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Posted by Bergie on Monday, February 2, 2009 8:54 AM
Good morning,

New month, new edition of this thread. I'm locking this so one of you can start a February 2009 edition.

Thanks,
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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 2, 2009 6:49 AM

good morning

matt is on time and on the bus.it was a good game last night.lots of people at work had the super flu so we did what we could and went home.time for a nap.Mookie here is your coffee mug.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 2, 2009 5:23 AM

Good Monday morning, everyone.  Here in Louisville this morning, we have 35 degrees F, and not much of a breeze.  Temp's not going to rise much today, as they're predicting a high of only 39.  Our local school system, JCPS here in Jefferson County are still closed, but school officials say they'll be open tomorrow.  Only two of the catholic schools are closed today, one elementary and one high school.  

Coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider and hot water for tea are ready; on the warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage patties and links, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, bagels and bear claws.  

Maybe we'll see more of the ice and snow melt today.  That would be really nice:  to be able to walk outside, and not have to worry about falling on the ice that's left.  

Congratulations to Steelers fans, and condolences to Arizona Cardinals fans.  It was a close game, from the looks of the final score, but, unfortunately, someone has to lose.  Arizona, better luck next time.  I didn't watch the game, but imagine that you all played your hearts out.  

Everyone have a good morning, and take care!!

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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, February 1, 2009 9:54 PM

Well, my favorite team did not win (Kurt Warner is a Cedar Rapids native), but at least it was close. 

piouslion1

Black Bear, Stiky Fingers, Amazing Grace, or Scotland the Brave would sound pretty good to me about now.

For the uninformed, thoses are among the most popular bagpipe tunes around the world,

Reminds me of the performance that Il Divo gave at the Coliseum in Rome...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMVxzEueJ6A

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 5:14 PM

I can remember seeing a Bugs Bunny cartoon once where our infamous rabbit attacks Yosemite Sam who is decked out in Scottish attire and is playing the bag pipes. Bugs thought that Sam was being attacked by some kind of 8-legged monster. Laugh

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 4:16 PM

The local pipe bands have a medley of two or three (including Scotland the Brave) that they often do.   I have no idea what the others are.

Here's hoping your favorite Super Bowl team wins, if you have one (I don't).

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Posted by piouslion1 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 1:11 PM

Black Bear, Stiky Fingers, Amazing Grace, or Scotland the Brave would sound pretty good to me about now.

For the uninformed, thoses are among the most popular bagpipe tunes around the world,

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, February 1, 2009 12:40 PM

Okay guys & gals, here's the menu for this afternoon and tonight:

1.  BBQ wings  2.  Chili  3.  hamburgers  4.  cheeseburgers  4.  sloppy joes  5.  choice of fries, potato chips for potato wedges  6.  popcorn  7.  Italian bread and french bread  8.  deep fried mushrooms  9.  various deli meats, if you'd like to make a sandwich using the Italian or french bread.

For those watching the game tonight, I hope you enjoy it, and have a good time.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, February 1, 2009 12:00 PM

afternoon

csx is having signal problems here in nw ohio.mookie there are 5 new bnsf pumpkins coming your way.Carl got the q 351 that had 1 missing car and 1 extra car.He sent us a produce train that we saw near Hamler.going to get cleaned up and take a nap this afternoon.then tonight its watching the superbowl.

stay safe

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, February 1, 2009 9:34 AM

 "Hamburger Helper" with Italian Bread sounds very good!

(not much on "Wings" myself)

 

The Louisville area is down to about 95, 000 still without power;

four deaths associated with the storm, mostly carbon monoxide

poisoning; such as bringing charcoal grills into house, generator in

garage attached to house.

 

Had a house fire early this morning, not storm related, but two

children died as a result of the fire.

 

Q, the Ohio is pretty full now, not sure we want to see it rising

much more due to the "Thaw"!

(may cause more problems than we need here.)

 

The last several days if you went out of the house, you had to

be very careful and not slip due to the ice; now with a bit of a

thaw, you have to watchout for falling ice!

 

Very much enjoy hearing Bagpipes playing, but growing up,

my Dad about ruined that for me; he got an LP, enjoyed playing

it so much, would put it on the turntable at 6:00am to wake

up the household!  (FULL VOLUME!)

Like I said, I enjoy hearing Bagpipes played;

Mom, Sis & I rebelled!!

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:33 AM

I'm not big on wings, but a loaded cheeseburger sounds good.   So does the chili.   We do have some French or Italian bread to go with it, right?

One popular event in this area is a "French Festival".   Aside from the 10,000 pastries and a big flea market, the signature of this event is its parade, which invariably includes several bagpipe bands, usually from just across the border in Canada (you can see Canada from there). 

After the parade many of the bands will return for individual performances, and oftimes all of the pipe bands will mass for a number or two.   Since all of them learn the same songs, and bagpipes only play one key, it's not hard to do.  It's a beautiful sound to hear all of the pipes playing together.

Sometimes some of them will get a little off with the melody, though, and then it's the most goshdarn awful caterwauling you could ever hope to hear.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Sunday, February 1, 2009 7:10 AM

cherokee woman
so what would you all like to have on the Sunday Dinner menu?  Burgers, chili, bbq wings?  Or what would you like?  Let me know, and I'll fix it right up.  

 

I think BBQ wings and chili would hit the spot, if you please. 31 degrees and clear in Carolina at sunrise. Thanks for breakfast and C U for supper.

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, February 1, 2009 6:49 AM

We certainly have plenty of snow to finally start to get rid of....36.9 right now and looks like a sunny morning in a few min. when the sun comes up.

When it does melt, it will be flowing right thru Louisville.....Keep an eye on it....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, February 1, 2009 6:21 AM

Good Sunday morning, everyone!  We have a temp this morning ranging from 38 to 41 degrees F.  Looking for a high in the low 50s, with plenty of sunshine!  Maybe we'll get rid of  more of the ice and what little bit of snow we had this week.

I really like the bagpipe jokes.  Know a guy (brother of my best friend while growing up) who plays the pipes.  Guess he still plays them.  I'll have to ask him the next time I hear from him. 

Coffee, juice, hot chocolate, and hot water for tea are ready.

On the warmer bar this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage patties, pancakes and waffles.  

I imagine a lot of people will be watching the Super Bowl tonight, so what would you all like to have on the Sunday Dinner menu?  Burgers, chili, bbq wings?  Or what would you like?  Let me know, and I'll fix it right up.  

Wishing you all a very good morning, and take care.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Sunday, February 1, 2009 2:11 AM

Critic!

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:52 PM

Tom:  It's official!!!!!

You get the "groan" award ......

G'nite

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:38 PM

Then, there was a very sad looking Scotsman sitting in a bar. An american tourist noticed him and asked what the problem was. He replied "Hoot mon, I got a bad case a yoors."  The American asked "What's yoors?" With a smile, the Scotsman replied "I'll have a straight scotch, thank ya for askin."

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:28 PM

Did you hear about the Scotsman who had a big problem getting dressed? He nearly kilt himself....

It's a joke son.... 

 

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Posted by Deggesty on Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:26 PM

There's the bad joke which defines a gentleman as a man who knows how to play the bagpipes and doesn't. A variant substitutes saxophone for bagpipes.

Ricki's older daughter, Katie, learned the bagpipes about twenty years ago, and played (not all the time) until she married. Three or four from a local bagpipe group played the recessional at her wedding. Two were present at the rehearsal, and even though I knew they were going to play, the first note startled me, especially since I was standing right by them.

One summer, when we were up at Snowbird (it's a summer resort for Ricki and me; we do not ski), Katie was up there also. One afternoon, she practiced in the condo, and when she stopped, she heard applause in the hall--some of the employees had gathered by the door, and expressed their appreciation.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:25 PM

ohmigosh - do not, repeat, do not put any ideas in his head!  This is finally one hobby that he hasn't thought of and he isn't going to hear about either! 

I have seen him fish - trust me - he has both hands and both feet busy and his mouth is busy biting his lip.  He's pretty serious about this "hobby".  Smile

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Posted by CShaveRR on Saturday, January 31, 2009 8:50 PM
Reminds me of the cartoon I have in a book, showing a Scotsman with kilt and bagpipes saying to his wife, "I dinna know what's wrong with the laddie--I've been playing a lullaby to him for an hour and he won't fall asleep!"

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, January 31, 2009 8:09 PM

Won't the harmonica scare the fish away?

Just be glad he doesn't want bagpipes. 

 

 

 

(I do play some harmonica, and have a "chanter" which is what you use to practice bagpipes.   I just don't own bagpipes yet...)

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Posted by piouslion1 on Saturday, January 31, 2009 7:04 PM

Clear and very cool here in Winston-Salem. When I left for work this morning at about six it was 28 degrees by the bank clock. This afternoon it got up to about 45 or so. If I could share this with you folks up in the Northern latitudes I certainly would send it your way.

Pizza was good Miss Paula, perfect for a Saturday night.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:57 PM

Johnny - no - he just dirties the spoons. 

As long as Driver can move, he will drive.  He can't afford the holes stomped in the floorboard and the dents in the dashboard if he rides shotgun.  (yes, I am a good, experienced driver - but it's the rare person that he will ride with)

He will get his new harmonica and fishing pole, but not without some fun from me....

Good pizza, CW - mine was chicken and mushroom left over from last nite.  Big Smile

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Posted by Deggesty on Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:42 PM

Yes, Larry, it is sad that anyone should be so deranged that he would even hurt, much less kill, anyone who is coming to give help.

Mookie, Ricki (my wife) and I agree that Driver should get at least a new fishing pole and a new harmonica. Be careful; you may have to be your own driver. Can he play spoons?

Paula, your pizza looks good; I will have to find something else for Ricki, since she doesn't care much for pizza.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, January 31, 2009 5:42 PM

Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss you all had up there.  I agree with Mookie:  why didn't he just kill himself, and leave the innocent who were trying to help him, alone?!?!  That is such a tragedy.  

Mookie, sounds like you and Driver have had a busy day!!  Hope you can have a relaxing day tomorrow!

Here's our Saturday Night Pizza Menu:

1.  Anchovie;  2.  Canadian Bacon; 3.  Cheese w/extra cheese;  4.  Goetta;  5. Hawaiian;  6.  Pepperoni/mushroom/sausage;  7.  Supreme;  8.  Italian sausage cazones

Think later on, I'll pop some popcorn, and make some hot chocolate for everyone.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, January 31, 2009 4:25 PM

Oh Tree!  How tragic!  Why do the crazies always pick on children and people trying to help.  If they are that enraged or suicidal, kill themselves and leave the innocents out of it. 

Went out shopping for a chair.  Now have 2 new chairs and a new foam bed.  I am so tired of having aches and pains from the uncomfortable chairs we have in the house and our bed, so pre-spent my refund. 

Got a sturdy wing back for the living room and an old-fashioned looking rolltop desk wooden chair for the puter.  Has the rounded bow back with spindles and arms.  Very comfy. 

Bed and puter chair arrive next week.  Wing back is being upholstered to match a low back chair we already have. 

Now the Driver wants a new fishing pole and a new harmonica for his part.  Can you imagine that?  I am trying to talk him into a big stick out of the yard next door and two spoons.  

Spent the day outside in a sweatshirt after 10 am.  63 here with 36% humid. and 70 in Houston.  Yesssssss!  31st of January and I am a tad warm in a sweatshirt!

I would imagine when the rest of the USA is having spring, we will be snowbound.  Just our luck.

And I was right - BNSF ran a few coal trains - no engines we hadn't already seen before.  Did see one KCS as we were leaving town to go shopping.  Was 2nd unit on west bound coal train.  But yards were pretty quiet all afternoon. 

Must get work done so I can watch Cops tonite.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, January 31, 2009 3:55 PM

Sun still shining here with temps in high 20's.....but wind has picked up.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, January 31, 2009 3:50 PM

It's snowing again...

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