Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[mudchicken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie



Sir Chicken - why are you not out standing in 18 feet of snow on some secluded backwoods property wondering why you went to a school of higher education?

[%-)]

Because then I'd never get outside again....and right now I'm a bit of a celebrity after getting 4WD stuck twice in 16 hours at Winter Park/Fraser.

(They are keeping an eye on me in the office, I think, because there are two vehicle fleet beancounters at Enterprise/WrightExpress that are dead meat if I catch them after they would not let me put the appropriate tires on the survey wagon/low flying white jet)[}:)][}:)][}:)]

[rvos1979]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jeaton

Chris

Athough Radar was said to be from Iowa, Gary Berghoff was a 1962 graduate of Delavan High School. My wife says that Berghoff's mother lived here in Delavan until her death some years back.

Compared to Delavan, Ottumwa is a BIG city.

Nice pics.

Jay

Never knew that, Jay, another little tidbit to add to me and my sister's interesting information stack. This one gets filed next to Tom Wopat's hometown (Lodi, WI for anyone interested)

Not much else new up here, other than the 2-3 inches of snow on the ground. Found my parents' video camera that I used to use about 3 years ago to shoot trains (nothing fancy, just a fairly nice Sharp Viewcam, but not digital) and was going through some video I had shot back in 2001 of the Wisconsin Central. Brought back a lot of memories.

I'll take a fish fry for dinner, CW, had baked last weekend, so we'll take the fried this weekend.

Chris, nice shots, I'll have to try to touch base with you over the Christmas weekend to go chasing near my parents in Burlington.

See everyone later.

Randy

[Junctionfan]

Well I haven't talked to her yet-I don't think she wants to talk to me because she has been manipulated into thinking the worst of me. What should I do?

I'm thinking about sending her a card.

[cherokee woman]

Now that most of you have finsihed your lunch, guess I'll go ahead and
post the supper menu for tonight: Of course, we'll have the usual Friday
night fish fry w/fries, hushpuppies, and cole slaw; but you'll also have
your pick of chilli, or potato soup.

[JDV5th]

Hi all. It's been forever since i've been in here. Happy December. Brrr.
Went to Sam's club the other week and got a set of 6 DVD's called Extreme Steam. 12 hours of selected steam engines in various places. $20! Pentrax made them too. My wife couldn't understand why I was so excited. Good stuff for a cold winter night.
JDV

[cherokee woman]

Mookie, you are soooo right: it's a very good day for chilli!! So there are two
pots of chilli on the stove: one, mild/medium; and one, hot/spicy. And we
have lots and lots of crackers to go with it.

[jeaton]

Chris

Athough Radar was said to be from Iowa, Gary Berghoff was a 1962 graduate of Delavan High School. My wife says that Berghoff's mother lived here in Delavan until her death some years back.

Compared to Delavan, Ottumwa is a BIG city.

Nice pics.

Jay

[CShaveRR]

Chris, regarding the Canadian census "ad", there were a number of DCLX (Dow Canada) covered hoppers painted up like this. I wish I knew how many; I think I've seen over 70 different ones.

[CShaveRR]

Gee, Chris, some of those shots make me think I was right there with you!

That one taken at Clinton is nothing short of spectacular (and I wish I'd been there!).

[CopCarSS]

Tip Top of The Morning All,

Finally, I've edited most of the shots from this past trip, and gotten them posted. I'm going to eventually get a message in the forum here, and pick out my fav. RR shots. Until then, the gallery is up here:

http://www.pbase.com/copcarss/nov_05

There's a little bit of everything there, including some of my sis's senior portraits, so I apologize for the non-RR stuff in there.

Meanwhile, you'll see some shots of the former Northwestern Steel and Wire 0-8-0's between Sterling and Galt. Anybody know what's going on with the one that's getting worked on, or who Ken Marks is? (There's a shot of his name spray painted on a con rod) It's interesting that anything is going on here. Especially considering that some work looks somewhat involved, but at the same time the Boiler lagging just got a quick paint job over rust and everything.

Oh well, hope you all have a great day. TTFN!

[Mookie]

CW - I think just a bowl of chili and lots of crackers. Paw Paw cake maybe?

[blhanel]

I have just "1" degree this morning, with three inches of fresh snow on the ground from yesterday morning (sorry, Sarah).[:D]

[cherokee woman]

Good morning all!! Sorry, we "overslept" this morning.

Joe, thank you so much for getting the coffee, juice and hot chocolate going!
Think I'll be taking both a cup of coffee and a cup of hot chocolate this morning.

Regular breakfast menu this morning.

Mookie, our temp is about 20, with a wind chill of 10. So it's time
to really bundle up to go outside. And Mookie, what would you like for lunch
and supper today?

[Mookie]

De-tail, Re-tail, - Mutt and Carl need less free time. CW - 8 cakes? No wonder my eyes are crossed.

Joe - I got a copy and going to work my way through all of it, I hope. I have found a college degree is very important in a job interview. Beyond that - seems not everyone should have gotten theirs. (Right now 2 people doctors spring to mind.... )

It is cold, but sun supposed to shine. Cold weekend so will just drive up and down close to tracks to train watch. Don't want Millie's tires to freeze to the pavement!

Mookie

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Tree - glad you are back - your chair kept getting cold, so I rested in it a few times!
[%-)]

Thank you! Nice and toasty, and I did check before I sat down....[:D]

[JoeKoh]

morning
juice coffee and cocoa are ready to go.if one is going to deshler or hamler to railfan the town might be a bit empty.their school Patrick Henry plays in the division 5 state playoffs in Canton at 3 today.if they win its going to be party time for sure.
stay safe
Joe

[espeefoamer]

Ah,yes! Meatloaf,mashed taters,garlic bread,with some leftover CHOCOLATE cake,and neopolitan ice cream.Forget SD70s, they'll have to bring down the 3985 AND 844 to pull me out of the Diner.[:)][:D][8D][:p].

[cherokee woman]

For supper tonight, it's leftover meat loaf, mashed taters, garlic toast, etc., etc.

And of course, for dessert, we have what is left of the first eight chocolate
birthday cakes for Mookie. w/vanilla ice cream, or Neopolitan ice cream,
your choice.

[JoeKoh]

mookie
mr MC is giving me information about a big bully.although its hard to explain to the city when they have college degrees from acme university.Cw keep those to go plates coming need to get more trucks and railcars loaded.
stay safe
joe

[Mookie]

Sarah - we are just looking for a reason to stuff ourselves for a week. We will all need SD70's and Dash 9's to pull us out of the diner....

And in case you believe that propaganda that I am 29 - that's ridiculous! My driver's license sez 25! My story and I am sticking to it!

[Modelcar]

....Yes, Dec. 7th....Sunday right after lunch....looking at a small light colored radio in our Esso Station which was only 2 years old....and listening to the word that was coming in from Pearl Harbor....!..Sunny and rather cool...{in the east....Pennsylvania}...Yes, remember Pearl Harbor.....!! We need to keep that message alive...

[CSXrules4eva]

Did I hear this correctly we're having a week long celabration in honnor of Mookie's b-day??? Alright! YES! Bring on the cakes, candy, and ice cream!!! I'm ready for it.
Mookie happy eairly b-day [bday][bow][:D] may you have many more to go.

[Mookie]

Oh CW - I don't think I can celebrate that long! I have trouble just getting through the day! But I will take the meatloaf if you insist....(out of the way everyone!)

Supper - well - I think fried meatloaf sammiches would be great. Someone I was very close to used to carry them in his grip, so in his honor - I will have a couple to take home in my ....purse? (Just doesn't sound quite right!)

And Mac & Cheese and Psghetti and garlic rolls and Watergate salad and Waldorf salad and and and...a nap! [:D]

Tree - glad you are back - your chair kept getting cold, so I rested in it a few times!

BC - work - well, I extend a donut to you in sympathy. Notice it is missing the chocolate frosting - [:O] (hope I got all the chocolate off my mouf!)

Sir Chicken - why are you not out standing in 18 feet of snow on some secluded backwoods property wondering why you went to a school of higher education?

[%-)]

[CShaveRR]

I'm all in favor of long celebrations.

Cher, I'll have a generous serving of meatloaf. Don't take it personally, but meatloaf is about the only thing I put steak sauce on. I'll have some without, though, because I know it's going to taste great!

Then back to work. I'm not ready for this...

[cherokee woman]

Carl, I know Mookie's birthday isn't until Wednesday; but I figured we'd make
it a week long celebration!! Have even been to the store all ready this morning,
to get things for the celebration. Lots of party hats, balloons, candles, noise
makers (even thought about an extra fire extinguisher for the diner). [:-,][:-,]

And lunch is ready, folks!!

[CShaveRR]

Cher, I think we have a few days to prepare for the Mook's big day of commemoration yet. December 7 was the day that will live in infamy.

And congratulations, Brian! Losing that much, that fast, is amazing. Been there, need to go there again.

[tree68]

Wow! Back just in time for cake!

Next time I head for the upper left coast, I'm planning to take the train.... That redeye with two plane changes (in a hurry, plus my suitcase got back after I did) was enough to swing me over.

Now I'm rested up (sort of) and back to work. Kind of miss the uncluttered vacation life, and the three pups (and the son and DIL), but can't stay on vacation forever (or can I???).

Lunch sounds good... I think I've recovered from my stuffing on turkey day - I ate way too much...

[mudchicken]

SUGAR FIX![dinner][dinner][dinner]

[blhanel]

Morning all- this great diner fare is sure helping my diet. I'm now down 25 pounds from when I started back in mid-October, and my blood sugar readings are staying within the normal range for a person without Diabetes. If I can keep this up for a few more weeks, I may even post a picture of myself in my profile!

Oh, and Happy Birthday Mookie!!![bday]

[cherokee woman]

Good morning, everyone! Sorry I wasn't around here very much yesterday. Just had
too many things around the house to do. First off, I want to say:

[bday] Mookie!! Hope it's the very best birthday yet.

Along with the chocolate doughnuts Joe brought in for breakfast, I brought in some
full size chocolate covered cream filled doughnuts for everyone. Mookie, yours is
the one with the solitary candle in it.

Lunch today is also in Mookie's honor: meat loaf w/mashed taters, gravy, and
green beans.

Supper tonight: Mookie, you tell me what you want for your birthday supper, and
I'll fix it for you (will make sure I have it ready before you leave today, so you can
take two orders home for you and Driver).

And, as Mookie said, let's not forget that next Wednesday is Pearl Harbor
Day.