Mornin’ pilgrims. Breezy and cool in the Potomac Highlands.
Same here downrange from you Fife. Thank goodness. The inferno of a summer we had here had to be dragged away kicking and screaming.
Pretty good Halloween here, 40 kids showed up. We DO have a surplus of candy though. Not complaining! [swg]
Mornin’ all!
Week 3 of being stuck here in Virginia. Hoping to hear an update from the mechanic today.
Tyler didn’t decorate so we had no trick-or-treaters last night. I did have to shoot to the store around 5’ish, there were a lot of kids out already. So not sure if they were doing it after dark. I noticed a few people had set up the candy at the base of their driveway, but were sitting farther back by the garage. I mean, really?
Had to pick up some coffee yesterday because I ran out of the stuff I ground before I came down here. Since I don’t have a grinder here, had to pick up pre-ground. Also had to pick up some sugar, I was out of the demerara sugar I normally use for my coffee.
Temperatures have plummeted here, supposed to be 38° tonight, 31° tomorrow night. I think Tyler and I will put in a fire one of these nights for the first one of the season.
Have a good one!
Mornin’ guys and gal(s). Cloudy and 46 along the Patterson Creek cut-off, but supposed to get down in the 20’s at night. Off goes the outside spigot, and in come the plants and palm tree. We “exorcised” Halloween yesterday, before burgers on the grill.
Final full week of Fall foliage trains, then we will be gearing up for Fifepup’s wedding, which will involve an overnite on the Auto Train.
Raining right now. I was going to take the orange Halloween lights down today but it looks like that might be out. No biggie, they do look kinda cool anyway.
Not looking forward to dealing with the pumpkins, they’ll have sloppy water in 'em!
Good Afternoon…
Got very little done over the weekend - evidently I received a head cold along with my small amount of goodies from York.
We watched Young Frankenstein Saturday night and after Halloween was over, Phantasm (Love the '70 Cuda with a 440- 6 BBL with pistol grip 4 speed).
Got Halloween cleaned up and put in the garage until I can get in there and organize it. We had a nice bunch of kids come and we were essentially done by 8, but Mom wanted to keep it going until 9. Turns out that was a good idea as I emptied out the fog machine.
Spent yesterday in bed and on the couch, had an emergency meeting at the firehouse and then home. Off today - may make a run to Jenni’s tonight.
Hi all, WOW been busy, My High School pal came up from Denton TX for Saturday, Sunday and left Monday. Then today we were on support for the grand daughter cheerleader duty. Just got home, Fun to watch 6th graders play basketball. [(-D]
A pal dropped off 700LB of winter wildlife feed today. Hard frost last two nights. We did not get a frost till 11-1 this year, I never remember it being so late in the year. Most times we get a good frost in Oct? So I had to put the heated birdbath out and take in the summer ones. Also found out my uncle is in the hospital but not sure with what. My sister said she will fill me in tomorrow?
Would be nice to hear something from Roy, Don, Mike, Doug & DoudgDG and some of the others but things are sure not the same with Frank and Banks no longer with us. [angel]. Guess I understand.[:^)]
Not much else here from the North Bluff. I need to catch up later when I get some time to read.
Till then, be good.
This was posted in another forum, by S.J. who doesn’t come in here because of not being able to log out.
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Nov 3, 2021 9:24:02 GMT -4 james said:
It would be nice if we didn’t say unkind things about others no matter what we really think. Yes I certainly have opinions too.
S.J.
Not sure but, that is why Don isn’t coming in anymore and maybe Roy also. We all have opinions about others but do not feel here or in any forum, we need to be giving our opinions. I’m the first to say I have been very bad at doing this in the past, I agree some deserve it, but we don’t need to do it, in respect to those who may disagree with your opinions, as stated I was a big abuser of this thought. "
Mornin’ guys and gal(s). First frost on the pumpkins overnight. Sunny & 50 in the Potomac Highlands. Nice easy train yesterday, with a nice gathering of Vets on board.
I hope to attend the train show, this Sunday (11/7), at the Blair County Convention Center (Altoona,PA).
Happy Friday from Central NJ
32 F right now 50s later and the Sun is out
Jenni and I are both still ill, already been a week, hatin’ it right now.
Waiting for 1 part to come in and I can finish off another 494 beacon that I got with a lot of trains, HO and Lionel mix. I have a bunch of stuff that either needs some attention or restored. Projects? I got 'em.
I FINALLY got the Gargoyl street lights and I can complete the Spooky Town section of the layout. I’m trying to finish the train station section/module now, it’s painted and the snow is there, need to wore up the street lights and start making plaster snow.
off to work…
Good hunting!
Been down, cracked a rib three days ago. Nope, I don’t like it. [:S]
Sorry to hear that K’, take it easy, will you?
OW! [:S] Get well soon! [:D]
Ouch not fun been there done that.
Mornin’ guys and gal(s). Sunny and 28 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Finished the Fall scenic train with our biggest crowd yesterday, now I’m off for a few weeks. Me and my engineer sidekick are heading to Altoona this morning, for the Blair County train show.
Good Nascar race last night. New winner and champion, which is always fun to watch.
Get well, KRM.
Morning, still kicking but taking it slow and easy.
Rib is fair when I am up and moving but He!! at night when trying to sleep? [xx(] Looks like we are in for our Indian summer this week. [Y]
Lots of sadness around these days. A very good friend of over 33 years came by yesterday to tell us his wife lost the fight against the big C. Started as Gallbladder cancer but by the time they found it it was in a late stage. Still almost a year of He!! for Donna. My she rest now without pain. [angel]
Mornin’ guys and gal(s). Sunny and Frosty along the Allegany front range. Shopping day, I’ve been told.
Nice train show in Altoona yesterday. Picked up a Marx tin Army building for oldest grandson. Snagged 2 big freezer bags of O-gauge wooden ties for $5. Also finally purchased the correct blades for my 3656 cattle pen, and some MTH diesel traction tires. All-in-all, there was something for all scales and eras at this show. About 80% occupancy, compared to past years. Of course, Banksie was always there in past years…
Good morning,
And for some good news in these days of gloom!
We had a great time yesterday at Daughter Katie’s and Dan’s Gender Reveal Party. So I guess the cat is out of the bag, or should I say the girl will soon be out of the bag.
Sandra and I will be having another Granddaughter in April. [Y] [:D]
The most beautiful part of Katherine having a child is she makes sure they are a big part of Sandra and my life! Love those guys!
Leaves will be the order of the day. We are at peak I am thinking? About 75% still in the trees. [:S]
Nice Haul Fife!!
Best get.