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COFFEE POT #6 June 1, 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 6+ years and going. Plenty of fresh coffee and sweet ice tea to drink. Plenty of GRITS for the Yanks.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Friday, June 10, 2011 7:15 AM

Morning all!

Chief - sorry for the task today. Hopefully someone will find some positive things to help with the grief. Angel

LAZ, Chuck, Buckeye, and all - TGIF Beer

Sunny and 95 again today. Need some rain but none in sight.

Working to feed the Chief, Chuck, SJ, ad the rest of youz SS guz...Cowboy

Have a great day all!

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, June 10, 2011 6:46 AM

Morning all.  Up and moving.  Hot and dry here.  Some "popcorn" showers popping up around the state.  Wish we could get one.  Ran soaker hoses in garden yesterday.  Garden is later this year than in the past.  Been doing too much lake house work.  Really changing since I "soaked" it some.  Getting squash and a tomato every now and then.  Some getting ready to ripen.  Got little cucumbers so they are on the way.  Will relax with coffee and breakfast.  Then get ready for the trip down town to graduation.  May go to lake house as neighbor there says grass still growing.  Not here.  Crunchy here. 

Since I got my SS check on time, guess I will let all you workers off this weekend. Wink

Later

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, June 10, 2011 6:32 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny 72 degrees. Looks like rain is on the way. Going up to 84 today.

Today is an easy day. I have a few phone calls to make on business and the usual chores. Looking for a roofer to patch two holes in shed roof from the tree. About 6 inches each. Other than that, not much else new.

Buckeye & LAZ....TGIF

Dining car is here .with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great  Friday.

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, June 10, 2011 6:20 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Another HOT one today, last  one I hope? Last day of DETENTION for teachers.

ROY, I'll Drink to that.Beer

BUCKEYE and CHUCK, TGIF!!!!

CHUCK, speaking of HOT?  Nice pic!

Stay frosty and watch your topknot,

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Friday, June 10, 2011 5:52 AM

Good Morning,

We had a bad thunder storm rip thru here last night in Central Jersey. It kept us a bit busy. Cooled down a bit.

Brutus: Prayers for Char and Fran.

SPMan: PT can be tough but hang in there.

Chuck: You are lucky that they did not bait and switch therapists and  substituted Nurse Ratchet instaed.

Buckeye: I have been lucky with no stones but that has to be painful. I saw what a few guys that I work with went thru.

Chief: Tomorrow may be one of the toughest days you will ever have. I wish you the best and remember you have all of our support behind you.

Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.

Have a Great Day.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, June 10, 2011 5:05 AM

TGIF

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:50 PM

[Just ate my postAngry]

Funerals over and families have gone home.  Hope the news media goes too.  My week has been turned upside down.  Nothing done as planned.  The Town and Community came to the" call ".  Flags at half staff and black bows everywhere. One teen would have been 18 tomorrow and graduated.  I have to sit on the stage tomorrow at graduation.  I wonder what will be said.  On this forum, from CA to the North and down into the South, you all shared the pain.  God bless and thanks.

Think I will hit the road to the lake house tomorrow afternoon late.  To get away [and mow].

Sleep tight. 

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, June 9, 2011 10:32 PM

Good evening all,

I don't have much to report tonight.  The wife made another outstanding meal: lemon chicken skewers, couscous, and spinach salad with feta and fresh berries.  Some thunderstorms briefly rolled in – of course I just watered the flowerbeds and lawn 30 minutes prior.  I read with the kids for a little while before putting them to bed, but didn't do anything else exciting or run any trains. 

The Yankees are up 2-0 on the Sox after three innings.  I hope they win this game so it is not a sweep.

Good night,

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:25 PM

Howdy

Temp dropped this afternoon, turned off the AC and opened the windows. Banilla is ready, youz guyz in Ohio keep that reb out, he's sneekin through the lines..S.J.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:54 PM

Blueberryhill RR

 ChiefEagles:

 Blueberryhill RR:

Congratulations , Banks

Welcome to OTTS

Chuck

 

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CHIEF.....YOU FORGOT THE "U" in BTTS. Wink

 

But Chuck - youze guz forgot the "S" before OTTS Mischief Drinks Laugh

Gotta hand it to ya on dat noice though...Smile, Wink & Grin

Cooler today - only 95!

Have a great evening all!

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, June 9, 2011 7:27 PM

SPMan.......Two years ago I rushed to the hospital in a lot of pain from a stone.  They hooked me up to the plastic bags and later I felt the need to approach the throne.  The stone passed and I caught it in the strainer.  I gave it to the nurse who held it up to the light and said, "I'm impressed!"

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, June 9, 2011 6:45 PM

Chuck, you were lucky, my thearpist don't look like that but they are nice people.

Buckeye, I have had quite a few kidney stones but not so many in one year.  Maybe we could start a new kidney stone club but don't think anybody would join.

Therapy was not as bad today as last time.  Sparkletts water guy left me two big 5 gal bottles right by my front door even though they have standing instructions to leave them in the rear at a designated place.  This is not the first time this has happened.  I can't move them in my present condition and will have to get my son to do it.  Water man did not pick up Mtys either.  I called the office for the second time and they assured me that they have the standing instructions for delivery.  Guess the guy can't read or is brain dead.  OK, I just looked outside and the guy must have come back.  He did move them to the back of the house but did not put them where they go and did not pick up Mtys and did not knock on door per written instructions.  Strike three!  I give up.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 9, 2011 5:52 PM

Brent,

            Thanks.  I really lucked out on this one.  Also have a new level of respect for IT people after what we've been going through fighting a virus since last Thursday.Wink

 

On this whole car discussion, I think that a trip through a salvage yard should be a mandatory part of driver's ed.  Seeing mangled cars with bloody interiors is something that stays with you and makes you think twice while on the road.

Some of the videos I've seen on YouTube made me almost want to not drive as well.  Form a nice 90-92 Probe GT one second to a car that is unrecognizable from the rear quarters forward the next second or the GM J Body crash test that shows the driver's floorpan going upward into the lower dash left me uneasy.

watch?v=z69CxK02ngw

 

Same thing from the interior of runs 1&3:Crying This is slighly less painful since it doesn't have Kasey Chambers' Barricades & Brickwalls audio that the previous version did.Surprise

watch?v=KMWzbnbMqL4&feature=related

This one really struck home:

watch?v=wV9VAxeam9M&feature=related

 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, June 9, 2011 3:30 PM

SP......Please, I beg you, do not try to keep up with me when it concerns kidney stones.  I passed 6 in 2010. 

Banks......Congratulations on your membership in OTTS.  You came highly recommended.  When do you plan to run for Governor of Pennsylvania? 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, June 9, 2011 3:19 PM

ChiefEagles

Morning all.  Getting ready for funerals.  On the "lite side".  Got this from RT who is trying hard to become a Southerner.

Hot and sunny here.  BTW: Frankie and his SWAT Team are doing traffic control for funerals.  The Cousin of the one killed and one in the hospital was Major of the Sheriff Dept [Just retired].  Also the Grandparents of the one we house sat for is a big supporter of the Sheriff.  Sheriff himself is leading the funeral processions.

Later

Chief acually did tried grits yesterday and its just not going to happen but what can I say I don't do farina or oatmeal either. And Sweet ice tea isn't going to make it either have tried it before and regular tea just don't care for either of them either so guess I can't fall in there. But came across that last night as was listening to Jerry Clower on you tube always did love his tales they were great.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, June 9, 2011 2:32 PM

Afternoon All.

June gloom hanging tuff again today, no sunshine yet. Sigh

Need some ideas here. The munchkin will be here this weekend and we were going to make some "old school" trees using pine cones. Trouble is the old geezer here can't remember how and what we used as kids. The munchkin is only 5+ so we can't use rattle cans or an airbrush so what would be the best paint and type of brushes to use? 

I thought a BTTS was a bacon, double tomatoe and hold the lettuce sandwich. Smile, Wink & Grin

RT & Chief, Loved the clip. Thumbs Up

Later all.

 

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Posted by AF53 on Thursday, June 9, 2011 2:09 PM

Hey Chuck! I think you found your thrill "not" on blueberry hill!!!Laugh

Ray

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, June 9, 2011 1:52 PM

Ray...Half the fun of PT is the pain. I used to love to scream outloud. It's a good thing I had a lovely therapist....

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, June 9, 2011 12:03 PM

Chief, prayers for the community through the funerals.

That clip of Mr. Grizzard sounded like Ted Turner a little.  Sonny Bubba, although I understood him, would be a stretch for some folks in the North.

Another PT session today.  Got to tell them to take it easy.  I can't take another beating today.

Traindood, Canola oil is best.  I tried cooking some of that eggplant yesterday with breadcrumbs in eggwash.  Turned out nice but DIL and I ate em all before I went any further with the receipe.  Still have it though. Chef Good luck with your plumbing.  I just passed a kidney stone recently.  That was a relief.

later,

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:43 AM

On lunch break - looks and feels like it's going to rain here.  We've been dry for a few days, so okay.  Doug - that's always the way it turns out, fix something and you don't need it (as much) as when it was broken!  Fran has gallstones and a hiatal hernia.  Talking to surgeon today - glad it's something they can fix easily.  Wife had dermatology appointment yesterday and they did a biopsy on her forehead.  SJ - I guess your wife had to leave the house after she tried to feed you GRITS!!!  Let her back in when it's time to cook dinner, okay?  Chuck - There is no U in BTTS!  U are in OTTS!  Whistling  Laz - good luck with double secret probation Laugh

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:24 AM

Lunch Time,

A real scorcher today, the temps may hit 101.

AF53, Ray, Central had it's last day yesterday. Michele says that they are finishing about the same next year. they shortened up the "Time off" during the year.

My son graduated High school last night. Nice short ceremony. It was done within an hour. It was so hot that the Yankee Mayor just congratulated them and wished them luck.

SJ: Nice sneaky Reb attack.

Thoughts and Prayers for all in need. Special concern for the accident victims and their families and friends.

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, June 9, 2011 10:52 AM

Good morning all,

Traindood - You're wife is right about the oil breaking apart and not tasting good if it gets too hot.  We don't let it get too hot and as you said, it is a very quick fry - just enough to get the browned crust.  My wife does most of the cooking so I do as you do too: I eat what's on the plate.

Jack/AF Ray - The Yankees obviously did not get my memo about beating those Sox.  They are scoring runs, but unfortunately the pitching stinks.

SJ - Only a sneaky Reb would do that.

Good day,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, June 9, 2011 10:13 AM

ChiefEagles

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Congratulations , Banks

Welcome to OTTS

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Posted by AF53 on Thursday, June 9, 2011 10:02 AM

Hi everyone! Been away from reading the pot for a bit but not from thinking about it.

Wow! Alot has happened, as it took pages and pages to catch up. Took today off from my main job as I hadn't taken a vacation day yet this year.

My bit on kids and cars if I may. More often than not kids and speed don't mix. My first was a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. It was a v8 running on about 5 1/2 cylinders. What a tank! To cross the highway from a start I put it in first gear (it had an automatic transmission). Never got a speeding ticket with it. One of my friends had a FAST Dodge Charger. He loved speed. One day he took it out alone on an open road and as he crossed the railroad tracks he bottomed out and the car exploded. He never made it, died instantly.

I realize we raise them the best we can but sometimes we need to guide them and help with their decisions SoapBox.   

Chief - I've read all the responses to what happened and I couldn't have said it any better. It's nice to see how the town has responded. Great community!

Jack - You were lucky to have the father you did! And by the way...Get out of the Bronx!!!!

Joe - I was at Monday nights game. It's hard to enjoy yourself when we're down by so much after the first inning and it doesn't get better real soon. We have another game this Sunday against Chuck's Indians and then on Tuesday also against that team from Texas! We are by far from playing up to our capabilities.

Chuck - Sorry to see your team comming back to earth. But you're still in first place. You had it nice for awhile and maybe they can get back to playing good ball soon.

Roy - Great news to hear about your anniversary! Marriage and raising children are the hardest and most rewarding things we do in life!

Laz - I don't recall ever getting out from school this early. Am I missing something here?

HudsonJohn - Nice job you and my sis did with my nephew. Congratulations on his graduation!

Later

Ray

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:32 AM

Aloha. Rainy stormy overnight. Everything sent off to SJ and Mike C. Finally think got the a/c working and the temp drops to low 70s. LOL. Took the engine out and refilled an oil reservior (dry). Now it at least cycles the fan. Geez, did i mention it's practically brand-new yet out of warranty.  Ah well. The bride is cool and that's all that matters. Ran trains in the cool basement - the MTH coal elevator is so cool - especially with the black shiny aquarium gravel. Thanks for the ideas about using that!

Remembering those families at the funerals today. 

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:21 AM

Check the M/D line,,,someone sneeked over the line and changed my post.

Sound the alarm.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:14 AM

sir james I

Good morning

75/80s today

Granny fixed me a nice breakfast of GRITS and then left for a walk. Cooler but stuffy...Don't wish for Fridays to come, they are already to close together in the summer..s.J.

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Posted by traindood on Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:10 AM

Mornin' fellas and gals:       Continued hot and humid here. Boomers for later in the day.  Lightning    Went to urologist yesterday to check plumbing. So far status quo, although he dosen't like the creatinine levels. Get a blood test, see what happens.    Hey Jack; Love how the Bruins bounced back, showing some real grit. Great picture of Paul Revere with Bruins jersey on!   Looks like Bosox busted the Bronx bums crueller again, got their number I guess.    Yes      Hey Joe;    Wifey says the reason she doesn't fry in olive oil is #1 oil breaks down and gived unpleasant taste. #2 you want them babies in and out of the pan, not loaded with oil. Keep in mind I only buy the food and eat the food. Me no make the food!    Dinner    Yes dear, i just got done tellin' them.     Whistling      later.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:00 AM

Mornin' Fellas.

Been thinking alot about the car wreck... what I came up with is this.

No one understands why these things happen. No one knows what took place in the boy's life prior to that fateful evening. His father probably felt that he raised his son well enough to know not to do something like that. No on knows what was going on inside the car either. Were the others prodding him on? Were they telling him to slow down? We'll never know. We stand on the sidelines making assumptions based on our upbringing, our past experiences, etc, we we simply don't know what really happened. Is the father to blame for purchasing the car? No. Is the Law to blame for allowing young drivers to haul young passengers without someone over the age of 21 in the car? No. A poor decision was made and that is all that needs to be said. No matter what we show our kids, tell our kids, it is up to them to make the wise decisions in their lives, some learn, some don't, it is how it has always been and will continue to be till end of our race.

Going to be a scorcher in the Mid-Atlantic today!

JT - congrats on the job! Having a job that you look forward to going to everyday is a gem in-and-of itself! Thumbs Up

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:41 AM

Good morning

75/80s today

Granny fixed me a nice breakfast and then left for a walk. Cooler but stuffy...Don't wish for Fridays to come, they are already to close together in the summer..S.J.

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