Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[Modelcar]

Joe, no problem on the Chili....we always find something else....On the weather...The large system...{from Mich. to the Gulf coast}, is moving fast....It's passed us now here in Indiana and we received no snow...None. Lots of wind late last night and still have a pretty good breeze out there now with temps. at 34....Was 52 yesterday. And...sunshine now. All that's left to come through here will be the wrap around from the system and we don't expect much of anything from that. Then more sunshine is on it's way.
A friend over in {Stoystown, Pa.}, my home area....tells me the system is to bring them up to 3" of the stuff....The elevation there is 2000 ft. and that does make a bit of difference.

[CShaveRR]

I have it on good authority that the diner is lacking in juice. Hope a good supply comes in soon.

A good, mild, meaty chili would do me good (by now, yesterday's should have sufficiently aged). It's hovering near 30 here, but the wind makes it kind of bitter out there, in spite of the sun. Had it been a few degrees colder yesterday, we could have gotten as much as eight inches of snow, but as it is we have barely enough to cover the grass. Street's dry; the bike may come out later!

[Anonymous]

Hi All [:)]

Bad News [:(]

I just talked with CW and Mutt, no that is not the bad news. [;)] The bad news is the other night they came close to having a house fire. [:0] The good news is they found the problem and were able to shut off the electricity before major damage was done. However, now they are having to rough it in their house until repairs can be made. They have heat because of the floor furnance just no electricity. Coffee right now is instant, but they can heat up water. I think they have a gas stove, but they did mention they could heat up water (so that leads me to think they have a gas stove). Anyway, they are grateful that they are unhurt and the house basically is ok. It surly is a good thing that right now, winter is not at its worst, although it certainly could be.

Remember them in your prayers during their trying time right now.

[JoeKoh]

carl
there is chili in the cooler.you might want the yellow topped container thats medium.the red one is 5 alarm.(plus we got some more juice)
Jim yes I got an email from Cw too saying they were having electrical problems but they didnt go into detail.so we can handle the diner until they return.
now everyone grab your lunch and get those pizza orders in for tonight.we are keeping the oven on to keep warm!!
stay safe
Joe

[railfan619]

Good afternoon everyone well it finally saturaday and boy I'am happy because I got to sleep which is a very good thing but it's only for 2 days and it seems like it should be longer but it is not I guess. I'll have to wait until spring break to get some real sleep in but anywho hope everyone has a good weekend and I will talk to you all later. [:D][:D]

[Modelcar]

....Ed, how did you find the experience at Landry's Club last night....Up to your expectations for your special night......

[Modelcar]

....Wow, Jim...don't like to hear unfortunate news from anyone....Hope it all can be resolved quickly and get back to normal for them....

[JoeKoh]

QM they said in their email they'd be off for a few days I hope things are better for them.the dishes are done from lunch so who is ready for some pizzas for tonight. you name it we got it.
stay safe
Joe

[CSXrules4eva]

Well, I ma very sorry to hear about CW & Mutt's situation with the near house fire and all. Oh man....just thank God the electrical problem didn't turn into a house fire! That could of been very costly.

Speaking of electricity there have been reports of power failures in teh Philadelphia suburbs, due to the weather over here. Which is interesting because, it isn't windy and it isn't raining hard at all. I think PECO is screwing up.

Well, other than this all is quiet on the Philadelphia front. I'm just staying in the house today trying to desperatly get rid of this sinius cold.

Joe I think I'll take you up on that pizza, Chesse please, w/ a sprite.

[espeefoamer]

I am thanking God,CW and Mutt avoided a house fire! Now I suppose the local pizza parlor will be doing a booming business supplying enough pizza to feed the whole crowd! I hope and pray that they can get the problem fixed soon.

[tree68]

CW & 'Mutts close call serves as a heads up that fire can happen to anyone - even a former blazebuster. I'm sure they'll have details in good time. I was wondering why CW hadn't been in...

Cold and snow here now. Temp at 2 AM was 51. Now, at 4 PM, it's 21. Snow is sticking where the wind can't blow it away. I think the wind vane on the weather station is stuck, again....

I do believe the pizza is ready.

[CShaveRR]

Sarah, maybe you should have double pepperoni on your pizza to clear those sinuses out once and for all!

Having been through a fire in our apartment building years ago, I'm glad Mutt and Cher were spared that problem. But that's much longer without electricity than I've ever had to experience. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

[JoeKoh]

pizzas are ready to go.come and get them
stay safe
Joe

[rvos1979]

Evening everyone.....

Best wishes to Mutt and CW to get through their near-house fire, hope it's nothing too serious. At least there wasn't a fire at all. Neveer been through a fire, have seen a few barn fires, though, those things last for days.

I'll take some pizza, Joe, you got any crushed red pepper? Found it's a good way to clean up the sinuses.

Oh yeah, I'm now feeling much better, hopefully will have this beat come Monday.

Have a good night, and enjoy the pies.

Randy

[edblysard]

Dinner was excellent..
But more interested in Mutt and CW's problem...
What can we do to help them out?

Ed

[mudchicken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

Dinner was excellent..
But more interested in Mutt and CW's problem...
What can we do to help them out?

Ed

Amen.

[chad thomas]

And here I am with 3 generators in the room next to me. Sorry I am not closer I could lend them one.

I agree with larry this should serve as a warning to be prepared. Plant some fire extinguishers around the place and in your cars. Keep a garden hose at the ready or inside and thawed out for you in ice country (NOT TO BE USED ON ELECTRICAL OR CHEMICAL FIRES). Don't forget the number to 911 and make sure your address is highly visable (and it's a good idea make sure your addy is correct in your local 911 computer). You should also go over escape plans with your familys to. And don't leave unnessasary appliances on when nobody's home.

I have had a couple close calls myself. One time a cheap fan seised up and the cord laying on the carpet caught fire rather rapidly.It was easy to deal with and just left a mark but what if I wasn't home? Another time I was going to school and liveing in a 30'travel trailer and the propane water heater somehow caught fire. I just happened to step outside and see it or it would have went up quickly.

Because of that I am always prepared (that and living in earthquake country). And it has paid off more then once. I have put out 2 car fires just by chanceing on scene and the last time there was an article in the local paper about it, "Cable guy saves car".

Now I'm not paranoid but like I say I am prepared. This actually bit me in the *** one time though. I had several vehicles at the time. I went on a road trip in my truck and the guage was down in the red on it's extinguisher. So I grabbed the one out of my Olds to take along. Well after I got home I forgot to put it back in the olds and a few weeks later I had an engine fire and was caught with my pants down. It was a total loss, **** I loved that car.

Anyway be prepared!!!!!

And thank God Mutt and CW are OK.

[blhanel]

No personal experience here with fire/electrical problems, but my wife's sister lost everything several years ago- their house out in the country burnt to the ground while her and her husband were both at work. Near as they could figure, a heat lamp on a porch meant to keep some kittens warm must've been knocked to the floor.

I'm not sure what we can do for CW and Mutt other than offer our good wishes, but if someone else comes up with a good idea, I'm game.

[JoeKoh]

cw and mutt are in our prayers. another point to add with chads is always have working smoke detectors. there is leftover pizza in the cooler for late night snackers.we will have a sunday brunch but I need help for sunday supper peeling taters. any helpers?
stay safe
Joe

[blhanel]

Hey, I'm a pretty a-peeling guy!

[Anonymous]

Sorry to hear about CW and Mutt's Problems. Hopefully they can get thru it ok.

[JoeKoh]

good morning
juice and coffee are ready to go.the breakfast bar items of eggs bacon sausage and pancakes will be up shortly.we also have some cherrios or cinnamon rolls for those who want them.supper will be pot roast with carrots and onions mashed potatoes and green beans.we also have some of the pies left that cw pre made.apple and cherry.brian your in .will start peeling at 1 pm est.
stay safe
Joe

[Modelcar]

...We join with prayers for CW and Mutt.....Here: 2 veh's...2 extingushers and 4 in the house and garage....and a rolled up 60' hose connected in the garage..{attached}.
As well as trying to be conscious all the time of situations and leave no questionable appliances on as we leave the house. Plus smoke detector in hallway...{single story home}....In summary, trying to be careful.

[Anonymous]

Hello All [:)]

I just talked with CW and Mutt. They are still in the dark. [:(] Not much change since yesterday.

They ask that everyone keep them in the prayers during this time.

Today is Thursday, well my Thursday anyway. Every day is someone's Friday at the railroad. [;)] It just turns out my Friday is Monday. [B)] But I will say this, my week sure goes by pretty fast. [^]

Everyone Take Care. [:o)] [8D] [:)]

[mudchicken]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar

...We join with prayers for CW and Mutt.....Here: 2 veh's...2 extingushers and 4 in the house and garage....and a rolled up 60' hose connected in the garage..{attached}.
As well as trying to be conscious all the time of situations and leave no questionable appliances on as we leave the house. Plus smoke detector in hallway...{single story home}....In summary, trying to be careful.

Make sure those fire extinguishers are at least 8 pounders - Anything less is like spitting at it. Checked your first-aid kits to see that everything is fully stocked lately?

[Modelcar]

....The car came with a first aid kit and it's never been used....Do have first aid supplies around the house....

[blhanel]

OK, I'm here, where are the spuds? Got my handy-dandy peeler ready to go...

[JoeKoh]

okay we're ready to go brian.everything should be done at 6. if you go away hungry its your own fault.
stay safe
Joe

[CShaveRR]

Well, after over a year, I've finally been allowed to get my granddaughter up close to a train!

My wife and I drove out to Geneva, where we met daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter (and granddaughter-to-be, but that's another story), and, after a belly-filling and wallet-emptying brunch we boarded a Metra train and went west!

Eight and nine days before the beginning of actual service beyond Geneva to Elburn, they ran a series of familiarization trips for the crews that will be handling the trips. A notice was put out inviting Chicago-area employees and their families along for the ride. Since I now have weekends off, I decided that we should try it.

The single most frustrating thing about the experience was that there was plenty of free food on board--we didn't need that expensive brunch, after all!

The train trip was relatively slow, and there was a layover of over an hour in the coach yard at Elburn, after they'd pulled up to the station platform. Lots of people got off, and I think the crews had to go to an orientation session while they were there. We stayed on board, and Katelyn tired herself out entertaining other passengers (she had a Bears cheerleading outfit on, and if you cue her by yelling "Touchdown!", she'll raise both arms in the air).

In the time we were out trackside (a little over two hours total) we encountered at least six freights, all but two of which were stack trains. One of those "raced" us most of the way westbound--almost caught us at Randall, gat partially by us at LaFox, and passed us for the last time when we stopped in Elburn.

Daughter had a bit of motion sickness, brought on by pregnancy and riding backwards (the latter was easily solved; the former was placated with complimentary pickles).

Granddaughter, who doesn't like loud noises, eventually became used to the sound of trains passing, and will probably be good to go when the weather gets warmer.

[blhanel]

Sounds like a good time, Carl. My son just announced his engagement a couple of weeks ago, so maybe in another couple of years I can look foreward to that kind of fun!