• Memorial of Jesus’ Death / Thursday, April 2, 2026

Tales From the Railroad

Jahrule said:
Si. Con mi suerte, el final empezará con un pulso electromagnético masivo. Así que ni siquiera podré usar aparatos electrónicos. Solo quiero ver Kenshin y Dragon Ball cuando la sociedad se derrumbe para pasar el rato.

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Going on 23 days now without running water. Thankfully the furnace works again. I don't blame the landlord. Everybody is mad at him, but I think he did everything he could. Maybe I'm wrong. It's just not always easy to get a plumber, source parts, etc. We were not the only ones with frozen pipes. It has been an ordeal. In light of this, I have decided to relocate. I secured a new apartment this evening at around 5pm. Sadly, I can't officially move in until the 15th of next month. So I'll need to take some PTO days. But with that said, brighter days are ahead. Hopefully the water is turned back on tomorrow or the next day. Really getting tired of showering at the engine house. Nevertheless, thank God I worked for the railroad or I wouldn't have even had that as an option. I thank Jah for the provisions he has given me.
 
Jahrule said:
Going on 23 days now without running water. Thankfully the furnace works again. I don't blame the landlord. Everybody is mad at him, but I think he did everything he could. Maybe I'm wrong. It's just not always easy to get a plumber, source parts, etc. We were not the only ones with frozen pipes. It has been an ordeal. In light of this, I have decided to relocate. I secured a new apartment this evening at around 5pm. Sadly, I can't officially move in until the 15th of next month. So I'll need to take some PTO days. But with that said, brighter days are ahead. Hopefully the water is turned back on tomorrow or the next day. Really getting tired of showering at the engine house. Nevertheless, thank God I worked for the railroad or I wouldn't have even had that as an option. I thank Jah for the provisions he has given me.
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Ohhh man, I can't go 23 minutes without running water.
You're up there where it's always freezing 🥶

Sorry dude 😐
 
Been over a month now without running water in the house. Whole place dry except the bathroom, thankfully. Still a real pain. Makes you appreciate something as simple as turning a handle and not having to plan your evening like you are camping indoors.

Finallygot the kitchen cleaned out. One small victory. Now I am starting on the closet, which currently looks like it lost a fight with a derailment.

Got crane class today. First one for me. Apparently they hold it every three years, so I guess this is my turn to learn how to pick heavy things up and hopefully set them back down where they belong.

Meanwhile we are getting three to four inches on the Green Mountain today, so tomorrow should be interesting. Snow always adds a little extra challenge to the day. The rail does not stop for weather, and neither do we. I am signing the lease for my apartment on the 9th. And I can officially start moving in on the 15th.

Hope everyone is well.
Sincerely,
Jahrule
 
Jahrule said:
Been over a month now without running water in the house. Whole place dry except the bathroom, thankfully. Still a real pain. Makes you appreciate something as simple as turning a handle and not having to plan your evening like you are camping indoors.

Finallygot the kitchen cleaned out. One small victory. Now I am starting on the closet, which currently looks like it lost a fight with a derailment.

Got crane class today. First one for me. Apparently they hold it every three years, so I guess this is my turn to learn how to pick heavy things up and hopefully set them back down where they belong.

Meanwhile we are getting three to four inches on the Green Mountain today, so tomorrow should be interesting. Snow always adds a little extra challenge to the day. The rail does not stop for weather, and neither do we. I am signing the lease for my apartment on the 9th. And I can officially start moving in on the 15th.

Hope everyone is well.
Sincerely,
Jahrule
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Here in the UK JR we only have to have one cm of snow or a few leaves blowing around near the train tracks and they start cancelling trains left right and centre!! So glad to hear you're moving into a new apartment, I hope it's all clean, fresh and comfy for you. You've done enough "time" 😍
 
Proverbs 14 v 15 said:
Here in the UK JR we only have to have one cm of snow or a few leaves blowing around near the train tracks and they start cancelling trains left right and centre!! So glad to hear you're moving into a new apartment, I hope it's all clean, fresh and comfy for you. You've done enough "time" 😍
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I love the apartment. It looks like something you'd see in New York City. It has a great view over the town. There's a workout room. And it's 200 dollars cheaper. Everything's included except the Internet.
 
Update: On my way to class we got a call of a gaping switch. So we gotta ride out to fix it. No crane class for me. Maybe I'll get the next one three years from now.
 
Jahrule said:
I love the apartment. It looks like something you'd see in New York City. It has a great view over the town. There's a workout room. And it's 200 dollars cheaper. Everything's included except the Internet.
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That is amazing!! Definitely a blessing from Jehovah for putting up with so much crap!! I'm sure the 200 dollar saving will cover the internet and then some 😊
 
Jahrule said:
Update: On my way to class we got a call of a gaping switch. So we gotta ride out to fix it. No crane class for me. Maybe I'll get the next one three years from now.
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Ah that's a shame JR, I know how much you guys love playing with your big toys!! But, never say never, Jehovah manoeuvres ANYTHING for ANYONE at ANY time he chooses and don't you let anyone tell you otherwise ❤️
 
Proverbs 14 v 15 said:
Ah that's a shame JR, I know how much you guys love playing with your big toys!! But, never say never, Jehovah manoeuvres ANYTHING for ANYONE at ANY time he chooses and don't you let anyone tell you otherwise ❤️
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Id rather be out in the field anyway. The day goes by faster.
 
Jahrule said:
I love the apartment. It looks like something you'd see in New York City. It has a great view over the town. There's a workout room. And it's 200 dollars cheaper. Everything's included except the Internet.
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I thought you were out in the wilderness living in a tent and sitting round a camp fire at night eating beans and pork!
 
After a long arduous turn of events, I finally relocated to a new apartment. Sadly, Puppy didn't make it. The house dropped to -30, and that was too much for a snake to handle. Don't be too sad, though. He was also pretty old, well passed his life expectancy, so it wasn't very surprising. I wanted to leave in good terms. But I survived without a furnace or running water for far too long. Consequently, I refused to pay rent. Instead I got a new place. Now my body is slowly re-acclimating to running water / climate control. My skin is super dry. Regardless, I am doing fine. Just wanted to post an update.

 
Jahrule said:
After a long arduous turn of events, I finally relocated to a new apartment. Sadly, Puppy didn't make it. The house dropped to -30, and that was too much for a snake to handle. Don't be too sad, though. He was also pretty old, well passed his life expectancy, so it wasn't very surprising. I wanted to leave in good terms. But I survived without a furnace or running water for far too long. Consequently, I refused to pay rent. Instead I got a new place. Now my body is slowly re-acclimating to running water / climate control. My skin is super dry. Regardless, I am doing fine. Just wanted to post an update.

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"All downhill from here"!!! That's how I think too! This life sucks doesn't it? But, enjoy it while it lasts JR 😍 sorry to hear about your snake puppy dying, you'll have to get yourself a puppy and call him snake ☺️
Anyway, minus 30??!! So much for global warming 🤪
 
Proverbs 14 v 15 said:
"All downhill from here"!!! That's how I think too! This life sucks doesn't it? But, enjoy it while it lasts JR 😍 sorry to hear about your snake puppy dying, you'll have to get yourself a puppy and call him snake ☺️
Anyway, minus 30??!! So much for global warming 🤪
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No pets here, sadly. I would like to have a cat or a dog someday. I actually did have a cat named Turtle once. I dream about being able to work normal human hours again. I'd love to be able to get a part time job one day working only 40 to 50 hours a week.
 
Jahrule said:
No pets here, sadly. I would like to have a cat or a dog someday. I actually did have a cat named Turtle once. I dream about being able to work normal human hours again. I'd love to be able to get a part time job one day working only 40 to 50 hours a week.
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It's horrible having to pay to live isn't it? The concept never made any sense to me until I learned about Jehovah. Even now it messes with my head when I have to pay for dirt, or seeds, or anything really that Jehovah gave us for free. Satan stole everything Jehovah gave us for free, and then said to us "If you want any of it, you're going to have to slave for it, and I'm gonna make sure that you slave so hard that you'll barely have time to be able to enjoy the little you'll get" And don't get me started on the original bullies/thieves who stole the land itself and proceeded to sell/rent tiny pieces out to the likes of you and me 😡 It's very reassuring to learn that Jehovah is the true owner of everything and he's got a wonderful future in store for us 😍 where you'll be able to have a puppy without having to pay £2000 for it 💕
 
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