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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:39 PM
 mbkcs wrote:

 blhanel wrote:
No apology necessary!  Hey, did your husband get his copy of my avatar?

 Brian, I don't know. But I will ask him tomorrow.

Even though I haven't been in the diner lately, may I ask for blueberry muffins for breakfast?, eh, Ms. Cherokee?  Purty please...

I'm sure she'll oblige.

If he doesn't have it, it's Jay's fault.  My wife and I met up with him when they were in Cedar Rapids for the Lexington Group get-together, but missed seeing your husband, so Jay said he'd mail it to him.

We're doing pretty well here, my wife is gradually recovering from orthoscopic knee surgery a couple of months ago.  Us forum regulars had another big get-together in Mookie Land back in October.  Got to meet the likes of MC and Houston Ed.  Much fun.

We like to keep Mookie on her toes here- being feisty helps her get over those nasty colds and such.Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by mbkcs on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:32 PM

 blhanel wrote:
No apology necessary!  Hey, did your husband get his copy of my avatar?

 Brian, I don't know. But I will ask him tomorrow.

Even though I haven't been in the diner lately, may I ask for blueberry muffins for breakfast?, eh, Ms. Cherokee?  Purty please...

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:30 PM
Anything left on the warmer bar?  Work was a drag...I'm famished...

Dan

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:28 PM
No apology necessary!  Hey, did your husband get his copy of my avatar?
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Posted by mbkcs on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:19 PM

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Hey Tina, how are you and your husband doing?

Hi Brian and all. I am doing fine trying to get used to higher hills than Arkansas. And then there are those volcanoes like Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helen's, they're simply beautiful. 

How are things in Iowa? My husband is very busy with his new job and travels alot so I have time to post again, a little, maybe. For everyone's prayers to get him home safe, thank you so very much. 

I would have posted something sooner, but I was afraid of getting hit by a paintball and if it didn't match this month's hair color, well...that would be bad.

There are lots of trains that go through the Columbia River Gorge. BNSF runs on our side of the river, UP on the other. Not since I lived near TX jct in Blanchard, LA have I heard so many trains. It's cool.

I won't post too often. But while I am trying to scrape pulvarized powdered chocolate into a glass of milk, I do want to apologize for not following through on Rochelle. Our daughter had surgery again (she's doing fine,) and someone came home from Iraq and I just couldn't put it together. So I apologize to everyone in the Diner for not finishing the plans and not communicating about it.

 

 

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:43 PM
Hey Tina, how are you and your husband doing?
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Posted by Willy2 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 7:07 PM

It seems to have been a very interesting day around here!! Suspicious packages from a new member and more chocolate cake wars. I better just stay out of things!

 

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Posted by mbkcs on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 6:59 PM
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DON'T BELIEVE THAT NONSENSE ABOUT THOSE PACKAGES CONTAINING CHOCOLATE!!!  THEY COULD BE BOMBS!!!!

I think we should immediately call out the bomb squad and let them blow up the packages to smithereens. 

Wow! Then the chocolate would be pulverized, powder-like...add milk...okay..I want some. 

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Posted by Datafever on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 5:56 PM

DON'T BELIEVE THAT NONSENSE ABOUT THOSE PACKAGES CONTAINING CHOCOLATE!!!  THEY COULD BE BOMBS!!!!

I think we should immediately call out the bomb squad and let them blow up the packages to smithereens. 

"I'm sittin' in a railway station, Got a ticket for my destination..."
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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 5:21 PM

Got another round of the meat loaf, etc. ready for supper.  It's on the warmer bar, and the dessert goodies are on the counter. 

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:06 PM
They weren't that big.  Both were from food supply warehouses if I recall correctly, and both might contain chocolate.  I can take letters if I choose to but it's usually packages.  Back to the road!
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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 3:49 PM

delivery guy hasnt said what size truck he drives.if the package is big enough I can go get my forklift and unload it. 2 plates for work tonight.forgot to mention last nights christmas concert was awesome.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Datafever on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:41 PM

Meanwhile, I hope that no one is waiting for Delivery Guy to let anyone know what is in the packages.  In my experience, the person delivering the package has nothing to do with the person sending the package. 

So, who would have hired a delivery man to get packages to CW and Mookie? 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:34 PM

Yea...sorry about that.  Here's the remote for the temp.  Simple controls '+' makes it warmer and '-' makes cooler.  The post is a Kevlar-based composite.  Similar to and made by TinBoot Co.  Let me know if there's anything else I can get for you.  Maybe Delivery Guy can make sure it gets here on time!

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 1:36 PM

Dan - singed my coat a little and the post looked "supiciously" like someone's leg....?????

That thing got a thermostat?

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 1:16 PM
Mook, how do you like your heated hammock and customized scratching post that I left for you?

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 1:06 PM

i see Brian has been in the cooking sherry - he thinks he is going over with the cake......

in your dreams pahdnah....Cowboy [C):-)]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:51 PM

 blhanel wrote:
...if I go over the edge, the cake goes with me!
LOL!

//washes hands!//

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:49 PM
...if I go over the edge, the cake goes with me!
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:48 PM
Brian, Brian...didn't you learn from last time?  If you 'accidentally' fall over the edge again...

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:46 PM
 Mookie wrote:
 blhanel wrote:

Yummy.Dinner [dinner]

 

Chocolate cake...Evil [}:)]

  you are cruisin' for a bruisin'.  

Awww, c'mon... all I want is one piece.

4.5"x6.5"...

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:01 PM

Hey...where'd that cake come from?  I'd better leave the rest for Mook and CW.  Did someone get Christmas early?  I see that some people got packages!

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:48 AM
 blhanel wrote:

Yummy.Dinner [dinner]

 

Chocolate cake...Evil [}:)]

  you are cruisin' for a bruisin'.  

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:41 AM

Yummy.Dinner [dinner]

 

Chocolate cake...Evil [}:)]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 11:38 AM

Good afternoon, and I'm sorry I'm late in posting the lunch/dinner menu today.  On today's menu:  meat loaf, mashed taters, gravy, slaw, whole wheat dumplings, green beans, corn on the cob and cornbread.

 

Desserts today:  chocolate cake, cherry pie, coconut cream pie, chocolate pie and a yellow cake w/caramel icing.

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:35 AM

hey delivery guy. welcome to the forums! do you deliver letters too? or do you drive a brown truck? i know mookie got her package we sent her safe and sound.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 6:43 AM

Hmmmm - "supicious" package - no smell, no tick, no noise.  Can't identify the handwriting.  Batted it a little - didn't make a sound.  No chocolate smell, either. 

Going to move my plate over here and keep an eye on it.  See what happens!

Curiouser & curiouser.......

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 6:11 AM

Good Wednesday morning, everyone!  Looks like it's going to a very nice day today.  Coffee, juice, hot tea, and hot chocolate are ready!

 

Delivery Guy, thanks for the packages!  Now, to open and find out what's inside!  Hope it's some Death by Chocolate fudge!!  And Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forums!  We're always glad to see new people come in, and hope you'll come back often.  Get whatever you want on the breakfast warmer bar, my treat!

Breakfast is ready on the warmer bar:  turkey bacon, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, tater tots, scrambled eggs, bagels, muffins, pancakes, waffles.

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:19 PM
Thanks.  I guess I'll just leave them here for them.  Looks like a nice place.
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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:32 PM
 Delivery Guy wrote:

I got two packages here:

One for...a 'Mookie', and one for a 'Cherokee Woman'.

Someone should sign on the line so I know they're delivered:
x________________          x_________________

Thanks, and have a great day!

 

Veeeeerrrrryy interesting!  A new member (in fact, his ID says he hasn't become a member yet, it's dated TOMORROW) delivering packages to the diner!  Welcome to the forums, Delivery Guy! 

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