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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, December 25, 2006 12:52 PM

....Hmmm, 130 mph and above tires would not be the ones to go in snow....

Just as my Xtreme 8" wide tires and wheels are not.....

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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, December 25, 2006 12:21 PM

Hi All, Sorry I haven't been in lately. I don't have internet access at home, and when one drives a rear wheel drive vehicle with a high stall torque convertor and V-rated street tires, going anywhere can be a bit of a challenge after a true Blizzard.

I did survive the blizzard, but alas! I could not reschedule a flight until tomorrow morning. I'll be spending Christmas with my "adopted" family out here, though, and will be able to celebrate with my family tomorrow.

 I hope you all have the very merriest of Christmases, and a wonderful New Year. I should be able to pop in at least once or twice at my Mom's house after tomorrow, so until then, take care!

Merry Christmas!

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Posted by Datafever on Monday, December 25, 2006 11:07 AM
Merry Christmas to one and all!!!
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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Monday, December 25, 2006 7:02 AM

.......and a GOOD CHRISTMAS MORNING to everyone out there! I was awake this morning at 4:00 and unable to go back to sleep, so here I am sitting at my computer terminal. At last report, we had a temperature of 25 degrees here in Sioux Falls, and I was hoping for a white Christmas this year with just enough snow on the ground to make things pretty for photographic purposes, but it's pretty dry here and we have no snow on the ground at all.

I will be joining the rest of my family at my sister's house later this afternoon for a turkey dinner and to unwrap Christmas presents. I had planned to bake the traditional cinnamon bread for my family's Christmas dinner this morning, and I took a break from decorating my Christmas tree last night to make a run to the neighborhood grocery store for some flour, butter, coffee and orange juice, but when I got there, the store had already been closed for a while. So unless I can send one of my brothers to another store for some flour and butter, I guess I will not be baking any bread this morning.Sad [:(] I think I can produce a batch of chocolate chip cookies for tonight's dessert, and I will probably do that.Chef [C=:-)]

I thought it would be neat to be able to send a Christmas card out to every other participant in this forum, but that is impossible because of a lack of a complete listing of names and addresses. A couple weeks ago however, I had an idea.........my Dad, Ray Loftesness, Sr. was a well known radio broadcaster and musicologist in my home town who had spent 55 years in the radio and television industry. In 1936 we went to work for KSOO AM here in Sioux Falls, and in the late fall of that same year he created his own radio show of Christmas music, which was aired consecutively, year after year for 55 years. There were two stories that he always told, and I thought I would re-tell both these stories with the rest of you in printed form. That would serve as my Christmas card to all of you.

I am going through the time-consuming and arduous task of transcribing my Dad's audio material for the "Al Burt Story" and the "Tale of Shep" to paper and this is going to take a while to accomplish. This has to be done before I can put it out on line in this forum. I know of no other way to do this. I was hoping to have all this done and ready to go, but sadly there just wasn't enough time to get all this taken care of. Being that from a traditional standpoint, there are 12 days of Christmas, I might still be able to share these two stories with the rest of you at some point.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone out there, and may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and forevermore!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, December 25, 2006 6:29 AM

good morning

went over to grandmas last night and said howdy dos

then went to church and we rang the bells at 12 too..

we came home in a flash

matt jumped to his  presents like a dash.............

and sorry all the credit card companies(thanks walt for the email) we paid cash.

A very merry christmas to everyone.

stay safe

Joe Stacey and matthew

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, December 25, 2006 4:40 AM

Good morning, all!  And MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

Mr. Hadid, so glad to hear that you weren't stuck in an airport, and could get home for Christmas.  

I wish every one in our Armed Forces a blessed Christmas/holiday, and pray for their safety.  They do what they do so we can be free to celebrate these special holidays, go wherever we want, do whatever we want, and not have to worry about being shot at, for doing it.  

 

Christmas breakfast is out on the warmer bar:  pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy and homemade buttermilk biscuits (best biscuits around); so, grab a plate, head for the warmer bar, and I'll be around to pour your favorite beverage.  Needless to say, coffee is on and ready, juice is made, and we've got hot chocolate, hot cocoa, and hot tea also, along with milk.

Everyone have a blessed day, stay safe if you're taveling to see any relatives and friends, and come back tonight for a Christmas Dinner here in the DD/CS.

 

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Posted by Datafever on Sunday, December 24, 2006 10:48 PM
 edblysard wrote:

So for those out there wearing the uniform, my most sincere thanks for making sure my wife and kids still have the right to choose...the right to choose our religious beliefs, the right to choose our jobs, where we live, and who we associate with.

The son of a good friend of mine (well, he's rather a good friend of mine too) is spending his second Christmas in Iraq as a Marine.  He wasn't there last year, but he was there the year before.  May God bless each and every one of our fighting heroes. 

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Posted by edblysard on Sunday, December 24, 2006 9:44 PM

So true Mr. Hadid,

I have to work the morning shift tomorrow, it will be raining, might even get a snow flake or two.

Hey, it's Houston, Texas for goodness sake, so snow, even one or two flakes, is a rare and odd thing!

 

But no one forced me to go railroading, and I have a job I love, instead of working in the daily grind, so...

But there will be a bunch of guys who gripe about having to work on a holiday...

They should be thankful instead...thankful they live in a country where they can choose what job they go to, and thankful, as Mr. Hadid pointed out, that no one is shooting at them for going to work.

 

So for those out there wearing the uniform, my most sincere thanks for making sure my wife and kids still have the right to choose...the right to choose our religious beliefs, the right to choose our jobs, where we live, and who we associate with.

 

For the other railroaders out there who have to work, stay cut in, keep safe, get home when you can, and remember why you went railroading in the first place, because you love it!

 

By the way, Mr. Hadid, how did you like Houston's light humidity?

Not too bad for a swamp....

 

Merry Christmas you guys, stay safe...

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 24, 2006 9:17 PM

Little things I am thankful for tonight:

1.  After flying through Denver twice a week every week for the last four months, Thursday I happened to be at a different railroad's terminal, so I went through Houston instead.The plane went down for mechanical as we were boarding but because Continental had cancelled its Denver flight it had a spare 737 it could reallocate to our flight.  Thanks guys!  I walked off the concourse at 0300 Friday morning and my wife was there to meet me with a big hug. 

2.  I don't have to go to work again until tomorrow afternoon.

3.  No one from the railroads has called today!  Or e-mailed!  The big boss sent an e-mail but it doesn't need a reply until tomorrow.

4.  The house is warm, pie is cooking in the oven, and I even had time to go to church this morning.

5.  The next three weeks are all on the road, 15 hour days and hotel rooms in eight different cities, lots of arguments and grumpy people, lots of tramping around outside in snow, rain, mud, and wind, but I'm not complaining because I am fortunate to have a job that puts food on our table and a roof over our heads.  Lots of people who want to work can't get a job, or a job that pays enough to take care of their family.  No one is trying to kill us just for going to work, either.

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Posted by Willy2 on Sunday, December 24, 2006 9:00 PM

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

I am going to be heading to Midnight Mass with my family a little later this evening. It was really beautiful last year and I'm sure it will be this year, too.

No snow, but that's okay. I'm thankful for everything that I do have this evening; my family, friends, and a warm house to live in.

I hope that everyone has a blessed Christmas!

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:12 PM

Ohhhhhhhh.   I was going to save room for Christmas Dinner, but it was all so GOOD!

Off to the newlyweds house for Christmas Day. 

Here's hoping everyone gets everything on their Christmas List...

Have a safe and happy day.

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:04 PM

 

.......About ready to head out to our Christmas Eve Service....Nice {cool}, evening also dry in our area.  Have only about 10 min. drive to the service.

Hope many on here can enjoy  a similar late service tonight.

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Posted by Datafever on Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:19 PM

Okay, I am ready to chow down.  And what a feast that CW has prepared!

No snow though.  I guess that I'll just have to dream... 

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:12 PM
 Limitedclear wrote:

Ham sounds great. Back from early mass with the family. First time in a couple years I have been to see the kids in the choir. How did they get so big already?

Back to prep for the arrival of the big guy. Will be back tomorrow for a cup of java if any is available.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

LC 

 

 

Coffee will definitely be available!!  I just finished cleaning ALL the pots to make sure everything was a GO for the Big Day!!

Hope Rudolph is ready this evening,if it's anything like last night,Santa will REALLY need him tonight,this morning's fog was some of the worst I've seen in a few years.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!!! 


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Posted by Limitedclear on Sunday, December 24, 2006 6:30 PM

Ham sounds great. Back from early mass with the family. First time in a couple years I have been to see the kids in the choir. How did they get so big already?

Back to prep for the arrival of the big guy. Will be back tomorrow for a cup of java if any is available.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

LC 

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, December 24, 2006 5:23 PM

Okay everyone, Christmas Sunday Dinner is ready, and on the warmer bar.  So mosey on up and fill your plates with delicious ham, turkey, green beans, stuffing, and corn.  Potato salad, fruit salad, deviled eggs, are in the cooler.

Anyone traveling to "candlelight" or midnight services, please drive carefully, and:

MERRY CHRISTIMAS TO ALL!!

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Posted by Limitedclear on Sunday, December 24, 2006 3:07 PM

As I was watching the movie "Patton" again last night I was reflecting on my uncle, now gone, who retired a Master Sgt. USA and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was among the men of Patton's 3d Army who pushed hard to relieve our guys in the 101st Airborne encircled at Bastogne, Belgium. The 3d Army reached Bastogne on the day after Christmas, December 26, 1944 rolling back the German SS troops. Just thinking about those guys 62 years ago awaiting relief and thinking of home, cold, tired and hungry, made me remember that again, our country men and women are abroad and in harms way on our behalf. So a candle is lit and a yellow ribbon is on our tree for those who can't be home to share the holidays again this year. A rememberance from those who have served to those serving now, we remember you, and we remember all who have gone before you. 

Merry Christmas.

LC

 

 

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Posted by doghouse on Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:05 PM
Greetings and happy holidays to all forum members. May the best of the season be with you always. Wishing for all of you a white Christmas. Sadly, we up here in the great white north(Caribou) will not have on this year. Anyhoo, Merry Christmas to all and the blessings of the Lord be with all of you. sjt
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Posted by railfan619 on Sunday, December 24, 2006 1:30 PM
Well hi everyone long time no hear. I now i have not been in the diner in a long time and that's because I Have been workin alot and by the time i get home it's really late and. I'm very tired but anywho how is everyone doin latey fine and dandy. I hope but I would like to say Merry christmas and happy new year. and I will be talkin to you all later.
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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, December 24, 2006 12:12 PM

Nice quiet morning here - sun is shining, temps in the 40's - pretty much a guaranteed green Christmas this year, although the weatherman did mention lake effect for next week...

Gotta turn out some of my favorite cranberry relish to take along to daughter's house for dinner tomorrow.  And an apple pie.  Will have to make some extra for the diner....

Off to the kitchen...

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:22 AM

 

.....Weatherwise we are off to a great start this nice morning...the day before Christmas.  Temp here this morning is low 30's but I'm sure that will rise somewhat with the bright sunshine flowing now...

Hope the many stranded {by storm}, passengers are now working their way to their destination.

Our mission in the next few minutes here is to attend our morning church service and then our late 10 pm Christmas eve program tonight.

Hope many others are able to do similar services.

This is the lead up to a special Lords Day.  No storms or snow here to hold anyone back this morning.

Last season at this time we already had over 11" of snow and this comparable time it's just been a measurable 1/2" of the stuff....

So hope everyone will be able to enjoy this day and not forget it's really true meaning.     Quentin Mong

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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:21 AM
Good morning, fellow Diners- I'll have to settle for a quick doughnut, then it's off to our morning church service.  After that, Joanie and I hit the road for Minnesota.  I may check in from there.  Have a safe and Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Posted by Datafever on Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:19 AM

Good morning, everyone.  It is always so nice to see so many friendly faces.

I'll just take some orange juice and a couple of bagels for now.  But I'll be back for some of that ham, and I'll save room for turkey too, you can be sure of that. 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, December 24, 2006 6:17 AM

Good Sunday morning, and Happy Christmas Eve to everyone!

Joe, thanks for making the coffee, and I've got fresh juice made; Thanks for making the cinnamon rolls, and I've just put them in the oven.  They'll be ready to ice and eat in just a few minutes.  

Dan, thank you for making fresh doughnuts and bagels!  That ham is smelling very, very good!  When people come in from Church services this morning, they can eat on that, while the turkey is roasting in the oven.  I'll be putting it in the oven, in just a little bit.  I'll also be contributing green beans (shellies) and potato salad, homemade dumplings (no chicken in them today), and whole kernal corn, Stove Top Savory Herb stuffing w/cream of chicken soup mixed into the stuffing, to keep is moist.  

Ed, is Aimee would let you bring in one of those pecan pies?  That would be really, really nice!  I love pecan pie!!  

Other desserts today:  our prerequisite chocolate cake, white cake w/white icing (in case Jhh drops by, from his parents), homemade jam cake w/caramel icing, na egg nog, and boiled custard.  

Everyone have a terrific day, and remember to stay safe!!

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Sunday, December 24, 2006 3:15 AM
Let me help you out Joe with some fresh made doughnuts, and bagels.  I've also got a ham in the oven (should be done in ~2 hours or so) and there's a couple kinds of creme cheese for the bagels.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, December 24, 2006 3:08 AM

good morning

juice and some fresh coffee are being made.It was nice to see everyone that could make it to lima yesterday.will be putting in some cinnamon rolls in the oven shortly.we also have left over pizza too if you want that for breakfast.

stay safe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:00 AM

It's late/early depending on where you are and it's kinda peaceful in here.  Nice warm embers in the fireplace, outside the windows a gentle snow is quietly falling.  Soft light coming in through the windows from the porch light.  Peace...and quiet...

God Bless Everyone who passes and has passed through this place...

Merry Christmas to all!

Angel [angel]

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:06 PM
 blhanel wrote:

Ed decided to put his adaptation of "The Night Before Christmas" in it's own thread.

And it certainly deserves it. 

 

It very much deserved it!! 

Ed needs to write more like that one!! 

(heard a publishing company was after him to do a few things.) 

 

Datafever,Ed is a man of many talents,you should see some things that he's done;

 

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, December 23, 2006 9:59 PM
That pepperoni always does hit the spot!  Thanks again CW!

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Posted by Datafever on Saturday, December 23, 2006 9:25 PM

Indeed it does.  Ed is a man of many talents.  Many thanks for sharing with us.

 And while I am here, I might as well grab some of this left-over pizza.  I'll just smoosh some into my pockets to take home with me.

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