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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:58 PM
Oh how sweet!  And I can tell clear from here that she is a very good baby!  Shy [8)]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:25 PM
Gramps:  she is absolutely beautiful!!  And,  like Mookie, I can see she's a very good baby girl!!  
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Posted by eolafan on Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:10 PM
 tree68 wrote:

As Promised:

All dressed up and nowhere to go...

In Gramp's arms:

And here she is in Gramp's fire helmet.

This last one was part of a professional shoot done when she was three days old.  Guaranteed one of them will show up in her senior yearbook....

Wow, what a cutie pie...a future Miss America...or perhaps President of the United  States some day?  Congratulations.

Just arrived home from Orlando where it was 80F when I left today and I returned to 62F in Chicago...quite a nice surprise.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:31 PM

Eolafan, glad to hear you made it home safely! 

I've just finished putting more steak, mushrooms & onions and the other side dishes, on the warmer bar.  Joe & Lance, have containers made up for you two, and they're in the fridge, waiting for you guys to pick them up, on your way to work tonight.

The past two days have been really gorgeous; but sometime later tonight, rain showers and thundershowers are to come in.  The thundershowers closer to morning rush hour, if they are correct in the forecast.  If all this moisture keeps up, I'm going to have to call the guy who has been cutting our grass for the last couple of years.  Not quite ready to start thinking of grass cutting, just yet.Sad [:(]

You all have a great evening, and take care!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:33 PM

Nice pictures grandpa!!!! CW thanks for supper.Matt and I went down to FC to see whats going on.the crossing gates got stuck and created a traffic jam.almost saw mr semi meet mr train.Cw thanks for supper.hey its friday!!! yeah!!!!

stay safe

joe

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:48 PM

VERY NICE PICTURES Grandpa!!!!!

Where's the one of Grandpa with a BIG Smile on His face holding grand daughter?! 

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:59 PM
 locomutt wrote:

VERY NICE PICTURES Grandpa!!!!!

Where's the one of Grandpa with a BIG Smile on His face holding grand daughter?! 

Got one of them around here someplace... 

I'll find it in the morning.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, March 14, 2008 5:23 AM

Good Friday morning to one and all!!  Rain hasn't made it's way into our area yet, but is on the way.  Not supposed to be anything real heavy, or and thunder & lightning just yet, hopefully that part won't make it here.

Coffee, fresh juices, hot chocolate, hot water for tea, and hot cider are all ready and waitin' for everyone.  On the counter this morning:  our usual Friday morning doughnuts, danishes, muffins, bagels and bear claws.  

Saw on my Arcamax History & Quotes this morning that on March 14, 1864, famous railroad engineer Casey Jones (John Luther Jones) was born. 

I want to wish a belated birthday wish to our louisnash, Brian, who had a birthday Tuesday.  We'll have a birthday cake for him tonight in here.  Brian, hope you had a Very Happy Birthday!!

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, March 14, 2008 6:30 AM

Belated Happy Birthday to Brian.

Have a new calling.  Heard on the radio that some lady can predict the future by throwing asparagus on the floor and then reading the signs. 

Do I really need to say that this is where asparagus belongs anyway? 

Colder for the weekend, but spring arrives next week.  I can wait.  Not patiently, tho.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, March 14, 2008 7:01 AM

good morning

happy friday!!! matt is off toschool.we have some rain clouds moving in now but we aren't suppossed to get much.Cw thanks for breakfast.csx dispatcher is telling a mow worker to get it done lots of trains to get through today.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, March 14, 2008 8:52 AM
 locomutt wrote:

VERY NICE PICTURES Grandpa!!!!!

Where's the one of Grandpa with a BIG Smile on His face holding grand daughter?! 

Proud Mom and Dad, too!

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, March 14, 2008 9:05 AM

Hey Larry, I want to offer you my congratulations in the birth of your granddaughter! She certainly is a precious little kid, and I'll bet that you are one heck of a proud grampa!

We had a warm front come through my region in the last few days, and now most of our snow is gone. It got up into the mid-50's yesterday afternoon. Today we will only see 40 degrees here in Sioux Falls, but it is shaping up to be a very nice day otherwise.

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

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, March 14, 2008 11:16 AM

Very good family picture, Larry!  You all look great.  And Baby Evie looks very comfy in Gramps' arms. 

I've got our Friday Fish Fry  on the warmer bar.  Today's fish specials:

1.  Catfish
2.  Cod
3.  Flounder
4.  Haddock
5.  Halibut
6.  Shrimp
7.  Perch
8.  Salmon patties

Plus, all the regular side dishes:  corn on the cob, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies,  and macaroni & cheese.  Plus all the regular cake and pie menu.

I had planned, instead of frying the fish, to grill out, but with the rain, didn't want to stand out in it, manning the grill.  Maybe next Friday, we'll be able to have a Friday Fish Grill outing.

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Posted by blhanel on Friday, March 14, 2008 11:41 AM

 tree68 wrote:

Proud Mom and Dad, too!

Wait a minute, I thought you were 6'5"- are you all standing on the same level there?Shock [:O]

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, March 14, 2008 1:35 PM
 blhanel wrote:

Wait a minute, I thought you were 6'5"- are you all standing on the same level there?Shock [:O]

This might be a better point of reference for that:

(I was sitting down...)

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, March 14, 2008 1:41 PM

Nice pictures again larry.Cw will take some fish for supper tonight.time to get matt off the bus and see what is going on at school.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, March 14, 2008 3:18 PM
 tree68 wrote:
 locomutt wrote:

VERY NICE PICTURES Grandpa!!!!!

Where's the one of Grandpa with a BIG Smile on His face holding grand daughter?! 

Proud Mom and Dad, too!

Nice Larry, VERY NICE!!  Almost "Ear to Ear!" Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, March 14, 2008 6:11 PM

Nice additional photos, Larry!

I've fried more fish, fries and hushpuppies, and boiled more corn on the cob, and replenished everything else on the warmer bar.  So mosey on over to the warmer bar, grab a plate or two, and fill 'er up!  

Everyone have a great evening, and I'll see ya later!

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Posted by diningcar on Friday, March 14, 2008 6:48 PM

I'll have a quick bite of fish and hushpuppies but must eat lightly as I am playing bridge tonight and the hostess always has lots of goodies. I am not about to mess up and not sample all she offers - I wish to be invited back.

Have a great weekend, and all of you that are 'running' this weekend, be safe.

Jack 

 

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Posted by nanaimo73 on Saturday, March 15, 2008 1:56 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

I had planned, instead of frying the fish, to grill out, but with the rain, didn't want to stand out in it, manning the grill.  Maybe next Friday, we'll be able to have a Friday Fish Grill outing.

Paula, next Friday is Good Friday, and the first full day of spring. Is it also day 2 of March Madness?

13th ranked Louisville may be playing, so can we watch the games in the Cafe?

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Saturday, March 15, 2008 5:52 AM

Good morning folks. It looks like I'm the first one in here this morning. I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice and I've got the coffee brewing. I'm going to leave an assortment of donuts, cream-filled rolls and bear claws on the counter here, and I'll let someone else handle other details for breakfast this morning.

I will be headed for work in a little more than an hour, and right now here in Sioux Falls we have a temp of 26 degrees. It's supposed to get up to about 37 this afternoon. We have a little bit of snow this morning in the forecast, but hopefully it will not amount to much. My arthritic knees are bothering me this morning, but I've got a few heat wraps and they should help.

Gonna go out and have dinner tonight with a couple old friends of mine at Texas Lone Star here in Sioux Falls. I'm looking forward to a steak dinner or maybe barbecued pork ribs and some conversation with my friends.

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

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:23 AM

Good Saturday morning, everyone!  Ray, thanks so much for starting breakfast, and brewing the coffee, and making fresh juice!  I always appreciate any and all help in and around here!!   To go along with what Ray set out, you also have your choice of the following brunch menu:  turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, homemade buttermilk biscuits & sausage gravy; plus, there's cantaloupe chunks, pineapple slices, fresh blueberries, mangos, bananas, pears, oranges and apples.  

Dale, yes we can watch the NCAA games in the Cafe.  Satellite is all set up. In this house, we don't follow the Louisville Cardinals:  we're UK Cats fans, all the way!   Glad I didn't stay up last night to watch our University of Ky. Wildcats:  I'd have been up all night, waiting.  Believe, if I heard correctly this morning, the games will be played this afternoon at Georgia Tech.  Don't believe I'd be wanting to be anywhere near the Georgia Dome, until it is totally repaired, from those winds that hit it last night.  They still haven't said that it was a tornado that ripped the big hole in the dome.  I'm just glad no one lost their life last night.  Have heard of some injuries, though.

Ray, hope you enjoy your visit, meal and night out with your friends!!

Everyone have a great day, and enjoy the games, and whatever else you'll be doing today.  Don't forget to be back by about 6, 7 p.m. EDT for our Saturday Pizza Fest.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:34 AM

Ray and CW thanks for breakfast.I didn't hear about those storms and the dome but safety first! I will be listening to the radio today for the ohio basketball state championships.In division 3 ottawa glandorf plays today.save matt and mamma some pizza tonight.I'm going with my nephews for his bachleor party.(yes I am the DD)

stay safe

joe

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:23 AM
Good morning everyone but Shock [:O]! That storm last night in Atlanta was a bit shocking--there is considerable damage to much of downtown Atlanta, and just about every major event that was supposed to happen there today has been cancelled or moved. I think the city of Atlanta may have lost US$120-US$130 million in damages and lost tourist revenue from that storm last night--and another severe storm is head due east for Atlanta today. Shock [:O]
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Posted by eolafan on Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:41 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Everyone have a great day, and enjoy the games, and whatever else you'll be doing today.  Don't forget to be back by about 6, 7 p.m. EDT for our Saturday Pizza Fest.

CW, wow...pizza is among my favorite basic food group substitutes (that is since it has grain, vegetables, meat and dairy ingredients all rolled into one!).  Can I make a special request and ask for traditional think crust Italian style with extra cheese and Italian sausage?

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:50 AM

For once, CNN didn't have to send any reporters half-way around the world; they literally

had a "Person on the Street!" Their building, along with several others suffered some major

damage. 

Not sure about actual dollar loss to buildings, etc.; but Atlanta definitely will be losing

some tourist revenue, especially from fans attending the SEC Tournament. They've

moved todays games to the Georgia Tech. Fieldhouse since the Georgia Dome has

been damaged. Now there's not enough room for all the fans to get in there. 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, March 15, 2008 3:37 PM

Yes, Eolafan, we can add Italitan Pizza to the menu.  You're lucky:  I came in to start making up the pizzas for tonight, and saw your request.  So, it's one of the several I'm in the process of making up for tonight.    I'll be posting the entire menu around 6:30, 7 p.m. EDT.

I know UK lost the first game at noon today, to Georgia.  But, I haven't heard anything about the game they were supposed to play at 9 p.m. tonight.  Has anyone heard anything about that game?  And what about the CSX training center down there in Atlanta?!?!

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Saturday, March 15, 2008 4:35 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

I know UK lost the first game at noon today, to Georgia.  But, I haven't heard anything about the game they were supposed to play at 9 p.m. tonight.  Has anyone heard anything about that game?  And what about the CSX training center down there in Atlanta?!?!

The rest of the SEC tournament games are being played at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum at Georgia Tech. However, due to the limited seating size (only 9,000 seating capacity), only players, players' families, team band members and cheerleaders, and press-credentialled people will be allowed inside the stadium. All games will likely be played on TV over the Raycom regional network, including the final (which was supposed to be on CBS but the new start time of 1500 hours EDT conflicts with the time of the Big Ten tournament game tomorrow).

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, March 15, 2008 5:56 PM

The pizzas are now ready and on the warmer bar.  On our Saturday Pizza Fest menu:

1.   Anchovie
2.   Cheese
3.   Goetta
4.   Hawaiian
5.   Italian w/Italian sausage
6.   Pepperoni/Mushroom
7.   Pepperoni/Sausage
8.   Supreme
9.   Chicago
10.  Calzones

You all enjoy your pizzas!  And there's plenty of them to go around:  I made 4 of each of the 9 pizzas, and also made 4 pans of calzones. (If there's any left, they'll probably be leftovers for Sunday Dinner tomorrow, along with whatever I fix for our Sunday Dinner.)

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Posted by eolafan on Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:04 PM
Thanks CW, those pizzas will taste particularly good tonight as our weather turned out to be a bit on the "raw" side today...temps in the high 30's and a bit humid...good weather for some hot pizza and a good old fashioned coke!
Eolafan (a.k.a. Jim)

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