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Jeffrey’s Trackside Diner for December 2023

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Posted by gmpullman on Saturday, December 23, 2023 9:56 AM

York1
On the other forum, some posters mentioned the movie White Christmas.

Thanks for the reminder to watch White Christmas again, John!

Mrs. Pullman and I finished a huge country breakfast and I put ols Bing and Danny Kaye on the telly and it was a wonderful time. Yes the Technicolor rendition is beautiful and even seeing the Santa Fe and Union Pacific going to Vermont was indeed fun!

 NYCS_Window by Edmund, on Flickr

Cheers, Ed

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:49 AM

Our movie last night was It’s a Wonderful Life.  We saw Miracle on 34th Street earlier in the week.  That's my favorite.  Probably get to White Christmas tonight or tomorrow.

Only 3 more days of Holiday Pop on the car radio!  Yay!  I've been listening to an Eric Clapton CD in the car.

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Posted by gmpullman on Saturday, December 23, 2023 9:14 PM

Steam in Snow —

 

 Big Boy blizzard by Mike Danneman, on Flickr

 

Cheers, Ed

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Posted by Track fiddler on Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:25 PM

Evening & Happy Holidays

 

Past 11:00 O'clock and Rack Time.

 

Can't remember the circumstances with this one, if it had to do with the Bear, Ohio Guy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, or me.

Perhaps two of the above, but only the picture remains amongst my many.  Vaguely remember it had something to do with shadows, or lack of.

 

At the very least, ...Watch out for Moose while driving KidsSmile...Wink

 

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Posted by gmpullman on Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:43 PM

Track fiddler
Can't remember the circumstances with this one, if it had to do with the Bear, Ohio Guy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, or me.

I seem to recall that Brent posted a photo of an Elk standing alongside the Canadian as it passed by and I pointed out that it was strange that the elk wasn't casting a shadow. I then repaired the photo to correct that little Photoshop flaw:

 canadian-winter-martel-shadow-fix by Edmund, on Flickr

In the original there wasn't any shadow (a sure giveaway the photo was altered (or antlered?)

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Posted by Track fiddler on Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:49 PM

That's It!!! Laugh

Thanks for clarifying that one Ed, but where, or when did the Moose come in?

 

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Posted by gmpullman on Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:52 PM

Track fiddler
but where, or when did the Moose come in?

Couldn't resist...

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:09 AM

Had to tilt my screen sideways to reply, and took a bit of effortLaugh

That's a good one, and a nice fixer upper my friend, and now I'll try digging something up.

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:32 AM

Okay, one for Brent Ed.

Although all appreciated, sometimes one misses that udder West Coast Canadian eh?

 

WinkTF

PS    FYI, a very little-known fact.  Did you know, there are palm trees growing on the west coast of Vancouver up in Canada?  They were never native in Vegas, and they're certainly not native up there.  But they're thereHuh?  And Brent's dog mows the lawn a little east of thatPirate

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Posted by "JaBear" on Sunday, December 24, 2023 5:06 AM
Gidday Chloe, it’s 0006 on Christmas Day, so am sitting back with a cold one having cooked the chicken, prepared the shrimp cocktail mix, before Her-in-Doors and Self head over the hill to have Christmas lunch with the young fellow and his girlfriend, all that has to be done is to pick the salad leaves from the garden. Looks like it’s going to be a wet warm muggy day but hey…!!!
 
CNCharlie, the Coastal Pacific is still on my to do list but I think I’d just travel from Picton to Kaikoura, overnight, then return. State Highway No 1 runs beside the railway along the Kaikoura coastline of which a fair amount of seabed rose in the 2016 earthquake necessitating in a major rebuild on both the railway and the highway.
I think I’ve posted these before but here’s two photos I took on our 2021 winter holiday looking north from Picton.  
 
 Kaikoura by Bear, on Flickr
 
...and...
 
 Amtrak 1970s by Bear, on Flickr
 
I wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.
Cheers, the Bear.Smile
 

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Sunday, December 24, 2023 5:22 AM

Good morning! 

A Charlie Brown Xmas A house from A Charlie Brown Christmas, covered with snow, Christmas lights, and a gold first place medal. The phrase 'Tis The Season is written below, surrounded by a blue background. sticker

 

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Posted by Water Level Route on Sunday, December 24, 2023 7:29 AM

Good Morning Diners!

 Bear, Merry Christmas! Everyone else, Merry Christmas Eve!

 Had a wonderful Christmas with my family yesterday. In lieu of a gift exchange, my parents do bingo with bunches of little kitchy gifts. It's fun, but then what to do with the stuff you win? At least most of what I got this year is useable in some form or fashion. 

Getting ready for the wife's family coming over today. 'Tis the season!

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, December 24, 2023 7:35 AM

Good morning

Where's my manners?  Had forgotten to thank you for the relaxing Christmas video you had posted Bear, enjoyed.  A very Merry Christmas to you today, and a Merry Christmas Eve to everyone elseSmile

We got the floor done early thursday afternoon, and sure have been enjoying my four day weekend so far.  We went to visit my great niece CeCe yesterday, and have more family plans today and tomorrow.  I'm bummed Judy has to work both days, but gets off earlyBig Smile

 

Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, even the grouseLaugh

WhistlingImage courtesy of PNGTree

 

Happy Holidays 

 

TF

 

 

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Posted by York1 on Sunday, December 24, 2023 8:32 AM

Merry Christmas Eve!  Chloe and Flo, it's too bad you have to work on Christmas Eve, but since you're here ... I'll have bacon, eggs, and coffee when I get home from church.

In February, I had used the snow blower and I expected to use it again, so I left the gas in it and put it in the shed.  I didn't use it again and forgot about it.

Yesterday, I remembered it still had old gas in it, and I fully expected I would have some issues getting it started.  I pulled twice and it fired right up.  It made my day!

They are predicting snow beginning tonight, with a total of six or eight inches.  Great for Christmas --- not great for our kids families all driving here from the south.  They will hit it just right during the storm.  Once they're here, it's no problem.  We can all hunker down with the fireplace going.

I sincerely hope everyone in the diner has a great Christmas!

 

 Christmas Train by Sammy Daly, on Flickr

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Posted by BATMAN on Sunday, December 24, 2023 10:37 PM

Just thought I would pop in and wish all my old friends in the diner a Merry Christmas. I hope you all get to spend some time with cherished friends and family.

 

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Posted by "JaBear" on Monday, December 25, 2023 2:49 AM
Gidday Chloe, Diners, and good of you to drop in, Batman.
 
Hope you’re all having a Good One!
 
Her-in-Doors and I had a very pleasant Christmas lunch with our son and his partner in Hamilton, and am finishing off a Great Day munching on a fruit mince pie, and sipping on a very smooooth Plantation Peru Single Vintage 2006 rum, that my young fellow thought I might like! (He was Right!!)
 
I’m not sure as to why we’re that different to Canada but the supermarkets have a large selection of fruit mince pies, at very reasonable prices, at this time of year.
 
gmpullmanEd, earlier this month you mentioned that Tim AKA Metrolink Fan passed away. I may have missed it but I would presume that he’s to be placed on the RIP track. If it is so decided is his surname available, cos I think I can add him to the RIP track started by Kevin.
 
“Nothing's as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas”-Kin Hubbard.
 
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.
Cheers, the Bear.Smile
 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Monday, December 25, 2023 7:07 AM

Good morning

MERRY Christmas everyoneSmile

Good to see ya, thanks for stopping by Brent, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

 

 

TF

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Monday, December 25, 2023 7:18 AM

Good morning!

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Posted by York1 on Monday, December 25, 2023 8:55 AM

Merry Christmas, everyone.  Since the diner is open for Christmas, I'll have bacon, eggs, and black coffee.

It's blowing hard, and the snow is getting deeper.  The fireplace is going nicely.  The house cleaning is basically done, and the kids don't all get here until tomorrow, so today is a great day to sit by the fire, watch the snow, and enjoy the storm.

I had fun this morning watching our dog run around.  She ran 90 mph laps in the back yard, jumping in the snow and having a great time.  The wind is gusting to 40mph, so we are already getting some good-sized drifts.  The dog went right through them.

 

JaBear
“Nothing's as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas”-Kin Hubbard.

Remember those days as a kid?  Unwrapping presents with great expectations, only to find a pair of socks or some underwear.  My mother was good at disguising the packages.

Have a great Christmas, everyone.

 

New Orleans Christmas on Canal Street.  I used to teach at a school on Canal Street, and even though it was warm, Christmas was beautiful.

 

 Trolley, New Orleans at Christmas..in explore..IMG_9437a by dklaughman, on Flickr

 

City Park, New Orleans.  They have a great display in City Park, "Christmas in the Oaks".

 

 Alligator with antlers, a Cajun Christmas..IMG_9778a by dklaughman, on Flickr

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Posted by Water Level Route on Monday, December 25, 2023 9:35 AM

Merry Christmas everyone!

Brent, glad you stopped in. Please don't be a stranger. 

Not a lick of snow in sight here. Makes me sad. Send some of that my way, would you John?

 Just finished breakfast with the kids. A couple breakfast casseroles that are tradition for our family. Blueberry French toast and a ham, egg, and cheese one. So good!

 Wishing everyone peace, joy, and happiness today!!✨

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Posted by CNCharlie on Monday, December 25, 2023 12:20 PM

Merry Christmas everyone!

Nice to hear of your festivities.

Bear, mince tarts used to be common here but the ethnic mix of Canada has changed greatly in the past 50 years. The grocery store offerings reflect that. My wife's family came from Poland 100 years ago and she never had mince tarts at Christmas. My family came from England 120 years ago so my Dad loved mince tarts and passed that love to me.

No Christmas here. My wife thought she was having a heart attack yesterday so called the paramedics. They came and they gave her the all clear but she then was convinced they probably brought covid into the house. She spent all night cleaning. There are other elements that she says are my fault so Christmas has been cancelled. This is a difficult time of year for her so a celebration has aoways been in doubt the past 5 years.

Anyway, please post what you are doing as I really like to hear.

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Posted by BATMAN on Monday, December 25, 2023 1:26 PM

Merry Christmas to dog lover Charlie.

Brent

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, December 25, 2023 2:01 PM

Yes, it's good to see you here again, Brent, and everyone else as well.

We had genuine Eggs Benedict for breakfast.  I did the eggs, muffins and Canadian Bacon, while the GF did the Hollandaise the old fashioned way, without a blender.  Delicious.  Rare Wildebeest for dinner, Lion.

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Posted by CNCharlie on Monday, December 25, 2023 2:41 PM

Brent, great photo. Our first Westie was mad for mandarin oranges. We would wrap a few and put them under the tree. He wouldn't touch until we peeled them and gave him sections. Not like Pippa who was sure the world was at her command. She also loved the snow and playing snow plow with her head. She hated summer. Sure miss a dog in the house. 

Mr. B, making me drool. Eggs Bennie are one of my favourites. Been a few years since I've had them. 

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Posted by gmpullman on Monday, December 25, 2023 4:46 PM

gmpullmanEd, earlier this month you mentioned that Tim AKA Metrolink Fan passed away. I may have missed it but I would presume that he’s to be placed on the RIP track.

Hello, Bear. I think that would be great! He is Tim Griffin from South Lake Tahoe, California and passed away at age 51.

 MetroLink Fan by Edmund, on Flickr

He was pretty clever with making printed paper cutouts into rolling stock.

Cheers, Ed

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Posted by hon30critter on Monday, December 25, 2023 6:23 PM

Hi Brent,

Good to see you back!

To everyone, a slightly belated Merry Christmas! Dianne and I had a great time at our son and daughter-in-law's home. We got to watch our six month old grandson helping to open his presents. It didn't take him long to figure it out! We also got to watch him have his first few mouthfuls of sweet potatoes. He didn't like them!LaughLaugh

My mince meat tarts didn't arrive on the 24th as promised. Ho hum!

Cheers!!

Dave

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Posted by Track fiddler on Monday, December 25, 2023 7:50 PM

Merry Christmas Kids

I've enjoyed being friends with all of you through the years here.

Let's all look forward to another year, "Until The Wheels Fall Off" Wink

 

TF

PS   Always been a big fan of your work here Peter, and that was one classic quoteYes

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, December 25, 2023 8:18 PM

Track fiddler

Let's all look forward to another year, until the wheels fall offWink

TF

In all my years of model railroading, I haven't had a lot of wheels fall off, but the time a Bowser PCC car lost a wheel in the subway was the worst.  Of course, it kept going, so I had no idea where that wheel was.  Yup.  Under the last liftoff track cover, the one with all the wires.  It was a lesson in how not to build liftoffs.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Monday, December 25, 2023 9:00 PM

Well,  If you lost a wheel in the subway, and you couldn't find it Mister B.  I'm pretty sure Broadway Lion had it in the "Lost and Found" Somewhere in New York CitySmile

 

TF

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Monday, December 25, 2023 9:47 PM

Evening

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas

 

TF

 

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