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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:59 PM
Dan. Are you near a record for snowfall this year. Someone said Madison is getting close.
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:52 PM
That's what they called for us last night and we got 4".  WOO HOO!  I love all the snow this year.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:14 PM

Running late with supper for us east coasters tonight, but everything is on the warmer bar:  leftover open-face turkey sandwiches w/mashed taters & gravy, along with some Italian spaghetti w/garlic bread and garden salads.  Hope you all enjoy your supper.  

The meterologists are now saying that anyone north of I-64 (Indiana) will probably get more snow than we will tonight/in the morning.  They are predicting that we'll only get a dusting to maybe a half inch. 

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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:04 PM
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Thoughts/prayers for Ed and family.

The new sign is great.  I'll see you folks around. 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:59 PM

Thoughts/prayers for Ed and family.

The new sign is great.  I'll see you folks around.  CW I've got an HO scale project that should make you smile!  Gimme a couple of weeks to get it situated and I'll post some pics.

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Posted by eolafan on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:18 PM
Edbenton, my wife and I can directly relate with what you and your wife are going through right now, having gone through exactly the same situation twice ourselves.  Like others have already said, be there for each other now more than ever and you will likely find (as we did) that such experiences make you stronger by bringing you two together closer than ever before.  I may be a hard a-- outside but I shed a tear for you just a bit ago having relived the memories of our losses back in the late 1970's just now.  God bless you both.
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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:58 PM

Ed our family sends our thoughts and prayers your way.Cw thanks for supper tonight.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:42 PM
Ed, I grieve with you on your loss. Your wife needs you right now, more than ever. Remember, there is one waiting for you now in  Heaven. My prayers are that G-d will meet your needs in this time of sorrow. Love you both

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:54 PM

 Mookie wrote:
mmphhfff  (chew, chew) mmpfffhhh  -   howmf myf dffnf?  (chew chew)

Maybe more chat, less food?

The new sign looks great!

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:50 PM
mmphhfff  (chew, chew) mmpfffhhh  -   howmf myf dffnf?  (chew chew)

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:46 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Well, I changed the name of this Cafe about five minutes ago.  REMEMBER:  we're still the same people, only the name sign has been changed.  (So, I'd better still see everyone coming in, chatting and eating!  

WELCOME TO:  THE FLAT WHEEL CAFE  !!!!!!!

I'm first to congratulate in with your new name.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:28 PM

Well, I changed the name of this Cafe about five minutes ago.  REMEMBER:  we're still the same people, only the name sign has been changed.  (So, I'd better still see everyone coming in, chatting and eating!  

WELCOME TO:  THE FLAT WHEEL CAFE  !!!!!!!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:17 AM

Good afternoon, folks!!  Looks like we may have a new name for our place; but, we'll keep up the voting until 2 p.m EST (so anyone leaving work will know the results before morning).  That way, when you see the new name on this thread, you'll really know where we are!!  

Ed Benton, and wife:  I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.  I know you are grieving deeply, and will remember you in my prayers/thoughts.  My deepest condolences to you both.

 

We only had 41 people show up for TUESDAY PRODUCE today.  Our goodies today:  cabbages, green peppers, oranges, potatoes, and a few grapefruits.  

On the lunch menu today:  open-face turkey sandwiches w/mashed taters & gravy, green peas w/carrots, cole slaw and fries, if anyone doesn't want mashed taters.

Desserts today:  chocolate cake, yellow cake w/caramel icing, and apple, peach and cherry cobblers.  

Enjoy your lunch, and I'll be back in a couple of hours, with the voting results.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:54 AM

....Sorry for the Benton family loss and now we wish a healthy recovery.

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Posted by edbenton on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:26 AM
I know I do not pop in here that often but the Flat wheel cafe sounds good.  Now on a sadder note for me  I had a bad weekend myself my wife and I suffered a miscarrige saturday and we are still hurting from it.  Turns out a freaking asian lady bug bit her and caused a allergic reaction and her body made a choice her or the baby to keep alive.  She is ok now however hurting inside and so am I.
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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:37 AM

  CW ; I saw # 10 and thought of our friend Flat Wheel who passed away in nov .  How nice it would be a memory of him at the Diner, just a thought .

     Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:14 AM
Jim, it was an old ceiling fan we had in storage, but the thing was bad, so he has gone off to find another one. The wife has been turning on the AC during the night, even at 20 degrees outside, so this is self preservation.....

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:56 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

On the warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage links & patties, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, homemade buttermilk biscuits;

You who have not voted yet for a new name for the Diner, please do so.  So far, it looks like our name will become The Flat Wheel Cafe, but there are some of you I haven't heard from yet.  I want to know everyone's opinion.  PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS. I may be the cook, but we are all a part of this place, and your opinions do count!!

I'll have the #1 breakfast with links. I vote for #10.
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Posted by eolafan on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:45 AM

 grampaw pettibone wrote:
Good morning yalls. I guess my preference for the name would be MOOKIE'S MANOR COFFEE AND EATS, but since it's a long shot, I guess the Flat Wheel will do. Waiting on an electrician to put up a fan. Already waiting on warm weather....

What sort of fan are you having installed?  Since I am in that busienss I am naturally curious.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:36 AM
 grampaw pettibone wrote:
Good morning yalls. I guess my preference for the name would be MOOKIE'S MANOR COFFEE AND EATS, but since it's a long shot, I guess the Flat Wheel will do. Waiting on an electrician to put up a fan. Already waiting on warm weather....
your flattery is turning my head....Blush [:I]

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:29 AM
Good morning yalls. I guess my preference for the name would be MOOKIE'S MANOR COFFEE AND EATS, but since it's a long shot, I guess the Flat Wheel will do. Waiting on an electrician to put up a fan. Already waiting on warm weather....

Tom

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Posted by SilverSpike on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:28 AM

Add me to the Flat Wheel vote roster for the new name!

Cracked a tooth yesterday, I need to stop eating the ballast....

Got a surprise cold temps below freezing this morning.

I'm hungry, time to belly up to the breakfast bar!

Cheers,

Ryan

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:32 AM

good morning

matthew says thanks auntie mookie.sounds like csx is having a problem with the FC crossover in town.501 gets to watch the maintainer work. Yes diningcar pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training.the reds might go to arizonia next year??. If you wish to get more aquainted by all means use the pm or email button.we can send some pics your way.Cw thanks for breakfast.willy like I tell matt better get an A today!!!(I know you will).

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:15 AM
 diningcar wrote:

AS A NEWBY here I must catch up with all the friendly chatter, and I shall try. MC is the only contributor with whom I am acquainted. I hope to know more as time goes along.

Gasp - you know our beloved chicken?  Let me get you a clean cup and a soft chair!Approve [^]  Put your feet up and "set" a spell....

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Posted by Willy2 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:52 AM

CW - I'll place another vote for "The Flat Wheel Cafe".

I have to be off to school, but just wanted to drop in and place my vote before it's too late.

Another busy day of tests and quizzes today!

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Posted by diningcar on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:52 AM

AS A NEWBY here I must catch up with all the friendly chatter, and I shall try. MC is the only contributor with whom I am acquainted. I hope to know more as time goes along.

I vote for # 10, The menu offerings always inspire me to eat hearty, not that I needed help.

Going to be another beautiful day in the AZ mountains and the spring training news is now a daily feature in thr Arizona Republic. I woke up early again (4:00) and have read the paper and finished the Sudoku. Now on with the internet.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:49 AM

Groan - I am tired this morning. 

Blew a tennie gettin' in here, so flat wheels applies. 

I really need lots of coffee. And toast.  And bacon. And fruit. And milk. And fries.  For Matt.

Big Smile [:D]

MC - glad you surfaced!  You are currently flying pretty low.....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:33 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  Looks like we had a very slow Monday night here last night.  Hope everyone is doing all right, this morning!  

Coffee is brewed, fresh oj/oj/tangerine, grape juice are all ready, and available.  There's also hot chocolate, hot cider and hot tea for this morning.

On the warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage links & patties, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, homemade buttermilk biscuits; and in the cooler you'll find fresh cantaloupe chunks, and fresh pineapple slices.

You who have not voted yet for a new name for the Diner, please do so.  So far, it looks like our name will become The Flat Wheel Cafe, but there are some of you I haven't heard from yet.  I want to know everyone's opinion.  PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS. I may be the cook, but we are all a part of this place, and your opinions do count!!

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Monday, February 18, 2008 5:44 PM

"The Flat Wheel Cafe" sounds pretty good to me. Another suggestion I have is "The RIP TRACK DINER".

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 18, 2008 3:44 PM

sunshine right now but cold and windy too.Csx dispatcher is trying to get trains into garrett.CW thanks for supper.I'll make another vote for #10.

stay safe

joe

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