Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

Brian,
That's an affirmative. CW always has hash browns, as well as fried potatoes,
fixed for practically any meal. As a matter of fact, if there's a way to fix potatoes
that she doesn't know, someone send her the recipe.

She's even working on my vichyssoise...[dinner]

[Modelcar]

...Bingo...! Just lost a note here as power went off for about 2 sec., long enough to put the computer down. I simply was noting of Chris' comment of Amtrak being 4.5 hr. late on his trip....If being late so much on Amtrak's routes is in part the fault of host railroad's congestion and of course putting Amtrak in {the hole}....wonder what is the answer to improve that performance...Of course the host railroad wants to accommodate it's traffic. Amtrak would like to keep it's schedule...How does one overcome the problem at least in part.....It's easy to see how this gains Amtrak no customers and loses many would be repeat ones...
WC....and Locomutt....Those fried potatoes sound good but guess we shouldn't eat fried foods too often....I'd like them more often here than the wife prepares them but I don't say anything as I understand why...But they sure are good when fried up just right.

[jeaton]

I always advise friends who are interested in using Amtrak that they should reconsider if they are traveling to an "very important" and cannot leave a day early. Given that Chris's CZ was rerouted via the UP and Sheridan, WY, that kind of delay isn't too bad. Of course if the train did leave Denver on time and then lost the 4.5 hours, I would call that a different story.

Not likely a record, though. My mother went west on the Empire Builder around the time of the big Red River flood. The train left Minneapolis on time but was on the order of 8 hours late at Portland. I guess the Superliners don't float. Mom doesn't care. She says that is just more time to spend on a train.

Jay

[Mookie]

She's even working on my vichyssoise...[dinner]

Want me to warm that for you, Larry? [}:)]

[cherokee woman]

Larry, did you get any of your vichyssoise?!?!?! Sure hope so. If not, check
the fridge: I happened to make extra for you this time.

And everyone else: the pizzas are ready, waiting on the warmer bar. So help
yourself whenever you're ready for your pizza.

[CSXrules4eva]

CW I think I'll have some pizza. Chesse please. I think I'll have some gatorade (spelling) to go with it if you have any, if not then I'll take some Sprite or something.

Well since, I am down here in Louisville, KY I do wonder how the weather is up in my home state. I heard that the Philly area was seeing some heavy rain. One thing I do miss is being able to see the rivers overflow, however, I'm glad the weather is good over here in Louisville. I heard that tree got some heavy rain also, so I'm guessing it must be pretty bad. Oh man look what I have to look forward to when I drive back to PA (I'm kind of not looking forward to going back, but Oh Well.

[Anonymous]

Sarah, are you still at CW and Mutts?

[railfan619]

Hey good eveing everyone how are we doin tonight fine and dandy well tomorrow is finally friday which is always a good thing because that means the week is finally over and then the weekend will be here. And then I get to sleep late for a change but anywho have a good night and I will be talkin to you all soon

[cherokee woman]

I'm not Sarah, but I'll answer for her. Yes, she's still at our house,
and we're all having a great time!![:D][8D]

[Mookie]

let's see - big metal pot, large spoon.......

BANG BANG BANG...everyone awake? [}:)]

C'mon - day's wastin' and getting close to the weekend! Up and att'em.....

If you are all up - then I am heading for the hammock - job well done!

Mook

[CopCarSS]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

let's see - big metal pot, large spoon.......

BANG BANG BANG...everyone awake? [}:)]

C'mon - day's wastin' and getting close to the weekend! Up and att'em.....

If you are all up - then I am heading for the hammock - job well done!

Wow...Mook...can't do that to a guy on his vacation a day after his birthday. Oh well...now that I'm up, think I'm headed trackside. Managed to forget the scanner in Denver, but hopefully I should be able to find something. Kind of a foggy morning, too. Should be pretty dramatic railfanning. Might even grab the 4x5 while I'm out and about.

TTFN...enjoy the hammock Mookie!

[cherokee woman]

Good morning, everyone!! Happy Friday everyone!
Friday morning breakfast: cold pizza for anyone who wants it; turkey
bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, Cheerios, Frosted Flakes.

Lunch and supper: chicken & dumplings, fried fish, fries, cole slaw,
hushpuppies.

Mookie, you can stop banging the pans: I heard you all the way down
here in Louisville!! What a wake-up call that is!!

[Mookie]

Used to do that at frequent slumber parties when daughter was young. They kept me up all night giggling and fussing, so being an early riser, I was on the "pan & spoon" usually by 6 am. Glad they all had strong hearts!

Belated Happy Wrinkle day to Chris...

[mudchicken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

let's see - big metal pot, large spoon.......

BANG BANG BANG...everyone awake? [}:)]

C'mon - day's wastin' and getting close to the weekend! Up and att'em.....

If you are all up - then I am heading for the hammock - job well done!

Mook

Somebody figure out where the snooze alarm is on that darn cat!

[cherokee woman]

Chris, happy belated birthday!! Let me know what your favorite dessert is, and
I'll make it for your birthday dinner tonight in the Diner!! We absolutely have
to celebrate your birthday!![^][swg]

[CopCarSS]

CW...I'm a big big fan of cheesecake [:D][:D]

Thanks!

[chad thomas]

I just happen to have a cherry cheese cake in my fridge, help yourself. [;)] and
[bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][bday]

While not exactly a pan, my dad used to pound on my door every morning when he got up reguardless of weather I had to get up early. That made for some VERY Hard feelings between us and had a lot to do with my leaving home at 15. No one should have to deal with that kind of abuse.[:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!] There are few things that upset me to the point of anger, but being wakened that way for no reason is one of them.

Stepping off the [soapbox]

[Mookie]

OK - for Chad I will make an exception. How about a cold nose in your ear? Look up your nose? A paw very gently on the eyelid to see if it will open? Your choice!

Going home - everyone have a nice weekend and be nice to each other whilst I am gonneth.

Moo

[rvos1979]

Hello all......

Was wondering what that loud noise was at 7 in the morning, passed it off on the neighbors car. Went back to sleep too for a few hours.

Still picking out metal and undercoat from various places on my head and arms from work. Apparently, we finished an order of trailers when we found out we had to change out the landing gear on all of them, of course they all had fresh undercoat on them. Also found out how many people it takes to hang ceiling scuff panels (six. one to drill and tack it to the roof, and five to bench press the chunk of steel to the ceiling!!).

Beautiful weather here near Madison, after kind of a dreary week. My dad finished combining corn this week, the yield was a little better than expected, he managed to fill his Harvestore about half full. I guess other farmers in the area are running out of space, owing to yield and the hurricane afteraffects.

Happy belated birthday, Chris![bday] Hope it was a good one.

CW, I will take the obligatory Friday fish fry, with fries and tartar sauce. (It's Friday, it's Wisconsin, it's a tradition!!)

Randy

[rvos1979]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

let's see - big metal pot, large spoon.......

BANG BANG BANG...everyone awake? [}:)]

C'mon - day's wastin' and getting close to the weekend! Up and att'em.....

If you are all up - then I am heading for the hammock - job well done!

Mook

Somebody figure out where the snooze alarm is on that darn cat!

My sister has a cat that would, after it was let out in the morning, go and lay on my sister's feet until she got up and fed the cats.

We also had a cat that would cozy up to your head if you were sleeping. There isn't too much else that will wake you up as fast as opening your eyes and seeing him.......

Then both of you jump, and nearly have a heart attack.

Mudchicken, I know of a snooze button on a cat, but it involves flying kitty, and the rest isn't printable. Have done it by accident once or twice, usually when cat spooks me.

Randy

[mudchicken]

Have an old Westie dog that tramples you every morning at 7 am (7/365) until he gets his morning treat.

[JoeKoh]

some of us were still at work at 7 am .supper sounds great if I can can get take out. alot of trucks to load tonight.
stay safe
joe

[jeaton]

Banging pots and pans at the crack of dawn? You would be much safer taking pictures of some of our forum members while they are on the job.

Randy-I think many of the farmers in our area dodged the weather bullet this year. Young guy who serviced our furnace this morning farms with his dad up near Whitewater and said that they got corn yields of up to 190. *Looks like the lottery winnings will last a few more years.

Jay

(*Old joke-Asked what he is going to do, a lottery jackpot winning farmer says he will keep on farming until the money runs out.)

[chad thomas]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

OK - for Chad I will make an exception. How about a cold nose in your ear? Look up your nose? A paw very gently on the eyelid to see if it will open? Your choice!

Going home - everyone have a nice weekend and be nice to each other whilst I am gonneth.

Moo

Thank you so much. I can live with anything but loud noises. Don't mind the dogs wakeing me (never had a cat and prolly never will, sorry mook. Unfortunatly for me it's the garbage trucks these days. And where I live each building has a different day (diff co's). So it's every day of the week, [:(!][banghead][censored][censored][censored][censored]!!!!!!!!!

[cherokee woman]

Have made several cheesecakes for Chris' birthday dinner dessert: cherry,
plain cheesecake, chocolate, strawberry. Chris, sure hope one of those is
your very bestest favorite!!

[CopCarSS]

CW...love 'em all, but I think I'll have to go with a slice of Strawberry...oooooohhhh....yeah....DELICIOus! As Bill Engvall would say, "Now that's awesome!!!!" [:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]

Meanwhile, if I could only get the BNSF to cooperate. Was up early this morning, and went chasing out on the Aurora Sub out to about Big Rock. Should've found someplace to hang out, but instead thought I could turn around and make it to a pre-designated photo location...ummm...forgot that flatland railroading can be pretty quick. Man when did Z trains start having rocket booster packs as standard equipment??? Oh yeah...another cosmic question...how come minivans don't handle like my ex-police cruiser??? [:P]

After that one there were no eastbounds to be found, so headed over to Silver Springs State Park and played around with the 4x5 camera and some fall color shots. Will see what the morrow brings. Might be out chasing, or might head out hiking at Starved Rock and/or Matthiesen State Parks.

Thanks to all for the B-day wishes. Certainly had a great one. Hope the weekend is kind to you all!

[Modelcar]

....Chris....Next time you are in for a rental......{if that's where van originated}, tell them you need something with ZQ8 or F41 suspension so it will stay on the road....They would probably say...Duh...?

[blhanel]

A belated Happy Birthday, Chris- I'll take a slice of the chocolate cheesecake. Sounds like the weekend will be perfect for picture-taking here, so the better half and I are thinking of running up into the northeast corner of Iowa and see what there is to see tomorrow.

[cherokee woman]

Good morning everyone! Looks like we're going to have a beautiful Saturday:
sun is shining, and on the cool side.

Breakfast brunch bar is loaded with; turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs,
biscuits & gravy, strawberries, oranges. This will be served throughout the
day.

And, of course, we have the usual juice, coffee, hot/iced tea, hot chocolate,
and the usual soft drinks.

[railfan619]

Good morning everyone how are all doin today fine and dandy I hope boy it's going to feel like summer today and yet it's the 3rd week of october but anyway hope everyone has a good weelend and I will be talkin to you all later [:D][:D]