Phew! Glad to see ZCS is back in business.

Working is another thing that gets in the way and help support their hobby. I was just wondering what happened to all those who were on here.

I have six acres and a 3/4 pond. have plenty of out side work! But can't spend every min in the sun. I know people have to work and other thing in life that are more important! but I still find time!

Certain projects can only be done in the summer months......like beginning to dig a Koi pond. I've also built garden boxes, a chicken coop, making trees for folks, and on it goes. Someday...........

I suggest that for many, 'life' in general gets in the way all to often. I look at my trains every day, but just can't carve out any time to work on them. Someday, but today I am needed elsewhere.

Walt, I am responding to your July 8 comment about people losing interest in Z. That is certainly true in some ways, but I'd bet my bottom dollar the reason for not being active is totally different

eJshelton where can I get information on these show! Are they local for you!

I haven't done a lot of work on my Z but I took Z to a show yesterday. Have plans to be at a show this coming weekend and also at the NTS. I also have plans for a display in Sept. So I'm busy with Z

Busy! For sure. But the good part is our hobby will wait patiently. (Thanks, Walt, for the kind comment in my blog...it's OK if nobody comments...I do it for myself...).

I have not done any of the fun things I use to do.. I still love Z Scale and N Scale but now I need a layout to put them on.. It will come with time & I look forward to the time I can have free time.

I think people are busy. I know my world has turned topsy turvy with both of my parents {Father With Severe Alzheimer & my mother broke her hip in March 2017} in a nursing home in Plainview NY.

It seem people loose there interest in Z scale I thought they were all decated to the Z world, so they jumped track and headed for the town of Facebook and now that's doing the same thing. slowly !

I agree with you Walt.

Happy 4th of July to every one this week end! We need to get back to the Z scale spirit!

First time on in months. Also glad to see new photos........need changing more often.

And I thank you for listening.....

Happy Father's Day everyone!

I got some ribbing from Ellen to change them.

I agree Thom.....new photos are great!!!

It's good to see new photos cycling on the home page!!

Prices changing for the better! but getting models to pass are getting harder for smaller models!

Shapeways FUD prices are changing - many items will be cheaper.

Johnathan you need to be more like 220% then you will be good to go! and on the right track!!!

Catt's Back!!

More on Johnathan (Catt) from Facebook: "Hi everyone,the good news is I am finally home.,does it feel good. :-) I'm not 100% closer to 85% but I will take [t]hat for now."