved and i believe he was one lucky kitty to have
a human friend that took such good care of him !
Pets do have “True beauty without Vanity”
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Morning Tom,
We are sorry to hear about Lowell. We thought you had that managed pretty well.
But I guess age and the ailment combined to speed up his demise.
We have lost many family pets over the years and it is always difficult and some are very difficult to adjust to.
Our sympathies.
Johnboy out.
Bad news about Lowell there Tom, but time heals all wounds, even the passing of an old friend and companion.
Tom sorry to hear the sad news…Jerry
Tom - condolences on the loss of Lowell [:(]. Any plans to find a new companion for Spooky?
Paul - Sounds like you had a great time. I never coulda controlled myself in a situation like that - especially with omelettes!
Jeff - I’m itchin’ to see the coaling tower once you’ve weathered the rafters. Maybe it’ll look like one of Grande Man’s Birmingham Industrial History photos.
Ferg - got your email, thanks!
Mitch - Nice looking Charger, hope it sells quickly at a good price! I had the Plymouth counterpart - a RoadRunner (1971) - during my days of irresponsible youth. Got my share of tickets in that thing. (I’m the guy who was asking all the questions about the CL&W sub - remember?)
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We had our first frost of the season here in the Free State this morning. Sure was purty, but a real bear to scrape off my windshield! I’m hoping the grass has finished growing so I can enjoy more time with mrr. I got ~half of my engine terminal track ballasted yesterday. I was actually pleased with how it turned out - maybe I’m starting to get the hang of this ballasting thing after all…?
Afternoon, Diners.
Tom, sorry to hear about Lowell’s passing, but at least his misery is over. Sure hope the angels have cabeese up there. I know you (and those of us who’ve listened to the stories about him and Spooky in the Diner) will be missing him. Maybe you can figure a way to designate one of your cabeese something like the Lowell Memorial Caboose? A thought, anyway. [angel][angel] for you and Spooky.
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Tom Sorry to hear about Lowell and maybe these pics will help to cheer you up some. I hope so.
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That’s about it
Best to all on sick call and those recovering [angel][angel][angel]
Talk to you later
Duke
Tom: My condolences as well. I’m sorry you had to lose an “adopted” family. And I second Jim’s suggestion for a memorial caboose.
And to others whom I have not spread well wishes, my apologys and wishes to you. I’ve just been caught up in life.
Today I start Drama rehearsal. I;m teching Curious Savage.
Tom, so sorry to hear about Lowell, animals and companions sure are a part of the family and we know he will be missed. Thoughts for you and yours!
Bob, nice photos from Apex.
A strong coffee in a large UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thanks.
***Tom, I’m very sorry to hear of Lowell’s passing. I understand fully how it feels to lose a four legged family member and it’s never easy. All I have to offer is that Lowell had a wonderful, loving home and that he is now at peace. My sincere condolences.
Been busy here lately and too tired most of the time to visit the Diner. Wife is now on her way to Florida, taking her Dad to see the ocean one last time. A request he has had ever since his stroke. He seems pretty weak these days, so she thought it might be now or never. I’m staying here to keep an eye on the build and ofcourse take care of the critters.
RFDTV “Trains & Locomotives” is on at 6:00pm est.
All for now. [C):-)] Rob
That sucks Tom. I remember when we had to put our big yellow/white lab Comet down. He was an OLD dog, I forget how old. Poor boy could barely stand up. Well, they have to go. It really sucked for my sister back in Feburary when her little Jack Russel/Chiwawa died, cause it was unexpected (the dog had an allergic reaction to a rabies shot). We have a little area out back that I call our pet cemetary, I’ll get a pic. There lies 2 hamsters, a guinea pig, a lab/golden retriever (Zach), Comet, and Molly (sister’s old dog). There’s also a corgie buried along the back fence, but further to the back (she died when the vet gave her to much sleep medicine). There’s also an angel fish buried at the other end (my sister wouldn’t let it get flushed). I’ll get a pic of our little cemetary for ya’ll. I’ll go ahead and tell ya’ll now, we currently have 4 dogs. An old corgie (Diana), a wired haired terrier mixed w/ lord knows what else (mine), a definite hound/bird dog that might also have lab/border collie/dalmation blood (Bullseye, my other younger sister & brother’s dog(I have 2 younger sisters and a little brother and I’m the oldest), and a min pin/chiwawa that my sister got after Molly died. And there is also a tropic aquarium w/ about 10 fish.
On another note, I finally got my figures, so there’ll hopefully be some pics of them soon. Also, football ends wednesday.
Jeff, Good luck at the doctors, I hope everything is fine.
Tom, I’m very sorry for your loss, I’m sure kitty is in a better place. It’s hard to lose pets.
Duke, your pictures want me to buy a house with a larger yard!
Packers#1, our HS football ends this Friday, It’s a good thing since its getting way to cold to watch ball games.
Dorothy came home and asked if she could help with the layout, I was speechless but I guess I need to find some beginner projects for her.
Ok well I’m going to put another coat of paint on these cars and see what I can accomplish tonight.
Lee