@Fast Mail posted:Donald,
As the year winds down, I take stock of my own layout progress. Not very impressive, talk about slow bell; the old 3 steps forward 2 steps back. I feel a bit discouraged, so I sit on the basement couch. Surrounded by some beautiful old NYCRR art, many railroading history books, and some very nice single malt scotch.
I open the laptop and pull up the forum, I read a good thread about stress, pour a sip of Lagavulin. I check out the want ads and have a consideration of an SP caboose (a good deal but I want a silver one). I bookmark a (How to DCS wiring thread) maybe someday, but as usual I often occupy this time to get ahead of myself, the joy of abstract planning
For a moment I think of my brother, father and grandfather, and the NYCRR heritage they left me and how I feel their company and voices; it seems the common refrain is put down the scotch and get something constructive done. I tell the voices to be quiet and then at that moment I find your video.
A reprieve, an interlude of daydreaming; comes an approaching whistle as the Hudson comes pounding around the bend. As I watch, I am relaxed and entertained and at the same time reminded why I want to keep going on building my layout. Donald, it occurs to me your videos as well as others, are my motivation. That motivation will someday reward my efforts and remind me to have fun along the way.
Thank you, Donald. And a Sparkling New Year to my friends and all those who help me enjoy this place I am in.
........one more sip and I'll get started. kevin
Hey Kevin. Thanks for all the kind words. I enjoy making these videos and I get satisfaction when I read comments like yours. Thanks again. Stay tuned in 2023 as I have more plans for a little better quality video to view.
Happy New Year. I will join you in a sip of “single barrel”…
Donald
