Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[rvos1979]

Anyone in here???

Wow, quiet day in here, well, I guess I'll have some fish....... After I make more, seems a certain feline made off with all of it. I can tell by the pawprints all over the floor between the door and the counter.....

Was a quiet day here as well, started off with a low of 16, got up to 38. Went and had my eyes checked today and decided to get a new pair of glasses for good, I did not know that Caterpillar now has a line of glasses for men. The frames were pretty cool, so I went with a pair of them. Should have them in a week or so, just in time for the Gallagher show at the Barrymore. I should have some pics, convincing my sister to bring her digital camera and docking station, will play with getting photos posted then.

More fish is ready for those who want it, see everyone later.....

[Mookie]

I do and that is all that matters! 

[tree68]

{Sure hope Driver likes fish}

[Mookie]

Back the truck up, Driver!  We don't have to go to the grocery store tonite!  Maybe not for a long time! 

[cherokee woman]

Well, it's just about lunch time, so thought I'd better post
a menu for all you good folks.

Today's menu specials include:

1.  our regular FRIDAY FISH FRY, including all the sides
2.  roast, taters, carrots w/gravy & sides
3.  meat loaf w/mashed taters, gravy, & sides.

I hope everyone enjoys their meal, and for those of you
who may leave work early today, have a safe and careful
weekend.  (And if you wish to fill a couple of carryout
containers for your supper tonight, please feel free to
do so.

Message From:
The Cook

[CopCarSS]

Morning All,

Happy Friday! (And there was much rejoicing.) For some reason this week has dragged by. I think it is the beginning of the very long days that always seem to appear before a long trip. I leave to go back home on the 15th. Alas! this means that next week will be even longer, and the remaining couple days of the following week worse yet. Oh well, as Calvin's dad would say, "Waiting for a trip builds character."

Anyways, I have a pile of bids on my desk to type up, so I must be on my way. Hope you all have a great day!

TTFN!

[JoeKoh]

no problem! heeeeeeeeevvveeee. was making the final choices for the train calendar i'm making.it has new up, a bnsf pumpkin,tonka toys and plenty of different csx power.mookie your are right it is a bit nippy outside. nead some hot chocolate and oatmeal to warm up.going to get matt from school later.we are going down to celina and take grandpa out for his birthday.nap time.

stay safe

joe

[cherokee woman]

Good morning, everyone!  Ray, thanks for making the coffee and juice, and fixing
breakfast this morning.  I've been up and "awake" for 1/2 hour, and it's nice to
have someone else in the kitchen this morning.  Ole Arthur is acting up again this
morning, and I'm having to retype almost every other word, because my fingers
aren't wanting to work with me this morning. 

Mookie, I'll move your chair in for you.  Here I come!!  Didn't watch the game, but I
had a feeling the Cards would win.

We have a current temp of 29 here in Louisville, and supposed to get up to 49 today.
Looked out the kitchen window, and it looks like we got a heavy frost last night. 

Noticed on one of the other threads that Mark is back!!  I tried to read his article, but
couldn't, because of the "Google Ads" straight down the middle of it!! 

Guess that's about all I have to say this morning, so guess I'll go check out some of
the other places around here this morning.

[Mookie]

(sniff, sniff)  Ah....

Joe isn't in yet, either.  Are they having a party somewhere else?  Or frozen in time? 

Lou-a-ville won their football game last nite (I think I got that straight) so Mutt and CW might be sleeping in.  Joe is possibly "frozen" in time.  Hurry Joe!  Need mah chair shoved in!

[CANADIANPACIFIC2816]

Good morning, everyone. Since Cherokee Woman is not in here yet, I'll take charge of serving breakfast this morning. I've already made a fresh batch of orange juice and I've got the coffee brewing. Breakfast this morning will consist of; oatmeal, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, buttermilk pancakes, french toast and cinnamon rolls - fresh out of the oven! Breakfast Is Served!!!!

It's cold here in my home town, I've been up for barely an hour and we have a temperature of only 14 degrees. I'll bet it's colder than that in other parts of the country. Although it is supposed to warm up here to about 47 degrees later this afternoon.

Ray                                                                                               CANADIANPACIFIC2816

"There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run, when the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun, long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the green, dark forest was too silent to be real." Gordon Lightfoot

[Mookie]

Hee Hee!  Way to go Willy! 

You faint of heart from the warmer climes - we are working on becoming the Florida of the True Midwest during the winter.  We already are warmer than we were back when Hector was a pup (and our next door neighbor) and we have less snow every year.  Pretty soon people will flock to Omaha and Lincoln to shop and then go to Valentine to play in our big sand box! 

Imagine - sun and sand in Nebraska and then wander over to Colorado to go skiing.  Don't forget to stop and cut the asparagus! 

Moo

[Willy2]

scribbling a note to Willy2 -

Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways:

What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state?  Are we having snow or nosnow?  (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!)

And - how's Mom?

Mookie

Pardon my interruption of the chowdah debate, but I've been working at my crystal ball and this is what I've come up with.

First, I'll start off by saying that we are going to move into a rather warm weather pattern late this weekend and by next Wednesday or Thursday I would not be surprised to see highs again reaching the lower 70s. This pattern may last for a week or possibly even two weeks. I mention this warm period because usually this time of year after a warm spell, a big chunk of cold canadian air dives south and cools things down. It wouldn't surprise me if this happens maybe a week or so before Thanksgiving and then sticks around through Thanksgiving.

As for snow... I expect our first one inch or greater snowfall to occur by the end of November, but after November 20th, possibly just before Thanksgiving. Another possibility would be that it happens after Thanksgiving as our airmass translates back to warm temperatures from the cold temps I expect for Thanksgiving. It would be a snow changing to rain situation. Basically, the entire snowfall forecast for November hinges on whether or not and when my cold airmass materializes. One thing that could throw off my forecast for no snow until after November 20th would be if we get snow with the arrival of the cold airmass I'm expecting.  Otherwise Mookie, check your email for my entire winter forecast.

Thank goodness there's only one day until the end of the week. I'm exhausted after this week because it is like the first full week of school we've had for a month.

TTFN

Willy -

Was in a meeting last month in TX and the UP is to host the next meeting of our RR industry group. When Omaha was suggested for the winter meeting (last year we were in GA) the audible groans and protests forced a rescheduling to CA...

Something about Omaha being one of the least friendly spots in a winter chill, I'm told...

LC 

Downright insulting, that's what it is! They all should be honored to have the opportunity to come to Omaha in the dead of winter!

[Limitedclear]

Must be why the railroad civil engineers (AREMA) chose Omaha in February, masochists that we are...

It's Open Season on stupid truckers again:

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=a967d413-0abe-421a-0062-78034730b3c1&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/newsarchive/10163278/detail.html

They'll never learn. My favorite is still the time I came around a bend running track speed (40) and found a pickup with a cap and an extension ladder. The ladder was obstructing the track on my side. When we hit the cap and ladder spun off that truck like a boomerang...

OOPS!

We got stopped in about a half mile because we had a short train 3 units and 44 cars of which 26 were loaded propane and butane. Of course, we stayed on the rail...

LC 

[mudchicken]

Must be why the railroad civil engineers (AREMA) chose Omaha in February, masochists that we are...

It's Open Season on stupid truckers again:

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=a967d413-0abe-421a-0062-78034730b3c1&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/newsarchive/10163278/detail.html

[Limitedclear]

scribbling a note to Willy2 -

Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways:

What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state?  Are we having snow or nosnow?  (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!)

And - how's Mom?

Mookie

Pardon my interruption of the chowdah debate, but I've been working at my crystal ball and this is what I've come up with.

First, I'll start off by saying that we are going to move into a rather warm weather pattern late this weekend and by next Wednesday or Thursday I would not be surprised to see highs again reaching the lower 70s. This pattern may last for a week or possibly even two weeks. I mention this warm period because usually this time of year after a warm spell, a big chunk of cold canadian air dives south and cools things down. It wouldn't surprise me if this happens maybe a week or so before Thanksgiving and then sticks around through Thanksgiving.

As for snow... I expect our first one inch or greater snowfall to occur by the end of November, but after November 20th, possibly just before Thanksgiving. Another possibility would be that it happens after Thanksgiving as our airmass translates back to warm temperatures from the cold temps I expect for Thanksgiving. It would be a snow changing to rain situation. Basically, the entire snowfall forecast for November hinges on whether or not and when my cold airmass materializes. One thing that could throw off my forecast for no snow until after November 20th would be if we get snow with the arrival of the cold airmass I'm expecting.  Otherwise Mookie, check your email for my entire winter forecast.

Thank goodness there's only one day until the end of the week. I'm exhausted after this week because it is like the first full week of school we've had for a month.

TTFN

Willy -

Was in a meeting last month in TX and the UP is to host the next meeting of our RR industry group. When Omaha was suggested for the winter meeting (last year we were in GA) the audible groans and protests forced a rescheduling to CA...

Something about Omaha being one of the least friendly spots in a winter chill, I'm told...

LC 

[JoeKoh]

#1's across the board. makes it simple.got word from the office supply store that their annual calendar sale starts next week. soo many pictures to look at.

stay safe

Joe

[blhanel]

Good afternoon everyone.  Sorry I've been absent this afternoon, but I've been busy
cooking for tonight's supper.  On the menu tonight, we have:

1.  Roast beef, potatoes, carrots w/beef gravy
2.  Meat loaf w/mashed taters & gravy

And as extra sides, we have:

1.  green beans
2.  slaw
3.  tossed garden salad
4.  dumplings (without the chicken)

Desserts tonight: 

1.  chocolate cake w/chocolate frosting
2.  white cake w/white frosting
3.  chocolate chip cookies

I hope everyone enjoys their supper choices for tonight. 

Message From:
The Cook

I'll take one of each main course and three helpings of each dessert.  Sorry I'm not being a good influence for our young members, but us dieters only want the fats and the sweets, thank you.

[cherokee woman]

Good afternoon everyone.  Sorry I've been absent this afternoon, but I've been busy
cooking for tonight's supper.  On the menu tonight, we have:

1.  Roast beef, potatoes, carrots w/beef gravy
2.  Meat loaf w/mashed taters & gravy

And as extra sides, we have:

1.  green beans
2.  slaw
3.  tossed garden salad
4.  dumplings (without the chicken)

Desserts tonight: 

1.  chocolate cake w/chocolate frosting
2.  white cake w/white frosting
3.  chocolate chip cookies

I hope everyone enjoys their supper choices for tonight. 

Message From:
The Cook

[Mookie]

Wow!  Our own resident stick-your-neck-out weather forecaster.  I can't get registered meteorologists to do much more than 24 hours.  Then they act like they are giving away family secrets!

Well, going to print off the forecast and give it to The Driver.  He will be pleased!

Thanx Willy

Mook

[Willy2]

scribbling a note to Willy2 -

Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways:

What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state?  Are we having snow or nosnow?  (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!)

And - how's Mom?

Mookie

Pardon my interruption of the chowdah debate, but I've been working at my crystal ball and this is what I've come up with.

First, I'll start off by saying that we are going to move into a rather warm weather pattern late this weekend and by next Wednesday or Thursday I would not be surprised to see highs again reaching the lower 70s. This pattern may last for a week or possibly even two weeks. I mention this warm period because usually this time of year after a warm spell, a big chunk of cold canadian air dives south and cools things down. It wouldn't surprise me if this happens maybe a week or so before Thanksgiving and then sticks around through Thanksgiving.

As for snow... I expect our first one inch or greater snowfall to occur by the end of November, but after November 20th, possibly just before Thanksgiving. Another possibility would be that it happens after Thanksgiving as our airmass translates back to warm temperatures from the cold temps I expect for Thanksgiving. It would be a snow changing to rain situation. Basically, the entire snowfall forecast for November hinges on whether or not and when my cold airmass materializes. One thing that could throw off my forecast for no snow until after November 20th would be if we get snow with the arrival of the cold airmass I'm expecting.  Otherwise Mookie, check your email for my entire winter forecast.

Thank goodness there's only one day until the end of the week. I'm exhausted after this week because it is like the first full week of school we've had for a month.

TTFN

[Limitedclear]

Limited Clear - I am from Newbrasskey - what's a clam? 

 

Moo....(smirk)

"CHOWDER!!!!!!!!"

CHOWDAH!!!

Gotta get the proper New England pronunciation...

LC

Sorry;Guess us "Southerners" don't know "Nu Englind Speak"

Just out of curiosity;how do you all pronounce "crayfish"?

Lobstah, if they're big enough...

Rawgah theah Larry! "Crawdads" if theah noat...

Fouah caas fo' the Middle Yaad tonite numbah 24, ovah...

LC

[cherokee woman]

Good morning to everyone!  Mookie, liked the link and the pic!  Chris, also liked your
pic.  And you're right:  that combination doesn't get any better, in my book, either!!

Sorry to be getting in so late, but I had to make an early, early errand.  I've been home
about a half hour, and my feet are still freezing cold!!  Hope the wind dies down some,
and maybe it'll be more pleasant outside.

On the menu today:

1.  burgers and fries
2.  tuna melt casserole
3.  BLTs
4.  open-faced roast beef sandwiches w/mashed taters & beef gravy

Desserts:  got some pumpkin pie and pumpkin cake left, along with white cake
                   w/white frosting, and the prerequisite chocolate cake.

Message From:
The Cook

[CopCarSS]

Mook, that is a riot! If only I could teach our critters that.

Meanwhile, thought I'd share a picture I took while my sisters were visiting my fair state. We were roaming around Idaho Springs, and I found this:

A Caprice (still in service even!) and a steam locomotive (that may one day be back in service) all in one shot? Is there anything more beautiful out there? I certainly think not!

[blhanel]

And in return - if y'all will go to www.jigzone.com and click on the puzzle of the day (for Thursday only) you will find a pretty close picture of the original Mookie.  Eveyone wanted to know what she looked like, and knowing my non-skill in getting pictures posted, she must have had one sent to Jig Zone. 

That picture reminds me of a family cat we had for many years named Pepper.

[Mookie]

Chris - maybe you need to call the Dog Whisperer? 

My girlfriend had a yappie that would be set off just by the furnace blower coming on.  She would look at the dog and tell her to use her "house" voice and the barking would get very soft.  It was a riot!

[CopCarSS]

Morning All,

Larry, just be glad it's a temporary situation. My mom has 5 dogs constantly at her house! 1 Keeshond, 1 Shetland Sheepdog, 1 Miniature Schnauzer and 2 Chihuahuas (one of which she stole from me, but that's a long story). It's hard to keep one's sanity when there's a knock at the door (let alone answer the door in a easy calm fashion!).

Don't know a whole lot else, so I guess I'll be about my business. Hope you all have a great day!

TTFN!

[Mookie]

scribbling a note to Willy2 -

Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways:

What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state?  Are we having snow or nosnow?  (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!)

And - how's Mom?

Mookie

Note to Limitedclear:  and the grit is?  Acky!  Are you New England or Boston preferred?

 

[JoeKoh]

wow thats alot of poochies larry.going to grab some quick breakfast.got errands to do in town.

stay safe

Joe

[Mookie]

Crawdad!

  Fish Bait!

Tree - great family picture!  They look like a lot of fun! 

And in return - if y'all will go to www.jigzone.com and click on the puzzle of the day (for Thursday only) you will find a pretty close picture of the original Mookie.  Eveyone wanted to know what she looked like, and knowing my non-skill in getting pictures posted, she must have had one sent to Jig Zone. 

Now I have to hope my old friend Budz will send in a picture, too.  They were two of my favorites!

Pseudo-Mookie

[espeefoamer]

Crawdad!