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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:44 PM

grampaw pettibone
It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

 

......Sorry you don't feel better Tom.  I'll add you to the prayer list tonight.  The last activity here of each day.

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:49 PM
grampaw pettibone

This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

grampaw pettibone

This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

 

Tom; Wish that you didn't/aren't having that!     Hope it's not extremely serious!

Get to the E.R. and listen to what they say; and let us know when yo can.

You are already in the Thoughts and Prayers.

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 4:12 PM
tree68

Dan and Misty - Congrats.  It's a new journey!

Picked up some candy today, so I'm ready for the rabble.  Did pick out all the dark chocolate for myself.

Hadn't been doing the housekeeping on my cell phone, so I didn't get the text messages that granddaughter is in the hospital for a little shortness of breath.  She's doing OK, but needs to be in for observation for another night.  Knowing her dad (he is my son), he's a nervous wreck.

Here she is hanging out with my bud, Smokey (one of their miniature doxies) a few days ago:

 

 

Larry, is that Evie?  She sure is growing.

Tried to get some candy for the "Trick or Treaters" we don't have; but it didn't work.

(ate it all on the way home from where ever.)

We don't usually have that many "Trick or Treaters" anymore, and do select the candy;

but don't usually go through that process

(if we did, our weight might change to where we wouldn't like.)

 

Had to go to the Library today, on the way home I tried to take a picture with

the cell phone camera; bus bounces too much, no pic.; would have been a good

one if I could have caught it.

(please excusemy edits, this new" Forum Format" and me are not getting

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, October 31, 2008 6:01 PM

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This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

This does not sound good to me. I hope that he is not on the verge of having a stroke or something and I hope the doctors in the E R can do something for him.

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, October 31, 2008 6:12 PM

Larry, is that Evie?  She sure is growing.

Yep - almost eight months.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:01 PM

Wellll, I was seen by an old time country doctor who knows his stuff. It turns out I have pink eye and shingles on my face. Apparently, it is not all that serious, only painful, which it is very much indeed. Three doctors had looked at it previously and told me it was just a headache, which should shortly pass. This afternoon, I knew better, and finally I can get some treatment for the stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes.

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:16 PM

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Wellll, I was seen by an old time country doctor who knows his stuff. It turns out I have pink eye and shingles on my face. Apparently, it is not all that serious, only painful, which it is very much indeed. Three doctors had looked at it previously and told me it was just a headache, which should shortly pass. This afternoon, I knew better, and finally I can get some treatment for the stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes.

Tom, I'm glad to hear that you finally got a "handle" on this. While I have never had shingles, it is my understanding that it can be very painful. I've had pink eye a couple times before and based on my experience with it, I can tell you that it can be downright miserable. At any rate I am glad that you saw a doctor who knows what he's dealing with when he sees it!

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:20 PM

tree68
Here she is hanging out with my bud, Smokey (one of their miniature doxies) a few days ago

 

Good photo of activity with granddaughter at home.....And the little wiener dog...We had miniature Doxie dogs for 33 years....One at a time, but just two of them.  They are almost human too.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:55 PM

Ray, thanks for the kind words.

Larry, that girl is a real beauty at 8 months and will undoubtedly grow into somebody awesome. You have a right to be proud.

Dan, a belated congrats on the great news. Regards to that wife of yours

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2008 8:25 PM

grampaw pettibone

Wellll, I was seen by an old time country doctor who knows his stuff. It turns out I have pink eye and shingles on my face. Apparently, it is not all that serious, only painful, which it is very much indeed. Three doctors had looked at it previously and told me it was just a headache, which should shortly pass. This afternoon, I knew better, and finally I can get some treatment for the stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes.

 OUCH!  Shingles is very painful.  Hope you get to feeling better Tom!

 

 

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, October 31, 2008 8:35 PM

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Larry, that girl is a real beauty at 8 months and will undoubtedly grow into somebody awesome. You have a right to be proud.

Haven't been down to see them since July, but I can tell she's really starting to develop some personality.  Should be fun at Thanksgiving.

She's still a tiny thing, though, a point brought home by comparing her to the pup.

Tom - If a shingles and pink-eye can be good news, they certainly are.  I recently attended a seminar on stroke - they're starting to get a handle on them, much as they have with heart attacks, and prompt treatment can make all the difference in the world.  I'm sure you'll get it all under control soon, now that you know what's going on.

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 9:39 PM

 Well Tom; why is it that we know more than the doctors that

supposedly treat us?  'Cause we know what bothers us most!

Hope that doctor got the remedy correct; and hope you don't

have to go throught stuff you shouldn't have too.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are still out there for you and others

that need them.

(FYI, for what it's worth; I HATE Drs. and won't go unless it's

totally serious.)(define serious.)

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Saturday, November 1, 2008 5:57 AM

I like my doctor, but I will not go see him unless I absolutely have to. I am without health insurance and it's $80.00 up front for an office visit, even if I am only having his nurse check my blood pressure.

I've got the coffee brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. Pancake batter is ready for pouring on the grill, and I've got the bacon frying, and I am about to scramble some eggs. There is also french toast with hot maple syrup for anyone who wants it. Chef

It's a cold morning here in South Dakota, 29 degrees. Although I suppose it will eventually get colder than that.

I hope everyone out there has a good day!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, November 1, 2008 6:48 AM

good morning

ray thanks for breakfast.Tom glad you are feeling better.matt is sleeping in.Going to be another nice day here in Nw ohio.will be back later for pizza tonight.Don't forget to fall back tonight.

stay safe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, November 1, 2008 6:48 AM

Hi everybody. 34 degrees and clear in Carolina this morning. I feel better, but not good yet, so please excuse the short post. Everybody stay safe and warm

Tom

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, November 1, 2008 7:38 AM

grampaw pettibone
I feel better, but not good yet, so please excuse the short post. Everybody stay safe and warm

 

We do hope you feel better yet today Tom. 

Mostly clear here now with the sun about to show itself.  50 degrees and will become considerably warmer today.  Hit 70 yesterday.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, November 1, 2008 7:54 AM

Good Saturday morning, everyone.  Sun is coming up, looks like it's going to be a very good day today!  

Tom, I hope you are doing a little better this morning.  Also hope that the ER doctors will find out what is causing all those headaches!  I know you are very tired of having those headaches, and hope they can find a way to not only relieve them, but find out what is causing them.  I'll be praying for you, Buddy!  Get better soon!!!!

Had kind of a rough night, so didn't wake up until after 7:30 this morning.  But coffee is ready, and so is juice, hot water for tea, and on the warmer bar this morning:  pancakes, syrup, bacon, sausage, eggs, tater tots, bagels, bear claws, cinnamon rolls, and cantaloupe.

Everyone have a great day, and be careful out there, whatever you have lined up to do today!

 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Saturday, November 1, 2008 8:53 AM

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Good Saturday morning, everyone.  Sun is coming up, looks like it's going to be a very good day today!  

Tom, I hope you are doing a little better this morning.  Also hope that the ER doctors will find out what is causing all those headaches!  I know you are very tired of having those headaches, and hope they can find a way to not only relieve them, but find out what is causing them.  I'll be praying for you, Buddy!  Get better soon!!!!

Had kind of a rough night, so didn't wake up until after 7:30 this morning.  But coffee is ready, and so is juice, hot water for tea, and on the warmer bar this morning:  pancakes, syrup, bacon, sausage, eggs, tater tots, bagels, bear claws, cinnamon rolls, and cantaloupe.

Everyone have a great day, and be careful out there, whatever you have lined up to do today!

 

CW, if you go back and read one of Tom's last posts (7:01 Pm last night), you will find out that the doctor he saw told him he has two things, pink eye and the shingles. I've never had shingles before, but it is my understanding that it can be very painful. I've had pink eye a couple times, and it can be downright miserable. Anyway, I for one, sure hope that Tom makes a quick recovery.

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, November 1, 2008 10:13 AM

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Hi everybody. 34 degrees and clear in Carolina this morning. I feel better, but not good yet, so please excuse the short post. Everybody stay safe and warm

Tom, no excuse needed for that.......just feel better and take all the time you need to do so.

We're warmer here this morning, about 60 at this writing..supposed to get into the 70s today.

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, November 1, 2008 4:59 PM

Guess it's about time for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest.  On tonight's menu:

1.  Anchovie

2.  Cheese w/extra cheese

3.  Chicago style

4.  Goetta

5.  Hawaiian

6.  Pepperoni/mushroom

7.  Supreme

8.  Calzones

There are three extra large of each of the 7 pizzas, and about 2 dozen calzones.  So there should be enough of everything for everyone.

You all enjoy  your pizzas, have a great evening, and DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR, AND CHECK/CHANGE YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES!!!!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, November 1, 2008 6:40 PM

Cw thanks for the pizza tonight.we had a good trip and found what we needed in Ft.Wayne.We watched in Garrett as they put the Q388 together.They met the Q135 at the ohio/indiana line.Also Mookie BNSF is getting 3 more new units.they were on the q 381.Going to help mamma with chores.

stay safe

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Saturday, November 1, 2008 6:45 PM

I've looked at the menu for tonight's pizza fest which CW had posted earlier. Can someone tell this ignorant guy from South Dakota just what the heck a "calzone" is?? Many Thanks!

Now I think I'll grab a couple slices of the Hawaiian pizza while I am in here. I just got home from work and I am starving!

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, November 1, 2008 8:22 PM

CANADIANPACIFIC2816

I've looked at the menu for tonight's pizza fest which CW had posted earlier. Can someone tell this ignorant guy from South Dakota just what the heck a "calzone" is?? Many Thanks!

Now I think I'll grab a couple slices of the Hawaiian pizza while I am in here. I just got home from work and I am starving!

Ray     ooo    ooo ooOOOOOo

 

 

Okay, seems this "New Forum" format doesn't recognize passwords that

have been used for about 5 years;

 took me awhile to log on due to what I just mentioned.



 

Ray; a Calzone is: "a baked or fried turnover of pizza dough stuffed with

various fillings, usually including cheese".



 

Everybody; Please check your Smoke Detector this evening before you go to bed.

Replace batteries if you need too, put a detector  up if you don't have one.

If you don't have a smoke detector, you might not wind up enjoying that extra hour

of sleep; instead of just the extra hour, it might become permanent.

(don't forget to set your watches and clocks back an hour also!)

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, November 2, 2008 4:22 AM

good morning

juice coffee and hot chocolate are ready ready to go.Pancakes and bacon and eggs will be ready soon.Defiance bowed out of the playoffs last night.Will be getting Matt ready for sunday school in awhile.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, November 2, 2008 6:40 AM

.....53 degrees now and looks like a really nice day shaping up....

But boy it will get dark early this evening.  Not used to that.  And darker, earlier each day until about the 15th of December when we turn that around with a later sunset....

Halloween over now and didn't see any evidence that we even had the holiday in this neighborhood.  {Except some displays in windows, etc.}

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Sunday, November 2, 2008 6:48 AM

Good morning!

My "inner" clock got me up this morning at 4:30, and the clock on my livingroom wall was still showing 5:30. I am up, being that I am unable to sleep beyond that point.

Joe, thanks for fixing breakfast for the rest of us. I think I'll grab some pancakes, bacon and eggs while I am in here. Gotta get ready to go into work for my other part-time employer, which I do not mind doing.

The December issue of Trains arrived in my mail on Friday and the piece about the Canadian Pacific Railway fighting snowstorms in in the Canadian Rockies looks interesting, and I will probably settle down to read it tonight.

I hope the rest of you folks out there all have a good day!

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Sunday, November 2, 2008 4:14 PM

Good afternoon everybody. It has made it up to 73 this afternoon in Carolina, but as darkness begins to fall, things will drop off quite rapidly. Yall stay warm and safe.

Tom

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, November 2, 2008 4:30 PM

Nice fall day.  Nov 2nd and 78 degrees with warm sun and low humidity.  Is this possible in the true midwest? 

Spent the day out frolicking in the leaves.      

 Ok - we went to the bookstore and had some coffee and then watched a couple of trains.  But there were leaves around us. 

CW & Mutt accidently got themselves locked in the diner closet and can't get out.  We have the locksmith on his way to try and get the lock undone.  So dinner will be whatever you can cook or order in.  Don't look at me....I'm busy checking my eyelids for holes in the corner.

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, November 2, 2008 4:43 PM

Found some leftover barbequed chicken in the freezer.   MMMMMMM!

Took in the CNYRHS train show in Syracuse yesterday, then worked a murder mystery train last night.  Rode up to the restaurant on the engine (an F).  Haven't done any over-the-road on either of our F's up until then.  Nice ride.  I still don't know whodunnit.

Nice sunny day today, if cool.  Mowed the lawn one last time, then put the mower away and got out the snow blower.  Still have to pull the pull cord on it, but the electric start works...

I wonder if my coach key will open the closet door.

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, November 2, 2008 5:42 PM

Tree:  While you are available - we have some snoblower gasoline that the Driver wants to dispose.  What or who should be contact?  Do we have to go through the hazardous waste part of the county or can the fire dept help us out on this?  About a gallon.

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