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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, October 27, 2008 6:59 AM

good morning

a rainy/snow mix here in nw ohio this morning.Its too warm to stick anyway.matt is on the bus and off to school.Mamma just talked to grandma.We are going to thier house friday night to trick or treat.Time for a nap then we have chores this afternoon.mookie here is your mug.

stay safe

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Posted by blhanel on Monday, October 27, 2008 7:10 AM

cherokee woman
Brian, glad to see you came by last night!  How are you and Joanie?  (Btw, you can keep that white stuff, you saw on your deck and table top.)  We don't need that around here, just yet.  Although about 42  years ago, we had a snow storm hit right on Halloween.  Family went to the hospital to see first grandson/nephew, after he'd been born that afternoon.  Never will forget trying to get to the hospital, in all that snow.  No one went Trick or Treating that year!  Now, this nephew works for NASA in Cleveland. 

We're doing fine here, CW- busy as always.  Joanie's bionic knees are great, but now the Sciatic nerve in one of her hips is giving her fits- probably the result of walking funny for all those years.

We made another run down to Iowa City yesterday to deliver something to my son and enjoy lunch with him and his wife- needless to say the trip was a "breeze".WhistlingLaugh

What little snow we got last night is long gone this morning.  All of the outdoor surfaces are still too warm to allow snow to stick around.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, October 27, 2008 7:30 AM

Good morning, it's Monday.... Movin right along, it's 49 and clear in Carolina at present, and I have a headache. Actually, it's my left eye thats paining me for some reason, and I am on the tylenol this morning. The big wireless contest is over and things are settling down, thank goodness. Has anyone heard from Ray lately? Everybody take care

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, October 27, 2008 9:56 AM

.....42.6 degrees here right now.  Really doesn't feel that bad out now...Just a typical Fall day with overcast but bright skies.  Wind isn't too bad....nothing like yesterday which was really gusty.

So you folks out on the plains and beyond.....shoo that ugly stuff to the north, northwest....We really aren't ready for the white stuff yet.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, October 27, 2008 11:41 AM

Tom, haven't  heard from him.  Think I'll email and check on him. I notice he hasn't been around since before the forum change.  

Since it's so chilly today, I've made three batches of chili for lunch and supper:

1.  mild

2.  medium

3.  semi-hot (didn't make it too spicy hot, that's why it's labeled "semi-hot")

 Getting ready to head to the library.  Return some books, and look for some new ones, along with picking up one or two that we had reserved.    You all have a great afternoon, stay as warm as possible, and keep yourselves safe & sound!  (And we'll do the same around here.)

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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, October 27, 2008 12:00 PM

Hi All,

Haven't been in the forum in awhile, so I thought I'd stop by and say "Hi" to the diner crowd. I've got some new 'kinda' railroady shots up in the Trackside Lounge, but I thought I'd share a couple non-railroad related shots in here. These are all from my climb up Taylor Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park last weekend:


Alpenglow on the Mummy Range


The rising sun splits the Twin Sisters and starts lighting Long's Peak


Hallett's Peak and Flattop Mountain


The Requisite Tacky Summit Shot

There are more shots from the outing here if you're interested.

This was a big climb for me. I've been turned around twice on Taylor. The first time I climbed a false summit of Taylor, and hypoxia was starting to kick in. Altitude sickness isn't fun, so I headed down the mountain instead of pushing myself to the real summit.

The second time, I was doing my best to do a lightning rod impression (which is even less fun than altitude sickness), so again I made a hasty retreat down the mountain -- that time to get back below timberline.

Finally, I was able to make the summit safely this time, so I made it to the top. All told, I think I did around 16 miles or so with 4200'+ of elevation gain. The only downside to the outing was the trip down Andrew's Glacier. I've gone down Andrew's several times, and it's a lot of fun usually. This particular outing was different, though. Usually theres a layer a fresh and/or melted snow on top of the glacier that makes it easy to traverse. On this outing, the glacier was a solid sheet of ice with all kinds of bumps and such on it. I didn't have any cramp-ons with me, so there was no way to keep traction on the ice. Because of that, I had to go down on my bum.

Going over all the little bumps gave my poor behind quite a beating. Additionally, at one point, I got going a little faster than I would have liked. In an effort to slow myself down, I managed to jam my left leg pretty well. Thankfully, there were no breaks/sprains. Still, the last 6.5 to 7 miles back to the car on a bummed up leg seemed VERY long.

Still, the sense of accomplishment really helped the healing process, and I was out jogging by the end of the next day. A fairly amazing creation, the human body!

Anyways, good to see you all. I hope you are all well!

-Chris
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Posted by tree68 on Monday, October 27, 2008 12:44 PM

Nice stuff there, Chris. 

The only mountain climbing I've done (on foot) was a trip up the "Peaks of Otter" near Lynchburg, VA.  The vertical climb was all of 1500', but I wasn't as young then as I had been (and I'm older now), and it was an effort.  Two teens didn't have a problem, though.  The trip down (minus a glacier) is really tougher - making sure you have good footing for each and every step so you don't make the trip faster than planned.

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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, October 27, 2008 12:51 PM

tree68

Nice stuff there, Chris. 

The only mountain climbing I've done (on foot) was a trip up the "Peaks of Otter" near Lynchburg, VA.  The vertical climb was all of 1500', but I wasn't as young then as I had been (and I'm older now), and it was an effort.  Two teens didn't have a problem, though.  The trip down (minus a glacier) is really tougher - making sure you have good footing for each and every step so you don't make the trip faster than planned.

Thanks, Larry. I agree with you about going down, too. On the way up a mountain, forward momentum and gravity kind of cancel each other out. On the way down, they're working together and the only thing keeping them in check is muscle strength. Of course, this is after climbing up the mountain, so sometimes those muscles can be a bit tired!

Still, it's a hobby that I really love. There's nothing like getting above timberline and watching the world open up! It's a lot of fun!

-Chris
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Posted by Mookie on Monday, October 27, 2008 12:52 PM

Sigh  Haven't been in the mountains for some time, Chris.  All these pictures bring back some fond memories of spending time in Colorado.  Do you climb alone?  (I would hope not!)

Your pictures are always enjoyed, so keep posting when you can.

Mookie

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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, October 27, 2008 12:56 PM

Mookie

Sigh  Haven't been in the mountains for some time, Chris.  All these pictures bring back some fond memories of spending time in Colorado.  Do you climb alone?  (I would hope not!)

Actually, on this occasion, I was alone. When I climb alone, I always let someone know where I'm going, what route I'm taking and what time I plan to be back. If any of those details change, I'm sure I let that contact know about the changes via telephone (cell coverage is actually pretty decent up there).

Your pictures are always enjoyed, so keep posting when you can.

Mookie

Thanks, Mook! I always love posting them here. My adventures are a lot of fun, and it adds to the experience to be able to share them with you all!

-Chris
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Monday, October 27, 2008 2:25 PM

Nice shots Chris.

We've got flurries today!  WOO HOO!  Now if it'd just stick and accumulate to about 10-14"...I'd be grinnin' something fierce.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:37 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  Very chilly here, with a temp of 37.  But, with the breeze blowing, it feels much colder than that.  Supposed to get up to the mid 40s today.

 Going to need to drag out the thermals this morning, when I go to get ready for Tuesday Produce.

Coffee, juices, hot chocolate and other hot beverages are ready.  

On the breakfast/warmer bar:  hot turkey bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, oatmeal, grits, toast, whatever hot cereal you might want.

You all enjoy your breakfast, and have a very good morning.

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:54 AM

Morning everybody. CW, I emailed Ray yesterday, but no answer. Did you have any luck? Currently 38 degrees and clear in Carolina with highs in the upper 50s expected. Take care

Tom

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Posted by locomutt on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:07 AM

 Dan, you can even keep the flurries up that way!! We've got your

all's COLD air; and that's More Than Enough for now!!Mischief

 

Chris, Nice Pictures.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:12 AM

good morning

a cool start to the day.weather is due to improve further in the week.Friday is looking real good.talked with my dad last night. 2 of my brothers are coming up to visit.One from virginia and the other from tennessee.we might need some extra large pizzas come saturday night CW.Also on thursday Sen. McCain has chosen to visit here in Defiance. Ohio will play a big role in the election as usual.Time for a nap.When Matt gets home he can help with some raking duty.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:18 AM

A wet morning and not much sleep. 

A coastal low is drifting our way, bringing lots of wet stuff that they say will change to white stuff, up to 12" at higher elevations subject to lake effect.  Fortunately I live at a lower elevation and just outside the "snow belt."

Started yesterday tired due largely to the house fire.  This morning a little after midnight a young man decided to see how many telephone poles he could take out with his pickup.  Just clipped the first, completely sheared the second without stopping, then sheared off a third, where the truck stopped. 

I ended up in the ambulance assisting the crew working on him.  He's probably at a trauma center by now (our local hospital isn't a trauma center).  I'm just pooped.

Bearclaw, tea, and some toothpicks to prop up my eyelids.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:58 AM

.....A bright partly sunny crisp morning....37.6 degrees right now.  Not much wind.  See my neighbor across the street has a crew already started ripping off the old roof to renew it....That no doubt is a cool spot to start the day.  But it's dry and they should be ok.

See world markets are on the upswing this morning....Would be nice if we finally could see the end of the financial bleeding.

Would like to get across the lawn to cut the grass but also mulch leaves as I go that have blown over on us....Maybe we can get to that tomorrow when it's a bit warmer....{projected}.

Truck into the dealer yesterday to have their computer tell us it was running "lean"....and it was cured by repairing two cracked vaccum lines.  "Check engine soon" light was telling me it needed checked....was running fine.

Snow.....Not yet in this area, and I'm with Walt....not really looking for any.

Of course at these temps....we could see some flakes at anytime when conditions are set up to produce them.

A little gasoline trivia:  Filled up our car yesterday @ $2.35 / gal.  Best in a long time....Surely OPEC will continue to "cut" production to try to prevent any lower pricing, but then some will start to "cheat"....They will want to be "selling more".  Will be nice to see them battle it for now. 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:31 AM

34 degrees this morning.  Nice, crisp, sunny fall day.  Time to sit trackside and see what CaNoodle has to offer.  I may have some good news to share with you all in about a week.

Thanks for breakfast and YAY 3000 posts (2nd time lol!).

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:39 AM

Tree:  I was wondering if you were having to shovel your way around or not. 

When you "work" overnite on an emergency, how does that affect your day job?  Do you still have to report as usual, as soon as you can come in, or 24 on 24 off, so take the day off?  Approve

Et al:  landlord over yesterday to get rid of all our leaves.  He mows and then uses his 9000 hp leaf blower.  I almost need ear pads inside the house with the windows and doors shut.  But we are clean and sparkley once more. 

Snow not a problem now.  Sunshine and into the 60's for the rest of the week.  But we had our really hard frost last nite - 25 or thereabouts.  Nose sez thank you. 

Quentin - I now know why old people drive Buicks.  Millie has had only the usual tune-ups, oil change, new battery, new tires and new brakes.  Not bad for a 6 almost 7 year old that was used as a rent-a-car for the first 2 years.  Having said that - something will fall out of the bottom now.

But she isn't horribly expensive to repair, so far.  Not the most luxurious car, but very good for us.

Off to work on puter.  Have another free one - this makes the 3rd one we have received from people who either upgraded or cleaned house.  Already took mouse and keyboard from "other" one.  They are both Dells and eventually I will own a brand new one.  But for now, these work just fine.  Need to bring "new" monitor upstairs to replace this old one, which is 2 inches smaller at about 10.5 inches across.  Have to type with my nose pretty close to the screen.  Someday - flat screen monitor to match the small flat screen tv next to it. 

As they say - one day at a time. 

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:59 AM

Mookie
When you "work" overnite on an emergency, how does that affect your day job?  Do you still have to report as usual, as soon as you can come in, or 24 on 24 off, so take the day off?  Approve

My "day" job is 7:30-5.  The organization has a pretty liberal policy regarding administrative time off for such situations - up to 40 hours per year (have to bring a note from the chief).  Some supervisors tend to look the other way if we're an hour or two late, too.  Most people realize that the volunteers are our first line of defense around here.

I can always use vacation time, too.  Sometimes the call really doesn't interfere with work (or my relative state of being awake), but I just need some downtime after the call, so I'll take the day off.

It's gotta be a big one before I'll leave work.  With a half hour travel time back to our district, a lot of times the trucks would be back in the station before I even got there.

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:24 AM

Good morning everyone.

Yikes! Shock What did they do to the look and feel of this place?! Anyway, I feel kind of bad because I'm suffering from a cold. Dead

Can someone make a pot of French onion soup to make me feel better?

 

 

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:33 AM

Brian. We are wishing the best for Joanie. My sister Rosemarie is 3 score and 12 with 2 new hips and 1 knee. This is she & hubby at wedding reception 2 weeks ago.

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:51 AM

Good afternoon, folks.  It was very windy and cold, waiting outside to sign in people for Produce, and waiting for the two ladies who run it, to arrive.

Tom, I also emailed Ray; but, unless I've gotten an email in the last few mintes, I haven't heard anything from him, yet. 

Our regular  Tuesday Mexican Fiesta is now on the warmer bar.  Everything ranging from chis & tortilla chips, tamales, tacos, burritos, Spanich rice, etc., is ready for you all to have your pick or picks.

Will go check emails, and then, I think it's time for a nap, as I'm about to fall asleep here at the computer as I'm typing.    Enjoy your lunch, everyone, stay safe this afternoon, and take care.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:58 AM

Mookie
Snow not a problem now.  Sunshine and into the 60's for the rest of the week.  But we had our really hard frost last nite - 25 or thereabouts.  Nose sez thank you

 

....Curious Jen...What's the elevation of the Lincoln area....?

By the way, we're to see some sunny and warmer weather as the week unfolds.  looking forward to that.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:58 AM

Mookie
Snow not a problem now.  Sunshine and into the 60's for the rest of the week.  But we had our really hard frost last nite - 25 or thereabouts.  Nose sez thank you

 

....Curious Jen...What's the elevation of the Lincoln area....?

By the way, we're to see some sunny and warmer weather as the week unfolds.  looking forward to that.

Edit:  Forgot to include ours....937' at the Muncie airport.  We're down stream a bit, so estimate our location to be about:  900'.

Original home area in Pennsylvania:  2100 to 2200'.

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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:04 PM

According to my handy-dandy Road Atlas here at work, Lincoln is at an elevation of 1189 feet, which is 459 feet higher than my neck of the woods (downtown CR).

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:26 PM

blhanel

According to my handy-dandy Road Atlas here at work, Lincoln is at an elevation of 1189 feet, which is 459 feet higher than my neck of the woods (downtown CR).

And that is the only way I will ever be taller than Brian - unless he is sitting down!  Shy

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 1:15 PM

I found several benchmarks on the topo map at ~1150 (mostly near the college), with elevations at Holmes Park over 1300'.

That's well over the 250' at my house, but well under the 1700+ where I usually run on the railroad...

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2:17 PM

We sit in a bowl.  You literally go from high on the edge of town, down town.  Don't have any really steep hills like Omaha does, but we do have some elevation or declination every so many blocks. 

Holmes Lake is our city dam.  We sit on most of our water, not next to it. 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6:27 PM

Matt and I went into town and got our ears lowered.Then we had another quick errand.Drove by the yard.the mow crews were putting the tonka toys back on the flat cars.didn't have time to stay and watch.Cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

joe

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