Elliot, just checking in on your progress and health status. Your health issues appear to be less dramatic that they have been at times, but never seem to go away completely. It also seems lately that you have settled down a bit and and are progressing more like the rest of us. I would venture that that is a good thing overall.
I found your comments about getting your layout documented on video and magazine interesting. I think we all want that when we start building our "dream layout". A good friend followed an interesting path in regards to that. He had worked for 10 years on his scenery before he was able to run any trains. Then my son helped him get everything running, built custom control panels, a lot of special effects, and etc. He had one of the best layouts that I have ever seen. It wasn't too long after getting it done that he had TM Videos document his layout and then he tore it all down and moved to Arizona. He needed to be in a magazine, but the timing didn't work out unfortunately.
When I was pushing myself to get as much done as possible before my TM Video shoot, I was working on the layout everyday and it was close to not being fun anymore. As soon as that was over, I starting pushing myself to complete a magazine article. We are done with the picture taking portion of the project and it should get much easier the rest of the way. Then my goals are to super detail things and have realistic operating sessions too.
We are going to my wife's class reunion in Northwest Iowa over the Fourth of July weekend. Haven't decided on when or which way we will return yet, but maybe through Cedar Falls and a stop to his Merlyn at his shop. Going north through the twin cities is not out of the question, but not likely at this point. Have also talked about returning through Sioux City/Omaha and a more southern route. If we decide at the last minute to head your way, I'll give you as much notice as I can.
Things are looking great as usual. Always appreciate your updates.
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