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Posted by diningcar on Friday, April 4, 2008 12:13 PM

Angel [angel] Yes you are CW.

I love catfish, especially southern catfish, with hushpuppies, slaw and baked beans. Mutt, you must work your buns off to burn up all the great food calories. That is my solution also, HA!

Another nice day in AZ. Have a great weekend all.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, April 4, 2008 11:39 AM

Joe, you can bring Matt any time!!  I can always use all the help I can get.

On today's FRIDAY FISH MENU:

1.  Catfish
2.  Cod
3.  Halibut
4.  Flounder
5.  Salmon Patties
6.  Jumbo Shrimp

Regular sides of corn on the cob, baked beans, fries, hushpuppies, and cole slaw.

At least for now, the rain is over here.  Think it is totally gone from our area, but you know, you just never know the tricks Mother Nature will decide to give us.

 

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, April 4, 2008 8:24 AM

CW neglected to mention the Fireworks Show that "Ma Nature" put on overnight;

it was kind of awesome. Thundering enough to shake the house, and lightning enough

you almost didn't need any lights on to read by. 

The last time I checked our rain gauge about 9:00pm last

night, we had about 3/4", this morning it was showing about 4"! (most came around

midnight) City and Suburban Fire Depts. were kept very busy effecting rescues of

peoples trapped in their vehicles in underpasses. (mostly R.R.) City at one time

had to resort to blocking the roadways with "Fire Scene" tape as they ran out of

the actual barricades they generally use. (heard from scanner)

Also heard on the scanner on one of the rail channels, engine crew repeating

a track warrant back to the dispatcher saying...."maintain track speed and watch

out for flash flooding at mp....." 

Ray, would be very happy to send some of this "wet stuff" your way, I'll just set

another big fan next to the one I've got blowing towards Duff, (southeast) and aim

this one towards your direction. (northwest)

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Posted by spokyone on Friday, April 4, 2008 8:15 AM
 It is a glorious day here in NW Illinois. I am digging out an old flower bed. The robins come around when I take a break. Lots of worms there. And I received a letter from Congress & the President that I will be getting a payment of $300 or $600 in May. I'm happy.
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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, April 4, 2008 7:34 AM

CW, South Dakota could use some of the rain that you folks down in Lousville are getting, and I wish it were possible for you to send some of it in our direction. Anyway, I hope Kentucky gets some drier weather, and soon!

I have to work today, which I don't mind. I had the day off yesterday and spent a few hours doing some outdoor photography in the downtown area of Sioux Falls, including Falls Park. I watched a BNSF train roll across a plate-deck tressle which spans the falls, it had 4 engines on the point and for some reason it was moving in reverse, probably to pick up additional cars further down the line north of BNSF's main yard. Anyway, I got some nice pictures.

Coming home from my venture at Falls Park yesterday afternoon, I went past the Wild Wheat Bakery & Coffee Shop in downtown Sioux Falls, and noticed thay had a "HELP WANTED" sign in the window, so I am looking at applying for work there, maybe I can pick up an application on my way to work at Wendy's this morning.

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

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, April 4, 2008 7:10 AM

morning

cool and damp here this morning but better weather is on the way.Cw thanks for breakfast.Cw if you need a kid to run around you matt will be happy to help with that.mookie just saw him as a blur on the trains webcam.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, April 4, 2008 6:56 AM

....Rainy and cloudy, dark and 50 degrees.....Must go to Indy in 45 min. to deliver grand child back to parents.  Had nice visit with us this spring break week.  Then we'll head over to Lexus dealer to have car checked over.

Just noted interior light was on inside the {car, as one rear door not quite shut}, as Jean and Heather were shopping yesterday and.....my first thoughts were..."Oh no...battery will be dead", but good old lady luck was with me and I tried it and it started right up.....Surprised me...

Starting tomorrow it's to be much warmer and sunny and on into next week.

I'm thinking the tractor will have to come out to start the lawn mowing...Thought that would happen this week but didn't get that much sunshine and didn't quite happen.  Did sew a bunch of grass seed to work on spots the drought caused last season....

Guess our day has started.

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, April 4, 2008 5:48 AM

It is dark, but dry.  Will be sunny and warmer today. 

CW - you are just getting a longer shower.  Maybe you had a little more winter dirt to wash off than we did. 

Joe should be here shortly.  I need to rest awhile.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, April 4, 2008 5:17 AM

Good rainy Friday morning to everyone.  It's still pouring here, and several intersections are flooded.  Several school districts, in southern Indiana are on two-hour delays.  And yes, people are getting cars stuck at underpasses, because they can't see the depth of the depth of the water.  

To celebrate a couple of our friends being back this morning, the Friday morning doughnuts and danish are on the counter.  Along with muffins, cookies, and cinnamon rolls.

Coffee, hot tea and juices are also ready and waitin' for you this morning.  Mudchicken, do you need some hot cider this morning, or would you like to have it cold?

Today is the last day of school around here, as Spring Break begins.  Now, we have to put up with running around everywhere next week, seeing what they can get into!  

You all have a good morning, and try to stay as dry as possible!!

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:51 PM
Thanks for all the kind words. It will be a while before this passes, but pass it will.

Tom

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, April 3, 2008 8:11 PM

Tom!  Welcome back!  Glad you're well enough to be home now.  You have been missed around here.  Take care, and Get Well Soon!!

Duff, wish we could send you some of this rain!!!!  I am sick of seeing clouds and rain.

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:44 PM

Tom.....I'm sure everyone on here wishes you a good recovery and welcome back to the forum.

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:42 PM

 grampaw pettibone wrote:
Good evening everyone. I am just back from five and a half weeks in the hospital. My last entry here was on 25 Feb and I mentioned that I had the miseries. It turned out to be something more than the miseries.... Anyway, I missed all of you and one of the first things I did was to come to this forum!. My room overlooked the CSX A line, but due to circumstances, I could only listen to them blow for the crossing. Good to be back

 

Tom, BEST WISHES for a Very Speedy Recovery and on. You were missed!!

Joe, Hope they (and us) don't have to take to the water skis..Although.......

We're still at 3/4" of rain and awaiting more of same overnight. (not)

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:30 PM
Tom - welcome back.  I hope you are on the road to recovery and that it is a short road!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:09 PM

Tom

best wishes for a speedy recovery.Cw thanks for supper tonight.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:00 PM
Good evening everyone. I am just back from five and a half weeks in the hospital. My last entry here was on 25 Feb and I mentioned that I had the miseries. It turned out to be something more than the miseries.... Anyway, I missed all of you and one of the first things I did was to come to this forum!. My room overlooked the CSX A line, but due to circumstances, I could only listen to them blow for the crossing. Good to be back

Tom

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 3, 2008 4:28 PM

Tree - work hard!  We are supposed to be 65 and sunny on Saturday Cool [8D]  And I am working the trains, too!  Hope it doesn't interrupt my nap.....

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, April 3, 2008 4:20 PM

afternoon

not really a bad day here today.yeah CW I was listening to the big one in cincinnati.maybe they will have to play ball on water skis? we have been getting chores done today.tommorow we leave for my nephews wedding.hey its friday!!!!!!

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, April 3, 2008 2:22 PM

....No rain in Muncie area yet today....but I know lots of it is just south of us heading east.  Especially down in Walt's area.

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, April 3, 2008 2:17 PM
 tree68 wrote:

 Mookie wrote:
It is 41 and has rained all day so far.  Will head east, but not sure where.

New York, and I'm working a train Friday night..... 

 

Mook, it's at least made it to here.....about 55  degrees and 3/4" of rain in the gauge.

(thus far) 

Supposed to get T-Storms overnight and into tomorrow with chance of getting 4 +

inches before it's over. 

 

Larry, hope you have a good rain jacket/coat.Smile [:)]

Duff, if we had That Big of a Fan, or something like, I'd try to blow this stuff

Southeast in your direction! Smile [:)] 

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Posted by diningcar on Thursday, April 3, 2008 1:55 PM

CW, thanks for the Italian fare, I love it.

May have rain showers in AZ mountians today and they would be welcome.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, April 3, 2008 1:48 PM

 Mookie wrote:
It is 41 and has rained all day so far.  Will head east, but not sure where.

New York, and I'm working a train Friday night..... 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 3, 2008 1:34 PM
It is 41 and has rained all day so far.  Will head east, but not sure where.

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Thursday, April 3, 2008 12:44 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Good Thursday morning, everyone!  Well, the rain hasn't started here yet, but they're saying it's on the way.  We will have a flood watch in effect later on this  morning, going through tomorrow night or Saturday morning.  They say our area could see about 4 inches of additional rain.  Which means the guy who cuts our grass, won't be able to until next Saturday.  I know the old saying "March winds bring April Showers, which bring May Flowers", but we've seen too much rain already, as have a whole lot of people in other areas.  I'm just glad this coming in isn't snow!! 

Coffee is through brewing, and fresh juice is now cooling in the cooler, and extra in the fridge.  On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning:  breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, ham, cheddar cheese; bagels, bear claws, and home made hash browns.  

Everyone have a great morning, stay warm and dry this morning, if you're in the rainy region, and enjoy your breakfast!  Mookie, I'll be out in the garden, if you'd like to join me.

 

 Seind some of that rain our way, we need to fill up our lakes here.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, April 3, 2008 11:29 AM

Jim, thank you so much for your contribution this morning!!  I seem to be on a "sweet diet":  I keep wanting sweets, of any kind, though I'd love to have some more chocolate, than I currently have on hand, here at home (which is nothing chocolate in the house!).    I'm going to have to rectify that!!!!

Mookie, I really enjoyed our visit this morning.  Thank goodness, the rain held off until we came back inside!! 

Since yesterday was Mexican Day, today is Italian Day.  On today's menu: 

1.  Italian spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic potatoes, and your choice of:  garlic bread, garlic Texas Toast, or parmasean cheese bread.

2.  The following pizzas:  Pepperoni/mushroom, Anchovie, Italian sausage, Hawaiian, and Supreme. 

Now, I'm headed to the laundry area, and take care of that dreaded chore!!

 

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, April 3, 2008 8:53 AM

Jack.....just from my observation of how he brought the Sante Fe from the Yucca Flats {desert}, up, around the edge of the range of hills to attain the elevation of Kingman seems to have done a good job.  Probably wasn't an easy task.  But it is quite an elevation climb to get up there and then on out across the territory headed east and on up to Flagstaff.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, April 3, 2008 7:05 AM

 Mookie wrote:
CW - I will be out in about an hour or so, just as soon as I help Jim put out his goodies....  Dinner [dinner]

We'll all be safe after that 'cause after the kitty gets over her sugar rush, she'll be sleeping it off over in the corner...Evil [}:)]

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:29 AM
CW - I will be out in about an hour or so, just as soon as I help Jim put out his goodies....  Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by eolafan on Thursday, April 3, 2008 6:14 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Good Thursday morning, everyone!  Well, the rain hasn't started here yet, but they're saying it's on the way.  We will have a flood watch in effect later on this  morning, going through tomorrow night or Saturday morning.  They say our area could see about 4 inches of additional rain.  Which means the guy who cuts our grass, won't be able to until next Saturday.  I know the old saying "March winds bring April Showers, which bring May Flowers", but we've seen too much rain already, as have a whole lot of people in other areas.  I'm just glad this coming in isn't snow!! 

Coffee is through brewing, and fresh juice is now cooling in the cooler, and extra in the fridge.  On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning:  breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, ham, cheddar cheese; bagels, bear claws, and home made hash browns.  

Everyone have a great morning, stay warm and dry this morning, if you're in the rainy region, and enjoy your breakfast!  Mookie, I'll be out in the garden, if you'd like to join me.

 

Thanks CW, I could use a good cup of java this morning after a long day yesterday...I am in Wisconsin and can't help with the cooking but how about I bring a box of fresh danish from the local Hartford, WI bakery down the street for all of us to share?

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, April 3, 2008 5:17 AM

Good Thursday morning, everyone!  Well, the rain hasn't started here yet, but they're saying it's on the way.  We will have a flood watch in effect later on this  morning, going through tomorrow night or Saturday morning.  They say our area could see about 4 inches of additional rain.  Which means the guy who cuts our grass, won't be able to until next Saturday.  I know the old saying "March winds bring April Showers, which bring May Flowers", but we've seen too much rain already, as have a whole lot of people in other areas.  I'm just glad this coming in isn't snow!! 

Coffee is through brewing, and fresh juice is now cooling in the cooler, and extra in the fridge.  On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning:  breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, ham, cheddar cheese; bagels, bear claws, and home made hash browns.  

Everyone have a great morning, stay warm and dry this morning, if you're in the rainy region, and enjoy your breakfast!  Mookie, I'll be out in the garden, if you'd like to join me.

 

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."

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