Happy Birthday Quentin!
Johnny, Don't forget about deep fried Ice Cream!
Today is a BEAUTIFUL day! Not a breath of the nasty 4 letter word, (I don't dare say it or even type it) just above freezing. Too bad I can't get out shooting photos today
RJ
"Something hidden, Go and find it. Go and look behind the ranges, Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go." The Explorers - Rudyard Kipling
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Paula.....Not only cherries on top, but all over the chocolate ice cream along with the cherry "juice" all over it. I know, that's weird. Evening meal sounds really great.
....and more thank you's for additional good wishes to me from good friendly members.
Item: Article in our Muncie StarPress this morning.
LOCAL RAILROAD HISTORY TO BE SPOTLIGHTED
The program will be presented at our local Ball State University this coming Monday evening by long time railroad buff, Larry Campbell.
Featured will be railroad history around Muncie including:
Muncie's Citizens Street Railway....basically it was a streetcar service.
Also our legendary Interurban.....which went out in all directions.
Norfolk Southern....CSX.....New York Central....Conrail....Nickel Plate....Pennsylvania....and the C&O.
Some others were: Central Indiana RR.....Muncie and Western....Ball Brother's RR....Muncie and Western was a connector RR within the city.
The program will include historical photos acquired over the years.
One doesn't read about very many activities such as this very often.
For those who might know, Mr. Cambell worked at OMI for some years....that was a business of brass RR models. Have talked to the owner in the past. Not sure if they are still here in town or not.
Some of you may have seen their add in TRAINS mag. some years ago.
Quentin
I worked the entire day today without realizing that today was Quentin's birthday. Silly me--I thought it wasn't until Mongday. Oh, wait a minute...
We may have gotten some of your white stuff up here. We got two inches or so overnight, and thought it was going to quit. The sun came out, they changed the winter storm warning to a winter weather advisory...then the wind came up, the temperature dropped about ten degrees, and the snow started down again. Between the new snow and the overnight stuff drifting, we had a number of switch problems--poor calrods couldn't keep up. Fortunately, we could--and kept everything on the rails.
That program Monday sounds interesting, Quentin--wish we could get down that way for it.
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)
Hi Carl, yes....Muncie really does have quite a railroad history....long before we arrived here. I know some of it from conversations and reading and passenger trains went in many directions in and out of here some decades ago, plus the interurban and city streetcars, it all adds up.
Snow.....We did not get what they were originally talking about for today....just about a half inch of very, very wet stuff.....It's above freezing so that kind of kept it under control.
The Ball State Un. program sounds great....doubt if we'll get to it but hopefully many folks will take advantage of it.
Yes, another birthday under our belt so to speak....Actually not until about 10 pm this evening....I was informed many years ago.
Quentin - Happy Birthday! (And many more!)
Sat through our ambulance squad "strategic planning" session today. I think we got off on more tangents than even the curviest rail line. But we put together some decent ideas. Now we have to see if we can pull any of them off.
Biggest problem - they all cost money. Sometimes BIG money.
What's for supper? I know birthday cake is on the menu...
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...
tree68 Quentin - Happy Birthday! (And many more!)
Thanks Larry.....Lots of good wishes today....Much appreciated.
Your profression reminds me as we were out and about several hours ago finding a bit of lunch we had to pull over for, first 2 normal type ambulances and a larger Emergency Rescue Vehicle heading out of town.....Don't know anything about the emergency, but guessing it was possibly over on I-69 and an accident.....Some snow falling at that time.
Q - you must excuse Carl - he has a "punny" imagination.
We went trackside and saw a lot of eastern visitors! Had one each - CN, NS and CSX! And some coal trains carrying snow out west. Nice of them wasn't it....
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
cherokee womantell you all what is for supper tonight: Quentin asked for roast chicken & roast turkey (dark meat) with creamed corn. We'll also have green beans, your choice of cole slaw or garden salad, homemade dressing, and homemade buttermilk biscuits.Dessert tonight: chocolate ice cream sundaes w/cherries on top (Quentin's favorite dessert)!
tell you all what is for supper tonight: Quentin asked for roast chicken & roast turkey (dark meat) with creamed corn. We'll also have green beans, your choice of cole slaw or garden salad, homemade dressing, and homemade buttermilk biscuits.
Dessert tonight: chocolate ice cream sundaes w/cherries on top (Quentin's favorite dessert)!
Running late getting supper on the warmer bar, but everything's there now. While you all eat, I'll start fixing the chocolate sundaes with cherries and cherry juice all over at least one, for Quentin's dessert! (And there's still a couple of German chocolate cakes left on the back counter for anyone who doesn't want a Sundae.
cherokee woman(And there's still a couple of German chocolate cakes left on the back counter for anyone who doesn't want a Sundae
You won't let me have both cake and a sundae? I don't need a whole cake, just a decent-sized slice.
Johnny
Sounds like lots of good food this evening for diner patrons......and Johnny, just go ahead and have both.....They're good for you....for a while.
Hauling snow away {in any direcion is good}.....J.
Johnny, there is Plenty..Help Your Self!!
Q, have some more yourself!
Mook, there's still Plenty of G.C. Cake.....
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!!
Hmm...got that one, did you, SJ?
Yesterday was a light day at work, and something got me started on anagrams. Among my fellow CROs are "Nine Naked Jars", "A Slush River", "Near Savage", "Run, Raw Stoner", "No, not squat award!", and "An Evading Stout". I can't do one for myself, though.
And, since you brought up my imagination, guess who "Risen Jest" might be?
CShaveRR Hmm...got that one, did you, SJ? Yesterday was a light day at work, and something got me started on anagrams. Among my fellow CROs are "Nine Naked Jars", "A Slush River", "Near Savage", "Run, Raw Stoner", "No, not squat award!", and "An Evading Stout". I can't do one for myself, though. And, since you brought up my imagination, guess who "Risen Jest" might be?
Thanks, Quentin and Mutt. I don't think I need worry about my face breaking out at my age. I confess that I do not eat as much as I did my first year in college, when I was working twelve hours a week on the building and ground crew. I did not gain any weight, but I may have rearranged some. Now, if I am not careful, I grow a spare tire. One night, after supper, the girl who waited the table at which I ate for lunch and supper (we did call it dinner) asked me if my father had been a millionaire. She apparently liked to see me eat, for she would bring me an second, larger, dessert if such was available. There were six or eight other students who sat at that table regularly; they appreciated her service (and the company at table). There may have been regulars at other waiters'/waitresses' tables, but I really did not notice. I have been unable to determine if any students work for the college now, but back then a large proportion of the boarding students, especially, had workships; it helped with finances--even at fifty or sixty cents an hour ($100.00 per semester). And, the food service is strictly cafeteria style now.
Good Sunday morning, everyone. We're starting out at 24 degrees this morning, supposed to make it up to freezing today, which means temp's not going too far up the scale.
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate and hot water for tea are ready.
On the warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, cinnamon rolls made with real cinnabon cinnamon, and muffins (blueberry, strawberry, chocolate, oatbran).
Woke up just after 5 this morning, but seem to be moving very slowly this morning. At least the rain, sleet and snow are all gone from the area. Everyone have a good morning, be safe, those of you going to Church services this morning, and all of you take care.
20 degrees and sun is rising. very light snow flurries floating around.
Not sure if it will be cloudy or partly cloudy.
Mild. Snow overnight - an inch or two. I'll have to push that off the driveway. No sun, though.
Got some stuff I should get done today. But not until after I go to the store and get the Sunday paper. Some people tout the instant availability of the news on-line, but there's something to be said for sitting in the recliner, perusing the paper, maybe with a cup of something hot at hand.
afternoon
sunshine and snowflurries at times.saw the y 150 was out and about this morning and we also saw the 110(ups train).the 508 was also stopped in the yard.might have been yesterdays 508 its hard to tell.cw thanks for dinner.time for some chores at home then back to work tonight.
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").
Not sure what our current temp is; right now, the sky is cloudy; we have had some sunshine today, w/a few ocassional flurries.
I guess we'll make this afternoon and tonight Italian Night. I've got some lasagna and Italian spaghetti on the warmer bar. There's also Italian bread and garlic bread sticks.
Everyone have a good afternoon (what's left of it in the eastern part of the USofA) and a good evening. Joe, have a container fixed for you for work tonight: with some lasagna and Italian spaghetti. Equal amounts of both in the container; but I'll let you decide whether you want Italian bread or garlic bread sticks to go with it.
Happy Birthday, George! Thank you for keeping your army together during that horrible winter at Valley Forge, for leading them to victory, and for presiding over the Constitutional Convention.
Larry, I agree that it is much more pleasant to relax in a recliner, hold the newspaper and read it--and go back again when it is necessary--than it is to watch as the news flits across the screen.
A gray day here, starting in the thirties and getting up into the forties. No more snow expected.
Johny
Carl, were you paid overtime rate and holiday pay for that day? When I was working a forty hour week, if we had to work on a statutory holiday, that was the rate. Of course, the company did not ask (or tell) anyone to work thus unless it was felt absolutely necessary.
Good Monday morning, everyone. I hope everyone had a good weekend. This morning, at 5:54 a.m., we have a temp of 20 degrees, with a wind chill in the mid to upper teens. The temp is supposed to get to about 36 for our high today. But, we're also supposed to have plenty of sunshine today. We'll see.
I remember, when I first started at the bank, that we got Washington's birthday off. And the same when I worked at the University, which was before I was hired at the bank. Back then, you celebrated Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays separately.
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate and hot water for tea are ready. Mooks, your coffee mug is on the counter, ready for your coffee to be poured when you get in!
On the warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, muffins, turkey bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy.
I hope everyone has a very good morning, stay safe out there, wherever your go today, and take care.
morning
a balmy 7 degrees to start this morning.the cardinals were calling me to the feeder this morning.matt is on time and on the bus.thanks for the hot breakfast Cw.hope the kitten has her mittens on today.
Good morning railfans! I am on my way to Milwaukee for a daylong meeting today and then on to Stevens Point, WI where I will make my trip HQ for the week. Other than Stevens Point, I will be traveling to Wausau, Wautoma and Madison areas and hope to see some U.P., Wisconsin Southern and CP/CN traffic while in the Badger State. Hope you all have a safe, profitable, healthy and enjoyable week ahead!
Bright sunshine with clear skies but cold this morning.....Was 15 when I first looked and now way up to 17. But with no snow activity it makes it so much easier to take.
DeggestyCarl, were you paid overtime rate and holiday pay for that day? When I was working a forty hour week, if we had to work on a statutory holiday, that was the rate. Of course, the company did not ask (or tell) anyone to work thus unless it was felt absolutely necessary. Johnny
Hey, Johnnny (you left an "n" out of your name a while back so I stuck it in here),
Technically, I wasn't an employee yet that day, so they just paid us the straight-time minimum wage. However, by the next paid holiday (Memorial Day at that time--we now get Good Friday, too), I was off the extra board and on a job. To be earning over ten bucks an hour in 1971 was really something!
We don't have optional holidays--if you're on a job that's scheduled to work, you either work, or you lay off (and good luck with that!). In fact, if you don't work your assigned day before and after the holiday, you lose the eight hours' straight-time holiday pay. If you work the holiday, you get overtime in addition to the holiday pay, so a worked holiday pays 2.5 times the normal rate of pay.
Speaking of Johnny, Pat and I get to meet three lovely ladies and a cute little guy for lunch at Johnny Rocket's this noon. It's a neat little place, done up (both in decor and cuisine, but not prices) like a 1950s drive-in.
Achoo....
Cof......
Times 2.
We are sharing a tissue box!
Dry throat and "cof" here too......Jean just motored over {close by}, to purchase some hot veg. soup.....Sound good.....?
Sunshine still very bright and we're just up to {wow}, 20 degrees....
For those of you who are 'under the weather' with colds and allergies (seems to be hitting us a little bit early this year, doesn't it?), you'll find a big ole pot of vegetable beef soup on the warmer bar, along with leftover lasagna and Italian spaghetti, and corn bread, Italian bread and garlic bread sticks.
I've been in the kitchen all morning, fixing the pot of soup, and I've also done some other baking, other than the three kinds of bread listed above: there's fresh sugar cookies, straight out of the oven for dessert today, along with a couple more German chocolate cake, chocolate cake, and all the other cakes, pies and cobblers that are on the normal menu.
Everyone take care this afternoon, especially those of you who are coughing, sneezing and contending with drippy noses, whether it's allergy, sinus or due to a winter cold.
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