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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, August 17, 2008 2:43 PM
Dinner [dinner]  Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:28 PM

Well, CW had to be off on an errand, so she asked me to post today's dinner

menu. So here goes:

Country Style Short Ribs with Potatoes, Carrots and Onions;

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce;

Cottage Cheese;

Fresh Sliced Peaches;

Home Made Biscuits 

Hope Everyone will enjoy theirDinner [dinner] !!

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:52 AM

Good Sunday morning, everyone!  This is CW.  Did not notice that Mutt was signed in.  Guess I'm not as awake as I thought.  Very pleasant 64 degrees here this morning.  For the past few nights, I've definitely had to get under the covers to warm up.  Not too many times you can say that in August (unless you have super duper excellent air conditioning).

Joe, thanks for fixing breakfast this morning:  everything looks so good, I'm trying to decide between the bacon and the sausage, to have with my waffle and eggs.

Piouslion, you are correct:  cobblers have sugar sprinkled over the pie dough that you turn over the fruit.  And you put several pats of butter over the peach filling, before you fold over the leftover dough.

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:40 AM

.....A 60 degree morning...and it's bright over behind the neighbor's trees which means we'll have some sunshine today.  No rain predicted until just a possibility at the end of the week.  We'll be getting dry around here if that is the way it occurs.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, August 17, 2008 5:49 AM

good morning

breakfast is on the warmer bar. we have eggs,bacon,sausage and waffles.We also have left over pizza too.Juice and coffee are made.Today is going to be a picture work day then its off to work tonight.

stay safe

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:28 PM

....Am I remembering correctly of the Cape Hatteras unit....The fact it was moved back from the eroding shore line....That must have been something to see happen.  Don't think I've seen any of those.  Been down through the area {a bit inland}, many times but those we've not been too.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:12 PM

CW thanks for the pizza. a great day to be in deshler.mookie we found some lost bnsfs today.2 came down the nw wye with empty powder river coal cars.a cn and an oakway leaser did the same earlier too. we also had an empty and full u 994 train come by as well.we saw an SCL wood chip hopper and an empty rail train tied on the back of q 501.Matt is tired out so is Dad.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by piouslion1 on Saturday, August 16, 2008 9:40 PM

Thanks for the info Quentin:

My wife in particular is a fan of lighthouses so I think next time we are down seeing family We will have to check out the Ponce Light. 

Being in NC as you might guess we have seen a couple of the outer banks units, Hatteras and Ocracoke being the better known ones.

Have a great Sunday

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:35 PM

.....Roy:

I am familiar with the Citrus Tower near Clermont  but have not ever stopped to go up in it...

Have not been to the St. Ausustine unit....but have been to St. Augustine many years ago.

The one I'm relating to is down about 10 miles south of Daytona...Right on the coast.  On route A1A.  It is the Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse.  Location is called Ponce Inlet.  It is built of brick and is the tallest Lighthouse in Florida.  it is located amongst the Ponce Lighthouse Museum complex.  One building has nothing but  lighthouse special glass prism lenses....It is an interesting place to visit if one has that interest.  The view is spectactular from up on top....The light works too.  Call it up on search and see photos, etc....

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Posted by piouslion1 on Saturday, August 16, 2008 7:31 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

peach cobbler and peach pie would be mighty tasty, wouldn't it?  If I were closer to you and boss hen, I'd help you with the peach pies and cobblers. 

That does have a sugar sprinkled on the top of the crust doesn't it? GREAT with Ice Cream on top.

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Posted by piouslion1 on Saturday, August 16, 2008 7:22 PM
 Modelcar wrote:

.....I've been up a 175' structure in Florida that contained stairs up inside.....But have to admit, it wasn't a tower....Lighthouse...!  That's bad enough.  But oh, what a sight from up there.

Hi Quinton:

You mentioned a 175' structure with steps inside. It could be one of two places that I know of with that kind of view. One is the St. Augustine Lighthouse at St. Augustine FL. On a clear day you can literally see for 60 to 70 miles in any way you look from the top. The old equipment is still there along with the barracks and commandants house. A true rendition of 19th century construction and social reflection of the times (1880 - 1920 or so).

The other is inland in Central Florida at Clermont, known as Citrus Tower. The steps are not used much being that an elevator is used mostly. I knew it best back in the late 60's when I was finishing growing up in that area. It was a sight like no other with orange and grapefruit trees as far as the eye could see, along with a few very large lakes. It is not as good a view now according to my brother who was the Presbyterian Preacher there until about a year ago.

Your height statement does sound like the description of one of or either of those two places

Roy 

P.S. I would say the Bach singing tower in Lake Wales but last I remember, one does not go up in that structure. - Roy

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, August 16, 2008 5:27 PM

Sorry, mudchicken, haven't seen Chris around here lately.  Don't recall seeing him anywhere else on the forum, either:  but, I could have missed him.

Here's tonight's PIZZA MENU:

1.  Goetta

2.  Pepperoni/mushroom

3.  Hawaiian

4.  Supreme

5.  Calzones

The first round of pizzas are fresh out of the oven, sliced and on the warmer bar.

And mudchicken, some peach ice cream, peach cobbler and peach pie would be mighty tasty, wouldn't it?  If I were closer to you and boss hen, I'd help you with the peach pies and cobblers.  Wink [;)]  Good  to hear that you're getting some much needed rain!!

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 3:12 PM

.....I've been up a 175' structure in Florida that contained stairs up inside.....But have to admit, it wasn't a tower....Lighthouse...!  That's bad enough.  But oh, what a sight from up there.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:58 PM

Peach ice cream (homemade, with fresh peaches - nothing can possibly compare)!

Given the proper equipment, taking a tower down isn't bad (a crane comes to mind, but a sturdy gin pole would do the trick).  I watched as the contractors assembled the 180' tower for my radio system outside my building.  I haven't climbed it yet, but I'm tempted (there's a ladder up the middle and I do have the appropriate harnesses).  I've been up a 200' tower with stairs up the middle.

Of course, beyond a certain point, they don't bother disassembling them any more.  Just cut the guys (explosively) and let 'er rip.

That 1500' tower for KOMA (?) in OKC is a sight to behold - I won't be climbing that one....

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:54 PM

.....Tom, I'm sure some towers probably could cause complications.  But I believe this one here is straight forward...We put it up many years ago.  Two husbands and two wives....

I see this one as moving it up the few inches out of the mooring staffs that are in concrete after it is unbolted, and then steady with lines to slowly let it down.  Of course It would be disassembled piece by piece....{4....8' sections}, after it's on the ground to move it elsewhere.  Or...if someone so desired, climb it and remove it piece by piece.

I tried to assemble it like that {by myself}, many years ago and did get 3 sections standing vertical, but couldn't bring myself to fight that last section to the top....Guess the height got to me.  Anyway, I was a lot younger then and wouldn't even try something like that now.

By the way Tom....as I write here...."disk cleanup" is under way.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:17 PM
Quentin, taking down a tower isn't as simple as it looks. Believe me, I've been there. Some of them can get quite complicated and since they come down in sections, a special rool is often needed to separate them. I have 4 of the things, ranging from 48' to 112' and I dread ever having to get them taken down.

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Posted by mudchicken on Saturday, August 16, 2008 1:33 PM

2nd day of steady rain here (snow in the high country!) and a high in the fifties. Sure beats the recent 25-day run of temps in the 90's and no rain. Life is good and doing paperwork is bearable.

(An unusual 3am loud thunderstorm [rare for here]Thursday night made the master nest a little crowded with 3 scotties glued to the humans)

My first box of western slope (Gunnison Valley) peaches was waiting on me when I got into the office last night. Somehow peach pie, peach cobler, peach ice cream, etc. coming soon to the diner?

Anyone seen Copcar lately?

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 9:13 AM

.....Tom, as you mention  your "wireless" operation I'm reminded of my situation here trying to give away a Spaulding 32' tower...I'm surprised no offers via a friend of mine into Ham operation passing the word of it being available, etc....

Of course they must remove it....{simple enough}....6 bolts removes it from it's mooring and it's fee standing.  I've had it for many years but it's still good and sturdy.  At one time I had a rotor and a TV and FM antenna on it but it's been out of service now for quite a few years.  {Cable}...

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, August 16, 2008 7:39 AM
Howdedew... 69 degrees, clear skies in Carolina this morning, but going up to 88 with the usual thunder in the afternoon. I look forward to the day when the daily lightning is past. Everytime I get the wireless hooked up, along comes a lightning storm and makes me disconnect it again. I took a strike 2 years ago that knocked out practically everything and now I take lightning really serious! Everybody take care, stay cool and safe

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 16, 2008 6:49 AM

...60 degrees and sunny skies is our start.  Believe we're to work into more humidity and warmth in a few days.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, August 16, 2008 6:12 AM

Good Saturday morning, everyone.  Joe, thanks for getting breakfast this morning.  Slept in a little bit.  Nice and cool here, with a current temp of 65 degrees, looking to top out at 84 today.  

Know you and Matt will have a great time today.   

Tom and everyone, glad you enjoyed the ribs and everything last night.  

Everyone have a great day, and see you all later.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, August 16, 2008 6:00 AM

good morning

breakfast is ready.we have lemonade and gatorade ready for today too.Matt and I are off to the city of corn.be back later for pizza fest.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, August 15, 2008 10:36 PM

.....Thanks Tom....We do run XP w/ sp-2, and we'll take a look.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, August 15, 2008 9:17 PM
Quentin, if you run XP or later, do a search for DISK CLEANUP and that utility will do your cleanup. HTH

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Posted by spokyone on Friday, August 15, 2008 8:56 PM

My first real computer, (not Commodore 64) had 10 megabytes hard drive and a math chip. LOL

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Posted by switch7frg on Friday, August 15, 2008 8:54 PM

Randy ; We are like you  said. We got over the missing noise of the gen set. Now , like the old retired fire horse who ran down the fence line when fire wagon went by his pasture , we some times get a hankeri'n to git go. When we hear the Goodyear or Bridgestone Chorus  or a Jake brake ~~~ oh well , life is good.    Take care Lad and try not to transfer paint.

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, August 15, 2008 8:54 PM

......What's the safest way to "clean out Temp files"....and please, not too technical.

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, August 15, 2008 8:30 PM
 grampaw pettibone wrote:

Thanks for the birthday memories, wishes and the food, along with the cake. I really appreciate them. My wife adds that it is better if you add a half cup of crushed pecans to the icing and allow the cake to sit in the fridge overnight to cool down. That is if you can stand it. It is bar none my favorite cake and I appreciate the thoughts. Everybody take care and have a good evening.

Thanx Tom!!!  Now I have drool to clean off my puter screen as well as the rest!  Pecans did it! 

Russell, I will get some air and see what I can do.  Fortunately, my resident computer whiz kid still calls me frequently and I will ask him if he can help me out.  Just eliminating some of the temp files has helped immensely.  I will defrag this Sunday and do my scan - all between midnite and 6 am.  It will probably keep me up half the nite since this thing always sounds like it is going to either give birth or throw up when it does something internal.  But - it is better than no puter at all. 

Mook

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, August 15, 2008 7:06 PM

Thanks for the birthday memories, wishes and the food, along with the cake. I really appreciate them. My wife adds that it is better if you add a half cup of crushed pecans to the icing and allow the cake to sit in the fridge overnight to cool down. That is if you can stand it. It is bar none my favorite cake and I appreciate the thoughts. Everybody take care and have a good evening.

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, August 15, 2008 6:58 PM
Sir C - scan regularly haven't defrocked yet.  Will go check that right now.

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