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…
October has arrived. Moving day has arrived too. We have begun the process of downsizing the house and our possesions. I am not going to understate this. It is very tough right now. I have lived at this address for 23 years. I can’t really imagine what it will be Read more…
Well, changes are abound this month. We are nearing the point to put our home on the market; we are also near the point of finishing up a few obligations here in Centralia. We will begin the task of downsizing the home; and moving back to Little Egypt. I had Read more…
We are in August 2022…where did the year go? I know it’s been challenging to us all to get through the summer with the extreme heat and weather experienced by some parts of the country in the heartland; but we’re still here. Retirement has been really nice; but also a Read more…
We are nearing the end of the renovations on the house. We have the upstairs bathroom to go; and then we will begin putting the house on the market. We have been looking for places back home in Little Egypt and will hope to be there before the fall. I Read more…
Changes abound here. The home repairs are in full swing…new bathrooms; new kitchen; new carpet. The good news is things are going well. Getting ready for the RPM and National Train shows this year. I will most likely get a COVID booster (my second one) to be safe when I Read more…
I am now officially a full time Model Railroader and DOC Retiree. My last day was April 29, 2022. I am ready to turn the page and begin anew with my lifetime pursuits. I have been waiting for so long for this moment; that I can’t believe it is finally Read more…
Well, I officially retire from work at the end of this month. I am looking forward to getting back to hobbies and pursuits that I have not been able to get to while work and COVID took precedence. I have been busy with some major upgrades in equipment over the Read more…