Mornin’ guys and gal(s). Received a covering of snohizo overnight in WV. Not a whole lot on tap for today, might go trackside.
I did venture east to the train show at the Washington County Ag Center, and BOY did Fifey make out! Wasn’t in the door 5 seconds and spotted 2 Ford Model T’s (1/43), both for $10. Then a Weaver Chessie covered hopper for $23, and a couple of Lionel red push button switches for $10. But the best deal was a CP Rail Ltd freight set (1989 vintage), with matching extra dummy unit, for $125. Set engine runs great, pulls great, hardly any visible wear, half the cars appeared never to have been removed from box, and the yellow CP caboose smokes. [8D][yeah] I happen to know a certain curly haired youngster who will be gifted this beautiful set this year. The hardest part for FifePops will be not spoiling the surprise before that time.
Well done Fife! Man, NEVER pass up a train show, especially if it’s in an easy drive distance. You never know what you’ll find, even stuff you never knew you needed!
Great finds. It just goes to show that sometimes the best buys of the show are the ones that you see in the first 10 minutes after walking in the door. I sure miss going to shows. There aren’t any in close proximity up here. I used to be able to make it to 2 per year and that was enough.
Well it was -22 when I got up this morning. We might make it to zero today. I’m glad that our church is still live streaming the service. Its very comfy to sit in our living room with the sun streaming in while drinking my second cup of coffee.
I’m planning to go down to the train office during the “event” today and run some trains on the floor. I finally put down some track so that I can have some train time, and to let our grandson show me how to run trains.
I spent my day doing NAPPAP. That’s a Negative Air Pressure Particulate Abatement Project. When you’re sneezing your face off, you break out the vacuum cleaner and dust your train collection! [swg]
Mornin’ gal(s) and guys. A frosty 23 degrees along the Patterson Creek cut-off, where love is in the air. My wife made sure that I would spend some quality with someone who loves me, so she made FifeMax a VET appointment this morning…
Here is the joint gift that we gave to each other. It was nice to wake up to these beauties on a sunny and chilly -9 degree morning. Spring will come some day.
It may be cold here in the Northland but we have neighbors with big warm hearts. This molded ice heart appeared this afternoon in the snowbank in front of our house. An example of Minnesota n’ice.
Good mornin’ guys and gal(s). Sunny and warmer in the Potomac Highlands. Will take down the red hearts outside, and put up the green shamrocks. Shopping day, including a stop at Lowe’s.
In the train room, still working on getting the layout underside organized. Still tossing boxes from our move to WV (5 years ago). Located a K-Line C&O wide vision caboose that was burried away. K-Line was cranking out some fabulous rolling stock before their troubles.
Jenni was moved to rehab yesterday. Some issues we need to handle but we’ll see if she stays there. I have a ton of paperwork to do with her. She REALLY want to start her PT and alas, nothing as of 1245 eastern. I’ll be there just after work tonight.
If my Princess moves, I’ll have a TON of trains to move. I don’t doubt I’ll find stuff I forgot I had. I know I have an almost brandy new Western Maryland set, which I got for almost nothing…an NJ Transit set with add on car, still in the boxes…depending where I end up, I’m either going have no room in a basement or a bedroom full of trains.
47 today as the high, the sun was out a bit ago and has since clouded up. 60F tomorrow. May have to open the windows and air the place out.
Fife - you are getting ready for St. Paddy’s day and Mom’s Christmas Tree is still up…
That’s right, Saint Patrick’s Day is coming! I’ve got to dig out the Irish Tricolor, the Irish Brigade and “Erin go Bragh” flags as well. I’ve got time.
Flint - I was thinking more along the lines of Guns & Hoses. Attended a police funeral up in Philly, and when they turned the corner, it was I-m-p-r-e-s-s-I-v-e.
Day 2 of Jenni’s rehab, not going so well, issues with one or two of the staff - PT has started and she has her sneakers. We’ll see tonight. I brought her 2 slices from our favorite pizza place for dinner and that made her smile.
68 now, windy. Should drop down soon, expecting rain later.
I may run over to get my HazMat refresher course at the FD if I can, it is drill night, haven’t been since December. I have to take care of her piggies and frogs afterwards. Might be a long night…
Not much on the train front - I spent too much last month, but I don’t regret it too much. I have some nice stuff for the layout. I have the Menards Valley Dealership which is now a Plymouth dealer with my '70 road runner convertible on the roof rotating around, lol. That needs some work, just need the time to do it. It is pretty cool.