The Hobo Camp Fire Is going well #X.. Stop In!!!

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Here's the "New" thread     

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Another fresh start to the Hobo's camp fire

[sir james]

Saturday 2/28/26
Hello Blue
We have sun this morning at 37 degrees. Yesterday went to 54 but a nasty wind made it fell much cooler.
 I haven't been out this past week. So not much new to tell. Due to another price increase from the cable company, we switched to U-Tube TV, lost some things we liked but just couldn't justify the rising cost. Missed a chance to visit the club house last night, we had company and I missed my ride.
S.J.

[TMo]

February is gone! Good riddance!

The dog and I headed out for a hike this morning. Pleasant temps - almost 50 I think. Snow's gone on all of the trails.

The youngest is coming over to do his taxes with me looking over his shoulder. His girlfriend and my wife are off to get their nails done. Running my coal train and trying to identify some problematic cars. I'm going to head over to Michaels later tonight and get some blacker paint for the GP35.

Might get outside to hit some golf balls this afternoon.

[FiatFan]

Happy First Day of Meteorological Spring, gang.

To start spring I have 20 degrees and lots of clouds. High today maybe around 30. Then gradually warming through the week with a high near 60 by Thursday with varying chances for rain throughout the week.

Yesterday I got the boards cut and installed at the base of the stairs to repair the most prominent section of flooring. Next is another spot over behind the front door. Once everything is in place I need to call a friend who has an air nailer to fasten everything down. Then once it's warm enough I'll open the doors and windows so I can stain the flooring.

Mikey - I think you should have a grand opening for the new thread with free coffee and donuts!

All stay safe.

Tom

[hillyard999]

Spring seems to be coming.  The grass looks like it will need a trim soon.
I am busy making a divot in the lazyboy.  Apptmt w ortho doctor is two days away.
really am missing being able to run my trains in the garage.

hope you all have a great day, and run some trains!

[LiveSteamer]

Well today was a good day. We had baseball tryouts for the league my kids play in but they didn't have to tryout since they already play for the league. It was for all the new players and players moving up in divisions. Other than that nothing really else has gone on today. Tomorrow is a different story, I go and see the podiatrist to see if I need a fifth surgery on my ankle. If me and my fiance read the report right, there is another tear in my ankle and the doctor already said he will not fix the tear but fuse my ankle together. Normal time for recovery is 4-6 weeks but he already said for how many surgeries I had, my recovery will be longer. I managed to go a year without having the need for a boot or crutches. Sadly with the original injury, a person will continue to tear ligaments or tendons in their ankle for the rest of their lives. I've accepted the fate and am looking at the worst in the situation. That is all from my end as of now. Have a great night everyone.

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Matt!!! I'm wishing the best decision for you....
Man - That's nuts!!! Having it fused.... Take care!!!

[FiatFan]

Greetings, gang.

Cloudy and 29 in the remote reaches of northern Iowa this morning. High for today is crystal balled to be around 40. Various forms of precipitation begin tomorrow with drizzle. Then rain and possibly some snow scattered throughout the week.

With all the clouds my opportunity to see the lunar eclipse will have to wait for another time. I have seen them in the past and they really make the moon look like another planet rather than just a flat disc.

Not much accomplished yesterday. I did get the boards removed from the next are of the floor to be repaired. This project will be a little more difficult as each board has to be cut exactly to fit. The previous project was open on one end, making it much easier. I have a call out to my construction guru for technical assistance.

This morning I need to hit the grocery store before heading to the gym. This afternoon I'll be cutting down the tall grasses left over from last year.

All stay safe.

Tom

[sir james]

Monday 3/2/26
Hello Blue
We have sun this morning. 18/35 for the day. Happy to see March arrive, Yeah it can be nasty but winter is behind us now. 
No socializing over the weekend. So I got nothing for ya. 
S.J.

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Weather service is taunting us by saying this is the coldest day until next winter
we'll see......

[TMo]

Cold and damp today until the flurries started at around 2 PM here. We're supposed to get some mixed precip tonight - could be an interesting commute tomorrow morning at 0600.

I update my white board every Monday - 964 days to go until I punch out for the last time and retire. Who's counting?

[FiatFan]

Greetings, gang.

Another gloomy day underway outside my window. Lots of clouds and 35 degrees. Due to budget cutbacks at the NWS we are only allowed to get to 45 today.

Yesterday was quieter than I originally planned. Shopping and the gym were routine. Then I picked up a couple of air nailers borrowed from a friend so that I can attach the replacement flooring permanently. After watching some youtube videos and experimenting on some scrap wood the first batch of flooring is now attached. I never did make it outside to cut down the tall grasses. Maybe today.

On the return trip from the grocery store I noticed the gouging gas station had upped the price from $2.65 to $3.09. Immediately headed for my preferred station and filled the tank at the lower price. Later on they followed suit so gas just got more expensive.

All stay safe.

Tom

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Missed what little of the eclipse I could have seen this morning. Woke up to cloudy skies.