Springtime tomorrow!
I only wish I was talking about the weather (and no, this is not a political reference!). But I had to work yesterday without the benefit of one of the retarders, due to the breaking of one of the large springs that helps release it. Tomorrow is maintenance day, and the new spring is due to go in. So Wednesday, when I return to work, I should once again have my full contingent of functioning retarders.
(Let's see...two weeks to Ground Hog Day, six weeks after that...)
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
Another cool morning, with increased haze--I could barely see the Wasatch this morning as I drove to see the doctor. Ten miles east of here, I could make them out. When I arrived at the clinic, I was told that there was no record of an appointment for me. Since I had fasted, I gave blood, and I was allowed to go back at three this afternoon. The doctor saw nothing serious, and I will hear from the blood next Monday. This afternoon, I learned that the clinic's computer system suffered problems the day my appointment was made.
Even though we may have some precipitation late in the week, no relief from the haze/smog is expected until a stronger cold front comes in next Sunday. Today, all five counties on the west side of the Wasatch range, from the Idaho line south, have bad air. I found out today why Provo, south of here, has much lower temperatures reported than are reported here: the only point reporting is at the airport, which is in a low place.
Take care, all.
Johnny
track inspectors didn't take the day off today.saw a lone csx unit use the wyes to turn in deshler and then picked up the ballast cars in hamler.Cw will take some soup for supper tonight.Time to get cleaned up and ready for work.
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").
Mookie took the day off.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
cherokee woman Anyone hear from Mookie, Dan, Brian, or Larry this morning. I think they're the ones I don't remember seeing come in this morning.
Anyone hear from Mookie, Dan, Brian, or Larry this morning. I think they're the ones I don't remember seeing come in this morning.
I'm here, hiding in the layout corner- back in my usual lurking mode. I should explain that, in real gatherings, I'm the one who sits, listens, and enjoys the conversation while my wife does the talking, unless someone directs a comment or question exclusively to me. And with things returning to normal around here (both health and weather-wise), I have nothing exciting to offer.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
cherokee womanAnyone hear from Mookie, Dan, Brian, or Larry this morning. I think they're the ones I don't remember seeing come in this morning.
You missed me?!? Just stopped in long enough to see what was going on and grab my usual.
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...
Walt and I have been out sweeping off the steps and sidewalks, and putting down ice/snow melt. Most of the snow has melted in our front yard. Haven't check out the back yard yet. Do need to get back to the north side of the house, and put down some ice/snow melt there. That part stays shady, so definitely need it there.
There is nice sunshine, even though it's not too warm, and our temp is about 24, 25 degrees, depending on your location.
Warmed up some vegetable beef soup and made some more cornbread for this afternoon. Also heated up the sloppy joes and hamburger buns, and the deep fryer is ready if anyone wants some french fries.
Everyone have a good afternoon, and take care.
Back from the dentist in the past hour....and beautiful sunshine with clear blue skies. Rather cool this morning and now at noon it's 19.4. But no additional snow so we can handle this very well.....Great sunshine.
Quentin
At least "this duo" would always have the correct pronunciation of Loo'-vull.
(Last weekend, A Prairie Home Companion was broadcast from Louisville, which poor Garrison Keillor, despite numerous attempts at coaching, could not pronounce properly.)
locomutt Tom, Not The Same Group; They Could Actually Sing!! I'm not sure you would even want to hear this duo!
Tom, Not The Same Group; They Could Actually Sing!!
I'm not sure you would even want to hear this duo!
I understand fully. Thanks for the heads up. Nuff sed
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)
grampaw pettibonecherokee womanTom, maybe my twin brother and I traded places! His name is Paul. I am glad we got that straightened out! Well, didn't Paul and Paula have a couple of hits in the 60s? I remember HEY PAULA and several others. I didn't know we had celebrities in our midst. I am impressed! At present, 38 degrees and foggy in Carolina this morning, with a chance of snow tomorrow morning. We keep trying.... Thanks for breakfast and everybody have a great, safe and warm day
cherokee womanTom, maybe my twin brother and I traded places! His name is Paul.
I am glad we got that straightened out!
Well, didn't Paul and Paula have a couple of hits in the 60s? I remember HEY PAULA and several others. I didn't know we had celebrities in our midst. I am impressed!
At present, 38 degrees and foggy in Carolina this morning, with a chance of snow tomorrow morning. We keep trying....
Thanks for breakfast and everybody have a great, safe and warm day
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!!
grampaw pettiboneWho is this Paul that Mookie is saying lives with Walt? That ain't the way I heered it!
Who is this Paul that Mookie is saying lives with Walt? That ain't the way I heered it!
Tom, maybe my twin brother and I traded places! His name is Paul. Guess that means I'm typing this from Shepherdsville, KY!!
It started snowing here last night, about 8:30 or so (nothing heavy), but we have about an inch locally, and some areas have about 2 inches this morning. Glad our local school district is closed today for MLK, Jr. Day, as there are several accidents that have occurred, especially over on the east end of the county.
Joe, thanks for breakfast!! That oatmeal sounds pretty darn good this morning, along with a cinnamon roll.
Everyone take care going out today, and for those who have the day off, enjoy!!
good morning
Matt has today off from school as well.Going to have a few snow showers today.Juice coffee and hot chocolate are ready.We also have cinnamon rolls and oatmeal fro breakfast.Truck needs an oil change today then its back to work tonight.
joe
tree68 Actually, it's pronounced "Lau-ville" not "Lo-ville"
Actually, it's pronounced "Lau-ville" not "Lo-ville"
Ya gotta Love it
Looville, Loo-i-ville, Louie-ville, etc.
I don't think Lowville is on the "Approved" List!
Tree: Walt and Paul live in Lowville. Just ask Walt!
Well, there. Went to the train show and got home in one piece. Spent a little money, but nothing untoward.
On the way south I drove through Lowville, NY. Over on Railroad.net there was a fellow who posted an unidentifed aerial photo. The writing on the back only served to confuse things, but someone eventually recognized the scene as Lowville. So I swung by the site and took a couple of pictures for that forum. Found a snowplow and a 44 Tonner...
Stopped in on the way back from the show and checked the site of a minor derailment. A local shortline had a rail roll on them, putting a couple of loaded hoppers and a C425 on the ground. Everything's still right-side-up (and back on the tracks), but the loco was still at the site of the derailment. They'll take it home on Monday.
Temps got into the mid-20's today, with scattered snow. Roads for the trip were OK most of the time, occasionally a little slushy. Looks like more of the same all week.
Tomorrow we have off, so I'm enjoying a three-day weekend. Next Friday as my flex day, so I get another three-day weekend!
Soup sounds good.
Carl, I really feel for anyone who has to fast up into the day. Even before I retired, I was able to schedule such an appointment in the morning, go to work, go to the doctor, and then back to work. I am aware that not everybody is able to work such a schedule. This visit is postponed from an appointment last month that had to be canceled because of a need to go to Baton Rouge that came up Friday before my Monday appointment. Tomorrow is the first day that could be scheduled with a morning appointment.
The Baton Rouge trip was, of course, on the popular, uncivilized form of public transport. We survived.
You're lucky, Johnny--last week's procedure for me was at 2:15 p.m.; I had to fast all day before that. And the previous week, when I had my blood drawn, that involved fasting, too--from the time I got up, through work, and until suppertime.
(I hope the picture they drew is pretty enough--haven't gotten that report yet.)
Another quiet, albeit chilly, day out here. Going in to church this morning, we could barely make out the Wasatch because of the smog/haze. It was no better when we came home.
Yes, Tom, when your wife tells you to soak your foot, do it! Just don't move her to tell you to soak your head.
Annual checkup for me tomorrow morning--no breakfast until afterwards.
The Okra and corn in that batch of soup really makes a difference.
Thanks for lunch (pardon me, Dinner)
PL
Well, looks like only one suggestion for r Sunday Dinner. So, here is our Sunday Dinner menu:
1. A fresh pot of vegetable beef soup w/cornbread; 2. Sloppy joe sandwiches w/fries or potato chips; 3. turkey club sandwiches w/fries or potato chips;
We are currently getting a nice light snow shower, nothing too heavy. Supposed to only be a dusting to maybe a half inch accumulation by tonight.
Everyone enjoy your meal, have a good afternoon, and take care.
About a half inch of snow overnight that blowed around a bit....21.6 for temp right now...Better than the Aritc stuff we've had for a few days. looks like temps similar to this will prevail this coming week. Some snow flurries being talked about but no big weather systems to "track" thru here.
Best to all.....
baberuth73Hey, Grampaw, you back on your feet now or do you still have that foot elevated?
Well, I am trying to keep it up, but find I drift off to sleep and the wife fusses at me when I do. I am supposed to soak it twice a day and the wife fusses at me when I don't....
Presently38 and overcast in Carolina. Looks like we shall get some rain soon. I think a nap is in order.
Vegetable soup and corn bread would be mighty fine, I think. I'm sitting here trying to catch a Jim Rice interview on the MLB channel but the audio is garbled, darn it! Another hectic Sunday in the making where we do our part to support the oil companies: Go to church, Go to lunch, Go to Wallyworld, Go visit the daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law, and,about 9;30 pm, Go home. My better half gets to play cheerleader. But I dig it, although there's no time for trains. Y'all throw another log on the fire and have a nice day.
David P.
morning
cw thanks for breakfast.getting ready to take matt to sunday school.Going to G+G house for a bit then we will be watching football this afternoon.matt doesn't have school on monday so I took tonight off.
Good Sunday morning, everyone. We have a very nice temperature of 37 degrees this morning. Looking for a cloudy day, but at least it's warmer this morning.
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, hot water for tea and hot cider are all ready for everyone; and on the warmer bar this morning: leftover pizza and homemade cinnamon rolls.
I hope everyone has a very good morning, those who are going to Church this morning: drive safely, and anyone going anywhere else (work, whatever), please drive safely also. Does anyone have any requests for Sunday Dinner?
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