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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:25 AM

Good Thursday morning, everyone!  Dan, I'll help you guard the chocolate cake this morning.  As much as I love chocolate, you made it for Mookie, and I won't even touch it until Mookie has a biiiiig slice of it!

Coffee, juice, hot cider, hot chocolate, and hot tea are ready for you all.  

Breakfast choices this morning:  bagels, bear claws, all kinds of doughnuts (especially chocolate covered doughnuts), long doughnuts with cream inside, smothered in chocolate), vanilla filled doughnuts, and the following danish:  pineapple, apple, peach, raspberry, strawberry.  (If we get the ice storm predicted to start this afternoon, won't be able to make the trip to the bakery in the morning for the Friday morning doughnut feast.)  Tomorrow morning, we'll go back to regular breakfast menu.  

 

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Posted by doghouse on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:50 PM

 

 Might be worth it to have a chat with "da hammer" if that chocolate cake is as good as it sounds!

                                  ...or maybe not.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:05 PM

Doghouse you'll be where your s/n is if you touch that cake...Evil [}:)]

You can have some after Mookie gets hers!  Cool [8D]  Not before...that's my final answer.  Aww...heck, I'll make another one for those that want some dessert but ya gots ta leave one for Mooks...capiesch?  Else me and da hammer will chat wit ya.

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Posted by doghouse on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:40 PM

 

 Chocolate cake.  MUST have chocolate cake.  Pleeeease?

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Posted by diningcar on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:15 PM

Love mexican food MC, make mine smothered in green and put a little extra japaleno in it.

Raining and it looks like we will not see the eclipse tonight. Oh well they come back frequently unlike Halley's comet. I saw it in 86 but do not expect to be here for its return. 

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:10 PM
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 Can I have some of that chocolate?  I just got finished reading the WalMart thread.............................................I need a pick-me-up.   

Fraid not.  That's got Mookie's name on it.  After she's done with it, then it's up for grabs.

//grabs hammer off of wall and guards cake.

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Posted by eolafan on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:16 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Hey everyone!  You all having a good afternoon, late morning?  We are cold, temp is in the mid 30s, with winds blowing around 25, gusting to about 35 mph.  Vehicles only had a very light dusting of snow this morning.

Now, it's time for our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta!  On today's menu:

1.  beef & bean burritos
2.  beef burrito enchilada style
3.  tacos (crunchy & soft shell)
4.  enchiladas
5.  quesadillas
6.  Spanish rice
7.  Fajitas
And there shredded lettuce w/chopped onion and tomatoes, if you want that over your burritos, etc.  And the usual thick & chunky salsa and con queso w/tortilla chips.  (I could make a meal just with chips and a mixture of salsa & con queso!!)

Regular desserts of cakes, pie and cobblers are also on hand.

 

I knew there was a reason I ordered the Chipolte Chicken sandwich at Panera Bread during my business luncheon today...now I know what the reason was!

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Posted by doghouse on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:51 PM

 

 Can I have some of that chocolate?  I just got finished reading the WalMart thread.............................................I need a pick-me-up.   

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:20 PM

Cw thanks for supper.got to go keep up with matt.later.......................

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:10 PM
Keep yer mitts off the chocolate smorgasborg.  Unless you want the wrath...Wink [;)]

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Posted by Railfan1 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:54 PM
Thought I'd drop in for a second to give some congrats on the new name. Hey, something smells good....
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:36 PM
Walt I don't think I can bake that much chocolate anything that fast.  Time to hide.  I'll leave what I've got out for her.

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:13 PM

Dan, you might try getting back in "Good Graces" by offering some Chocolate Cake;

if that doesn't work, you'll probably need more than "Tin Shoes!" Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by SilverSpike on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:38 PM

Ole! Caliente!

Uno, dos, tres....Mexican Fiesta! Dinner [dinner] One of each please CW! Thanks!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:28 PM

Hey everyone!  You all having a good afternoon, late morning?  We are cold, temp is in the mid 30s, with winds blowing around 25, gusting to about 35 mph.  Vehicles only had a very light dusting of snow this morning.

Now, it's time for our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta!  On today's menu:

1.  beef & bean burritos
2.  beef burrito enchilada style
3.  tacos (crunchy & soft shell)
4.  enchiladas
5.  quesadillas
6.  Spanish rice
7.  Fajitas
And there shredded lettuce w/chopped onion and tomatoes, if you want that over your burritos, etc.  And the usual thick & chunky salsa and con queso w/tortilla chips.  (I could make a meal just with chips and a mixture of salsa & con queso!!)

Regular desserts of cakes, pie and cobblers are also on hand.

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:18 PM
Heck,  I wasn't trying to! 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:10 PM

psst remember don't miff the cat.. we have sunshine now but very chilly outside.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:57 AM
YIPE!  I think I may need to see someone about 'tin shoes'....now where did my camoflage go???

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:06 AM
Dan - we got all but the snow.  So now if it snows - I am really going to pounce on you!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:57 AM
 eolafan wrote:

 spokyone wrote:
Dan. Are you near a record for snowfall this year. Someone said Madison is getting close.

Spokyone, I read in the paper earlier this week that Madison has already surpassed their all time SEASONAL snowfall record with over 87 inches...and this would hold even if they don't get another flake this season!

Green Bay is near a record as well.  I'm still digging folks!  Both thru the snow and the info!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:54 AM
 Mookie wrote:

Dan!  Angry [:(!]  Shut that north door.  It is freezing here!  In fact it is past freezing and at miserable...

CW - I'm ready....

Aww c'mon Mook!  You could have (as of 5 AM):
-air ambient temp: -12
-wind chill: -31
-and two feet of snow + drifts + piles from shoveling

That's not fun???  Ok...I'll close the door but it'll take some time for the air I sent ya to warm up.  No promises!  Wink [;)]

 

CW I'll take a plate of whatever's hot.

Got some pics to share with you fine folks of the lovely winterland we have up here:
Old CNW ROW:


Snowy Field:


At least there's sun so it 'seems' warm...

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Posted by diningcar on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:23 AM

CW, with all of that great food I would expect that we guys will not make the gender imbalance an issue. I call it even, and pour me black coffee, blueberry muffins and scrambled eggs will suffice this AM. If I partake of more I will have to work some to burn the calories and this retired railroader has become allergic to work. 

Chance for rain in the AZ mountains today and we hope the cloud cover is gone by 7:00 to 10:00 tonight so we may view the eclipse 0f the moon.

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:38 AM

....Reporting from the midwest's central Indiana....had some snow showers overnight and it brought us about 2 1/2" of the stuff.  Still off and on snow showers this morning, but at times the sun is shining like right now....on my computer screen.  22.8 degrees as I type.  Seems to be almost no wind and that helps.  Radar shows it's working it's way east and out of here.

Some speaking of snowfall totals...Ours to this point is: 21".  Seasonal total avg:  27".

I expect to be mowing the yard in just a tick over a month from now.

Note:  Watched the shuttle touch down about 9:07 for what looked like a great landing this morning.

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Posted by eolafan on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:43 AM

 spokyone wrote:
Dan. Are you near a record for snowfall this year. Someone said Madison is getting close.

Spokyone, I read in the paper earlier this week that Madison has already surpassed their all time SEASONAL snowfall record with over 87 inches...and this would hold even if they don't get another flake this season!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:01 AM

morning

we have some light snow this morning.matthew is off to school.radio said alot of people have slid of the roads already.csx is going to be busy replacing rail near the indiana line today.

stay safe

joe

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:17 AM
Good morning ladies, and whomever will follow. 35 degrees in Carolina this morning. I slept hard and seem to be crosseyed this morning, so please ignore any typos. Grammaw Pettibone loves her new fan and slept all night without turning the a/c on..... Everybody stay safe

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:50 AM

Dan!  Angry [:(!]  Shut that north door.  It is freezing here!  In fact it is past freezing and at miserable...

CW - I'm ready....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:25 AM

Good Wednesday morning, everyone.  Well, so far we in the Metro area are not getting any of the snow flurries/showers.  And that suits me just fine.

Coffee, hot chocolate, cider and tea are all ready waitin' for you guys/gals.  Although, lately, it seems that Mookie and I are the only gals around here.  Mookie, we are seriously outnumbered around here.  But I think we can handle these guys, right?Wink [;)]Evil [}:)]

On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, toast, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, blueberry muffins, strawberry muffins, bagels and bear claws. 

Mookie, your coffee mug is down off the shelf, where you can reach it, and I'll fill 'er up, when you get in here.  Then, I'll meet you over at the rocking chairs, for a quick morning chat.

 

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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:35 PM
Ed Benton and wife;  such a tragic event to happen to you fine folks.Prayers are for you folks tonight at the prayer meeting. May God bless you and yours. Respectfully Cannonball

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:11 PM
We've gotta be close.  I will check and report back to ya.  I better not do it in too many posts or we'll get locked again...Whistling [:-^]  Laugh [(-D]

Dan

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