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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:07 PM

Last day here in Phoenix, so spent lots of time with the mum. 

I've about finished packing, so it's out the door by 4:30 for my 7 am flight.  The last of the Super Bowl attendees has hopefully cleared out, so my check-in will be nice and smooth.  There were some issues Monday and Tuesday.

Pizza makes a good bedtime snack, too...

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 12:35 AM

//Mud crawls in from Atlanta and the NS mothership....rest up for next trip coming too soon.

Chugs hot chocolate with a hot cider chaser...ambles off to da roost.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 5:44 AM

Good morning, everyone.  Well, we made it through the storms last night (will go outside and check around, after daybreak).  We were under a tornado watch last night until 2 a.m. this morning.  We were even under a tornado warning around 12:30 this morning.    Seems the worst damage is south-southwest of us, in Meade and Hardin Counties.  In Muhlenburg Co., a couple and their adult daughter were killed when a tornado hit their mobile home.  Hearing reports of quite a bit of trees and power outages.  I didn't go to bed until 1:50 this morning.

Coffee, juice, hot chocolate, hot tea and hot cider are all ready, and on the warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, home fries, and muffins, hot out of the oven.

Hope you all have a great morning, and see ya later.

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:28 AM
Good morning, CW. I am happy that you and Mutt came through that weather intact. It may be our turn later today, but hopefully, it won't come through here. Imagine, tornadoes in Jan and Feb! Who would ever thought of such a thing..... Thanks for the breakfast. Everyone take care

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Posted by IRONHORSE77 on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:36 AM

Grandpaw Pettibone

the only time I ever heard the name Grandpaw Pettibone was when I was in the Navy. are you related to the fictional one?

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:00 AM

morning

cw left over pizza works great for breakfast. the water keeps rising here in nw ohio.the blanchard river near findlay is going up again.it hasn't affected ns or csx yet that that I know of.we are under a flood warning until Monday.Time to build the ark.oh if anyone wants doughnuts I have some from a radio contest this morning.Of cours you'll have to get past matt first.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:25 AM

IronHorse77

No, I picked this up while I was in the Navy in the 60s. It was a regular feature in Naval Aviation News and I took a shine to the crotchedy old guy.....

Tom

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Posted by IRONHORSE77 on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:58 AM

GRANDPAW

I remember the name well, read every edition i could get my hands on.

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Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:28 AM
  CW; Glad to hear you folks are ok . Really odd weather for this time of year.  The weather guessers said Memphis took a bad hit this a.m. That would be too close for comfort for you folks.  Wed. night prayer meeting at our church will be for the folks in the storm areas.  Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by Railfan1 on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 10:40 AM

Good morning everyone.

Just a thought: When clicking into the thread this morning, I noticed It was entitled "The fall 2007 DD& Coffee Shop". Is it time for a 2008 coffee shop since we're now into the second month? Again, just a thought.

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 11:21 AM
Hey, let's think positive and start a Spring 2008 Depot Diner & Coffee Shop.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 11:23 AM

Lance, I'll be checking on that this afternoon.  And welcome back in here, Lance!  Where've you been hiding, lately?  We need to get all our missing patrons back in here.  Speaking of patrons:  Cannonball and Shirl, like your avitar!!  

For lunch and supper today we have:  Italitan spaghetti w/garlic bread, garlic Texas toast, and garlic breadsticks, garden salad, and Caesar salad. 

Desserts today:  chocolate cake, chocolate pie, white cake w/white icing, and chocolate cake w/white icing.  There's also brownies, made from scratch (no mix today).  Two kinds of brownies:  both chocolate, one w/nuts inside and chocolate icing on top.

You all enjoy your meal, and I'll see ya later! 

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Posted by Railfan1 on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 12:00 PM
Ohhhhhh, like the song says "I've been everywhere". It's good to be back.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 6:17 PM

The next round of Italian spaghetti, garlic bread/toast/sticks, are on the warmer bar, and the salads are in the cooler. 

It's quite windy out, and supposed to get down to 32 in  the morning.  Will need to bundle under the comforter tonight!!  

Has anyone heard from Mookie since Monday?!?!  Wrote her an email, but haven't heard anything back.  

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Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:43 PM

  CW; Thank you for the comment on my avatar. It was one of those things that just happen, so I'll let it be. Thats' what friends are for.~~~Smile [:)]  Supper is delish, now for some brownies (scratch type) both kind.

 Hope there wasnt' damage to the homeplace and youins' are warm and dry. Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 9:53 PM

IIRC, Ms La Mook had a bunch of those meetings this week.  I'm sure she'll be back with a vengence.

Wasn't sitting next to the window on the way east, so didn't try to wave to her...  GPS didn't work on that side either.

Excellent flight - until we approached Detroit, where things got bumpy.  Very bumpy from Detroit to Syracuse, too.  Even had to dodge some weather.  And in a DC-9 to boot.

Hit some snow on the way north, but it was managable.  The stuff that was falling after my class, however, meant 35-45 all the way home.  Managed to push throught the snow in the driveway and into the garage, but then the snowblower wouldn't start.  About 5 minutes with a hair dryer thawed it out enough to turn over (apparently we got some wind-blown rain and it got into the flywheel).  Then I discovered the thick layer of hard crust under the latest 8" of snow.

It's done for now.  I can get back out of the driveway.  Kinda hope they delay work tomorrow.  Will be checking!

CW & LM - You lucked out with  your weather.  Not often we get that kind of storm system this time of year, and it shows.

Brownie and milk and bed.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:32 AM

Good Thursday morning, everyone!  Larry, glad to hear you made it home safely.  Also, thanks for reminding me of Mookie's meetings.  I had forgotten about them. Yes, we were very lucky, not having any damage in our area.  

Coffee, juice (just oj this morning), hot chocolate, hot cider and hot tea are all ready this morning.  On the breakfast bar:  bagels, bear claws, blueberry muffins, turkey bacon, sausage links & patties, and biscuits & gravy. 

Anyone have any requests for our lunch/supper menu tonight?  (And hopefully, we'll have more people in here throughout the day!)

Everyone have a good morning, and see you later.

 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:01 AM

grumble grumble.....

Was confined to house yesterday - they closed all public and private schools due to snow so I had to stay home and crab all day!  I don't need vacation this year - I have had enough time off every week to amount to a month vacation! 

Tree - think I heard you go over, but then also heard something buzzing out there at 4 am this morning, too.  So not sure if your flight went past and then your part came by later?  Big Smile [:D]

CW & Mutt - glad you are ok - kept hearing about all the tornados.  We are in tornado alley and only got cold and snow and not that much snow, either. 

The chicken is back!  Think our flock is back together again. 

Next week is when I get seminarized.  They have changed the schedule so much I don't know when and if, so asked for a new up-to-date schedule. 

I am having coffee, toast, coffee, juice, coffee, and a hot cup of coffee.....(almost time for the weekend so I can be off again!)  Sigh [sigh]

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Posted by spokyone on Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:20 AM

Most area schools closed again today while they dig out. On Iowa side, the TV reports that tow trucks are prohibited until roads are clear of ice & snow.
  CW:How about Ham & Beans w/cornbread today?

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:21 AM
Morning all, Currently 50 in Carolina with an expected high of 67. Thankfully, we missed the storms last night, but we should not forget those who were hit by the tornadoes and other high winds. CW, I won't be in this morning, have to take the girls to the beauty shop early this morning. I guess McDonalds is the ultimate destination. Take care, and stay safe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:55 AM

morning

well the rain we got last night has frozen the roads here in nw ohio.also add the overflowing rivers too.the water is over alot of roadways here.the cities of ottawa and findlay are under the blanchard river.cloudy today and mookies snow this weekend.but hey today is friday.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:40 AM

Okay, Bob, you get your wish for today's menu:  there is one big pot of northern beans, and one big pot of pinto beans on the stove, cooking, and there is plenty of ham in both pots.  Also have a pot of beef stew going.  And as a topper for the beans, there is home canned chunky green tomato catsup (some people call if chow-chow), or, if you're like me, I just pour some red tomato catsup over my beans.  And I've also have a big pot of beef stew in a third pot on the stove.  At 11:30 EST, there will be cornbread going into the oven, so everything will be ready and waitin on the ole warmer bar, just in time for lunch.  Might even fry up a big skillet of potatoes to go with the beans.

Mookie, good to see you back!!  (And I will try to remember all these meetings/seminars you are having to deal with!)

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:30 AM

 blhanel wrote:
Hey, let's think positive and start a Spring 2008 Depot Diner & Coffee Shop.

Bergie would probably appreciate it if we did, before he has to prompt us...

MLM - at 4AM this morning I was probably busy sawing logs, or contemplating when I'd have to get up and clear the driveway again.  Fortunately, work was delayed two hours, so I still got to sleep in a bit and get the driveway cleared before trekking down the road. 

Still recovering from being two hours "off" and sleeping in a single bed that was only slightly softer than the carpet.  That, and the dry weather.  Dear ol' Mum is short three boxes of tissue now.

Time for lunch.

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Posted by spokyone on Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:33 PM

I had a flashback to the Apollo program today when I saw this on my bigscreen.

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, February 7, 2008 4:27 PM

Cw thanks for supper.the river is really high here in town.csx is having problems with some crossovers.well today is friday.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, February 7, 2008 5:23 PM

Hey everyone:  supper is on the warmer bar.  Along with the beans and cornbread, there are some pizzas leftover from Saturday night.  Good thing I made extra, and froze them Saturday!  Figured they'd come in handy for later in the week.  

Now, I need to go take brownies out of the oven:  seem to be in a baking mood today/this evening.

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Posted by switch7frg on Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:06 PM
CW ; For supper Sat. nite how bout a batch of sauerkraut w/dumplins & mash taters and boiled pork . Coffee included w/ apple streudle. Hope uponhope another twister dont' come by and stir things up. Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, February 8, 2008 5:37 AM

Good Friday morning, folks!  Hope everyone made it through the night safe & sound. 

Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, cider, tea are all ready, and on the counter this morning:  I've laid out the doughnuts, danish, bagles, bear claws, and on the warmer bar:  turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, homemade buttermilk biscuits & sausage gravy.

Cannonball, I'll have that ready for you tomorrow night, along with the pizzas.  

You all have a good morning, take care and I'll see you later.

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, February 8, 2008 6:47 AM
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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, February 8, 2008 7:14 AM

good morning

Cw thanks for breakfast.matt is on the bus and off to school.got a call from my nephew last night.he asked if I could get measured for a tux.He and his bride are to married in april.well time for a nap.

stay safe

joe

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