Larry, got room for another over there? I need a cup of coffe and relax after this mornings excitement!
Was in the back of the house, heard a very loud "Thump", went to front door,
and this is what I got to see. Have NO idea how that Dud(e) wound up in the southbound
lane when the (his) northbound was clear. As you can see, there was enough of an impact
to inflate driver's airbag; plus after the Police reports, etc., they had to pull the bumper out
on the bus so it could leave.
Handfull of youngsters on board, called another bus to get them to their destination.
Temps in the 40s, daylight, very light drizzle.
Any 'eclairs left? I think I could eat a couple!
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!!
Up at Oh-dark-thirty to open up our social hall for the elections people - we have a special election today. I voted, too.
Light snow then, heavier now, although the winter storm warning is for "only" 3-5" - hardly anything over the 30 hours they've warned us about.
My usual, I'll be over in the corner.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
....Wet snow started a couple of hours ago....So far not too much to show for it, as it's a bit above freezing. Last night we had very large snow flakes....{half dollar size}, and then the 1/2" it put down, melted.
Looks like a massive band stretching from out there on the Plains to across us and upper Ohio Valley and on up into New England will be it's path. Some in the east can expect up to 10" to a foot according to what is being described on reports here.
Us....To see 1 to 3" of the stuff.
Morning paper has a pic of a Robin perched on a limb sporting red berries and the bird has one in it's beak....Lucky photographer. Just in the last day or so, I've mentioned to Jean, "bet we'll soon see some Robins", and looks like the unlucky few have started to arrive.
Had a busy Town Council meeting last night here in our little berg of Yorktown....Just outside of Muncie.
Edit: Now at a bit past noon the wet snow has made little progress. Main roads are just wet. So I'm beginning to wonder how much of the reported snow we'll really get. It's 37 degrees now and really bright.\
....What's even more difficult to believe....Heard some sounds out side several hours ago and couldn't believe what we saw when looking out a front window. Our town crews were patching some pot holes in our street....!!! Slush all over and water standing.....and they were found throwing patching material in some pot holes....I don't know how they found them. But on a day like today....!
Quentin
6:30 AM greetings from AZ. It will be fruit, shredded wheat and toast with OJ and coffee this morning. In AZ we get more fresh fruit than when I lived in CHGO or KCMO. Closer to CA with strawberries and citrus, and southern AZ has fruit trees.
Sorry to keep doing this to my fellow railroaders but it will be 60+ here today with bright sunshine. Keep em rolling you midwesterners, spring will be here soon.
Woo-hoo!!!
We ended up with less than an inch, not enough to bother with the snow blower- replacing those parts paid off! And they've modified today's forecast alittle, bumped the projected high temp up a few degrees... c'mon, Spring!
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
morning
well the tow trucks and local courts are going to be making some money today.8 cars in the ditches and bended fenders on the way home.Matt is closed today.Carl get some refrigerated boxcars over here.I'm going to send my brother in florida all this snow.lunch how about mac and cheese or grilled cheese with soup???
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").
Jingle Bells....well, we only got "snice"....and our great street dept put down salt water before it started, so the streets are clear. Driveway crunched, but I can live with crunch.
Sniffles is home again today with a bug. He went to bed at 5:30 pm last nite - sez he doesn't ache quite as much today. Ah - winter bugs.... Sounds like warmer weather is on its way. Must move the beach chairs outside for today's patrons....
Coffee anyone?
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Good Tuesday morning, everyone. Hope you all had a very good night. Coffee is ready, and fresh juices are in the cooler. Also have the hot chocolate, hot cider, hot tea ready for this morning.
Breakfast this morning: turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, etc., are on the warmer bar.
I won't be around this morning, and not sure I'll be back in time for lunch. Have a doctor's appointment this morning at 10. I've not seen this doctor since I was in the hospital back in September; So, along with not being in here, I won't even to taking care of Tuesday Produce today.
Everyone take care, and I'll see you all later on this afternoon.
spokyone wrote:#3. Hold those veggies. Where's the snow? 2 to 6 my eye. Not one flake. Brian, are you hoarding the snow over there?
It just changed over from rain to snow about an hour ago- now they're saying 2 to 4" for us, and it won't be getting below zero after this one. I guess I can live with that.
I think Mother Nature is saving it up to dump on us here in NY. Winter storm warning for tomorrow and Wednesday. And I have people who have to be out and about in it...
Keeping my fingers crossed related to the weather...raining here now and about 33F.
Going down to St. Louis tomorrow for the day to attend an important customer meeting so hoping the weather does not interfere with flights...too short a trip to consider Amtrak (darn it).
2 #3's for us over here.snow won't start until late tonight here.Had a great time this afternoon and matt got a history lesson too.
Been shopping this morning. Mookie and everyone else, bought back some chocolate covered eclairs (enough for everyone to have about 3 or 4 apiece! But first, you have to eat your meal I fixed for today. Actually, it's leftovers from yesterday:
1. Fried chicken w/mashed taters, milk gravy, green beans, and cornbread.
2. Pot roast w/carrots, onion & potatoes, corn, green beans and coleslaw, w/your choice of cornbread or buttermilk biscuits.
3. Mutt's Italian spaghetti casserole w/garlic Texas toast and garden salad, and Italian mixed veggies.
Done with my early morning chores and doctors appointments so now I will partake of Paula's pastries and relax with some emails to RR associates.
Bright sunshine in AZ and more promised, high today near 60, warmer tomorrow.
You in the colder climates tough it out, spring is near.
Jack
I have too many hobbies. If I live long enough to retire I'll be busier than if I was working!
My father just put in his papers for retirement in May. He's both excited and aprehensive at the same time. He likes the idea of doing what he wants when he wants. He's afraid of not having anything to do or being "useless".
Dan
I might come out for a chocolate eclair - at least to lick the frosting off....
Driver had allergies really bad this weekend - so lost weekend. BN couldn't find too many trains to run when we were sorta, kinda out Sat and didn't hear anything on Sunday. Sunday nite, however, they ran like mad.
Crabby Monday - I want to have some spring weather and be retired like Quentin and come in here when I feel like it and get a Congressional salary to do so!
.....34 degrees now and gray and overcast skies. Not sure just what is in store this evening for us....Seems like a generic weather day.
I know we have an interesting Town Council meeting at 5:30 and then a Pacer ball game a bit later....My...busy, busy....You can come out from hiding now Jen....Monday isn't that bad. Oh, almost forgot, have a lunch schedule with friends at our new Bob Evans @ 1 too. Gee, this retirement stuff can get busy.
This being the diner, I'd suggest that today Ms Mook is a fig newton of our imagination, but a chocolate eclair would be more like it.
Which reminds me - When my kids were young they'd ask what was for supper. "Chocolate Eclairs" had a certain "yuk" factor - until they found out what they were.....
blhanel wrote:Ugh. We've got a Winter Storm WARNING for our neck of the woods- another typical winter Monday in Iowa. And I'm fighting off a cold/sinus infection to boot. Stay away from me, folks, I'll be hiding back behind the layouts...
Sorry to hear that Brian. We were supposed to get 8"+ but now: dusting!
........Yes, Tom...I did note you mentioned of being Legion Post # 1. Wonder how many there are in total....? Don't believe I've ever heard that figure. The folks there must have really been the early birds.
The total figure must be rather high. Lots of communities big and small scattered all over the counrty that would have a Legion Post.
Ahh, Monday....
They're forecasting snowshowers and some wind later in the week, but for today, things just look kinda grey.
Latest on the grandaughter-to-be is that she's gone from being in a hurry to "get out" to just sticking around - now they're talking of inducing labor in a week or so. Proud grampa-to-be is just biding his time.
I'll be over in the corner with my bearclaw and tea, dodging Brian...
Good morning. We have 34 degrees here in Sioux Falls, and it is raining. The temperature here is expected to drop, and we could get anywhere between one and four inches of the white stuff before the end of the day here. I'm not looking forward to leaving the house for any reason this morning, I know that the conditions outside will make for some rather slippery walking. I think Spring will finally arrive here on April 30th!!!
Ray
we are under a winter storm watch for tonight.not sure how much snow we are suppossed to get.depends where it tracks.time to get matt some breakfast then hes off to school.
Gee, had trouble getting in here again this morning!
Coffee, juice, hot chocolate, hot cider and hot tea are ready to go! On the warmer bar this morning: turkey bacon, sausage, hash browns, oatmeal, toast, bear claws and bagels.
Semi nice temps here this morning, around 34 degrees F. , no rain or anything this morning. Tomorrow might be a different story: Rain, then turning over to snow showers . Hopefully, no accumulation, but who knows, anymore.
You all have a good day, and if anyone has any meal requests today, please let me know. Haven't decided on anything in particular yet.
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