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Post by dennym57 on Sept 24, 2024 15:20:20 GMT
OK Chuck...here is a bit of encouragement for ya!!! Some years ago, I had a similar conundrum. Been playing my 5 PC drumset at open mics and having friends over for jams, all the while I had a large 12 x 22ft carpet Central winding all over the music/trainroom. Had DOUBLE tracks around the drums; loops around where our bass player sat....a three spur railyard....lighted buildings...a lil' streetcar route... It CAN be blended in! Give it another think (incorrect syntax on purpose). Nice to see you're a drummer, I play bass and I love to jam.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Sept 24, 2024 16:18:12 GMT
As much as I enjoy model trains, unfortunately I have to acknowledge that I am not committed to a permanent layout. I cannot explain why, it is just the way it is with me. I have nothing but admiration for those permanent layouts both modest and over the top that OGF members have created/nurtured over the years. ... Consequently I will be right sizing my assortment of O scale and MTH standard gauge trains that I accumulated in anticipation of building a permanent layout to something more appropriate to a modest seasonal layout. Heh it was fun while it lasted. This is all prelude to the fact that I will be far less active on the Forum threads going forward than I have been in the past. This is what the thread title references. Over the last few months it has been obvious that for whatever reason OGF has found a broader audience as new members seem to be coming in waves. I attribute this to the caliber of the membership, their civility, and openness to differing opinions w/o heavy handed moderating. So rather than good bye, let me just say until next time. ... Charles, glad I got the opportunity to meet you at the Allentown ATMA show. I have enjoyed our conversations as well as your contributions to OGF. Hope that you continue to stay in touch with the OGF "family". There are so many ways to enjoy this hobby. There is no "one" right way to do it.
I think we've all taken stock at times regarding our approach to this hobby. I've always been an O-Gauger. But at one point several years ago, I ventured into Standard Gauge... enough so that when Dunham Studio's made my O-Gauge layout, they suggested I display Standard Gauge trains on one end of the layout. I had my doubts. But their illustrations looked so good, I went for it. However, as time marched onward, I decided to sell all my Standard Gauge trains, because I wasn't running them... and didn't want to just "look at them". So I'm in the process now of changing that end of the layout with all vertical rock scenery -- which is what I had always really envisioned there.
Bottom line... interests change over time... and that's one of the ways our enjoyment of the hobby evolves.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Sept 24, 2024 17:10:35 GMT
Thanks for all the kind words of encouragement, alternatives, and compliments. First and foremost this is not a pathetic attempt for attention or sympathy although my appearance and current career issues might indicate otherwise.  The additional insight is that in the endeavor to sell thousands of vinyl records which are in an area adjacent to the listening/train room, said room is pretty much a warehouse/holding area which makes any other use impractical/impossible. These records were bought to be sold so we shall see how that shakes out. Shortly after my initial post, I was scouting local storage unit prices and found what I felt was a reasonable deal for a prepaid 4 month rental of a 10X20' unit. I am in the process of moving all my trains of every gauge to the unit for a cooling off period. Which is not as bad as it sounds as they are all in their factory boxes/packing, and a heck of lot lighter than a box of vinyl records! None, some, or all of the trains will return or be sold by the end of January 2025. In the meantime, I am learning all about Medicare and Medicare coverage supplements, looking for new career opportunities, and selling records to make more room. |
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Post by healey36 on Sept 24, 2024 19:29:17 GMT
The first notion to quickly discharge is that of Medicare being relatively inexpensive. Depending on your income, it can be shockingly expensive.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Sept 24, 2024 20:09:11 GMT
The first notion to quickly discharge is that of Medicare being relatively inexpensive. Depending on your income, it can be shockingly expensive. Yes indeed. If you qualify for the minimum premium I am not certain that is the good news or the bad news.
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Sept 24, 2024 21:18:43 GMT
The first notion to quickly discharge is that of Medicare being relatively inexpensive. Depending on your income, it can be shockingly expensive. Yes indeed. If you qualify for the minimum premium I am not certain that is the good news or the bad news. You're both overlooking the word "relatively". Other than heavily subsidized (typically union or government) health insurance, Medicare is a pretty good bargain when compared to just about any type of private insurance. OTOH, compared to the cost of the actual medical care *without* insurance, it's not even close!
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Post by healey36 on Sept 24, 2024 23:51:01 GMT
I would agree that it's a relative bargain, although I paid less for monthly ACA premiums. The problem for many is the perception that it is ridiculously inexpensive going in. Throw in Medicare Part C and that's likely another 40% on top of Medicare A and B. As you said, you can't go without.
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