Good morning! It took me a while to get in here. I was just waking up at roughly 5:30 this morning when I heard a loud BOOM!! There was a power outage in my neighborhood and my entire block was out of power. You don't realize just how dependent you are on electricity until you are suddenly without it. I couldn't fire up the computer, and I have a cordless phone which became useless as there was no power to the base unit. I had to go over to Howes Oil Company where I work part time to get myself a cup of coffee, and I did this twice. The power here was finally restored at 9:00. I kind of figure that maybe a squirrel had gotten himself fried. X-Cel Energy had to replace a transformer a block south of my house. The Police Department had 14th Street blocked off and were routing traffic going in both directions around my block. It was a little out of the ordinary to look out my front door and see big semi trucks rolling past my house.
Any rolls or donuts left? I'm a bit hungry this morning.
Ray ooo ooo ooOOOOOo
Ray, here's a couple of doughnuts and a couple of danish for you. Maybe that'll hold you, until I get lunch on the warmer bar. Glad your power is back on! It definitely is no fun, having no electricity in your house!!
On our Friday Fish Fry menu today:
1. Catfish2. Icelandic Cod3. Crab Cakes4. Haddock5. Halibut6. Perch7. Salmon Patties8. Jumbo Shrimp
The usual side dishes of: corn on the cob, baked beans, fries, hushpuppies and cole slaw, along with the regular list of desserts: chocolate cake, and the following pies: apple, chocolate, cherry, peach and pecan, along with some blueberry pies.
Sorry to be the barer of sad news but you all need to hear it.....................
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough onhalf-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly mother, Pop Tart.The funeral was held at 3:50 for 20 minutes.If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and take time to pass it on and share that smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day and kneads it.
//groans.....
LOL!
Nice day today...going outside trackside if I can swing it...later.
Dan
CW: That made the rounds fast
This would be funny if it wasn't true:
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20080523/BIZ01/305230076/
Amtrak for profit?
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Good Saturday morning! I know, I'm in very early for a Saturday. But, we're getting ready to go out and watch trains, and I wanted to make sure you all had breakfast.
Coffee and juices are ready to go, and on the warmer bar: turkey bacon, pork sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, bagels and bear claws.
Cannonball, I am feeling a little bit better each day. And I'll be sure to give Walt & Sarah your greetings.
Thanks for the vittles CW. Hittin' the spot...ahh...
You and Walt going to see the RJ Corman QJ today?
Thanks much for serving breakfast, CW. I have a pretty good appetite this morning and I'm hungry.
I had an e-mail from Sarah yesterday afternoon and she told me that she and you and walt would be going out to take a look at the Chinese built 2-10-2. As much as I like steam power, I wish it were possible for me to be able join the three of you in this little adventure.
I sometimes think that it would be nice if a bunch of us could get together somewhere, meet each other face-to-face for the first time and spend a weekend just watching trains. I am living on a fixed, very tight budget and for that reason it is difficult for me to travel right now, but otherwise I would have no problem with getting on a plane to meet a few other members of this particular forum.
It's been raining here in Sioux Falls and right now we have a temp of 51 degrees. I kind of wish that I didn't have to go to work later this morning, but at least I am earning a pay check.
Well, I hope that the rest of you folks out there all have a good day!
CNW 6000 wrote: Thanks for the vittles CW. Hittin' the spot...ahh...You and Walt going to see the RJ Corman QJ today?
Yeah Dan, we made it out to see the QJ and managed to get a few good pics.
Will post a few over here later.
R.J.Corman's Air Force was watching out for everbody.............
(at least it wasn't a "Black Helicopter!!)
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!!
Yes, we had a great time this morning! And, it was the first time I can remember seeing a steam loco in action!! I LOVED IT!!!!
Here is our menu for our SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA FEST:
1. Anchovie2. Canadian Bacon3. Cheese4. Goetta5. Chicago Style6. Hawaiian7. Pepperoni/Mushroom8. Supreme9. Calzones
We had a fantastic time: even considered going on towards Frankfort, but decided against it. Kind of glad we didn't, because my left knee and legs are mighty tired and achy from this morning. The sunshine was great, and the sky was gorgeous, as well as all that steam coming from the engine.
CW
glad you and walt had a great time. we saw some surprises too at deshler.they let matt run a train on a model layout.the weather will be even better tommorow.
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").
Fluff up the hammock - it has been a busy day here, too.
Went to usual Sat breakfast at local truck stop, watched for some trains - nothing going on - went to bookstore for usual Sat cup of coffee, went fishing/reading (Driver caught two bass - catch and release), I watched a guy catch two nice catfish, grabbed a burger and went trackside again, saw coal train headed Joe's way - 7 engines on headend and 1 DPU. The first two were BNSF, the next 5 were CEFX dead in tow and the DPU was BNSF. Have no clue where they are taking them, but it was sure fun watching it leave town. All the CEFX engines have been through here before, so not sure if maybe they did some diesel work on them at our diesel shop or not. Or just collected them - kinda like pretty rocks.
Kansas had tornados last nite - we had straight winds with lots of trees, limbs, and power lines down - uprooted some of the shallower trees. I missed the whole thing. So today we went through the same knock your hat off/then rip your hair out winds - with sun, clouds and well over the 57 we had yesterday. (about 80) Close to 90 tomorrow and I am sending it all east to all you nice people out there.
Moo
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Hello everybody!! It has certainly been a long time since my last visit. I see everything is moving along as usual. CW is still cooking up a storm like always.
Weather has been pretty weird here. We have has off and on rain, muggy, and dry weather. Temps are getting up to the mid to high 70s, perfict weather for Railroading. Train volume is up and people are marking off the boards. hehehe
Walt, Paula and I had a nice treat today. We got to see the RJC's Chiniese Steam 2-10-2 make her way up the CSX Shortline and down the Old Road. Well, like Paula that was my first time seeing a live working steam loco in action! Man...that only makes me wish that I was born back in the "Glory Days" of Railroading. We drove appx 1 hr from home to HK Tower (sadly there is no more tower, only a Control Point) to catch the 2-10-2. I decided to take my CSX Radio and wear my CSX hat; you wouldn't believe how many people were asking me Where was the train. I also saw one of my Trainmasters there. Anyway...I'm glad I didn't get called to work because I would of missed out!! Here are some of my pics.
Trainmaster got in the way here.
This was a shot that was taken yesterday when Walt and I out scouting the Steam Excursion at Nugent Sand
As has been said, we got to see a Steam Engine in action today. Also, as Sarah said,
we went to the sand company yesterday to see if they had brought the steamer in for
overnight and found that it wouldn't be able to make the curves to the sand co., so
they had to pull the six gons up to the Short Line with diesels.
The six 119 ton gondolas, still in complete sequential numerical order.
On the Short Line, getting ready to take the Old Road Sub.
Would have been a really good shot; if that utility pole and bush weren't in The Way!!
"Smoking it Up a Bit"
Some of the crowd at HK Tower.
"The End" of all the Excitement!
Neat! I haven't seen live steam in action in years - forget whether it was at Salibury or Steamtown now, though.
I had to settle for a former BC Rail M425 - our replacement power as our usual RS-3 is still in use by another RR. MA&N doesn't bother repainting, so the loco is still in BCR green and green. We only had a three person crew, and the long hood on an M425 is really l o n g , so a "fireman" is in order on our trip south. I spent all day in the cab (when I wasn't doing ground work).
Not a bad start for the regular season. Total passengers were down a bit from last year, but between regular old variability and gas at $4+ a gallon, I'm not surprised.
Back on the rails tomorrow.
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...
Good Sunday morning! It looks like I am the first one here this morning, so I will take charge of getting breakfast ready. The coffee is about done brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. On the menu for this morning we have blueberry pancakes, french toast, hot maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon and sliced Canadian ham. I also had the time to bake a pan of cinnamon rolls this morning.
It promises to be a warm day here in Sioux Falls, we could see a high of 85 degrees this afternoon. And there is a threat of rain.
I saw the pictures that Walt and Sarah had gotten of that Chinese 2-10-2. Nice pictures!
Hey Sarah! You shouldn't be absent from this establishment so much, we miss you!!
Good Sunday morning! Ray, looks like you've got a great breakfast this morning. Think I'll fix myself a plate with Canadian ham, and a cinnamon roll. That should hold me over until everyone else wakes up. Then, think I'll fix us some pancakes for a late breakfast, here at home.
Our current temp is in the mid to upper 50s, going up to about 82 for a high today, with plenty of sunshine.
What would you all like for Sunday Dinner? I'm thinking either meat loaf, or maybe spaghetti & meat balls. Or, maybe I'l lfix both, so you all have a choice. What would you all prefer?
morning
high in the 70s today. CW whatever you want for lunch we have a special jello cake foe dessert.its topped with blueberries and strawberries.no mookie you need to finish your lunch first.
Joe
Joe, thank you for providing dessert today! For our Sunday Dinner, I have decided to go with meat loaf w/mashed taters & gravy, green beans, creamed yellow sweet corn, sliced red tomatoes, cole slaw, and your choice of cornbread or dinner rolls.
Also getting things ready to grill out tomorrow, for Memorial Day. I've taken steaks, hot dogs, brats, Polish Sausage and pork chops out of the freezer, and moved them to the fridge to defrost. And I've also taken out some chicken to thaw, and will fry that tomorrow, to have with all the things I'll put on the grill tomorrow afternoon.
Lunch to go! Ok - I will clean my plate then go for the dessert, Joe! (Yum - that will be a highlight of my whole day.)
I feel like the sun today - I am in, I am out, I am up and I am down - going out for awhile.
Weather hot - in the high 80's - turned on the air. So much for sniffing the clean outdoor air for awhile.
Back later to check on dinner/supper.....
cherokee woman wrote: Also getting things ready to grill out tomorrow, for Memorial Day. I've taken steaks, hot dogs, brats, Polish Sausage and pork chops out of the freezer, and moved them to the fridge to defrost. And I've also taken out some chicken to thaw, and will fry that tomorrow, to have with all the things I'll put on the grill tomorrow afternoon.
By the way, I'm bringing over a Big Green Egg "kamado" style barbecue smoker to cook the chicken at the Flat Wheel Cafe tomorrow. The result wil be the most delicious pieces of chicken you've ever eaten.
Walt ; did RJ change all the steam gauges from China to Yankee scrit?? It looks like hen scratches to me.
Cannonball
switch7frg wrote: Walt ; did RJ change all the steam gauges from China to Yankee scrit?? It looks like hen scratches to me. Cannonball
I Guess they did, but certainly hope the "Red Line" is still the "Red Line" on a certain gauge,
Hope the "language" barrier doesn't apply to the one showing the P.S.I.!
good morning
well mother nature provided some rain overnight last night.We might have some more this afternoon.Going to get matt up here in a bit to go down to our local parade.We have some special plates and cups set out and doughnuts for breakfast.Juice and coffee are made too.
Good Monday morning, and hope everyone will enjoy true meaning of this Memorial Day celebration: the men and women who have died, serving and protecting this country.
Joe, I really like the special plates and cups you set out this morning! I'm ready for a cup or two of coffee, and a doughnut. Then, it'll be time for me to start food preparation for our Memorial Day Picnic. I've got the steaks, chops and chicken marinating in the fridge.
Joe, I don't think we got any rain overnight, in our neighborhood; but, we have a 60 - 70% chance of thundershowers/storms later on this afternoon, evening.
You all have a great morning.
Growl.....oops - I think I am hungry this morning.
Had 60 mph straight line winds through here last nite. Did some damage, but not as much as there was to our neighbors north and east of us. Just more than we are used to....
Out for day - will stop in for leftovers later.
I've just taken some burgers and hot dogs off the grill, if anyone is around, and wants a light lunch. In the cooler, there's cole slaw,potato salad and macaroni salad. Figure a lot of people are attending parades, or visiting cemetaries, so will start the majority of the grilling around 5:30, 5:45 with the steaks, chicken, pork chops, more burgers, hot dogs, brats, grilled corn on the cob, and possibly some grilled veggies, like red and green peppers, baked potatoes.
Been getting a few sprinkles, and a light mist, along with a good breeze every once in a while. Nothing too bad, yet. That'll come later on this afternoon, early evening.
I've just finished taking the steaks, hot dogs, burgers, brats, pork chops, chicken, polish sausage, taters, corn on the cob off the grill. They're now on the warmer bar. On the cold end of the bar, there is cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, fruit salad, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, onion, cheese slices and pickle relish and other condiments.
For dessert, there's chocolate cake, a yellow cake w/red/white and blue icing (topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries), and three cobblers: apple, cherry and peach. And we have plenty of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, neopolitan, black walnut, cherry, peach, Snickers, Oreo and Reece's Peanut Butter ice cream.
Hope everyone has had a great day, and enjoy your supper (I even cranked the awning over the patio, so we can hopefully stay dry tonight.
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