Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[chad thomas]

...Nevermind. They called back and they just want you to return there bicycle.

[chad thomas]

Hey Chris, I really dig your new sig pic.

Hey, disinformation central, your village called and they want there idiot back.

[rvos1979]

Afternoon everyone......

Looks like I missed a barbeque this morning, and I don't mean chicken or beef. Always has to be the one guy to make a mess of things. Mudchicken, I think I can provide the dark alley, though I lost contact with a friend I know who has friends in the Mafia (that might be a good thing, though). Always wanted to try interesting things.......

Nursing a scratchy and sore throat today, seems to be getting worse, I think some chicken soup is in order after work tonight. If it's possible, CW, just leave it fully prepped in the cooler, I'll heat it up when I get home at 2:30 in the morning.

Hopefully we don't have any surprises like last night at work, we had a bogie assembly get away on us (twice!!) before quitting time, first time wasn't bad, but the second time could have been a lot of hurt for someone, luckily he wasn't standing between the bogie he was working on and the one that got away.

Got to head for work now, we'll catch everyone later.

Randy

[chad thomas]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nanaimo73

Happy Forum Birthday to Chad Thomas, he joined one year ago today.
Does he get free cake ?

Yes, under this user name. Actually I joined a year before that under the username wisser. wisser was my sisters last name and when I first joined I was useing her computer so for some reason I forgot, I thought I had to use that name on her computer. When I left Alturas and quit useing her computer I re-registered with my real name. (or is it?[;)])

[techguy57]

Thanks, Bergie! I couldn't agree more.


Mike

[Bergie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar

Bergie....With all due respect, why the change......Why not police this one a bit closer for those who disrupt, cause unwarranted hard feelings, etc....and remove them.

Two reasons, and they're sort of related.

First, just because someone makes a lot of posts shouldn't equate to a higher rating than another user who only posts occasionally. There's no way to control the quality of posts. Well, that's point two. Posting what's on the menu today shouldn't get you any closer to another star. I don't want newcomers to get any false impressions, and I certainly don't want them star chasing. I guess you could say it's quality over quantity.

At the end of the day, the number of stars a person has doesn't make the content they create any more valuable than the content a newcomer creates.

Bergie

[techguy57]

spbed- I freely admit that I haven't always seen eye to eye with you, nor have I always been an angel myself, but I'm very sad to see you regress back to this state where you feel you must simply berate those of us who enjoy this forum for the comraderie as well as the wealth of infromation on trains. I had thought that you had been relatively cordial lately and that your posts had at times offered some interesting information. They way you are being now is just ridiculous. IF you are truly here to discuss trains why bother those who enjoy this thread? Do you think that railroaders don't discuss things other than the railroads? Do you think that the staff members at Kalmbach never discuss anything other than the magazines? The diner thread is kinda like the proverbial office water cooler. Many of us use it to shoot the breeze and catch up with one another. If you can't respect that, simply feel free to pass it by.

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

Do you know when youingest fish you are also ingesting mercury which is supposely very bad for your internal organs

Obviously you must ingest a lot yourself and it must be directly affecting your brain.

Mike

[nanaimo73]

Happy Forum Birthday to Chad Thomas, he joined one year ago today.
Does he get free cake ?

Jamie and WR Watkins were at 5 years yesterday and 5 years today are S002610 and BR60103.

[Modelcar]

Bergie....With all due respect, why the change......Why not police this one a bit closer for those who disrupt, cause unwarranted hard feelings, etc....and remove them.

[Modelcar]

Avatars.....?? Believe that equals "inclination".....What and where will that serve in our forum....?

[techguy57]

QUOTE: Originally posted by blhanel

Boy, I wish I wasn't stuck at work today- sunny and 50 degrees!

[#ditto]

BTW, thaks to Cherokee Woman for the mac and cheese, chocolate cream pie and of course the good wishes! I appreciate them all greatly![:D]

Mike

[blhanel]

Boy, I wish I wasn't stuck at work today- sunny and 50 degrees! I was able to go home at lunch, park the van in the garage, and walk back (about a mile)- very enjoyable.

[waltersrails]

cop car like the pics Well everyone im off to go railfanning in 30 min i hope to see some good engines today.

Happy Railroading

[CopCarSS]

I thought it time to bring my friend back to the Diner. Surely you remember the story of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff, don't you spbed? If not, you might read the tale here:

http://www.pitt.edu/~da***ype0122e.html

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bergie

A look into the magic ball....

When Trains.com gets redesigned in the future, there won't be stars tied to post counts. Don't worry, I made that decision a long time ago; the actions during the past few days have nothing to do with it.

If you'd like a glimpse of the future, visit our sister site www.finescale.com. Avatars yes; stars no. See it here:

http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/2/544042/ShowPost.aspx#544042

Bergie

Cool! I'm on a local forum that basically runs that way. They still list a post count, and new members are so noted, but once you get past a certain threshold, you are a "full member" and that's about as "high" as you can go. You can have some fun with the avatars, although some people like to pu***he envelope....

[Bergie]

A look into the magic ball....

When Trains.com gets redesigned in the future, there won't be stars tied to post counts. Don't worry, I made that decision a long time ago; the actions during the past few days have nothing to do with it.

If you'd like a glimpse of the future, visit our sister site www.finescale.com. Avatars yes; stars no. See it here:

http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/2/544042/ShowPost.aspx#544042

Bergie

[spbed]

Hot news for those in & around New Orleans GWB is presently in town. He will be in QPB (West Palm Beach) FL later this afternoon if you miss him in New Orleans

[spbed]

Are you now banning me from this thread? Am I not entitled to post the same silliness that you & other posts every day?

Also I do not buy your answer concerning Email & IM since you can send a Email & a IM to as MANY peole that you want at the same time. In the case of IM once you read it & X it out it is gone not even taken up space on your HD.

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

Las t I heard Email or IM was invented to "chat" or am I not correct that is what Email & IM is for?

Certainly, for one on one - there is a considerable amount of that that goes on as well. I regularly share email with other Diner patrons, and do some IM many evenings. What the Diner allows is some friendly banter. Chris's trips, MCs travails in the mountains, some good natured teasing, just a good time. We all get to know each other a little better and thus enjoy the forum just a little more because of it.

Besides, here I can share with a bunch of people and not get my email all cluttered up with responses. Further, I can participate from just about anywhere. I can't IM from work, or from a friend or relative's computer.

There are literally hundreds of threads on this forum, and plenty of other forums as well. May I recommend that you simply bypass this one as you look through the current threads each visit. You'll keep your blood pressure, and that of all of those who do enjoy visiting the Diner, down.

You offered many of the same arguments last time this happened (around April of last year), which fell on deaf ears then, too.

[CopCarSS]

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed
Gee whiz you mean patty meltts are now the fuel of choice for the RRs? Maybe you erred thinking you were in a food forum instead of a RR forum

If you absolutely must continue to act like a complete jerk, can you at least be a little more creative with your comebacks? I didn't think the food/fuel comparison all that funny the first time you used it. Now that you're on its fourth or fifth iteration, its only serving to demonstrate your accute ability to act your shoe size.

By the way, Larry, very well said!

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

Las t I heard Email or IM was invented to "chat" or am I not correct that is what Email & IM is for?

Certainly, for one on one - there is a considerable amount of that that goes on as well. I regularly share email with other Diner patrons, and do some IM many evenings. What the Diner allows is some friendly banter. Chris's trips, MCs travails in the mountains, some good natured teasing, just a good time. We all get to know each other a little better and thus enjoy the forum just a little more because of it.

Besides, here I can share with a bunch of people and not get my email all cluttered up with responses. Further, I can participate from just about anywhere. I can't IM from work, or from a friend or relative's computer.

There are literally hundreds of threads on this forum, and plenty of other forums as well. May I recommend that you simply bypass this one as you look through the current threads each visit. You'll keep your blood pressure, and that of all of those who do enjoy visiting the Diner, down.

You offered many of the same arguments last time this happened (around April of last year), which fell on deaf ears then, too.

[spbed]

In case you have not heard the mose who supposely burnt down the house really did not. The owner says the winds blew the fire into the house & the entire house was consumed by the fire.

[spbed]

Las t I heard Email or IM was invented to "chat" or am I not correct that is what Email & IM is for?

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

Gee whiz you mean patty melts are now the fuel of choice for the RRs? Maybe you erred thinking you were in a food forum instead of a RR forum.

Alas, spbed - you've missed the point entirely. This is a food (and other topics) thread on a railroad forum. In case you neglected to read this when I posted it a page or so ago, this is from the first post of the thread.

QUOTE: Posted: 05 May 2004, 01:08:59
Several of the other forums have a "coffee shop" where people "chat" just like they would over a cup of coffee. Now this isn't my idea, I am borrowing it from the "other" forums and starting it here. Several other people have said we need it here in this forum so I will go ahead and start it.

There is no set topic. However, trains, food, and everything under the sun seem to be talked about. Just post whatever is on your mind. So grab a stool, have a cup of coffee, and just chat away.

So you can see that we are meeting the parameters for this thread as laid out from the outset. You seem to be about the only person who has a problem with it, so I too recommend that you simply skip it as you peruse the forums.

If there is (as you stated last time we went through this) someone else who has an interest in destroying the thread, let them come forward and say so. Don't be their lackey.

[spbed]

Jusdt because Model RR has one as well does not make it any more correct then the one in this forum. If you want to talk about food go to a food forum. I am sure you will learn far more about food then you will in this forum.

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

Gee whiz you mean patty melts are now the fuel of choice for the RRs? Maybe you erred thinking you were in a food forum instead of a RR forum.

Alas, spbed - you've missed the point entirely. This is a food (and other topics) thread on a railroad forum. In case you neglected to read this when I posted it a page or so ago, this is from the first post of the thread.

QUOTE: Posted: 05 May 2004, 01:08:59
Several of the other forums have a "coffee shop" where people "chat" just like they would over a cup of coffee. Now this isn't my idea, I am borrowing it from the "other" forums and starting it here. Several other people have said we need it here in this forum so I will go ahead and start it.

There is no set topic. However, trains, food, and everything under the sun seem to be talked about. Just post whatever is on your mind. So grab a stool, have a cup of coffee, and just chat away.

So you can see that we are meeting the parameters for this thread as laid out from the outset. You seem to be about the only person who has a problem with it, so I too recommend that you simply skip it as you peruse the forums.

If there is (as you stated last time we went through this) someone else who has an interest in destroying the thread, let them come forward and say so. Don't be their lackey.

[blhanel]

He's done this before? Kinda reminds me of the rude and obnoxious bully in the diner from Superman. He's certainly losing whatever little credibility he had with me...

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed

Gee whiz you mean patty melts are now the fuel of choice for the RRs? Maybe you erred thinking you were in a food forum instead of a RR forum.

Alas, spbed - you've missed the point entirely. This is a food (and other topics) thread on a railroad forum. In case you neglected to read this when I posted it a page or so ago, this is from the first post of the thread.

QUOTE: Posted: 05 May 2004, 01:08:59
Several of the other forums have a "coffee shop" where people "chat" just like they would over a cup of coffee. Now this isn't my idea, I am borrowing it from the "other" forums and starting it here. Several other people have said we need it here in this forum so I will go ahead and start it.

There is no set topic. However, trains, food, and everything under the sun seem to be talked about. Just post whatever is on your mind. So grab a stool, have a cup of coffee, and just chat away.

So you can see that we are meeting the parameters for this thread as laid out from the outset. You seem to be about the only person who has a problem with it, so I too recommend that you simply skip it as you peruse the forums.

If there is (as you stated last time we went through this) someone else who has an interest in destroying the thread, let them come forward and say so. Don't be their lackey.

[spbed]

Gee whiz you mean patty meltts are now the fuel of choice for the RRs? Maybe you erred thinking you were in a food forum instead of a RR forum

QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman

First of all, I want to thank Mookie,Chris, & MC for their kinds words. I truly appreciate
them. Don't know why some people have to be so mean-spirited.

Apparently, "someone" has never paid any attention to the railroad layouts some of
you have in the Coffee Shop area, or seen the railroad motiff all over the entire
diner. Guess "someone" is not happy if they can't cause controversy!![V]

Now on to a much better, and pleasant topic: today's LUNCH menu:

patty melts with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onion on them (if you want onion),
and pretzel sticks (or you can have potato chips).

Dessert: angel food cake with strawberry Jell-O.

[cherokee woman]

First of all, I want to thank Mookie,Chris, & MC for their kinds words. I truly appreciate
them. Don't know why some people have to be so mean-spirited.

Apparently, "someone" has never paid any attention to the railroad layouts some of
you have in the Coffee Shop area, or seen the railroad motiff all over the entire
diner. Guess "someone" is not happy if they can't cause controversy!![V]

Now on to a much better, and pleasant topic: today's LUNCH menu:

patty melts with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onion on them (if you want onion),
and pretzel sticks (or you can have potato chips).

Dessert: angel food cake with strawberry Jell-O.

[mudchicken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken

QUOTE: Originally posted by CopCarSS

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed
Are you informing us now that locomorives use oatmeal as there fuel? Is this a food or RR forum? Maybe you are in the wrong forum

So inquiring minds want to know...are you really a 13 year old girl who forgot to put her diary in the fridge?

Do us all a favor and go back to starting threads attempting to sing the praises of your poorly focused, badly composed, mis-exposed and generally uninteresting pictures. We all pretty much avoid those since none of us has any interest in them. It might behoove you to learn how to similarly avoid threads that don't interest you.

And I agree with Mookie, you owe CW an apology post haste.[:(!]

[#ditto][#ditto][#ditto]

(where's a dark alley when you really need one?)

[mudchicken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CopCarSS

QUOTE: Originally posted by spbed
Are you informing us now that locomorives use oatmeal as there fuel? Is this a food or RR forum? Maybe you are in the wrong forum

So inquiring minds want to know...are you really a 13 year old girl who forgot to put her diary in the fridge?

Do us all a favor and go back to starting threads attempting to sing the praises of your poorly focused, badly composed, mis-exposed and generally uninteresting pictures. We all pretty much avoid those since none of us has any interest in them. It might behoove you to learn how to similarly avoid threads that don't interest you.

And I agree with Mookie, you owe CW an apology post haste.[:(!]

[#ditto][#ditto][#ditto]

[Modelcar]

Jen....I just went to HGTV.com web site and found this info:
REBROADCAST DATA...{Program....reZoned HREZD-109}
{3} Segments on show watch for: Urban Pioneers Update 19th Century Blacksmith Shop..........To be rebroadcast: Jan. 15, 06...@ 7:00 pm ET
This should be the program and segment we have been discussing....Good Luck.