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teaspoon
Crew Chief
USA
869 Posts |
 Posted - 06/22/2012 : 11:29:18 AM
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Good afternoon everyone! I've been busy preparing for a logging camp exhibit at the Frankenmuth Michigan Heritage and Heroics Festival. I'll will dressed as a logger from the 1880's, with a camp setup, and display of tools and photo's. There will be a nice sized pine log for people to try out the 2 man crosscut saw, and a buddy is coming up from Ohio to demonstrate hewing timber with the broad axe and adze. This event features soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War through Viet Nam, with a big emphasis on WW11. I'll post pictures next week. In the meantime, here's one from last year. Those guys scare me a bit. |
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Bill Uffelman
Crew Chief
USA
900 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2012 : 07:17:09 AM
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We have been busy the last week+. Left Las Vegas last Friday afternoon, two Goldens and luggage in the back of the Grand Cherokee. Friday night in Flagstaff, Saturday night in Oklahoma City, Sunday night in Oakridge TN and Monday nioght in our bed in Ocean View DE -- 2600 miles. My wife and dogs are now "at the beach for the summer. Hot and steamy all week, drove 120 miles to Newark DE yesterday to have lunch with my almost 92 year old mother and returned around dinner time. Hit rain south of Dover so last 45 minutes was WET! We had huge storm most of the night -- lawn won't need watering for a couple of days 8>)) I have to fly back to Nevada tomorrow night but will return later in the week to kick off 4th of July festivities. July will be busy with my annual meeting in Coeur d'Alene and ABA meeting in Chicago, and political campaigns in Nevada. More of the same in August with prep for an appearance on two appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court thrown in.
Did observe the southern portion of the SG railroad here on the DelMarVa peninsula driving up from crossing the Bay at Virginia Beach -- hadn't been down there in 30 years or more. Shame it isn't NG 8>))
Celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary Thursday night -- hard ot believe that I returned to the US from RVN 43 years ago June 6. I'll turn 65 on July 9 so lots of memories to review.
Hope summer is kicking off in fine fashion for everyone.
Bill Uffelman
Ocean View DE & Las Vegas NV
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visman48
Fireman
USA
4485 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2012 : 5:20:41 PM
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Afternoon All,
I havent been around the lounge much, and what little RR modeling work I have done aint for me. But that too will change. Wanted to catch you all up on my health as some have asked. Well I am half way thru the 36 sessions of rehab, I do 25minutes with 2% incline on the treadmill, 18 minutes L3 with the bike, 5 minutes and increasing on the eliptical, and then a session of free weights to end it all 3 times a week. I have had no problems what so ever, weight is dropping slowly, and my BP and rest of the numbers are far below the norm. I am feeling good too. I do appreciate you all asking. Colorado was of no issue health wise, in fact it probably did alot of good mentally and physically. Stay tuned for some Goose 2 builds and maybe one other build if I can get the hours in the basement.
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Neil F
Section Hand
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 05:15:22 AM
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Good morning all, from a wet North West England, Olimpic Torch has just passed my house on its way to London, Just back from the Isle of Man from a week traveling on the 3ft railways,
I will post some pictures of the 3ft systems.
have a good day and keep dry. |
Neil F in Stockport
http://sites.google.com/site/purgatorypeakmodelrailroad/home |
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3880 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 05:43:19 AM
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Originally posted by Neil F
Good morning all, from a wet North West England, Olimpic Torch has just passed my house on its way to London, Just back from the Isle of Man from a week traveling on the 3ft railways,
I will post some pictures of the 3ft systems.
have a good day and keep dry.
has it gone out again? [:-eyebrows]
morning all, some coffee and bacon and eggs on the side. help yourself.
gotta have a clear up today, stuff everywhere in the rush to do those little jobs for the show, looking forward to taking a slower pace with my "to do" projects too [:-moptop] |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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milocomarty
Fireman
Netherlands
4927 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 05:45:10 AM
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Morning all, coffee's on breakfast ready..like England it's wet here. Great day for modeling...Good to hear about your healths improving Les..and looking forward to your Goose2 build..so I'm of for modeling..
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Grtz Martin..
http://cardiganbaycoastalrailroad.wordpress.com/ |
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Neil F
Section Hand
United Kingdom
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Rick
Administrator
USA
17740 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 09:54:28 AM
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Good morning everyone.
Thanks for the coffee and breakfast Andy and Martin.
Nice sunny day here today.
Much milder temps too.
70's and 80's for the next few days.
Thanks for the pics Neil.
Those critter pics would look good in this months photography gallery.
Les, good to hear a positive health report.
Hope everyone has or had a great day. |
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4874 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2012 : 1:27:45 PM
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Good afternoon everyone and thanks for the coffee Andy and Martin.
Like Rick the temperature is a lot more bearable but calling for rain later today.
Les, Glad to hear that you are well on the road of recovery.
Managed to sped a little tome at the workbench last night. Painted my Model T truck, started building a grand piano (an O scale one) and started to put together a Chivers 20ft way car.
Hope everyone has a great day.
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Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
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David Butler
Crew Chief
United Kingdom
792 Posts |
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3880 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2012 : 09:03:34 AM
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nice photo david.
afternoon all, i got up, checked emails, sprayed some matt varnish, made a hand uncoupler, then the postman brought me new book ive been reading it ever since, some great photos, plenty of stuff i wish i had the room to model, theres a cracking photo of a bank that has enough ivy to make it look like it has a beetles era style haircut :D
hope everyones having a nice day |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4874 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2012 : 10:07:48 AM
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Good morning everyone,
Coffee is on so help yourself.
Managed to spend some time at the workbench last night and managed to finished a couple of car kits that are now ready for the paint shop.
Have a great day everyone.
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Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
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Rick
Administrator
USA
17740 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2012 : 1:27:50 PM
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Good afternoon everyone.
Thanks for the coffee Ron.
Spent most of the morning driving around running errands.
Taking the afternoon off to relax.
Hope everyone has or had a great day. |
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Geezer
Fireman
USA
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Geezer
Fireman
USA
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