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12-31-2008 7:16 AM In reply to
Offline jeffrey-wimberly
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Re: 12-31-2008

 Good morning.

It's 50 and partly cloudy. The high is expected to be in the upper 50's and it will remain partly cloudy.

Got my new custom made shoes yesterday and they fit very well. Today I'll be working on breaking them in. Today I'm just sitting back and  getting some rest for tonight.

Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      12/31/2008


Wind Chill:  45°F
Humidity:  71%
Dew Point:  41°F

So Far Today
High:  50°F
Low:  46°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  12mph NNE

Today  High: 58    Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight  Low: 35    Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

12-31-2008 7:22 AM In reply to
Offline LSWrr
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Re: 12-31-2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVE! We got 3-4” last night and the roads in and around Cleveland are a mess ™!!!!   Note the TM, I don’t need a 4 beer penalty…….  Jeff, good luck breaking in the shoes! 

 Lee

 

12-31-2008 7:42 AM In reply to
Offline SilverSpike
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Re: 12-31-2008

Bright, crisp and clear day over here!

So Jeff are you going to walk a few miles to break in the new shoes today!

Lee 4 beers could do it for sure, be careful out there tonight folks! 

 

Happy New Year everyone!

And welcome in the NEW YEAR with a.......

 

 

12-31-2008 8:26 AM In reply to
Offline pcarrell
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Re: 12-31-2008

Morning all!

I thank you all for your prayers and support over the last few days.  It's been tough.  Your being there has helped.....Thanks!

For any others that are hurting or in need, I pray for you also.

 

So, the last day of the year, huh?  Guess I'll probably work a half day and then go home.  Shoot, I may leave before that.  I've already been here and hour and mine is the only car in the parking lot.

I'll just be chillin' at home tonight.....what do you all have planned?

12-31-2008 8:35 AM In reply to
Offline SilverSpike
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Re: 12-31-2008

pcarrell:

I'll just be chillin' at home tonight.....what do you all have planned?

 

I'm working from home until 4:30 today, also expecting an appliance repair man sometime between 9 am and noon this morning.

Tonight Ben's girlfriend is supposed to come over and watch movies until mid-night then I'll crack open a bottle of sparkling cider, that's about it for our New Year's celebration.

What you doing tonight PC?

12-31-2008 8:47 AM In reply to
Offline blownout cylinder
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Re: 12-31-2008

Sawyer; Our prayers go out to you---we're here if need be--

12-31-2008 8:50 AM In reply to
Offline howmus
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Re: 12-31-2008

Mornin' everyone!

"I'm dreaming of a white New Years....."  Sorry about that.  We got around 6" of light fluffy stuff that is now blowing here and there in the wind overnight.  I also have more recording to do today before heading out to my son's house for the New Years Eve Party.  We used to have some of his friends over to my house years ago before he married for the party.  Mostly sat around playing euchre all night and imbibing too much.   Now we go over to his house and play euchre might have a drink, and hope to stay awake long enough to see the new year in............ 

Now another of our own needs us today.  Sawyer is going to his brothers funeral today.  Sawyer, my deepest sympathies and prayerful support go with you on this day.  I truely understand what you're going through, and I think I speak for us all when I say that we're there for you.

Sawyer, my deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family at this time! 

I have to get the snow blower running soon or the musicians will have no place to park!  Hope you all have a great and safe New Years! 

12-31-2008 9:04 AM In reply to
Offline Robby P.
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Re: 12-31-2008

Well I will have some OJ for now thanks.

Power went off last night, twice.  In a 5 minute span.  Happened around 3:00 this morning.  Next thingt you know, there goes the fire whistle.  The vol. fire department is about 10 houses up from us, and that whistle is LOUD.  I guess maybe a car wreck or something.  The whole town was black.  I just now got the internet back and going. 

How am I going to celeberate today.  Well..................right now working on the layout and getting ready to make some trees.  Probably hit up the hobby store today, and see what I need from there.  Next start drinking by 3:00pm, and will be out on the floor by 6:00pm.   I will say by 12:00am I will be praying to the porcelain gods!!! 

Now if you believe that, thats a different story.

12-31-2008 9:17 AM In reply to
Offline gear-jammer
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Re: 12-31-2008

Good New Year's Eve morning, All.  I will have my usual coffee and cinnamon roll.  Is anyone working today, or are we all starting the celebration today?

Dick,  I haven't had a horse for 10 years.  I just didn't have the heart to replace my old gelding.  The steers are there to mow the grass and to eat.

Ryan,  Are you our resident consultant for our party?  What do we need to serve for our New Year's eve party?

Errands today, but we will get some layout time tomorrow.

Sue

12-31-2008 9:32 AM In reply to
Offline pcarrell
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Re: 12-31-2008

Ray, Barry, I'm sorry about misinforming you about our friend Sawyer.  I accidentally posted the wrong person on the wrong forum........not enough coffee yet today, clearly!  Sawyer and his family are fine to my knowledge.

12-31-2008 9:33 AM In reply to
Offline blownout cylinder
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Re: 12-31-2008

Today will be going to friend's place--pick up some beer and stuff to eat---then going home with goodies and settle down for the evening and fiddle with some RR stuff--not under any influence of course---

Have a safe evening-----

PC;; OOOOOPPPSSS!!---escooose plisss--sorry myself-

12-31-2008 9:34 AM In reply to
Offline pcarrell
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Re: 12-31-2008

SilverSpike:
What you doing tonight PC?

Think I'm heading home early and cooking a ham for tomorrow.  Beyond that, probably not much.

12-31-2008 9:38 AM In reply to
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Re: 12-31-2008

gear-jammer:

Ryan,  Are you our resident consultant for our party?  What do we need to serve for our New Year's eve party?

 

Hey Sue, glad you asked. Here is a list of 25 New Years meals with links to recipes too!

Wondering what everyone else is eating to celebrate New Year’s around the world (and across America)?

Here’s a list of 25 lucky regional and ethnic foods and their recipes that will help you start the new year right. According to legend, all of the New Year’s foods below are reputed to attract prosperity for the new year.

Organized By “Lucky” Ingredient

Black Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)

Cabbage

Grapes

Greens (Collard Greens, Spinach, etc.)

Lentils

Pork

Seafood

Misc.

Enjoy!

 

12-31-2008 9:46 AM In reply to
Offline jguess733
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Re: 12-31-2008

I'm back in my Navy clothes today for the first time in a week and half, so I'll take a big cup of black coffee please. I'm on duty today, so I'll sitting on the MR website and surfing other train related sites. Yesterday was a great day, I spent most of the watching Thomas DVD's with my son, and playing with him on the floor with all the wooden Thomas trains his Grandpa and Mimi got him for Christmas. I think I'm going to take the plunge today and purchase my first piece of brass. I'm going to buy a T&P Muley Caboose imported by OMI. Well I'll check back later all. Have a happy New Year.

12-31-2008 10:11 AM In reply to
Offline howmus
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Re: 12-31-2008

pcarrell:

Ray, Barry, I'm sorry about misinforming you about our friend Sawyer.  I accidentally posted the wrong person on the wrong forum........not enough coffee yet today, clearly!  Sawyer and his family are fine to my knowledge.

 

Thank goodness for that!  I was wondering what might have happened???

BTW, I was wrong about the snow.  We got so far about 10" of the white stuff here in Geneva.  Still coming down.................. sideways!  It gets really bitter when you are running the snowblower and it decides to blow right back in your face.  My New Years Eve plans are subject to change as necessary.  

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