Good morning. I'm not sure spring is a good thing, our robins now start singing at 5:30.
Hope everyone survived April Fools with their health and dignity intact.
.....Cannonball:
In years past, I remember flying into Vegas {as we did all the time to get to our test work down in Kingman}, I knew where to look and on the Vegas approach, I could look south east from the plane and see Humphreys Peak standing tall way over by Flagstaff....
Quentin
I've got lunch ready now. Going to make today Mexican Fiesta Day. On today's menu:
1. Tacos2. Beef & bean burritos3. Beef burritos enchilada style4. Tamales (both mild and hot)5. Quesadillas6. Spanish rice
There is also some southwest versions of all the above mentioned items.
Also, the desserts for today: chocolate cake, cherry cheesecake, and the following cobblers: apple, blueberry, cherry, peach.
Dale, the robins have been waking me up about 5 a.m., about 20 minutes before the alarm goes off! And we all survived April Fools just fine. (Although, I think Sarah managed to get Walt with an April Fools around 9 last night!)
cherokee woman wrote: And we all survived April Fools just fine. (Although, I think Sarah managed to get Walt with an April Fools around 9 last night!)
And we all survived April Fools just fine. (Although, I think Sarah managed to get Walt with an April Fools around 9 last night!)
CW, I love Mexican food but have a difficult time finding "authentic' in AZ. Too many sissys have demanded that it be mild. I like mine smothered in Green chili sauce. I even have a bottle of Tabasco green pepper sauce which is added to many dishes on my table, but my friends whence every time I take the lid off.
I shall enjoy your selection, and I hope you and our other Railroaders won't mind if I bring the Tabasco along to 'sweeten' it a little.
Jack
diningcar wrote:CW, I love Mexican food but have a difficult time finding "authentic' in AZ. Too many sissys have demanded that it be mild. I like mine smothered in Green chili sauce. I even have a bottle of Tabasco green pepper sauce which is added to many dishes on my table, but my friends whence every time I take the lid off.I shall enjoy your selection, and I hope you and our other Railroaders won't mind if I bring the Tabasco along to 'sweeten' it a little.Jack
Jack, no problem! That's why I put out bottles of hot sauce, and anything listed as HOT, so those who like more hot spicyness(sp?) to their plates, can add it!
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...
Cw
thanks for supper.picked up matt from school and saw a few csx trains.q152 had 4 up engines and a long stack train.hope everyone got to be outside somewhere in the sun today.
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").
tree68 wrote:One of the items requested during development of the military "Meals, Ready to Eat" (MREs) was Tabasco sauce. The problem is, it doesn't store well in mustard and ketchup-type packets. So each MRE (at least those where it's appropriate) contains a tiny glass bottle of Tabasco sauce. Cute little things!
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
diningcar wrote: CW, I love Mexican food but have a difficult time finding "authentic' in AZ. Too many sissys have demanded that it be mild. I like mine smothered in Green chili sauce. I even have a bottle of Tabasco green pepper sauce which is added to many dishes on my table, but my friends whence every time I take the lid off.I shall enjoy your selection, and I hope you and our other Railroaders won't mind if I bring the Tabasco along to 'sweeten' it a little.Jack
Hope that AZ Mexican Food has red or green salsa instead of the unidentified brown ooze so often seen in Kanzass.....Oh, how I miss El Camino in La Junta, Pablo's in Pueblo, El Rialto in Las Vegas NM, Sanitary Tortilla Factory in Old Town Albuquerque or Maria's Kitchen in Santa Fe. (better be ready to sharpen the cactus needles, drain the moat and starve the alligators down there in about two weeks.) - They leave the seeds in for you too, Si?
Muddy One,
There is a place in Santa Rosa, NM that has been in the same family since WW II. It is on the Hwy. toward Vaughn; you know, that famous SF crew change point. Well that was before you youngsters came along with your sophisticated surveying instruments and high rail vehicles. Try it for Mexican if you are nearby.
Oh for Chains, transits, plumb bobs and wye levels that came just after the dinosaurs were exterminated by we tough surveyors who were issued side arms and rifles. Well maybe that was Ray Morley and Lewis Kingman instead of yours truly.
In La Junta I still go to El Azteca on west 3rd. Pete Saminego always knew some good places but he was probably retired when you arrived. But I bet you heard some 'Pete' stories. And I can tell you about the Brown Hotel in Springer or the Ark Valley Hotel in Syracuse which was where Les Phillips liked to stay. Anyway you young softies will never have the motor car stories and the less than desireable places where we found a meal, so enjoy the 'good life'
....Jack:
Would the Lewis Kingman, you mention, be a fellow Kingman, Az. might have been named after......?
Yes Q, Lewis Kingman was a renouned Santa Fe locating engineer. He also has the town of Kingman, KS named for him. It was on a SF predecessor, The Wichita and Western.
Ray Morley was the locating engineer who, disguised as a sheep herder, observed the Denver & Rio Grande engineers surveying Raton Pass and subsequently was involved along with SF Chief Engineer A. A. Robinson in beating the Rio Grande construction crew to claim the Pass. Morley was also instramental in Santa Fe getting control of the Royal Gorge west from Pueblo. But SF eventually lost that one in litigation.
Robinson, Morley and Kingman along with several others (like Henry Holbrook and Dick Colman) are famous in the history of Santa Fe's location that is now known as the TRANSCON and have towns or stations named for them.
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.
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?
Mookie wrote:CW - I will be out in about an hour or so, just as soon as I help Jim put out his goodies....
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...
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.
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!!
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.
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.....
CW, thanks for the Italian fare, I love it.
May have rain showers in AZ mountians today and they would be welcome.
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.
Duff, if we had That Big of a Fan, or something like, I'd try to blow this stuff
Southeast in your direction!
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!!
....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.
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!!!!!!
Joe
Tree - work hard! We are supposed to be 65 and sunny on Saturday And I am working the trains, too! Hope it doesn't interrupt my nap.....
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
best wishes for a speedy recovery.Cw thanks for supper tonight.
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