Mookie Looks like our "non-event" rain has headed east. We got spit, you get a bath! Trains are quiet this morning. I think they run according to the stock market Market must be down.
Looks like our "non-event" rain has headed east. We got spit, you get a bath!
Trains are quiet this morning. I think they run according to the stock market Market must be down.
You should hear a few trains in an hour or two. A couple were just fleeted westbound past my house over the last half an hour.
This weather is really annoying me. Would it kill it to just pour for once?? There's another chance on Friday Night, but I imagine it'll split and go around Omaha and then merge back into a solid line once it's east of here.
Routine orthodontist appointment this afternoon... hopefully everything will look good. It's been a few years since my braces were taken off, but I'll need more braces soon. My 12 year molars (which are just coming in now that I'm 18) are not coming in straight.
Willy
Tree - glad you are back home. Joe happy weekend. CW - 150 pounds of pasta for Driver to prepare, so maybe sgetti for supper? Their chicken went from 777 to 600 for weekend. Still sounds like a lot to me.
Sunny, cooler, quiet today. Grocery store this afternoon.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Back at work. It's amazing what a night in your own bed can do for you. A few more nights will be even better.
'Twas a long drive home, but a stop to see the grandson was a nice treat.
Now I've got to finish unpacking, drying out, and organizing. Then I can do things like mow (it's worse now than just before I left - and I was gone a whole 6 days!).
As I pointed out to a friend, I'm about "foamed out" for now.
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...
good morning
Cw thanks for breakfast.matt and I went into town and mowed and went to the post office.We saw the maw pull some cars out of the csx siding at FC ,q 136,q 500, an autorack train and a up powder river coal train.Going to get cleaned up before its nap time.and tonight is friiiidayyyy
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").
What a beautiful kittie..... I have always liked cats, but right now, only have 2 dogs. I had a cat named Fred once! At present, 73 and sunny in Carolina, expecting more lightning. I got chased off the wireless last night, and everything is disconnected. Everyone take care and stay cool.
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)
Good Thursday morning, everyone. Looks like no one was in here last night, so I'vebeen cleaning everything up from last night. Grill cleaned up and stored away, warmer bar cleared of the food, and cleaned up, etc.
Coffee, juices, etc. are ready. Cinnamon rolls, bagels and bear claws on the warmer bar.
Enjoy your day, and I may or may not be back in.
More of the grilled meats and side dishes are replenished on the warmer bar for tonight. You all enjoy, and have a very nice evening.
Boy....that really is a nice shot Walt. {At steam meet}.
Quentin
As CW mentioned, here are a couple shots of the "new" kitty; Sarah thought Trapper should have a playmate. Not sure about loaning her out for rodent chasing, but...........
[and she does not get to chase model trains either, (nor Trapper) they're in a separate room!]
As far as the meaning(?) of Uba, I've found several which I really don't think they would match, or be appropriate as the meaning for her name.
They are:a small city in the state of Minas Gerias, Brazil; United Bank of Africa with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, and others that Babylon 8 sent me to Wikipedia for.
edit: I had meant to add that Uba is a rescue/stray gotten through Metro Louisville Animal Services.
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!!
ModelcarNice photos from various forum members of the steam meet....Nice to see 765 active again....She used to be almost a regular visitor here in Muncie....Just 70 miles from her home. Many years ago I saw 765 {and took a pic of her}, incased in a chain link fence in the Ft. Wayne area....and that was before she became famous. I wonder where my photo might be found....It's here someplace.
Nice photos from various forum members of the steam meet....Nice to see 765 active again....She used to be almost a regular visitor here in Muncie....Just 70 miles from her home. Many years ago I saw 765 {and took a pic of her}, incased in a chain link fence in the Ft. Wayne area....and that was before she became famous. I wonder where my photo might be found....It's here someplace.
Quentin and others; I too have been enjoying the pictures that have been posted of Train Fest, here's a link one of the guys from the Classic Toy Trains side posted...Rather a nice night shot.
Paul_D_North_Jr Incidentally, I recently learned of another possible way to get rid of moles and such: use a Rodentator. A WHAT? It seems that there is a device which you use to pump propane and oxygen down a gopher or mole hole until you believe you have filled the tunnel--and then you ignite the mixture. KABOOM! I hope the result is not as spectacular as the result of Marmaduke's mole hunting.
Incidentally, I recently learned of another possible way to get rid of moles and such: use a Rodentator. A WHAT? It seems that there is a device which you use to pump propane and oxygen down a gopher or mole hole until you believe you have filled the tunnel--and then you ignite the mixture. KABOOM! I hope the result is not as spectacular as the result of Marmaduke's mole hunting.
.....Hummm....I believe the "Rodentator", might produce equal or worse damage than the Mole family might.
DeggestyPerhaps Quentin should look into borrowing the cat if he has further problems with moles.
Johnny....Perhaps Moles now fear this {my}, territory....Score: Moles: 0
Quentin: 6. Now Mole free.
Deggesty [snip] Perhaps Quentin should look into borrowing the cat if he has further problems with moles. Incidentally, I recently learned of another possible way to get rid of moles and such: use a Rodentator. A WHAT? It seems that there is a device which you use to pump propane and oxygen down a gopher or mole hole until you believe you have filled the tunnel--and then you ignite the mixture. KABOOM! I hope the result is not as spectacular as the result of Marmaduke's mole hunting. Johnny
Johnny
Uhhh - stick with the cat, please - it's far more predictable.
The 'Rodentator' seems like it would be a variation on a Fuel-Air Explosive ['FAE' or 'FAX'], vapor cloud explosion [like dust in grain silos], or a 'thermo-baric' weapon. I've read a lot of reports of homeowners and contractors doing various things with volatile flammable liquids and gases - from fumigation to refinishing floors - where that kind of result has happened. The effects range from complete destruction of the house above the basement, to an intense conflagration that burns it completely down even before the fire company arrives. Amazingly, often the people in the vicinity seem to escape without serious injuries, although I'm sure there are cases where that occurs. If the gas got into a basement or sewer pipe, etc. the result wouldn't be just as spectacular as Marmaduke's - it would be far more so. I'm sure that larry / tree68 will echo my concerns, and can provide other stories regarding this.
- Paul North.
Mookie: grilled chicken it is, along with some grilled burgers and hot dogs. (I think I can get more grilled for supper tonight, as long as I dodge the afternoon rain showers: we're to have a couple more rounds coming in sometime this afternoon.) To go along with the grilled items, we also have: potato chips, potato salad, cole slaw, garden salad, pork & beans, and grilled corn on the cob.
Also, Mookie, thanks for letting me know the correct spelling of Manx! And Johnny, thanks for the info regarding the Manx breed! Yes, she has no switchy tail. And she is as light as a feather, too. "Grampy Walt" got several pictures of her this morning, as she was exploring the bathroom, hall, and window sill at the top of the stairs. And she seems to be a very loving kitty cat. Needless to say, I think Trapper is feeling a bit rejected, even though we're still paying as much attention to him as always.
Mookie CW - Manx - tailess cat? Like it was taken out of the oven too early? And Uba means?
CW - Manx - tailess cat? Like it was taken out of the oven too early? And Uba means?
Here is a quotation from the Manx cat reference: "The Manx are said to be skilled hunters, known to take down larger prey even when they are young. They are often sought by farmers with rodent problems." Perhaps Quentin should look into borrowing the cat if he has further problems with moles.
CW - just in case you were feeling a little overloaded in the cafe/diner kitchen - just heard from the Driver that he "marked" 777 individual chix "white meat" (can't say what they were on here). They put them on the grill for "marks" and then cook them later for a catering.
I can barely do 2 for us, I can't imagine 777 along with 100 or so pounds of potatoes, pounds of veggies, etc. It boggles my mind and I was in food service.
Back to doing my chores!
Just a very light rain here at times this morning.....Something rare around here in the last couple of weeks.
Also, windows shut and A/C running...mostly to keep check on a bit highter humidity. First for that in a couple of weeks too. We actually got up to 90 plus here yesterday....but humidiy was relatively low and didn't seem that warm.
I remember we were driving an almost new '62 super sport Chevy at the time so that gives an idea of how distant in time that was. Sometime after that she was "rescued" and restored to operating condition.
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Joe and Ray, thank you to both of you for fixing breakfast this morning!
As of right now, we have cloudy skies. When I awoke earlier, we were getting a light rain; then, about the time I would have been booting up the computer, we had a thundershower come through. When I took the dog out, I looked at the rain gauge on the way back in. Overnight and this morning, we had just over an inch of rain in the rain gauge. Supposed to have more thoughout the day today (not a constant rain though, just off and on).
We have a new addition to our household. Sarah got herself a kitty yesterday. Her name is Uba, and she's a two year old Mankz (know of the breed, but can't remember how its spelled!). We'll try to get a couple of pictures later.
You all have a very good morning, and if anyone has a meal request for later, please let me know, and everyone take care.
Good morning! It looks like I'm the first one in here this morning, although Paula might be lurking just around the corner......for breakfast this morning we've got blueberry pancakes, waffles, french toast, all with hot, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon and pork sausage links. Plus there is plenty of freshly brewed coffee and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice.
It's a cool morning here in my hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 50 degrees here, but we have a 60% chance of developing a thunderstorm. I think I heard some thunder off in the distance a little while ago.
I hope the rest of you out there all have a very good day!
Ray ooo ooo ooOOOOOo
rained all night last night at work so its nice and muggy outside right now.First night back at work is always the hardest.Time for a nap.We do have some cinnamon rolls and juice ready to go as well.
....It finally hit 90 degrees again here this afternoon....but the humidity being relatively low, makes it almost a non issue.
A mostly sunny day.
Joe, Larry, and everyone else, the BLTs sound like a great idea. To go along with them, you can have: fries, tater wedges, chips, along with a nice, fresh garden salad.
Dessert today: strawberry shortcakes.
Tuesday Produce went pretty well this morning. The truck showed up about 9:45, and we had 61 people (12 of those were myself and the helpers who help unload the truck and hand out the food). Not bad, considering it kept looking like it would start raining any time. So far, we've not gotten any rain, and the sun is now shining. Think the rain will probably hold off until around 4, 5:00 this afternoon.
Everyone have a great afternoon, and take care!
BLT sounds like a winner. Looking a little grey off to the west - I'll get everything buttoned down.
Morning
well I hope tree doesn't get watered because its raining here now in nw ohio.we got the yardwork done and now are working on other things inside.Its back to the grindstone tonight for work.Csx sounds normal.Mow guys wanting to work but there are trains to run.Going to work on train pictures from our vacation.Cw how about some BLTs for lunch?
MookieI have never seen a tree or Deshler. Bet there will be pictures!
Running commentary in the lounge. Sitting in the shelter at Deshler with Joe, Matt and Mama, along with some other local fans. I'll get pictures up later.
Evening.
Steak sounds good! Thanks CW!
Well, a pretty normal day today. Joe, if you could, check your e-mail when you get time!
Thanks!
Justin
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MookieCW - I found some steaks we need to use up - how about an old fashioned steak fry for tonite? Even Winter will get a bone.
You've got it, Mookie, so here's the menu for the rest of the day:
Fried steak w/mashed taters & your choice of: brown gravy or white (milk) gravy, green beans, sliced carrots, lima beans, green beans, homemade applesauce w/cinnamon, homemade biscuits, cornbread.
And for dessert, your choice of yellow cake w/chocolate icing, fudge brownies, blueberry cobbler or strawberry cobbler w/ice cream.
I have never seen a tree or Deshler. Bet there will be pictures!
Have a line of showers sneaking up on us and then disappearing when they get close. We can't talk rain out of anyone this time of year.
CW - I found some steaks we need to use up - how about an old fashioned steak fry for tonite? Even Winter will get a bone.
matt and mamma are eating breakfast.we are ready to head back to NW ohio.had quite a few rainshowers pass over yesterday.We spent the day at Port Huron Michigan at the St.Clair river tunnel.After we get home and unpack we are going to go see a tree in deshler.
Joe
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