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Jeffrey's Trackside Diner, December 2018, from the Christmas City of Bethlehem Pennsylvania! Locked

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Posted by mbinsewi on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:01 AM

Log in problems seam to be part of the new norm.  I've had my share, along with digital archives problems. Confused

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Posted by Steven Otte on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:53 AM

gmpullman

Stay warm, everyone. I talked to CudaKen the other day and mentioned clearing his browser cache and cookies. Looks like he hasn't done that yet.

Mr. Otte, do you have any advice for Ken?

That is my best advice. Delete the cookies associated with the domain cs.trains.com. I had to do that myself. It worked, though now I have to log in every. darn. time. Angry I think that's a browser setting -- "don't keep cookies from sites whose cookies you've deleted before" -- that I have to track down and turn off. Hopefully.

Speaking of which.

Have one.

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:58 AM

Chocolate chip cookies - my favourite!

Steven Otte
Have one.

That won´t do, Steven - I am good for at least half a dozen! Especially when Petra has made them, from a recipe her late aunt Bobby from Portland OR sent her years ago. Actually, Bobby´s real name was Margret, but no one ever called her that. No one knows, where the name Bobby came from, either.

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:23 AM

Howdy ... Coffee and a chocolate chip cookie please .  .. Thanks 

we are back in Destin FL as we travel back home from Tampa .

looks like there are many interesting comments here for me to catch up on. 

Cheers . 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:24 AM

ROAR

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

Here there be cats.                                LIONS with CAMERAS

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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:10 AM

Tinplate Toddler
Chocolate chip cookies - my favourite!

Those look like they're made with milk chocolate chips Big Smile and pecans? Big SmileBig Smile

One of life's little pleasures.

Thanks for confirming my advice to Ken, Steven. Hopefully he can get his cookies crumbled...

A pair of Reading RDCs I believe are in Bethlehem, PA. Fall 1971.

 Dec_2015_0015 by Edmund, on Flickr

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Posted by ROBERT PETRICK on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:09 PM

Steven Otte

Have one.

Thanks, I will. And a large cup of coffee, please.

The cookies appear to be what Tinplate might call selbstgebacken.

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:57 PM

ROBERT PETRICK
The cookies appear to be what Tinplate might call selbstgebacken.

Nothing beats selbstgebacken, Robert!

  • Selbstgebackener Apfelstrudel
  • Selbstgebackener Apfelkuchen
  • Selbstgebackene Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Selbstgebackener Käsekuchen
  • Selbstgebackener Kirschstreuselkuchen

It´s starting to get mouth-watering!

Happy times!

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Posted by RideOnRoad on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:49 PM

Tinplate Toddler
Have you ever heard of the Isle of Man? This is an island in the Irish Sea, somewhere between GB and the Republic of Ireland. Known to bike lovers for the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, an infamous road race along the island´s narrow and winding roads.

Among bicycling enthusiasts, it is also know as the home of Mark Cavendish.

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:50 PM

Evenin' Folks!

Guess all those nice milk chocolate chip cookies Steven brought in for us got eaten today.  So Here is some Butterscotch Toll House Cookies to tide you all over until tomorrow...  Uh... Uhhh  No body gets to touch the big one except me! 

That is midnight snack material as a reward for having another excellent report from my Doc.  All bloodwork is normal (5.3 A1c again and total cholestrol was 129, good/bad ratio at 3.07.  I've lost 12 more lbs. of weight since the last time he saw me!

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We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:07 PM

Dianne and I are not having a good night! We got word a few hours ago that Dianne's brother in law has been kidnapped in Colombia. This one is not a scam. He has been missing for five days. That's not a good sign.

InterPol, the RCMP, the Canadian government and the Columbian police are all working on it. Fortunately, because he travelled to foreign countries frequently, he was registered with a service called S.O.S. who deal with these things and are helping Dianne's sister cope. They have given her all sorts of advice on what to do to deal with the situation. They are helping her at home and they are on the ground in Columbia helping with his return.

Hope I haven't dampened your mood tonight, but we need all the support we can get. Talking to you guys is better than just sitting beside the phone waiting.

Dave

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:38 PM

I am so sorry to hear your bad news Dave. I'll be including you, your wife and her brother-in-law in my words to the man upstairs tonight. Try to keep your chin up. Let me know if you want to talk to get your mind off of things.

PS  When something like this is beyond your control and there's nothing you can do about it but wait. It is better not to dwell on things too long of a time. I know it's hard to do but try to get your mind on other things inbetween your grief.

 

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Posted by Bis on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:44 PM
Our prayers are on the way.
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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:55 PM

I will keep you, Dianne and everyone affected in my thoughts, Dave. 

May I ask for a little more background on the S.O.S. organization? Simply searching sos or sos organization doesn't get me very far in the normal search routine. I get many returns for SOS Children's Villages. Is that it?

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Posted by NWP SWP on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:22 PM

Dave your family will be in my prayers tonight.Angel

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:39 PM

gmpullman
May I ask for a little more background on the S.O.S. organization?

Hi Ed,

I know nothing about it other than that they have quite a few resources for dealing with these things. If I get any more info I will pass it on.

Dave

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:43 PM

Thanks TF, Steven and Bis.

Dave

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:47 PM

I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!

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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 10:04 PM

hon30critter
Ed, I think these are the guys:

Thank you, Dave. I'll take a look at their site and learn more.

Good luck to you all...


 

CudaKen is looking into how to clear his cookies from Firefox. I hope he gets all the crumbs, too. If anyone has Firefox experience in this and have any pointers, he would sure appreciate it.

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:16 PM

hon30critter
We got word a few hours ago that Dianne's brother in law has been kidnapped in Columbia.

Dave,

I am at a loss of words!

We are praying for a safe return of Dianne´s BIL!

Happy times!

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:26 PM

Tinplate Toddler
I am at a loss of words!

Hi Ulrich,

Thanks for your support. The seriousness of the situation is still sinking in. Dianne and I are both stressed to the point that we were getting mad at any minor inconvenience. We have stopped to think, and we have promised not to take the stress out on each other.

Dave

 

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Posted by NWP SWP on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:49 PM

Dave I am asking some my friends to pray for your situation too, I don't know if Mr. Otte will get mad about this but may I suggest asking the Man upstairs for wisdom in this situation, one thing I've learned is He always answers that request.

Angel

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:49 PM

hon30critter
Dianne and I are both stressed to the point that we were getting mad at any minor inconvenience. We have stopped to think, and we have promised not to take the stress out on each other.

I hear you, Dave!

When Petra and I were targeted and threatened by the Antifa, our lives were turned upside down. While the threat is not gone, we have learned how to deal with it.

May you have the strength and the faith you need to have in this situation!

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Posted by NWP SWP on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:59 PM

Ulrich, why the bloody Devil would a group like antifa target you and yours?

I highly doubt you're trying to be the a fascist dictator or something and  staging a coup or revolution in GermanyPirateSoapBox!Laugh

Some people are just idiots and they let stereotypes rule their minds, that's the root of the worlds problems right there, stereotypes, everybody has them for everyone else!

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Posted by hon30critter on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:43 AM

Please let's not turn this into a debate about terrorism. These guys are just petty thieves who have figured out a better way to milk the system.

Steven, even though I am not religious I appreciate your support. Thanks.

Dave

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:52 AM

Steven, this is not the place to discuss the reason behind. People who know me for a while now have the background on it, which I could explain in a PM to you, but you have not chosen the option of receiving PMs

Better not to get sidetracked now and hope for a safe return of Dave´s and Dianne´s BIL.

Happy times!

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Posted by herrinchoker on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1:06 AM

Dave,

Prayers for your family. It is difficult to not let a situation such as this impact your daily life. 

It is fortuniate that there is a support organization that can be used by the family.

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Posted by gmpullman on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1:30 AM

Hello again

It seems BATMAN (Brent) is also unable to log in and he sends his best to all. Ja Bear is also on the MIA list. Let's hope all of the issues, for all concerned, get resolved in an amicable fashion, soon.

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Posted by hon30critter on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 1:58 AM

Thanks for everyone's support. I'm still feeling like a zombie. Please let this end happily!

I apologise to anyone who thinks that posting about our situation is inappropriate.

Dave

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 6:46 AM

Good morning.  Still in Florida but headed home today. 

Dave .... very concerned about your family member in Colombia .  Prayers for him.  

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