Have some truly delicious Southern Fried Catfish on me.
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A few days ago I went to Orlando and stopped by Colonial Photo and Hobby. Among my purchases was a new (to me) 28-135mm EF series lens for my camera.
I finally put it onto the camera for a test-drive. I walked around the house snapping a few pictures. I think it is OK. My previous “walking around” lens was a 38-55mm EOS. Having an increased zoom on a GP lens is good. Pictures seem OK. Test shots all looked good.
When the weather conditions are better I need to give it a real test. It was cloudy and overcast today.
Kevin, Mike and Garry, I’m pleased you found the Antarctic transport photos interesting. Having regrets is a waste of time, but I would have liked to have gone to Antarctica.
Batman, if I was ever to find myself in Vancouver, I reckon a trip on several of those BC Ferry routes would have to be a must, especially on a nice day!!
The ‘before’ picture is what I have always considered to be one of the iconic pictures of the ‘Old South’. The ‘after’ picture breaks my heart. Certainly there are more important things and people to worry about after Ida, and I am not trying to glorify the dubious means by which the ‘before’ scene was achieved, but the ‘after’ picture speaks volumes.
It’s raining again, so it looks like another day of inside work. Unfortunately, the inside work is in the kitchen and not on the layout.
While flying around the country, we can see some very beautiful airports, and some airports that are just utilitarian. I guess that is what railroad stations were 100 years ago. Some were magnificent, and some were just places for people to catch a train.
Then and now. Omaha had two side-by-side stations. They both were beautiful buildings. Today, the Union Station is the Durham Museum, and the Burlington Station is the local ABC TV station.
The first two photos are of the Omaha Union Station, and the third is Omaha’s present Amtrak station.
She posted the photo on her FB page which is the world wide dog show crowd. Those dog show ladies (they are mostly ladies) sure can come up with a lot of racy comments that can not be repeated on our much more sophisticated MRR forum.[:-^][(-D]
Dave, I really like Maple station. If I ever get the gumption to scratchbuild a station (let’s be serious, I won’t) that would be the one I used for inspiration.
John, your pictures of Omaha Union Station are amazing.
Garry, Happy Anniversary.
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My baby/baby ran through a door with her spear and broke it… OH NOOOOOO!
A quick return to her hotel room, some glue and pins, and a field repair was underway.
Some touch-up paint, and it is looking pretty good.
Back in action on the convention floor.
I really miss going to conventions with my girls. I would give anything to go back in time and do it all again.
