The storm system that was coming at us late last night arrived here about 12:05am....and lasted just about 5 min....But it was rather strong in that time frame. Wind was steady at 23 mph before the front came thru and I couldn't hear anything in the house, but as the front crossed us, the wind roar did go up in decibles leading me to think in terms of 50 or so mph for that brief time. Just a bit of rain and then it was gone....headed northeast and New England. Weather people said the Front was moving at 50 mph.
Nice sunshine all morning here and a brisk wind {flags standing straight out from their poll}, temp. not bad. No complaints.
Trivia: Made a trip over to the barbershop this morning...first place I've been in since I've been fighting this...whatever it is putting me down....for 2 weeks. Nice to work back to {hopefully}, normal.
Quentin
Quentin, glad you felt good enough to make it to the barber shop. That means you're on the road to recovery, and getting back on track!
Joe, we're waiting for the mail to be delivered today. Our mailman doesn't usually get there before 2 p.m., if he's running 'early'. Usually, it's more like 4, 5 p.m. before we see any sign of any mail around our neighborhood.
For our afternoon and evening meals today, I've made some chili (mild, with hot sauces available to add for those who prefer hot chili. There is also a pot of bean w/bacon soup, and a large pan of cornbread fresh out of the oven.
We're down to 39 degrees at 12:21, and continuing to slowly drop. Will be down in the 20s tonight. You all enjoy your meal, have a good, safe afternoon and take care.
^~^
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Hi everyone!
Just got home fronm school. It isn't very warm now only 33* right now. We, like CW, will be down in the 20's tonight. som of that chilli sounds sooooo good right now CW! I'll have the chilli with a grip of hot sauce. Also keep my mother, Debbie, in youre thoughts and prayers as she has been havin HORRID side pains. she went to the doctor today and got tested for something... Nothing but meds for nausea. She might havt have surger,hope not though. have a nice evening. Oh update on the BSA Amtrak trip, I gave the info to my scoutmaster last night. H didn't act stunned so that might be a good sighn. His wife says tha the prices aren't that bad, we just need to figure out how mutch baggage we can take.
Take care, Justin
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Joe, I'm starting to think that Mail truck kept on trucking down I-75
and forgot to take the I-71 turnoff towards Louisville.
Quentin, glad to hear you're doing better.
Justin, hope your Mom doesn't have to have any surgery, we Will keep her in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Mook, ^~^ ?
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!!
locomutt Joe, I'm starting to think that Mail truck kept on trucking down I-75 and forgot to take the I-71 turnoff towards Louisville. Quentin, glad to hear you're doing better. Justin, hope your Mom doesn't have to have any surgery, we Will keep her in our Thoughts and Prayers. Mook, ^~^ ?
Thanks locomutt, she is hurting really bad. I didn't understand what Mook meant. Did you here that CSX is arresting people in indianapolis for tresspassing on their proporty? I'm glad that thay are lots of creeps in big cities.
Justin
miss mook is waiting for the mailman too.I have been sending pcture via email and sometimes packages to friends I have met on the forum.if you want to see some of deshler or defiance use the personal message and email me your email.I'll put you on the list.we did miss a local ns high hood and 2 gons going on the nkp line through oakwood ohio.water water everywhere.we did however catch the q 381 with brand new bnsf power and a ge testing coach.why they don't they let the mookie test them I don't know.Justin hope your mom gets better soon.Cw thanks for supper.Chili sounds good for 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").
locomuttQuentin, glad to hear you're doing better.
Thanks.....Paula and Walt.
Feeling better is always a good thing.
I'd write more, but I've got to use one hand to hang on so I don't get blown away by this wind.
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...
Justin, et al: Mookie was a cat. I borrowed her name. She is gone. I am not. So the ^~^ are the ears I borrowed from her to show I am listening, but have nothing to comment.
And only Quentin gets to use my real name. Otherwise, it is too formal.
Hope Mom gets to feeling better.
Moo
MookieAnd only Quentin gets to use my real name. Otherwise, it is too formal
Guess I'm a bit of the old school.....
Modelcar MookieAnd only Quentin gets to use my real name. Otherwise, it is too formal Guess I'm a bit of the old school.....
I prefer "Madam La Mook."
tree68 Modelcar MookieAnd only Quentin gets to use my real name. Otherwise, it is too formal Guess I'm a bit of the old school..... I prefer "Madam La Mook."
I have, on occasion, addressed Mookie by her real name, and she did not complain. Perhaps she has some respect for age (or is it ignorance?).
Larry, is you new avatar the picture of one of your trains?
It was a pleasant day here, with sunshine and only a little wind. We went shopping for new sheets that fit our new, thicker mattress. We found two sets of summer bed linen and one set of flannel bed linen that Ricki would consider using (all on sale).
Johnny
Tree68, Izzat avatar pic box cab a Emoryville White or a Kenworth?? Haven't seen one of those since a truck salvage yard (junk) in Stl. Mo. back in 1995.
Cannonball
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Good Thursday morning, everyone. Nice and cold here this morning: 31 degrees at 6:13 a.m. At least, there wasn't much of a breeze when I opened the door to get the newspaper off the porch!
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, hot cider and hot water for tea are ready. On the warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, sausage and biscuit sandwiches and oatmeal & toast.
You all will be on your own this afternoon. Have a couple of meetings to go to later this morning, and will probably not be around for lunch. One of the meetings is getting help with taxes. Trying to get that taken care of before it gets too close to April 15th. You all take care, and I'll see you sometime later.
morning
cool start here in nw ohio.the water has started to go down.some buses have had to re-do thier routes but matt is on time and on his way to school.Taxes are done,money returned,bills paid.Cw thanks for breakfast.time for a nap.need to go to town this afternoon.
Mornin everybody. CW, thanks for breakfast, and all the best on your taxes.... 57 degrees and overcast in Carolina. It is only supposed to get up to 62 today, and then the rain starts. Yesterday, I did my monthly grocery run, and took the girls to the groomer. I came back broke and they came back pretty as a picture. Everybody take care, and CW, we shall miss you for lunch.
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)
Well, I can see I will be starving for lunch, since CW will be gone! You know how helpless I am.....
I like Madame La Mook. I like Mookie. Mook makes me a "railroader". I use Moo when I am expressing an opinion. My real name is just not a favorite of mine. I was named for a grandmother - but her name was Jennie. I am Jenny. And absolutely no one can meet me for the first time (unless they are about Quentin and my age) and not mangle my first name. Then the usual questions - are you Geniveve, Ginny, Virginia, Jennifer, Genivieve, Jean, Jeannie or Jinnie? When I clarify it is Jenny, then they proceed to call me Jean. (Sorry 'bout that Mrs. Q!)
I don't mind Jen, but it is also a problem, since no one will use that to replace Jenny. If my name had been Jennifer, they would have all shortened it to Jen. So I gave Mudchicken the title of Sir Chicken and Quentin the exclusive right to use my shortened first name.
Well, gee - I was really hard up for news this morning, wasn't I?
So for anyone that is totally bored with all the above - nice weather cometh. About Wednesday next week - close to 70!
Off now to muse how no one ever messes up The Driver's name.......which I don't divulge to protect his privacy, but most of the long time forum members know it anyway.
Jen.....my better half also was not too thrilled with her first name so the name "Jean" that she uses is a middle name. First name, somewhat ignored....just used on so called "legal" matters. Had a classmate in high school named Jenny and she was pretty nice too......
Here in central Indiana the weather is not very warm today but the sunshine is shining into my eastern "office" window....So partly sunny and low 30's today. But it appears the weather will be dry next 4 or 5 days and that must mean to run the truck thru the car wash....Car is hardly out in the dirt so it is still clean, but Jean is on a run to the mall this morning. That is almost like getting to the hairdressers when needed.
......This place is empty.....Has everyone fallen asleep.......?
Mookie Justin, et al: Mookie was a cat. I borrowed her name. She is gone. I am not. So the ^~^ are the ears I borrowed from her to show I am listening, but have nothing to comment. And only Quentin gets to use my real name. Otherwise, it is too formal. Hope Mom gets to feeling better. Moo
HI Mook and everone! I get it now Mookie! Sorry about the cat. You might like this everbody, Tommorow we are having Pi day in my math class. No not pumpkin pie but Pi 3.14. We bring in a circular food and measure the radius, and circumfrice. Then my favorite part we eat it. I'm brining in Tostieto chips and salsa. Mother is still hurting, thanks for all the prayers and thought's. Everyone cross youre fingers tommorw my report card comes out. I am keeping my grades up so I will hav a better chance of getting hired on with the railroads. 30 degrees on weather bug right now. I'm looking forward to dinner tonight! If CW is back. She has the best food!
Greetings Q - I just woke up from a nap and must get ready for dinner and monthly meeting at American Legion Post 6 tonight, so I will miss dinner with all who gather at CW's.
Good afternoon/evening, everyone. Managed to get half the errands done. The tax place I was going to today, wasn't doing any taxes today. Have to go back Saturday morning. What a bummer!!
Supper tonight: Italian spaghetti w/salad and garlic Texas toast. Or, if you want, you can have a steak w/sauteed mushrooms & onion and salad.
For dessert tonight: yellow cake w/chocolate icing and Breyer's chocolate chip ice cream. Hope that sounds appetizing to everyone!!
You all have a good evening, stay warm and take care.
I'll have the steak and mushrooms/onions. A salad with ranch dressing sounds nice too! Cn't wait for the ice cream!
Hi
got our errands done today.cw thanks for supper.tonight its friday!!! justin we are keeping your mom in our prayers.Modelcar glad that you are better too.
Joe
Skip dinner and go directly to dessert!
diningcarGreetings Q - I just woke up from a nap and must get ready for dinner and monthly meeting at American Legion Post 6 tonight
.....Wow, that's a really low Legion Post number.....My original Post back in the home area of Pennsylvania is 257.
JoeKohModelcar glad that you are better too
..........Thanks, Joe.
ModelcarJen.....my better half also was not too thrilled with her first name
Quentin, my wife, Patricia, never really liked her first name, and she despised all the common diminutive forms thereof. He first husband began calling her "Ricki," (after the heroine in one of Robert Heinlein's novels) and she is known thus to friends and family. A few years ago, she was in a hospital, and a doctor in our congregation went to see (personal, not business visit) her, and was surprised to learn her first name is not Ricki. She did not think much of her middle name, either. She regrets that she was not given any family names, and her children are all named for paternal ancestors (with two exceptions, my brothers and I were named for relatives on both sides).
'Twas pleasant this morning; chilly again, with no wind; the sun did shine out brightly after it overcame the Wasatch.
We have been buying new sheets for our thick new mattress; we had little trouble in finding summer sheets (except for the impossible colors and designs that are in the stores), but flannel sets are not that easy to find, even in colors or designs that might give us nightmares.
DeggestyQuentin, my wife, Patricia, never really liked her first name, and she despised all the common diminutive forms thereof
Johnny....I understand names can be difficult. Wife Jean took care of hers early in life....long before me, and simply adopted her middle name.
My name has been difficult at times in the past....In the Service, school, etc....People didn't know how to spell it and even pronounce same....And some had trouble writing capital {not often used}, letter "Q".....
I don't fuss with it anymore....No problem now.
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