We have moved most of my stuff from the Centralia address at this time. Trying to get settled in and recover from the muscle exertion at 55 years old. I should have hired a moving company to help. That’s for sure. It’s nice to be back in West Frankfort. But Read more…
Here we are in April 2023 already. Daylight savings time; Easter around the corner; and some spring storms to boot. I have been inundated with work right now on projects for other folks and packing up the layout for the move to West Frankfort. I am eager to begin the Read more…
March is here…along with the uncertain weather conditions that early spring brings. Lots of changes around here to report. We are selling the house in Centralia after all. I will relocate back to my home area in West Frankfort IL. The layout will be reconstructed in a new home; as Read more…
Well, one month down in 2023. All is well. Started new projects for the layout. Bob has completed the re-design of the layout with the new revisions of both Ziegler 4 and Freeman 4 mine spur; the pass through/swing gates have now been eliminated; and you are walking up the Read more…
2023 is here. Wow! Where did the year go? Lots of stuff happening here right now. Changes in the air to the layout; etc., I have been working very hard on projects away from the house for about a month. I have been traveling up and down Interstate 57. Luckily, Read more…
Fully moved back into the Centralia house. Glad to be home. Thanksgiving was very nice and quaint this year. It was nice to be with family and friends during the holiday. Typically, the holidays make me a bit sad due to family members no longer with us; and the memories Read more…
We have a lot to be thankful for this year. We made the initial move to Johnston City; only to discover that downsizing wasn’t exactly what we envisioned. We have decided to move back to Centralia after all. We have likewise decided to keep the house in Centralia; as we Read more…