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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:15 AM

Well, I'm back from Produce.  Had a nice, peaceful crowd today of 65.  Our delivery today:  apples, butternut squash, celery, and potatoes.  

For lunch, I have warmed up the leftovers from last night:  Italitan spaghetti, lasagna and ravioli, along with garlic toast, and garden salad.  

Let me know what you all would like on tonight's supper menu!  I'm going to take your requests today.  Thought you all might like a change of pace, so let me know what you want to eat tonight!!

You all enjoy lunch, your afternoon, and take care.  I'm going to go take a nap!!

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:13 AM

.....A most beautiful morning here....66.4 degrees right now.  Continuing our "dry" week here.  Much  appreciated.  Can bearly keep up with yard mowing.  Every 3 days.

Wonder what it will look like after our return after Memorial Day visit out east.  I'll mow it again on Friday before we leave and hope for the best.

Hopefully, that white car {in our Avatar}, can be parked at that same location over our period in that area as it is our favorite spaghetti place....{Lamonica's}.  Location is near Jennerstown, Pa.  Years ago, famous for a half mile race track and it's operation.  Track is still there but believe {due to economy}, races will not be in operation this season....That's a first for a long, long time.

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:19 AM

and next to that we have the custom wood shop....ba dum bump!!!!

good morning

matt is on time and on the bus.mamma and I went for our bike ride and they are getting better each time.Time for a nap.got chores to do this afternoon.I am sure matt will want to ride his bike when he gets home.

stay safe

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:53 AM

New store just built next to the Diner.  "The Sleep Shop".  I am so there!  (Pull the shades, lock the door!  Ah!)

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:08 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  It's a cool morning here, temps are about 52, 53 currently, supposed to be down to 47, 48 by 8 a.m., then climb up to mid 70s for a high today.

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

On the warmer bar this morning:  bagels, bear claws, BLTs on toast, oatmeal & toast, and there's some fresh fruit:  oranges, blueberries & bananas.

Mookie, I have your coffee mug on the counter, ready to pour coffee into, when you get in here.  (Someone else will have to pour, as I'll be busy with Tuesday Produce.)  

You all enjoy your breakfast, have a very good morning, and take care.

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, May 18, 2009 9:34 PM

locomutt

Mook; "Betsy" just called; your flag is ready along with mine;

yours has 13 stars on in, mine has 15 stars..........Smile,Wink, & Grin

Mookie, I'm sure he meant Betsy from Philadelphia, not my sister-in-law in Lewisburg.SmileI've never had reason to sample her needlework, so I can neither recommend or warn.

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, May 18, 2009 8:45 PM

Deggesty

locomutt

Esshesssss, Just barely got in here; the dog at the door wouldn't let me

in until I bribed her with a "doggy treat" (Loco Mutt!)

 

Johnny, that section of I-64 is a Royal Pain even when it's dry. I've driven through

there going from Louisville to Ft. Eustis several times. (and back)

[Although there is a nice cheap motel at White Sulpher Springs that's

worth checking in to----not the Greenbrier either.]

Walt, you had better inform that dog about who has authority in the café.

The last time we went through White Sulphur (last month), we crossed the state line in a tunnel–much better than on a highway. In 1954, I went to the Greenbrier–but to see a movie and not to spend the night. I always had much less expensive accommodations in the area; a sister-in-law (Betsy) grew up less than fifteen miles from there (just over the Greenbrier-Monroe county line, on US 219); she lives in Lewisburg now. A sister-in-law of hers lives at the home place now. I have always enjoyed visiting in the area.

Back in the summer of '74, just before we moved out here, we visited Betsy, and she took us up to Cass to ride the Cass Scenic Railroad. This was my second ride; the first was in the fall of '70 (it was really chilly).

Are (were) you in the Reserve, which induced you to drive to Ft. Eustis?

Johnny

 

Yep, I was in the Ky National Guard for 23 1/2 years.

Helicopter mechanic/crew chief plus firefighter.Been to Ft. Useless

a couple of times; telling me how to transition for a UH-1 to a UH-60.

(Huey to a Blackhawk if anybody cares.)

Well, as far authority goes, I keep trying to move the cat out of the way,

but he just won't go away....So we have to try to be "Buddy, Buddy"

in these circumstances.

Funny you should mention that; we have here at the house both a dog and a cat.

Lets just say that they get along real well when we are around; not real sure what

happens when we aren't around to see things.

 

 

Mook; "Betsy" just called; your flag is ready along with mine;

yours has 13 stars on in, mine has 15 stars..........Smile,Wink, & Grin

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, May 18, 2009 5:47 PM

Adrian, in my last post, I neglected to wish you the best. I think I know where you are headed, so take care, Buddy, and bring that smile home quick and well. G-d bless you in your endeavours and keep you safe. From a navy vet, Nam era

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, May 18, 2009 4:46 PM

Glad you all enjoyed the sketti at lunch; I've made some more for supper, along with some homemade lasagna and some homemade ravioli, and there's also more Texas garlic toast (I found a good sale on that the other day at the grocery!)

Yes, Adrian, please keep in touch with us, when you can, and be careful and take care!!

Quentin, I thought, when they showed the map this morning for the frost area, that you all got some frost this morning.

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, May 18, 2009 3:58 PM

....Adrian....As an ex GI, {of so many years ago}, I too wish you all the good wishes and safety on your upcoming desert trip.....God Speed with safety for all.

 

Paula.....Yes we did, back yard was white with frost at  7:30 this morning before the sun got to it and then it melted away instantly.  Temp at that time was:  41.9 degrees.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 18, 2009 3:55 PM

Adrianspeeder:

Good luck to you and be careful!!!!!

Stay in touch if you can at all.

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, May 18, 2009 3:53 PM

locomutt

Esshesssss, Just barely got in here; the dog at the door wouldn't let me

in until I bribed her with a "doggy treat" (Loco Mutt!)

 

Johnny, that section of I-64 is a Royal Pain even when it's dry. I've driven through

there going from Louisville to Ft. Eustis several times. (and back)

[Although there is a nice cheap motel at White Sulpher Springs that's

worth checking in to----not the Greenbrier either.]

Walt, you had better inform that dog about who has authority in the café.

The last time we went through White Sulphur (last month), we crossed the state line in a tunnel–much better than on a highway. In 1954, I went to the Greenbrier–but to see a movie and not to spend the night. I always had much less expensive accommodations in the area; a sister-in-law (Betsy) grew up less than fifteen miles from there (just over the Greenbrier-Monroe county line, on US 219); she lives in Lewisburg now. A sister-in-law of hers lives at the home place now. I have always enjoyed visiting in the area.

Back in the summer of '74, just before we moved out here, we visited Betsy, and she took us up to Cass to ride the Cass Scenic Railroad. This was my second ride; the first was in the fall of '70 (it was really chilly).

Are (were) you in the Reserve, which induced you to drive to Ft. Eustis?

Johnny

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Posted by bubbajustin on Monday, May 18, 2009 3:38 PM

Mookie

locomutt

Since during the last move we didn't get two hammocks in here;

would you kindly remove yourself so the Mutt could lay down?! Smile,Wink, & Grin

Laugh  Another out-of-work comedian!  Neener, neener. 

Maybe Betsy Ross will sew you one, if you can find her......

HA HA HA!!! Laugh If tha hammoc is empty I will take over from here!Approve

Evening all! Had a good day at school today. 4 and 1/2 day's left! Can't wait for supper CW!DinnerDinnerDinner

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, May 18, 2009 2:56 PM

locomutt

Since during the last move we didn't get two hammocks in here;

would you kindly remove yourself so the Mutt could lay down?! Smile,Wink, & Grin

Laugh  Another out-of-work comedian!  Neener, neener. 

Maybe Betsy Ross will sew you one, if you can find her......

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, May 18, 2009 2:30 PM

Well they say let sleeping dogs lie and don't mif the cat.better keep matt outta here.hes do to come home soon from school.after homework he will want to ride his bike.Adrian I wish you all the best and thank you for what you do.Cw thanks for supper.I hear the door here comes matt now.

stay safe

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, May 18, 2009 1:55 PM

 Mook, Allergies are "alive and well" in the Louisville, Ky. area also.

Believe me, I used to only sneeze once or twice while I was typing(?) 

Now it's up to three or four times! Hmmm; reckon I'm allergic to the keyboard?!

Since during the last move we didn't get two hammocks in here;

would you kindly remove yourself so the Mutt could lay down?! Smile,Wink, & Grin

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, May 18, 2009 1:47 PM

 Adrain, Vacation my foot; you got the 20, or 30 round magazines for that

"pop gun"? Which desert do you get to "play" in?

My utmost admeration to the people that are doing those jobs overseas;

or anywhere for that matter.

GODSPEED BUDDY!!

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, May 18, 2009 1:39 PM

Esshesssss, Just barely got in here; the dog at the door wouldn't let me

in until I bribed her with a "doggy treat" (Loco Mutt!)

 

Johnny, that section of I-64 is a Royal Pain even when it's dry. I've driven through

there going from Louisville to Ft. Eustis several times. (and back)

[Although there is a nice cheap motel at White Sulpher Springs that's

worth checking in to----not the Greenbrier either.]

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!!

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Posted by mudchicken on Monday, May 18, 2009 1:16 PM

Sketti! - I am so there. (should ease the pain from dealing with a new bonehead edict from one of the Eastern Class 1's)

// grabs industrial size grated cheese, a tub of butter Chefand heads for an open seat at the counter....

DinnerDinnerDinner

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, May 18, 2009 12:30 PM

Adrian!!  It's very good to hear from you!  I've been wondering about you.  Which desert are you heading to?  

Tom, sounds like you're now getting what we had last week, weather wise.  Haven't checked the actual amount in our rain guage, from the storms Friday and Saturday, but it definitely isn't much!  Guess the winds we've had took it elsewhere.  

On today's menu:

Italian spaghetti w/garlic Texas toast, and salad, along with all the leftovers from our cookout yesterday.  

Everyone enjoy your meal, have a great afternoon, and take care.  See you all later on.   Think it's time for a nap.  Don't worry Mookie, I'll curl up in the recliner.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, May 18, 2009 8:37 AM

Adrianspeeder! Long time no see, Where'd you get the .22?

52 degrees and rain in Carolina this day. We had a weekend of rain and lightning again, Looks like the storms have set in for the duration.

Everybody take care and have a great day

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Monday, May 18, 2009 7:46 AM

 What's goin' on ya'll?

 

Stoppin' in real quick before I gots to leave tomarra for a nice vacation of fun and sun in the sand for the rest of the year.  

 

 

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, May 18, 2009 7:27 AM

Coal is alive and well on BNSF.  Busy weekend for them.

Allergies allive and well.

Driver heard what sounded like a Loram unit headed south last nite.  Ah Spring.

Joe's suggestion of a nap sounds good.  Clear the hammock.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, May 18, 2009 7:12 AM

morning

yep cw we got frost up here in nw ohio.mamma wanted to go for a quick bike ride before breakfast.Thanks for breakfast CW.Time for a nap.csx sounds like they are going to be really busy fixing track today.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, May 18, 2009 5:55 AM

Good Monday morning, everyone.  I hope everyone had a good weekend, and mudchicken, I hope you get rested up from all your surveying travels!  You deserve a good rest!!

We have clear skies, with temps ranging from 40 to about 46 degrees this morning, and supposed to make it up to 70, 71 today.  Quentin, did you all get any of that frost up your way this morning?

The coffee, juices, cider, hot chocolate and hot water for tea are ready.  

On the warmer bar this morning:  bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, grapefruit, oatmeal, toast, etc.

Everyone have a good morning, Mookie, your coffee mug is ready for you, and everyone take care.

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Posted by Deggesty on Sunday, May 17, 2009 10:19 PM

I have been caught in heavy rain on I-64 between Covington, Va., and White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. We were thankful that there was very little other traffic to endanger us when I slowed down. Also, I have been in heavy rain when going through Gordo, Ala., at night, on US 82. Again, there was not much other traffic.

 Aside from ice and snow on the highways around here, the worst thing is patches of fog that collect in low spots, particularly on the Interstates. There have been some nasty pile-ups because the drivers in front could not see where they were going, and were rear-ended when they slowed down (65 mph speed limit).

The closest I came to extreme difficulty was on my way to work one morning (I am thankful that I did not have to travel in the same direction as most working people), with slush on the divided six lane highway (not Interstate), and more snow falling. I was in the leftmost lane (I turned left when I left the highway), and, as I came over a hill on a right-hand curve, I noticed the front end of the car in front of me slowly moving to the right--and an eighteen-wheeler was in the center lane. I thought, "It's too soon for that car to be moving to the center lane,"--and I was right: one of the rear wheels clipped the front end of the car, which ws spun 180 degrees. I managed to get into the center lane and then back into the left lane. I did not see if the rig stopped or not; the driver may not have seen the collision. It may be that the driver of the car that was hit touched the brake after topping the hill. A co-worker who came in a little after I did told me that the driver of the car was just sitting there, with a horrified look on her face.

As I would tell the OTR men when they were leaving the plant, "Watch out for the idiots on the road."

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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, May 17, 2009 9:24 PM

mudchicken

Trying to stay home this week...too much running around for the past three weeks. (Iowa is a big rice paddy wedged in between Illinois and Nebrasky. Waterloo is waterlogged. Does tin-shoes keep a pair of water wings handy? Lurch had to be fitted with a lightening rod, a rudder and a propeller to get home.)...Hope Cedar Rapids gets left alone this year.

No kidding- if we get another year like last year, I'm going to ask my Dad for permanent custody of the family canoe.

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:45 PM

Deggesty

Rained on and off all day, then on my way home I encountered a "white out" - rain so hard I could barely see the road.  

I think that over on the coast, that would be called a "squall

It would be called that here, too, but a white out was more descriptive.

I've been in worse, though.   I was driving around St Louis on the north side beltway one night (enroute to OKC) when I got caught in a squall so bad that I could only tell I was still in my lane by spotting the Jersey barriers out the driver's side window.   Didn't dare slow down too much for fear that someone else would run into me, or change lanes because I couldn't see the other lanes.   Nasty.

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Posted by mudchicken on Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:23 PM

.....scarfing down the biggest steak I can find. Add cucumber salad &/or waldorf salad to that and I'm golden....Slept most of Saturday after staggering in at 4 am, then cut and baled the lawn....Saw snowflakes in the lightning  at Limon, CO at 2am yesterday  and now looking at 93 degrees tomorrow.

Trying to stay home this week...too much running around for the past three weeks. (Iowa is a big rice paddy wedged in between Illinois and Nebrasky. Waterloo is waterlogged. Does tin-shoes keep a pair of water wings handy? Lurch had to be fitted with a lightening rod, a rudder and a propeller to get home.)...Hope Cedar Rapids gets left alone this year.

Had surveyors (from Peoria & Ft. Collins) aslking me how to get hold of the "Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe" this weekDunce... Is it a full moon thing?ConfusedConfusedConfused Hope LC's minor surgery didn't affect his sense of humor.....

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Posted by bubbajustin on Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:03 PM

Quiet in here tonight...SighWhistling

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