Mornin. 54 degrees and rain in Carolina, actually a cold rain. Even the girls want to stay inside. Larry, a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and a wish for many more. Quack visit yesterday went well, and I am on the mend. I've been going to a young doctor for a while, and just found that he is the son of a friend of mine. Small world. I also found out that another friend has end stage alzheimers. She introduced me to my wife and I've wanted to punch her out for years.... Anyway, she is a nice lady and it is such a shame to find her like this. Everybody take care.
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
I've seen an old friend of my wife's go the same way. Very saddening.
Dennis
......Does anyone else note, what seems like less activity on the forum with each format change......?? Or is it just in a normal lull now...
Quentin
Good morning- got out to do some serious railfanning this morning, and the lucky patrons of the FWC are the first to see the results!
Here's the longest steam-powered revenue freight of the 21st century cranking it up as it left Iowa City this morning...
I'll post the rest of the shots in a separate thread. They're not the sharpest shots around, but in my defense the light was still low and it was pretty foggy around here.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
I'm jellous Brian, can't wait to see more
Q - my thoughts are both. And to not get into trouble, I will keep the rest of my thoughts to myself.
J
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Nice shots Brian. Seems like you've got a little something for everyone around you: GEVOs to Steam!
Dan
Quentin, I had noticed it even before the format change, and had considered asking the same question a few weeks ago. The visitors list is definitely down and I was getting concerned.....
grampaw pettiboneQuentin, I had noticed it even before the format change, and had considered asking the same question
We've been away from the house now for a while, out with some friends for lunch and just now, I finished up my mowing and came in here and it's surprising to me how little activity has been on here in that time period....
Mudchicken; Yesterday at Lamy, we had the time to stop for a brief visit at the station. As luck would have it we saw a Chev. ~ Trailblaser? parked outside by a tree . Standing by the Cardinal , I saw a fellow with a briefcase walk into the office, then come out the west door with a coffee cup . I hollered hi Mudchicken twice , but all the noise I guess you or the other guy didn't respond . This happened at 2:30 pm. We headed for ABQ. , Then at 2:50 the train hit 2 cattle. Maybe you will hear of thecattle kill or not .BBQ anyone?? Trains 2~~ cattle 0 The train got to ABQ and engine got steam cleaned & inspected O.K. to run. ~~~~ Anyhow , hello to you . If you want to write back , my address is
jskli@commspeed.net Respectfully, Jim Kline ( Cannonball or switch7frg)
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Hello to Diner friends , got home to Malfunction Jct. @ 12:30am sat. Nice trip was had on the SouthWest Chief & Cardinial . It is nice to see the small towns progress with the old & new , but as been said on another post progress is not always nice.As I tried to get to the Diner, problems developed . Search & rescue told me I was not alone ( how comforting ) . Pick through web directions later. Now time for supper . Respectfully, Cannonball
Cannonball, glad you and Shirl made it back home safely! Imagine you all had a great trip, didn't you?!?!
Here's tonight's Saturday Night Pizza Fest menu:
1. Anchovie
2. Cheese w/extra cheese
3. Goetta
5. Pepperoni/mushroom
6. Supreme
7. Galzones
Dessert Pizzas:
1. Apple
2. Cherry
3. Peach
4. Strawberry
Brian, that's a nice shot you got there! Going to find your other pics.
Quentin, it seems about normal for a weekend around the forums. Maybe things will pick up later on this evening.
Cannonball : Wasn't me....I was at the wye in Greeley yesterday on a different railroad.
....I wonder why our screen is stretching clear across {on this thread}....even have to scroll sidways to catch it all......??
Could be your browser, Quentin- Dale (Nanaimo57) has e-mailed me indicating that he had worse problems on the forum with Internet Explorer Version 8, and had to go back to Version 7, which still has problems, but not near as bad.
Speaking of Dale, not sure if you guys know it, but alot of his research posts over on the Trackside Guides forum got chopped off. I explained the problem to Bergie, who at first didn't realize what was wrong- he understands it now, and will have his IT guys looking into it next week.
blhanelCould be your browser, Quentin
......Understand Brian, but it has been operating ok, just like the other threads. This "stretch" condition just started later today.
Brian, Dale, Quentin, et al: I had to take off 8 also. It was screwing up my other programs.
Have it back to 7 and works much better.
Mookie/Jen
We have Firefox 2.0 here, and the "stretching" was happening on
another Trains Forum Thread just a few ago.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
locomutt We have Firefox 2.0 here, and the "stretching" was happening on another Trains Forum Thread just a few ago.
.....Oh, for all these wonderful changes.
I gotta admit, it is hard to get adjusted to the new format. I have noticed that stretching on some posts and not others, so go figure. I am using I E 6. Don't like 7 so uninstalled it and went back to 6. I am a creature of habit and don't accept changes very well until I get used to them. TTFN
Good Sunday morning, everyone. Nice cool start here: 43 degrees here, going for a high around 73, I believe, I heard. We even have a frost advisory for tonight, tomorrow morning, when we dip down to the mid 30s overnight.
The coffee is just about finished brewing, and fresh oj, oj-tangerine, pineapple, apple, and grape juice are ready. We also have hot chocolate, hot tea and hot cider this morning.
On the warmer bar this morning: a good ole country breakfast of:
Country-fried ham w/redeye gravy, turkey bacon, pork sausage patties, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, fried taters, scrambled eggs or fried eggs, whichever you want, pancakes w/maple syrup, homemade blueberry muffins, bagels, and bear claws.
You all have a great morning, enjoy your breakfast, and take care.
....Our start is 40 degrees and a bright sunny clear sky. Looks like a beautiful day for us.
See a very light frost on the yard....Seems like an unusual combination: Mowing one day and frost the next morning. But as long as it's growing, we'll be on it.
Church activity next. Later, Nascar. {With lunch in between someplace}.
good morning
we have frost here in nw ohio.the road trip went great and the colors and sights were even better.Matt is still sleeping in.Cw thanks for breakfast.we have a few projects to do today.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
grampaw pettiboneI am a creature of habit and don't accept changes very well until I get used to them. TTFN
Tom....I can be added to that list too. Of course, some changes are easier to accept than others just like some changes provide a benefit and some are questionable.
Morning glory, how's yall? 46 degrees and clear in Carolina this lovely morning, We finally broke down and turned on the heat. I am quite proud that we waited this long, even though we would have been justified several weeks ago. CW, thanks for the Pancakes and maple syrup... Could you find some sugar free syrup for next time? Thanks. Everybody stay warm and safe
Well, our temp has climbed to the upper 50s (might be about 60 now), after I came back from a walk about an hour ago. Breeze isn't too bad, so feels pretty nice out.
Here is our Sunday Dinner menu:
1. Mutt's spaghetti casserole w/garden salad and Italian bread
2. Beef stew w/cornbread (cornbread is sweetened a little, and baked in the oven), garden salad
3. Country fried steak, mashed taters, gravy, homemade buttermilk biscuits, lima beans or you can have green beans, garden salad
Today's Desserts:
chocolate cake, coconut cream pie, lemon meringue pie, and blueberry cobbler
Slept in a bit late today. Clear and beautiful here, in the 50s now. Status post head-on crash of three weeks ago. Luckily managed to walk away with only minor injuries. Other guy passing two cars on a double yellow when I came over the rise in his face. Very lucky that everybody managed to walk away under their own power. Despite gas prices I have replaced my SUV with another...
LC
Glad your OK LC . I'm looking for a vehicle that burns cat hair , no shortage of that around here .....
Thanks Randy. Sure wish I could find a car that would burn something cheaper too. Can you make ethanol out of cat hair? The good news is that the kid who hit me was taken away by the troopers, the bad news is that his insurance is AIG!! ARRRRRGHH!!
Your tax dollars at work.
Glad to hear that you're OK there LC. (first I've heard of it)
All the running around you do and the bad stuff happens near home.(figures)
That new ToySUV has a piece of 141 Rail for a front bumper?
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