Well Ohio was the west at one time!!! Yes I used the Homes method about the great lakes.Cw supper sounds great.back to some chores and off 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").
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior - HOMES. A popular crossword clue.
The only one I haven't seen in person is Superior.
Lake Michigan borders Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and ..... Michigan (UP).
Superior touches Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ontario.
Huron touches Michigan and Ontario.
Erie borders Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario.
Ontario borders New York and Ontario.
Any wonder that Michigan has been known for years as the "Great Lake State?"
The only NE state I haven't been in is Little Rhodie. I was amazed to realize that MA is only about 40 miles wide N-S (not counting Cape Cod).
I've driven I-40 pretty much coast to coast, so I'll take "touching" credit for all the states along that highway, and I've touched everything in the middle Atlantic and down the coast to Florida, as well as many midwest (true and otherwise) states, mostly during the USAF years..
Out west I'm a little more sparse.
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...
Deggesty Quentin, it was easy to find, using the AAA road atlas. (I did look on the wrong spread, Eastern Pennsylvania, first). You may want to check the latest census number; AAA says it has only 428. I also looked it up on Streets and Trips, and discovered that there is a road for bicycles (Bicycle Road).
Quentin, it was easy to find, using the AAA road atlas. (I did look on the wrong spread, Eastern Pennsylvania, first). You may want to check the latest census number; AAA says it has only 428. I also looked it up on Streets and Trips, and discovered that there is a road for bicycles (Bicycle Road).
Johnny....well done. It really is a small town...started in 1778 by Daniel Stoy. We may be off a dozen or two in pop...ha...
Trivia: Bicycle Road. That goes right by my home on {Somerset St.}, leading out of town to the south...{crossing route 30 on an overpass. Built in 1937}.
Now...The reason it is named "Bicycle Road", comes from a governor {Pincho}, of quite a few decades back...He had a program of paving county roads with pavement and in so doing...and to make the money go further....the paving was not quite 2 lanes wide, hence "Bicycle Road"....It is still referred to using that name...! Of course they are a full 2 lanes now. Back in the decade that that was accomplished, vehicles were much smaller and the idea was to get the farmers out of driving to town on dirt / mud roads.
I will check out your town a bit later when more time is available. Your checking on it was interesting.
Quentin
Johnny - I have heard that the Great Lakes are HOMES, but it is where that mystifies me. I think Michigan is Chicago. There is where I stop.
I have a "place the state" game that I do once in awhile. I do 100% on everything west of the Mississippi. Then the itty-bitty's get me into trouble as does everything above Florida. Just can't seem to get it all fastened in my b b brain.
Helps that I have been in every state west, but only a couple east. And the states are bigger west.....
CW - burgers, brats and dogs! Yum....
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
We're getting a very nice geography lesson in here today! It's definitely refreshing my memory. Our temp, at 1 p.m., is about 73 degrees, I think. Our high is supposed to be 78 later on this afternoon.
Mookie, I thoroughly enjoyed our time out in the garden this morning, with the refresher session on geography, watching the trains go by, and general talk.
I've warmed up the roast, taters, carrots, the chicken abracadbra, and all the side dishes from last night, and everything is now on the warmer bar.
If there is something you all would like to have for supper tonight, please let me know. That way, I won't have to "fry my brain" thinking of something for tonight! Everyone have a terrific afternoon!
Mookie New York is mmmm....Tree - that's it. But those itty-bitty states in the area and south of there I am still struggling with all of those. Tom is "I have no clue, but working my way down there". And don't even start me on the great lakes. Guess I should do more memorizing, but you know - I am so busy....
New York is mmmm....Tree - that's it. But those itty-bitty states in the area and south of there I am still struggling with all of those. Tom is "I have no clue, but working my way down there".
And don't even start me on the great lakes. Guess I should do more memorizing, but you know - I am so busy....
Great Lakes--hmm, somehow, there should be a mnemnonic device to help someone remember there names; there is--SOMEH! It does not show them in their order as you go down to the St. Lawrence River (Fleuve St. Laurent in Quebec), but it gives you the names.
S--Superior
O--Ontario
M--Michigan
E--Erie
H--Huron
I'm showing off.
Johnny
CNW 6000I am also on Facebook. I found Brian and CopCarSS...and I'm still digging for more.
Found me, too.
Tiny towns? The hamlet of Depauville, NY might have 300 residents. I think it's less than that now. What we do have is ready access to Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River.
Modelcarok, now find the small community of "Stoystown"....450 population....That's home.
Now, find Heath Springs, South Carolina (my hometown). It has the worst bend in US 521--a right angle, complete with warning lights which have not prevented all mishaps, such as a truck loaded with coffee that was supposed to turn right as it was going north and ended up turning left and landing in the ditch in front of our house. One evening, we heard a noise out front, and found a car that had stopped just short of hitting our front porch after going through the hedge alongside the alley that came straight up from the highway and went beside our house. The driver failed to turn right as he should have, and bore left once he was headed up the alley. Incidentally, the great map systems show this alley as being a street. The most interesting event that I remember took place early one morning--a rig with a full load of gasoline turned turtle after making its left turn on its way south. The lady who lived on the other side of the street from the resting place left for the day; I think she went to visit one of her sisters who lived about two miles away. Population of Heath Springs--864, according to AAA; it grew from 698 in 1950 after I left for higher education.
CANADIANPACIFIC2816Sadly, I think geography is no longer being taught in our schools like it was a generation ago. Several years ago I had gone to New Orleans, Louisiana to visit a couple friends of mine who were then living in Baton Rouge. I was asked by another gentleman where I was from, and when I told him I was from South Dakota, his response was "Where is that? I never heard of such a place."
Two people met, and one asked the other where he was from. The other replied, "Iowa," The first responded, 'Oh, yes, only we pronounce it "Ohio."
And, remember that one of our political figures spoke of our "57 states."
When I was in grammar school, we had, at home, a puzzle which consisted of the states (with their names and the names and locations of the capital cities)-there might have been two pieces for the New England states. Having put it together several times, I know something of the geography of our country.
It was fun seeing you twice yesterday Brian. IRM and Rochelle were both pretty cool. I only have 142 pictures go to through and two videos....
I am also on Facebook. I found Brian and CopCarSS...and I'm still digging for more.
Dan
I've been on Facebook for a couple of months now- do a search!
I'm still dragging this morning after the wife and I made a spur-of-the-moment trip to the IRM Diesel Days event over in Union, Ill yesterday... enjoyed visiting with Dan (CNW6000) and Mark (fuzzybroken), will post pictures later!
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Mookie I just joined facebook and now totally lost all over again. Dipping toe in big ocean.....
I just joined facebook and now totally lost all over again. Dipping toe in big ocean.....
Funny how these things work out. I just joined facebook on Saturday (against my will and better judgment). Anyway, I just sent you a friend request so we can try to figure this out together. The problem is that I don't know what to put on it. My life isn't all that exciting, and I don't even know enough people to have several thousand facebook "friends" like the rest of the world does.
Willy
CW - got my atlas in hand and headed for the garden!
Tree - I have lumped the entire east coast sans PA into the beltway - not the infamous parking lot. I know Quentin & Nora so I know PA (Sarah, too, I think) Maine is Randy, New York is mmmm....Tree - that's it. But those itty-bitty states in the area and south of there I am still struggling with all of those. Tom is "I have no clue, but working my way down there".
Joe - saw one Greenie - it stuck its nose out of yard and then right back in. They are shy, I guess.
good morning
we got a good rain here last night.the farmers and our yard needed it.this morning on the way home we had some fog too.work was work as usual.time for nap.matt and I need to go to town later.Cw thanks for the breakfast.hey mookie where are you hiding the green bnsf engines at??
Good Monday morning, everyone. It looks like another beautiful day shaping up! We have less than 20% chance of rain today, and the high temp will still be in the mid to upper 70s.
Coffee, juices, milk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and hot water for hot tea are ready. Also boiling tea for fresh iced tea coming up later this morning.
On the warmer bar this morning: bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy. There's also fresh cantaloupe chunks and watermelon chunks.
Mookie: have your coffee mug ready. How would you like to meet out in the garden? I have a couple of the rocking chairs already out there, and I do believe I hear a train horn in the distance!
And we have another new day....sun is up and looks like we'll have at least some sunshine today....60 degrees right now.
RAIN....We did get a bit of rain late yesterday afternoon, but know not how much. Haven't checked my rain gauge yet. Edit: .4" rain.
Wishing a good week to all.....
Mookie am getting better - Still trying to find everything east of Ohio (got Maine, NY and PA) Beltway giving me some problems
Jen....put your map skills to work and find Pennsyvania....ok, now find the small community of "Stoystown"....450 population....That's home. One clue...It's right on the edge of US route 30...The Lincoln Highway. Used to be it's main street, but it was relocated outside of town back in '37 - '38.
Or you can pull up a pic. on satellite photo. On the south side of town you can see a building right along route 30, and that used to be our Esso Station {for 45 years}, it is now a 24 / 7 ambulance station.
Took the dog for a walk.
While I was out I got a text from our crew member on the ground in Owosso. Or more accurately, in the cupola of an Ann Arbor caboose, waiting for 4449 to arrive.
Showoff....
Not that I wouldn't do the same thing.
Ms Mook - there are several "beltways," but the most famous is that which runs around metro Washington, DC, and which turns into a linear parking lot each weekday around 5 pm....
Ran on the RR Saturday and Sunday. Moderate ridership, pretty normal for this time of year - although more riders would always be welcome!
After the normal runs we got to do some switching so we could set up the "train robbery" consist for Wednesday. I'm starting to feel like a freight railroader...
Got some texts this morning from Owosso. One of our conductors has volunteered for the event and spent much of today pulling weeds from the grounds. Also found that one of our engineers will be attending, taking the all-day excursion on Sunday. First Class.
We could put together our own crew!
I'm pooped. Time to take the dog for a walk and call it a night.
Sadly, I think geography is no longer being taught in our schools like it was a generation ago. Several years ago I had gone to New Orleans, Louisiana to visit a couple friends of mine who were then living in Baton Rouge. I was asked by another gentleman where I was from, and when I told him I was from South Dakota, his response was "Where is that? I never heard of such a place."
But then I will confess to a little bit of geographical ignorance of my own. This is why I keep a set of National Geographic maps, known as "Close-up USA" on hand here on my book shelves. This is a product that N.G. had come out with during the mid 1970's. I've used it to help determine exactly where Louisville, Kentucky is, for example.
Johnny - I am so relieved to hear that! I must have been in a closet during my geography classes. Got ok grades in it, but now that the forum is so wide spread, I can put a name with a location and remember where it is.
Really did go look up Austria! Had no reason to do so before now, but found it with no trouble.
I am getting better - Still trying to find everything east of Ohio (got Maine, NY and PA) Beltway giving me some problems.
MookieAustria? I don't know that we have had Austria in here before! Welcome and now if you will excuse me, I must hit my maps and check that area. (I just found Indiana and Ohio not that long ago, so this is not so unusual!)
Ricki will be glad to know that someone else is geographically challenged. She continually asks me where one place or another is. She found her way to Boise from New York in 1961 by taking the Century from New York to Chicago, transferring from LaSalle Street to Union Station, and going out the north concourse--where she was stunned by the beautiful Armour Yellow of the City of Portland. She says she had not known that there were any yellow trains.
And, she went up and down the Wasatch Front, from Logan to below Provo when she was working.
Austria? I don't know that we have had Austria in here before! Welcome and now if you will excuse me, I must hit my maps and check that area. (I just found Indiana and Ohio not that long ago, so this is not so unusual!)
Welcome!
Mookie
Well, since both Ray and I fixed breakfast this morning, I think I'll wait until later on this afternoon for Sunday Dinner. Although, I do have it cooking now. On today's menu:
1. Roast, taters, carrots w/plenty of brown gravy and. . .
2. Chicken abracadbra
Side dishes (other than the taters and carrots) will be: cole slaw, broccoli, brussels sprouts, homemade applesauce, fresh-from-the-garden red and yellow tomatoes, yellow squash, eggplant, corn (have your pick of whole kernal or creamed style), and your choice of baked cornbread or homemade buttermilk biscuits.
Everything will be ready and on the warmer bar around 6 p.m. EDT.
In the meantime, you all enjoy your afternoon's activities, and see you all about 6 p.m.
yesterday was a great day.Some people are going up to michigan to watch the 4449 to arrive.I cannot due to work tonight but we are counting the days.Cw thanks for brunch.got some chores then back to work tonight.
Good morning / afternoon to you in Austria.....Yesterday, here in central Indiana we did hit a record {according to weather people}, a low high for this date on record. Not bad this morning...{earlier}, as I had 63 degrees here at our home.
Overcast is giving way to partly sunny now....and temps will be a bit better today...Moderate. Still so dry....not significant rain for weeks.
Good morning America, how are you?
You don't have a monopoly for cool summer weather there, be assured! We've had a very wet June with some floodings here in the east of Austria, followed by a few days of hot summer weather (up to 91 degrees, I measured day before yesterday), yesterday lots of rain and thunderstorms, strong wind gusts and temperatures of as little as 56 degrees in the afternoon, and now is warming up a little with still some wind gusts (40 mph). In a word, its unpleasant. Temperature at the moment is 69, not much for mid July but the forecast is for 95 on Tuesday/Wednesday again.
We're in for afternoon coffee with self made (by my wife) oldfashioned american applepie.
Have a good Sunday, folks. Lots of greetings from central Europe!
Good Sunday morning, folks! The coffee here is about finished brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. On the menu for breakfast this morning we have buttermilk pancakes, french toast with hot maple syrup, scrambled eggs and pork sausage links. There is also a generous assortment of rolls, donuts and bear claws.
It's fairly cool here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it was only 50 degrees here when I got up within the last half hour here. Not supposed to get much warmer than about 79 degrees, and the humidity here has been fairly low as well. I know it will not last long though.
I hope the rest of you folks out there all have a good day!
Ray ooo ooo ooOOOOOo
Good Sunday morning, everyone. It looks like it is going to be a very beautiful day! Right now, our temp is 56 degrees, with the sun peeking out. High today in the low 70s.
Coffee, juices, hot water for tea and other breakfast beverages are ready. And on the warmer bar this morning: turkey bacon or sausage patties, fried eggs, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy and tater tots.
Or, you can have leftover pizza from last night. (There's plenty of it, since it looks like no one was in last night.)
Everyone have a great morning, those of you who will be going to Church, going rail fanning, bike riding, or whatever else you'll be doing this lovely day.
Good evening, everyone. Sorry about not getting in here today until now. Been going through three days worth of emails.
Ray, thank you very much for taking over kitchen duties this morning, and fixing breakfast!
Here is our Saturday Night Pizza Fest menu:
1. Anchovie
2. Cheese w/extra cheese
3. Goetta
4. Hawaiian
5. Pepperoni/mushroom
6. Pepperoni/sausage
7. Supreme
8. Italian sausage calzones
Our high for today was only 69 degrees! I have never seen that low a temp on July 18th, that I can recall in my 57 years here on this earth. We're supposed to actually get down in the 50s tonight. To me, that's brrrrr weather! But, I am not going to complain
Maybe later on tonight, we can pop some popcorn, and make some hot tea or hot chocolate. (Gee, that sounds more like a winter time treat, doesn't it?) Everyone have a great evening, and take care.
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