Good afternoon, everyone. Yeah, Quentin, we've got sunshine here, but it's still only about 32 degrees outside. Feels better here in the house, even though my feet are very cold (and I even have on a pair of thick socks!).
Our regular Friday Fish Fry is now on thewarmer bar, along with all the regular side dishes and desserts. Believe there's even some of Ray's cookies and cream ice cream left to go with the cobblers.
Think I'm going to go take a nap now. Seems like it's been a very long morning, after being put on hold for over 12 minutes a couple of times on a couple of phone calls, and still no one coming on the line to talk with me. Will give it another go after a short nap.
tree68Nineteen here. No snow
26 now and noted it was 23 much earlier here in {our midwest too J.....not the east}.....Although the east is where we originate from. But, we also had a dusting of the white stuff starting last night. I'm calling it a half inch {I keep a record of local snows here at the desk}, I doubt it was....
Sun is shining bright since it peeked up over the horizon and is making short work of it even though it's still below freezing. Roads and driveways, etc....are now bare.
Just for the trivia record: Our local avg. snowfall annually is about 27".
And in reality the last 4 seasons have averaged 24".
Quentin
Nineteen here. No snow, but if you'd like some, you only have to go a little way south and you'll have plenty.
Gotta endure a few more hours of work, then work on some projects for Polar Express. Making a trip to Utica Saturday (weather permitting) to help put finishing touches on the decorations.
It is a good time for a break and a bearclaw, though.
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I got a 13 here, 13, 13, anyone give me a 14? I need 14.....
Really need about 65, but will take anything above 13. Paper sez the true Midwest will be warmer than usual this winter. And if I burn that paper, it will be even warmer yet. Sorry Brian/Mudchicken - that ain't you. You either belong to the east or the west.
Thanx CW - will take the coffee. Have some puter work to do this morning and it's "Oops I ran out of socks" day, so that awaits me too.
Sun shining - it's Friday I am breathing.. Might be a good day after all!
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Good morning. 40 and clear this lovely Friday in Carolina with a nice cool breeze. That breeze would have been welcome in July....... Thanks for breakfast and everybody stay warm
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)
And a good, cold, frosty morning it is! I don't know if anyone has it any warmer than this, but right now we have a temp of 6 degrees above 0 here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shivver me timbers!! If we are lucky it will warm up to about 29 later this afternoon. And we have a 40% chance of precipitation in the form of snow for tomorrow.
CW, thanks much for serving breakfast. I think I'll grab myself a custard-filled roll and pour myself a cup of hot cider while I am here.
I hope the rest of you out there all have a good day. Stay safe, stay warm!
Ray ooo ooo ooOOOOOo
cherokee woman Very cold and blustery here in the Louisville area this morning. Current temp is about 27 degrees, with a wind chill in around 17 degrees. Time to bundle up when going outside!
Very cold and blustery here in the Louisville area this morning. Current temp is about 27 degrees, with a wind chill in around 17 degrees. Time to bundle up when going outside!
Be thankful, it could be worse, like it is here. Currently 9 degrees. Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!
I'm thankful that the landscape is not white- we'd be below zero if that were the case.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
good morning
yes very chilly this morning.Matt is on the bus.Computers are wonderful.We had a load lost in ours at work all night until 1 st shift came in and found it.going to bundle up as we go outside today.going to go see what csx is up to.they have a track inspector following a westbound.They asked the train please do not back up.
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").
Good Friday morning, everyone. Very cold and blustery here in the Louisville area this morning. Current temp is about 27 degrees, with a wind chill in around 17 degrees. Time to bundle up when going outside!
Coffee, hot chocolate, juices, hot cider and hot water for tea are all ready to go.
On the counter this morning: doughnuts ( cake and yeast), cream filled chocolate long johns, custard filled long johns and regular custard & cream filled doughnuts, strawberry danish, apple danish, peach danish and raspberry danish.
Thought I'd never get in this morning: ISP was acting up, and would not open.
Mookie, got your coffee mug down, and ready to pour nice, hot coffee in it, as soon as you come in.
You all enjoy your treats this morning, stay warm, keep safe, and all that jazz!!
O.K!, the ice cream is ready for serving! I made two gallons of "cookies n' cream". It should go well with peach and blueberry cobbler.
Just got home from work and we have 18 degrees here in Sioux Falls. It's supposed to get down to 4 above 0 tonight and I suppose I could throw my wool indian blanket on my bed tonight. We have a 40% chance of snow for tomorrow, and I for one could do without it.
Stay warm, folks!
grampaw pettiboneWell, CW, I could go for some peach and blueberry cobbler to help melt the ice cream....
Well, CW, I could go for some peach and blueberry cobbler to help melt the ice cream....
I've been thawing peach and blueberry cobblers, and just getting ready to take them out of the oven. Have also replenished the warmer bar with the barbecue ribs and chicken, along with the side dishes. Everyone enjoy, and have a good, safe, warm evening. Joe and anyone else working third tonight, might want to bundle up real good!
Joe, got some peach and blueberry cobbler ready for you to have before you go to work.
hmm can I get some cobbler before work tonight??? we have had some snow flurries today.Tonight is friday yeah!!!
joe
......Another year....Ok then....and maybe a gift certificate for Christmas.
Q - I think it is the annual surveyors field test. If you survive, you get another year!
mudchickenAnother day of tip-toeing through the UXO (unexploded ordinance) on the former Lowry AFB bombing range today doing a precise level circuit in freezing rain
36 degrees here now....and believe we have a mention of snow flurries sometime today possibly. Doesn't really look like it now but it is overcast but pretty bright.
M C....What are you surveying on a former bombing range that would be pertaining to RR's. Wow, if any construction would happen in that environment with heavy equipment one would wonder how that could happen safely....
Tom and Ray, I like your suggestions. So, I'm getting the barbeque ready for the ribs and chicken. And yes, we'l have white rice and red gravy to go witht them. Sounds like a very good meal to have today. Thanks for the suggestions. Ray, how're you coming with the ice cream? Think I could use a bowl of that right now.
Is there any other dessert you all would like to have with the ice cream? Pies, cobbler, cake? Just let me know, as I have several of each in the freezer, ready to take out and thaw.
Mudchicken, this time of year, I always keep hot cider ready for you and anyone else who would like some.
Mookie, that blanket is going to sound very good later on this afternoon!
Boy youse guys are running me ragged. Weather for the Chicken, racing for my coffee cup (smelled the chocolate) ordering groceries....
Wonder if I should also head for Chickenland and wait for him to catch me a "fish"....
Sunny but deceiving - very cold this morning. Said Fri am would be 10 above. This is fall, not winter.
CW - I think a blanket for lunch would be apropos. Even heard that Houston got a little brisk!
And Amtrak CZ woke me at midnite. They still run the engines with the distinctive whistle, so I can always tell when they are around. And on time! Ears still run well, too!
Mook
High of 74 degrees yesterday, expected high of 38 today. Mookie managed to send the weather west before it goes east. Fire up the hot cider.
Another day of tip-toeing through the UXO (unexploded ordinance) on the former Lowry AFB bombing range today doing a precise level circuit in freezing rain. This won't be fun. Just another day for surveyors doing precision work in near impossible conditions.
Staying away from cylindrical objects with tailfins....
morning
q 509 has 30 cars for the yard today.we have a chance of snow showers today as well.We have a united way chicken dinner fundraiser at work tonight.Ray put a chocolate bar next to the coffee mug.mookie will come faster.
time for a nap
In addition to caramel syrup, perhaps we can get Mookie to contribute a package of Orrio cookies.
Mookie, I got your coffee cup out of the cupboard for you, and there is plenty of HOT coffee on hand, thanks to CW! And Mookie, I'm leaving a HERSHEY'S chocolate bar next to your coffee cup. Enjoy!!
Ray
Ray, the Ice cream sounds PluPerfect. I will try to round up some chocolate syrup. Mookie can maybe find some caramel syrup and we all can pig out. Outa sight!
Good morning. I've been up for a little better than an hour here, and currently we have 29 degrees here in Sioux Falls, I don't think it will get much warmer than this today. We have a 40% chance of getting snow tomorrow.
I like Tom's idea of having BarBQ ribs/chicken for dinner tonight, CW, I'll second that. And I think I'll go ahead and make a couple gallons of homemade vanillia ice cream for dessert tonight.
Good morning CW and thanks for breakfast. Currently 30 degrees and clear in Carolina this morning, and for once, the inside temp is OK, even though the wife is complaining about being hot..... CW, how about BarBQ ribs/chicken for supper tonight with white rice and red gravy. Not too much to report this AM, so everybody take care
Good Thursday morning, everyone. Hmmm, looks like we had a very slow night in here overnight.
Temps didn't go very far last night: we're currently at 37 degrees, and our high today will only be about 40. Supposed to be down to 35 around 5 p.m., and they say we just might see some snow flurries. This is all thanks to a cold front coming down from Canada.
Coffee is ready, along with fresh oj, oj/tangerine, pineapple juice, and apple juice, hot chocolate, and hot water for tea. There's also hot cider available this morning.
On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns or tater tots (whichever you'd like), homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy.
You all enjoy your breakfast, and have a good morning.
#2 and # 6 for supper tonight for us here at home please.We saw a sperry truck by a local restaurant here in town.Things are going to be a little bit different this year with the holidays but its all good.Time to get matt off the bus and check the homework.
Mookie, thank you for your suggestions. Here's what I selected from your menu options:
1. liver & onions; 2. fried chicken w/mashed taters & milk gravy; 3. tomato bisque soup; 4. lentil soup; 5. swiss steak; 6. navy bean & ham soup w/oyster crackers;
Other side dishes: peas & carrots; garden salad; steak fries (to go with the swiss steak); pork n beans; corn.
Plus, anyone can have a PB&J if you just want that.
Hi Joe! Welcome back. Glad you were able to get computer and/or computer problems fixed. Computers are great to have, but they can be a pain in the neck when you need to get something done on one, and it decides not to work for you.
......Still a gray morning here....Back about 8 am, it was 29 degrees as compared to 24 yesterday. Might see some sunshine later today, according to weather watchers. Dry....No snow or rain. It's in the 30's now as I just made a quick trip down to the P O and it didn't feel too bad outside.....Just a typical Late Fall morning.
Edit: Gasoline price now in our area: $1.78 Not bad.
Hmmmm......pork roast and sauerkraut, liver and onions, fried chicken, lasgne/spaghetti/antipasto/yum, tomato bisque soup, lentil soup, cabbage burgers (cabbage,hamburger,onion - baked in a tiny loaf of bread - with or without gravy), swiss steak, navy bean and ham soup, BLT soup - it is good!, french onion soup, spinach crepes with bacon inside (to die for!) anything here sound interesting? OR.....
PBJ and cold milk!
Moo.....
great to be back.Cw thanks for breakfast.Congrats grandpa Jay.My nephew and his wife are expecting a little one right about christmastime.This would make great grandchild # 7 for my dad.Now that i have puter back up and running need to do some projects for our friends in Findlay and our adopoted child from our sunday school.It says on his list he likes trains.We'll be sure to find something for him.
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