Good Morning All. 73° and clear, headed for 93°. Yesterday's predicted rain didn't materialize and I have to irrigate the garden this morning. Two weeks ago, I was bemoaning the excessive rain, now I want it. Bacon and eggs over easy with extra bacon this morning Flo.
The tractor/mower repairman made it out yesterday, spent just at two hours replacing the hydro-static drive belt and an accompanying pulley that actually caused the problem with the belt. I provided a second set of hands thus saving at least another hour of labor; it was an effort for him to get up and down. Total cost for labor, pulley and mileage to my location was $216. Quite unexpectedly low! Guess what I will be doing today?
Thanks for yesterday's likes and comments regarding the fence and previous pictures of the flat cars;
Jerome, Dave, Sherrel, Johnny, Patrick, Chet, Curt, Ken.
Another day yesterday of minimal train shed time. Between the mower repairman, household chores and quality time in the pool, I got less than an hour but at least I got some time. Just continued on the Insta-Fence a bit. I read where some of you have used it, but here's a couple of progress shots for those that haven't used it.
Gluing the stringers on.
Removing the sprue.
Adding the posts. I make most posts 6' tall, but since the supplied stripwood is a scale 38', I get two 7' posts that I use on each end for added stability.
In this case I am spacing the posts at a scale 9' which looks OK even though a tad longer than prototype. I also cut off a scale 2' on the actual fence since I only actually need each section at 36' to fit my needs. Fence looks good as is, but I will most likely do some dry-brush or powdered weathering to differentiate it from some that I used nearby.
Terry - Hoping that your back recovers soon. I have no recommendations for quick cure, each situation is different and I ain't no doctor. I will say though, that I am lucky. I can take a single generic Advil tablet and it is good for 24 hours.
Dave - Nice work on the company houses. Mine are being used singly, another is elsewhere on the layout and being used as a liquor store.
The errant wire sticking out is for interior lighting that wasn't hooked up at the time this picture was taken.
Haven't built the third one yet.
Phil - Congratulations on the BP.
Sherrel - Darn, I wish that I could move out there and share my kids inheritance with your governor, yeah!
At 20¢/gallon, Texas is tied for fourth lowest in the country. California just took over the top spot from PA at what I believe is now 61¢. What are they going to do with the extra money? Build a high speed rail line from Temecula to Escondido???
Johnny - Depending on the thickness of the plastic and the extent of warpage, immersion in very hot water, using a heat gun or blow dryer, using the oven
after you turn it off (hangover heat). Once softened by whatever method, use heavy books, bricks or canned goods to flatten.
Patrick - That's why all of the best BBQ joints smell so good overnight!
Ken - The weight loss would only partially offset my high BP. It's heredity in my family.
Everyone have a great day.