Country Life

There hasn't been too much happening lately specifically relating to the train aspect of Whistlestop, hence the lack of recent posts.  I do have an S scale Santa Fe F-7A model on it's way though, which will be a great addition to my Scale/Gauge display collection.  I'll present this on the blog when it arrives.  Suffice to say it will be a superb model!  This only leaves the O gauge F-7 still to get, which you would think should've been one of the easiest to find, but no.


An important aspect of Whistlestop is that, apart from all the different trains, it is/ will be simply a really nice place to be.  Whilst there will always be much more to do in this department, I'm really happy with how it's going.  The open grassy area around the cottage is gradually being developed, and is looking great!  It's been really hot and dry here the last couple of weeks, but progress is being made.  Every trailer-load of green-waste that goes to the dump ensures that Whistlestop looks a tiny bit neater.


I am extremely 'proud' of our cottage and I know I've put many pictures of it on this blog before, but here are a couple of very recent ones.  Small details are constantly being added.

I mentioned in a previous blog that the 'focus' of Whistlestop has changed to some degree since we've moved into the cottage, and can now call our property 'home'.  In the past I had always thought of the railway aspect of Whistlestop as being something that would bring in enough income and enable us to live here, versus living elsewhere simply to earn a living as I've done for many years.  Now that we're living here in semi-retirement it feels to me like a burden has been lifted off me- the burden to find a way to be able to live in this beautiful place- and for the first time in years I can say I feel very relaxed!!  That my vision for Whistlestop is now truly becoming a reality is incredibly exciting!  I suppose it is always a risk for a 'dreamer' like me to step out and attempt to make the dreams reality- I'm sure many do not succeed- and it certainly hasn't been an easy step to take.  I absolutely love doing what I do here at Whistlestop, and I have every confidence that developing the property and bringing the 'train' aspects to fruition will continue to be very exciting.


Lastly, here's a photo of me with the Whistlestop sign at the entrance to our property, the installation of which is now completely finished!  I have found a new 'joy' in actually, completely, finishing things!!  Who said old dogs can't be taught new tricks?!