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Posted by switch7frg on Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:43 PM

  Ms. Jen;   ~~ the best of good blessings to you now and days ahead.  After the storm the Sun makes things brighter.

                                                     Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, May 16, 2008 5:34 AM

Good Friday morning, everyone.  The rain has left Louisville.  Kind of foggy this morning, and the temp is a cool 51 degrees.  Sun is to come out sometime later this morning, and looking for a high of 62.  

Coffee is ready, there's plenty of hot water for hot tea, and there's fresh juices this morning

Our regular Friday morning Doughnuts, danishes, bagels and bear claws are on the counter, so everyone go ahead and enjoy.

Mookie, got your coffee mug down, and ready to fill it up, when you get in!!  

 

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, May 16, 2008 5:35 AM

Mornin' CW - will take that coffee.....

Things getting back to more normal - except I will have to play a domestic goddess today...Ugh.  I would rather change oil in Millie, but she is at work all day.

Blah...

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, May 16, 2008 5:47 AM
Morning, Mookie!  Here's your coffee, and how about a couple of bagels?  Got the rockers situated for us, so we can talk, eat breakfast, drink our coffee, and talk about whatever (trains, of course, but other stuff too!)
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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, May 16, 2008 5:48 AM
Good morning.Not too much t0 offer today. It is 70 and clear in Carolina today and I for some reason am up early. I hope everyone is fit and well. I think I will have a donut and juice and hit the sack again. Thanks

Tom

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, May 16, 2008 6:50 AM

.....Our start here is a 50.5 degrees with overcast skies but it's to be dry today....Hope so as it must be a mowing day.  We're to get to around 70 later today.  Will head out to breakfast late this morning as we have family here from Florida to spend a few months in their little house they purchased last season for that very reason.

Look for the the sunshine today Jen.....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, May 16, 2008 6:59 AM

good morning

we had puddles on our street this morning.matt is off to school.going to be a cool day today.mookie I can help you fold some laundry if you wish.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, May 16, 2008 9:11 AM
thanx Joe - I like to sit and fold - now we need someone to volunteer to change the bed, do the actual laundry - down in the basement - dust the furniture and vacuum.  This is going to require a nice long nap - probably before and after! 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, May 16, 2008 9:47 AM

Mookie, housekeeping, doing laundry and washing dishes are not my favorite tasks, but I would come down to your house if I could and cook dinner for you, or maybe fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked bread. Chef [C=:-)]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, May 16, 2008 10:23 AM

Morning all.  Glad to see that you are feeling better Mook.  Keep those whiskers up!

Stopped by the bike shop the other day.  Got a new seat but the package must've been tampered with.  This 'comfort' seat was replaced by a replica of an axe-head.  Didn't feel that good this morning!  Getting new tires and possibly some faster gears.  Should make the commute that much faster and more fun! 

Gotta run...

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, May 16, 2008 11:12 AM

Time for our Friday Fish Fry.  On today's menu:

1.  Cod
2.  Perch
3.  Haddock
4.  Halibut
5.  Perch
6.  Salmon patties
7.  Jumbo shrimp

Side dishes:  corn on the cob, baked beans, fries, hushpuppies, cornbread, cole slaw.

Plus, all the regular pies, and chocolate cake.  

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, May 16, 2008 12:19 PM

....This has turned into a beautiful sunshiny day with blue sky.  Breakfast and visit over for now.  Ready to go and join John Deere for an hour of enjoying the beautiful spring day.

 

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, May 16, 2008 1:07 PM
 Modelcar wrote:

....This has turned into a beautiful sunshiny day with blue sky.  Breakfast and visit over for now.  Ready to go and join John Deere for an hour of enjoying the beautiful spring day.

 

Please send some of that sun south!!!! It's still in the low 60s here, but it looks

like it could start storming any minute.

(we are Supposed to be partly sunny, with little, or no chance of rain today.)

 

Dan, you need to get one of the "older" seats for the Bike, rather than one of

the "New" ones; it's easier to wrap a pillow, or cushion around those older seats!!

 



 


 

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, May 16, 2008 1:10 PM

......Yea, Walt....I'm surprised, we really have a nice day going here....So clear and nice and sunny.

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Friday, May 16, 2008 4:51 PM

Dang it.  One more week of 12 mids from 7pm to 7am. Was suppost to be over two weeks ago.  I much prefer the 3pm to 11 shift.  Oh well, what can ya do...

Tree, what did you do in the af?

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, May 16, 2008 5:23 PM

Got everything refreshed on the warmer bar, for our Friday Fish Fry.  Cole slaw and desserts are in the cooler.  Even made a couple more pies for supper (chocolate and blueberry).

Hope everyone has a good evening, and I'll try to be back in later on.

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, May 16, 2008 5:29 PM

 adrianspeeder wrote:
Tree, what did you do in the af?

Weather equipment repair - mostly upper air (weather balloons).

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, May 16, 2008 9:46 PM

evening

just doing some dishes.The fish was great Cw.saw people from Illinois(no carl and pat are sat),Boston and pennsylvania today in Deshler!!.was busy got quiet then busy again.Hope all my new friends made it home okay.well time for bed.matt has baseball then we meet up with Carl and Pat.weather guessers say 40 percent chance of something.its NW ohio.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by spokyone on Friday, May 16, 2008 10:28 PM
 Mookie wrote:
I like to sit and fold - now we need someone to volunteer to change the bed, do the actual laundry - down in the basement - dust the furniture and vacuum.  This is going to require a nice long nap - probably before and after! 
I just discovered a business in Utah named  Mookie Motel. No relation I suppose.
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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, May 17, 2008 3:38 AM

 spokyone wrote:
 Mookie wrote:
I like to sit and fold - now we need someone to volunteer to change the bed, do the actual laundry - down in the basement - dust the furniture and vacuum.  This is going to require a nice long nap - probably before and after! 
I just discovered a business in Utah named  Mookie Motel. No relation I suppose.
Say - now there is a business possibility.  Motels have cleaning services - some vending machines - all the necessary things for a nap and maybe a coffee house close by.  I could do that - and for a small stipend, I could read their papers and test all the amenities!

Wonder if I will ever get used to not going to bed at 8:30pm and getting up at 3:30 am.....Well at least it is quiet - except on the police scanner - they are doing a brisk business.....

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Posted by doghouse on Saturday, May 17, 2008 3:52 AM

 

 

Mook, up early this morning I see.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, May 17, 2008 4:36 AM
 doghouse wrote:

 

 

Mook, up early this morning I see.

Until Last Wed, my normal day was 3:45a to 8:30p.  Will take awhile to adjust to "normal" time. 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:16 AM

Good morning

Hi mookie.going to get your coffee and get breakfast started.pancakes eggs and sausage.You can have a bagel if you want mookie.Today we will meet up with Carl and Pat.Hopefully ns has something interesting come through too.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Red Horse on Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:24 AM

Since this is my first visit to the diner I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Jesse Red Horse of the Blackfeet Nation and my rail road is HO size, I hope I can still get a cup of cybor Coffee while I'm here.

I didn't see any signs on the door so I don't know if you serve key board rail roaders or not, I'm sorry too say that I've been on very few trains in my life but I love them just the same.

Now how about some blueberry pie to go with this coffee?

Happy Rails, Jess.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:26 AM

Good Saturday morning, everyone!  Mookie, I didn't wake up quite as early as you, but did hear the phone ringing at 4 a.m.!  Quit just as I was about to pick up the receiver.  Finally went back to sleep about ten minutes later. 

Joe, thanks for getting breakfast ready this morning.  Everything looks real good.Dinner [dinner]

Jesse, Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the Flat Wheel Cafe.  We're always glad to have new people.  We don't have many rules around here.  Here's the list:

1.  Don't miff the cat or the cook

2.  No foul language

3.  No alcohol

4.  We talk about anything and everything around here, especially trains.  

I don't know much about trains myself, but, like you, really like them, and still learning about them.  That is an education that will be going on until the day I'm no longer on this earth.

Here's your coffee, and blueberry pie.  Hope to see you in often.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:00 AM

oooh - a blueberry pie lover - hold the beagle CW - I am going to help Jesse with the pie! 

Welcome Jesse!  Gotta find New Hampshire on my map.  Bet that is going to be pretty close to Tree's area!  (geography not my strong suit...)

Mook

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:01 AM

...Jess...I'd say all the diner folks will gladly welcome you to visit.  In my opinion, railroad interest is the most qualifying issue.

Our across street neighbors visit New Hamphire each summer.....and are about to head that way.  They go to Center Harbor and from there out on Winnepasaukee Lake to the island where they have a residence.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:13 AM

....Joe, understand you are to see Carl and Pat today....if you will, send a hello along from us here....I know they were to visit right in our home area of Pennsylvania on their trip and we wish them an enjoyable time.  Of course, maybe they are on their way back...but if not...

Lord willing we're headed that way next Saturday.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:31 AM
Welcome aboard, Jesse. You will find some nice folk here. Currently 62 and clear in Carolina this morning.I think I will have a double helping of pancakes and sausage and grape juice and a slice of that blueberry pie as a chaser. As you can tell, I's hungry this morning.

Tom

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:56 AM

Jesse Sign - Welcome [#welcome] and watch out for Mookie and Blueberries, she Loves Them!!

  

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