Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[CSXrules4eva]

First order of busness, It rained here in Philly today!1 YES. I was able to feel the wind and rain today. I was out railfaning when it decided to come down. I also got to see some cool lighting storms east of Valley Forge. Oh my was that great. However, I didn't get to see many trains today, for some reason Abrams Yard wasn't that jam-packed. Oh go figure. I did get to see a railgrinder in action today, that was pretty kewl.

Ok as of this moment my neigboors are lighting off fire works in the intersections of Southampton and Churchill Rds. Mabe I should join them, na I'm in the diner lol.
Ya know talbanese I'm right with you I'll have an ice cream sandwitch right now too.

CopCarSS I really like the pic of that close encounter with the F2 twister. Oh man would I like to see one of those, I've never see a twister before, I would like to see one. I love chasing and watching storms, espeacially lighting storms. I saw some lighting today. So I assume you live in tornado ally?? I don't I live in what I like to call dull weather ally. Ya know a place were when Hurricanes and Blizzards come eveyone goes bizzerk and cleans out the food markets. lol.

Railfan619 thankx for your complement and support I'll be sure to hit evey puttle I see with my truck, even if it's in the middle of a 12 lane intersection.

Carl I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have too good of a night last night at the yard. I hate to say this but I kind of thought things were going to get screwd up. Oh and I thought of u today because I saw about 30 Stanly Corn Syrup cars today, and I know how much u love humping those corn syrup cars. lol

Well I don't know wut else to say... darn it!!

[cherokee woman]

Looks like it's ice cream sandwiches for everybody!! Do love those things!!

Sarah, glad you finally got some rain!! Know you were really wanting it
to rain, just like the rest of us!!

Jay, maybe some day soon, we'll find someone to help us with painting the
trim on the house. Anybody coming this way? We could throw a House Trim-
Painting Party.

[JoeKoh]

good morning
juice and coffee are ready to go.last night at the fireworks we needed ourJACKETS.nice breeze coming from the nw for a change.we were watching the fireworks to the north of the bridge and the trains on the next bridge to the south.
stay safe
Joe

[cherokee woman]

Joe, thank you for making the juice, and putting the coffee on! You are such
a great help here in the Diner!

Brunch this morning will be: pancakes, sausage, turkey bacon, scrambled
eggs, biscuits & gravy, fried potatoes, fried country ham w/red eye gravy
cantalope, watermelon wedges.

Supper tonight: pizza.

[jeaton]

Good morning. It is a glorius day here in southern (ex) cheesland. Bright sky, much lower humidity and temps at this moment still below 70. After complaining about the weather for a while, it is nice to say that for a change.

The Milwaukee Symphony has a Gershwin concert tonight a few miles away near the shore of Lake Geneva and we are going. Like concerts for all types of music, seats in the pavillion are expensive, but the cost of admission for a spot on the lawn fits in the loose change category, so there we will be, lawn chairs in tow.

Comment about the (ex) above. I have noted the development of several very large dairy operations along I-65 in Northwest Indiana. A little research on the Internet and I found one company has nine operations right in the area, milking about 3000 cows each for a total of 27,000. At one time, Walworth County, WI, where I was mostly dairy farming, but I doubt that the entire county now has even 3,000 cows. That results from Wisconsin's effort to block super big operations to protect the "family" farm. Someday, people born and raised in Wisconsin will have to realize that the world does not end at the state line.

Oh well, have a good one.

Jay

[locomutt]

Jay,
It's a good day here in the "Ohio River Valley" also. You know, just
south of the "Mason-Dixon"ine. Temps in the mid 70s now,not supposed
to get much warmer today;humidity at a much lesser level. Time to
go outside and try to get a few things done.(like go watch some trains!!,
to heck with working on the house.)

[railfan619]

Hi good after noon to everybody I have been really busy. Working summer fest the last
two days and boy I am. I tired from working such long days. I could use a long nap.

[cherokee woman]

Enjoying the nice breeze outside today. Current temp is somewhere in
the low 80s. Haven't actually checked the thermometer for awhile. But
it feels really, really nice outside.

Have the pizzas made up for tonight:

sausage
pepperoni
combo of sausage, pepperoni, onions, green & red peppers,bacon
cheese

Sorry: don't make any pizzas with anchovies on them.

[railfan619]

HI Cw is there any pizza left from earlier today. Before my tour of summerfest is over I'll bring a couple of cream puffs to the diner. [bow][4:-)]

[locomutt]

There are always pizzas leftover in this Diner,please help yourself.
Better make that a couple of DOZEN creampuffs instead of
a couple! there are some HUNGRY people here!!

Instead of real railroading,I took advantage of the nicer weather,
and lower humidity to paint,decal,etc. some of the model stuff.

[railfan619]

Ok I will try my best to bring a couple dozen cream puffs back to the diner. For every one to share. [:)][bow]

[jeaton]

Just got back from an all Gershwin concert at an open air venue on Geneva Lake near Williams Bay, (WI). The performance was by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with guest soprano, Sylvia McNair and pianist Kevin Cole. Mr Cole is renowned for his performances of Gershwin's work. Ms. McNair said she thinks he channels Gershwin. His performance of Rhapsody in Blue was absolutely mind blowing. ( And I have heard that piece many times with many different pianists).

To top it off the weather was perfect.

Jay

[Mikeygaw]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

Instead of real railroading,I took advantage of the nicer weather,
and lower humidity to paint,decal,etc. some of the model stuff.

that reminds me... i need to make a trip to the LHS for some of that stuff... have an SD45 that needs painting, and prob will end up with an SD90MAC as well...

[CShaveRR]

I envy you that Gershwin concert, Jay!

Last night our radio station did a live performance of George Gershwin Alone, a one-man show with Hershey Felder doing an "autobiography" of Gershwin, and playing stuff at the piano, complete with a singalong afterwards. The rhythm wasn't the only thing that was facsinatin'!

[Mikeygaw]

i should listen to a little more classical... the very little i've listened too i've liked... right now the only Rhapsody i know is the Bohemian kind...

I'd take some pizza,
<--- but i'm feeling a little "green"

[JoeKoh]

great Job mikey!!! we'll give you a twisty straw with your juice today.coffee and juice are ready.want to meet somemore people in deshler.they were coming from all over.
stay safe
Joe

[cherokee woman]

Good Sunday morning everyone!! Beautiful day today.

Sunday brunch will be you choice(s) of:

Turkey bacon, sausage patties, biscuits & gravy, peaches & cream
oatmeal, toast (dry, buttered, or cinnamon), grape or strawberry
jelly for the biscuits & toast, & cantalope.

[locomutt]

Hmmmmmm,
Slow day at the Diner Huh? Guess I'll fix me a sandwich,and some iced tea
and go out on the patio and watch trains go by.
If there isn't any real action,I guess I'll just have to watch the layouts inside.

[cherokee woman]

Yeah, Mutt, seems like you and I are the only ones here today. Guess
that means all our friends and patrons are very busy with July 4th
activities. But we'll still be here, and I'll fix us something to eat here,
while we're waiting to see who might drop in to get something to eat
or drink (non-alcoholic, of course). Think I'll turn on the CD player, and
play John Denver's "All Aboard!: CD!

[JoeKoh]

sorry guys we were in Findlay ohio.they have a local club there.on their layout they have an M&M factory with free M&M's.
stay safe
Joe

[CSXrules4eva]

CW I think I will turn on the cd player, wait a min no I'm on the computer I can listen to some cds here. OK So I think I will put on Ottorino Respighi's Fountains of Rome, done by the London Symphony Orchestra. I'm here to get something to eat and drink, so what are you cooking up, Shrimp?// lol.

Unfortunitly I really don't have to many plans for the 4th of July. I was suposed to go with my mom to see War of the Worlds but, I was just informed by her that she isn't feeling too well, so I'm not sure if we're going. I saw it before and it was a darn good movie. It was a serious sci fi, it didn't have any comedy to it whatsoever. I can now see why the people in the 30s were scared of this when it was broadcased over the radio. Tomorrow on the 4th I'm suposed to go downtown (on the train) in Philly to Penn's Landing and watch the fireworks at around 9pm. Other than this I don't have anything to do nor do I have anyone to do something with. Oh Well.

Tonight I'm thinking about watching some patriotic movies like Force 10 From Naverone, and The Patriot. I think I need to watch some good old American Revolution war movies or some Civil War movies. Yes that will do it.

[jeaton]

CW

Your'e right that ti's a little quiet here. We have been busy getting ready for a small gathering here tomorrow. The DD&CS regulars are probably doing the same or otherwise making good use of the long weekend. Tuesday will probably loaded with the tried and hungry.

The Army Field Band and Chorus has a gig with the Boston Pops tonight and tomorrow night. There is supposed to be a national telecast on CBS starting 10p.m. eastern time tomorrow night. (Check your local listings). According to the Pops web site, the 1812 Overture will only be shown on a local Boston Station. That is a neat piece, but Colonel Hamilton thinks it is a bit ironic that music from Russia is often featured on our Independence Day celebration.

My stepdaughter will take her discharge in October, but she is no longer touring as the baby is due near the end of this month. This is the first 4th of July she off work in seven years, and she and husband had to do some thinking about what to do with the day. But they are bright kids and should get it figured out.

Jay

[locomutt]

Hmmm,M & Ms for the Diner? sounds interesting! Hope some made it home,
or were they all scale size?!

Sarah,the music sounds good,I guess I'd better get the turntable ready,and put
on my LP of "2001;A Space Odyssey". Yes,we still have a usable turntable,and
an 8 track player in the house.
As far as movies go,I guess we'll watch "Independance Day" this evening.

Jay,The concert sounds very interesting,wish we could get the "1812 Overture
ourselves,one of my favorites. Guess we'll just settle for a "Capitol Fourth" on
PBS at eight (EDT) and the CBS one at 10:00(EDT)(tomorrow,the 4th)

[CSXrules4eva]

Yes Jay the concert does sound pretty darn interesting, I wish I was going lol. I wouldn't mind listing to the Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture right about now. Ya know what I think I'll put that on right now, the one cd I have is done by the Philharmonia Orchestra. See look what you guys did made me take off Dvorak for Tchaikovsky, that's a sin for me because Dvorak is my favorite composer.

[JoeKoh]

here are some cookies and lemonade.gotta have some John phillip Sousa on the 4rth.
stay safe
Joe

[locomutt]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

here are some cookies and lemonade.gotta have some John phillip Sousa on the 4rth.
stay safe
Joe

Thanks for the cookies and lemonade Joe,but don't forget to stand
up and salute when you play the "John Phillips Sousa" music!!

[Modelcar]

....Locomutt.....I am another one that still has a turntable...but it's not been in use for about 4 years now...When I last purchased a new reciever at that time I removed it from service as about the same time I purchased a new CD player, etc...that is incorperated into the TV / Stereo Surround sysem, etc....Since then I came upon a few dozen or so 45 rpm records including Ken Griffin music...{doubt many on here remember him and his organ music}.....that I have never played yet....Should get the turntable out one of these days and maybe record those 45's over on tape...but I probably won't get around to doing that.

[CShaveRR]

Chicago's big celebration was this past night. Yes, the fireworks were heralded by the 1812 Overture (abridged 'way too much!)--a piece written by a Russian composer, celebrating a victory over the French, conducted by an Irish director to celebrate American independence. As my Gurl Sarah would say, "Go figure!"

I was at work--roughly 15 miles away from the lakefront, and from my angle, the fireworks often silhouetted Sears Tower. Some of those bursts were about half the height of the building or better--we're talking at least 800 feet in diameter!

I'll be working again today (it's now the Fourth), and expect that the communities around the yard will be firing their works. I hope the stacks of containers don't hide too much.

Hot dogs today? Please?

[locomutt]

Carl,you've got your hotdogs,but let me put out the breakfast buffet first.
In addition to normal fare around here,I've got some Red,White & Blue doughnuts
for everyone. And your description of the fireworks sounds great,and sounds
like a very nice veiwing place.Neither of us like to 'mingle' with about 100,000
other people to not see much of anything.

CW will be in later with some other things for today.

[doghouse]

Sousa, hot dogs, cookies, donuts, fireworks. As American as it gets.