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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:04 AM

Man! That hot apple cider sure smells good! It's just the ticket for a cold morning like this. It's 3 degrees above 0 here in Sioux Falls, and I am not exactly thrilled with the idea of walking to work this morning in the cold.........actually the walking isn't all that bad. The bad part is just waiting for the manager at Wendy's to show up for work, and Miss Flakey is habitually at least 15 to 20 minutes late in getting there. I will probably freeze my feet waiting for her.

It's supposed to warm up to about 27 degrees here later this afternoon.

I hope the rest of you folks out there have a good day, and stay warm!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, December 16, 2007 5:44 AM

Good Sunday morning, to all.  Very windy (winds gusting 30 - 40 mph), and getting light snow.  Do see some local vehicles that didn't move overnight, that have a light layer of snow on them.  Temps are at 32, 33 at 6:40, and will be dropping this afternoon, into the 20s.

Coffee is ready, as well as hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and hot water for tea.  

On the warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage links & patties, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy,  bagels, bear claws and blueberry muffins.  

Make sure you're bundled up real good this morning, going out to Church or work, wherever you will be going this morning.

 

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Sunday, December 16, 2007 5:00 AM

Happy Sunday everyone. Well, we actually got some rain in Carolina. I'm not sure how much, but it was heavy at times. It came out of Georgia so hopefully, it helped with their reservoirs some. Currently, 45 deg and clear. I think I will hold it to a sausage dog this morning. Yall stay safe and warm

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, December 15, 2007 4:59 PM

Looks like Joe took care of fixing the pizzas for tonight, and the chili and beef stew and cornbread are ready, in Crock Pots, keeping warm. (Well, the cornbread's on the warmer bar, with the pizzas.)

All we had was a little bit of snow, mostly freezing rain and sleet.  On the north sidewalk, running along the side of the house, we had about 1/2 inch of ice/sleet.  With it still raining, and the temps going down to somewhere between 25 and 28 overnight, imagine it's going to be ice covered again tomorrow morning.  Haven't heard the local news and weather report yet this evening, so will go in a few minutes and see what's up for us overnight.  

Joe the popcorn and hot chocolate sound good for later on; but, with me not being able to have popcorn anymore, guess I'll take a cup of hot chocolate later on.  

You all stay warm and dry, and talk with you later.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, December 15, 2007 3:48 PM

well we have had about 2 inches of snow so far.the heaviest snow is near the I-70 corridor.tonight more snow with blowing and drifting.we'll see what it looks like in the morning.the pizzas for tonight are ready to go and we will have popcorn and hot chocolate later.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blhanel on Saturday, December 15, 2007 11:45 AM

 spokyone wrote:
It certainly is a gloomy day here. I may skip lunch today. I just received my blood test results. I have learned a new word. Triglycerides

I learned that one several years ago, Bob.  Just get it under control, or like me you'll get to use another word that's alot easier to remember- Diabetes. 

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Saturday, December 15, 2007 11:22 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

I'm getting ready to start preparing the chili and the beef stew.  After both of them are ready, and just about ready to dish out, I'll start baking the cornbread.

You all have a good morning, stay in if possible, and stay warm and dry.

Good late morning everyone. And yes, I can use a big bowl of hot beef stew--it's cool but with cloudy conditions, the higher humidity makes for bone-chilling cold. Shock [:O] In short, staying warm could be a bit of an issue....

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Posted by spokyone on Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:23 AM
It certainly is a gloomy day here. I may skip lunch today. I just received my blood test results. I have learned a new word. Triglycerides
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, December 15, 2007 7:29 AM
Had to stay in WI this weekend, not of my choosing.  Otherwise I'd be in Ft. Knox, KY with the rest of my family!  Banged Head [banghead]  Guess I can wait until next year to see the family down there.  I'll grab some OJ and toast for now.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, December 15, 2007 7:25 AM

Good Saturday morning.  We have a current temp of 33 (that's listed on the tv screen, at the local tv station), and our outdoor thermometer is showing 35.6 degrees.  Streets are slushy, and I'm not sure if it's snow or sleet I see on the vehicles.  I haven't ventured outside yet, this morning! Do know, via tv reports, that just across the river, in southern Indiana, they have gotten snow.  They're saying that the closer you get towards Indianapolis, there's more snow on the ground. 

 

Joe, thanks for cooking the ham, eggs and pancakes.  Got my mug of coffee, right here with me, and a couple of pancakes and some eggs sound really good this morning!

I'm getting ready to start preparing the chili and the beef stew.  After both of them are ready, and just about ready to dish out, I'll start baking the cornbread.

You all have a good morning, stay in if possible, and stay warm and dry.

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, December 15, 2007 6:58 AM

good morning

grandpaw here is your ham.we have eggs and pancakes to go with it. the snow hasn't arrived yet but its lurking in indiana now.juice and coffee are ready to go.we are going to stay in and watch it snow.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:30 AM
Good morning Americans, it's Saturday. Currently, it's 54 degrees in Carolina and dry, with a high of 55 guessed at. The weatherguess said we may actually get some participation presipation perspiration rane! I think I will get some ham or oatmeal this morning and stay inside. Yalls have a good day at the diner.

Tom

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, December 14, 2007 7:58 PM

grandpaw I would glady send you my driveway accumulation from the weekend if you wish.Cw thanks for the fish.my dad came up for a christmas concert tonight.we have alot of local talent here.matts had a busy day today and hes ready for bed.mamma and i won't be too far behind.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, December 14, 2007 7:03 PM
Let me second that. Beef stew, cornbread and chili would hit the spot. Relatively warm in Carolina for the third straight day, but cooler today than before. Currently 60 degrees outside, but still no rain. I envy yall getting all that moisture, even if some of it is white. TTFN

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Friday, December 14, 2007 6:56 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Got the next round of our FRIDAY FISH FRY out on the warmer bar:  cod, perch, salmon patties, fries, corn on the cob, hushpuppies, and the cole slaw is in the cooler, with the cobblers, pies and chocolate cake.

(Grabs plate of salmon patties with fries and cole slaw Dinner [dinner] )

By the way, due to the very cold weather all over the country, how about making big pots of beef stew with cornbread, chili and French onion soup for tomorrow instead of the Pizza Fest?

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, December 14, 2007 6:27 PM

Got the next round of our FRIDAY FISH FRY out on the warmer bar:  cod, perch, salmon patties, fries, corn on the cob, hushpuppies, and the cole slaw is in the cooler, with the cobblers, pies and chocolate cake.

Hope you all have a great evening, and take care! 

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, December 14, 2007 4:10 PM

Looks like another sloppy drive home after PE on Sunday.  If it looks too bad, I'll just get a room down there.

Interesting how this stuff is running in seven day cycles.....

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, December 14, 2007 1:41 PM

.......We're waiting for the 2nd weather shoe to drop.....From the appearance outside now it's difficult to imagine what's coming.

Sis in law over in western Pennsylvania indicated they got hit pretty bad with an ice storm...Said the massive evergreens on the property are bent down and some big limbs forced to touch the ground.  {Somerset, Co., Penn.}.  34.7 degrees here now and a pretty bright day with sunshine at times.  Dry.

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, December 14, 2007 12:03 PM

CW - got big suitcase to fill......Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Yesssss - fish to go please.  That sounds good!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, December 14, 2007 10:54 AM

Working on frying fish for our FRIDAY FISH FRY.  On the menu today:

1.  Catfish
2.  Cod
3.  Perch
4.  Salmon patties
5.  Shrimp

Also fixing the side dishes:  corn on the cob, baked beans, fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw 

Have 'to-go' containers on the counter, for anyone who wants to fix containers to take home tonight.  

Desserts:  apple, cherry, peach, blackberry cobblers, pecan pie and chocolate cake.

Mookie, starting packing already?!?!  You still have another week!!Big Smile [:D]Wink [;)]

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Friday, December 14, 2007 9:14 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Good Friday morning, everyone!  Here in Louisville this morning, we have a temp of 34 degrees at 6:22 a.m.  with no rain!  Cannonball, glad to see you made it in here last night! 

Coffee is ready, along with fresh juices, hot chocolate, and hot water for tea.  On the breakfast bar this morning:  all kinds of doughnuts, danishes, muffins,  bagels and bear claws.  

Good morning from COLD Sacramento, California--it's 29 degrees F. outside as I type this. Shock [:O] Global warming indeed....

(Grabs big mug of coffee and couple of bear claws)

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, December 14, 2007 7:15 AM

Thanx Joe! 

Gas is whatever the Driver pays for it.  I am right side and gas tank on left. 

Millie doing well in ice/snow.  She is front-wheel drive and ABS and just does super.  I haven't even had to rip off a door handle once this season.  The old Ford LTD was a sled.

1-3 snow this weekend - natch.  I saw a coal and freight trains briefly yesterday afternoon.  It was so nice!  Not sure if we will make it out this weekend.

I am packing for my long sojourn into the holidays.  After the 21st it will be the 2nd before I surface again.  Maybe.  Don't get comfy - I am liable to pop up who knows when or where.

So much time, so little mischief.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, December 14, 2007 6:51 AM

Dan be careful with the hammer.well the NWS says maybe 5-7 inches of snow saturday night but it all depends where the storm tracks. matt wants to get the sleds out.here mookie is your beagle and your coffee.gas was still 2.89 here in nw ohio this morning.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, December 14, 2007 6:39 AM
Well yesterday was supposed to be my Friday.  Guess that's not happening after the phone call 50 minutes ago.  Banged Head [banghead]  I'll be needing my HAMMER from the wall (Evil [}:)]) and I'll be back in sometime over the weekend....enjoy it everyone!

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Posted by spokyone on Friday, December 14, 2007 6:27 AM
$3.01 for ethanol in Aledo. I paid $2.74 at Sam's club in Davenport IA yesterday.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, December 14, 2007 5:29 AM

Good Friday morning, everyone!  Here in Louisville this morning, we have a temp of 34 degrees at 6:22 a.m.  with no rain!  Cannonball, glad to see you made it in here last night! 

Coffee is ready, along with fresh juices, hot chocolate, and hot water for tea.  On the breakfast bar this morning:  all kinds of doughnuts, danishes, muffins,  bagels and bear claws.  

Mookie, used my "Gopher" and got your coffee mug down, and ready to pour your coffee, as soon as you get in.   I'll be over by the heater, in one of the rockers, with my chocolate covered, cream filled doughnut and a raspberry danish and my mug of coffee, watching the trains go by.  

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Posted by switch7frg on Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:00 PM
  Here in Malfunction Jct. ( I17 & 69) Az.  Shell / BP  3.25 up from 2.91 in 3days .  LA. harbor must  be jammed w/ tankers . ~~~~  Time for a break down at the refinery . CB

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, December 13, 2007 5:05 PM
On my jaunt to CT over Thanksgiving, I managed to buy gas on the MassPike for $3.03.  This while everyone else was in the high $3.20's or .30's.  I figure they got caught by a contract provision that limited how much they could increase prices over time and were probably smarting.

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:27 PM
 tree68 wrote:
 Modelcar wrote:

....We're now at $3.05 for 87 oct.

I'll be right over.  We've been in the $3.30 range for the past month or better.

In Denver, it dropped from $3.05 to $2.91 over the last 6 days....Tree(Larry) you could always visit Vail or Aspen and not feel left out. Those places tack on about an extra 45 cents/ gallon because they are off the pipeline and have to truck their fuel in from Denver or SLC. Grand Junction has a pair of fuel tank farms (Valero & Conoco) that are replenished by rail from Denver refineries. Kinda knocks off the alure of living up in the hills.

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:21 PM

.........By the time you get here...it will be something else...!  I'm guessing higher.  They must have a boat payment due.

Quentin

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