Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68 QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva Carl, I personally would love to come over to Chicago....especially to see some hard core rail action but, in terms of snow..... Humm yes I am a bit jealous but, Illinois doesn't have any good snowboarding runs, it's all flat land out there. hehehehehehehehehe Not entirely - While it's no comparison to the Alleghanies, or even the hills of SE Michigan (I was so glad to get home while in the AF and actually see some!), I recall a long grade headed southbound into Rantoul, and there's a town between Rantoul and Kankakee where the rails are actually about 20 feet below ground level... But you're right about the snowboarding thing, although if you could find somebody with a ski rope and an ATV, you could probably have some fun!
QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva Carl, I personally would love to come over to Chicago....especially to see some hard core rail action but, in terms of snow..... Humm yes I am a bit jealous but, Illinois doesn't have any good snowboarding runs, it's all flat land out there. hehehehehehehehehe
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QUOTE: Originally posted by farmer03the town you're thinking about is Paxton, IL. the surrounding area is all flat but somehow that town made it up on a grassy knoll of sorts. nice place though, my brother moved there a little over a year ago.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes Mornin" All Spring like--you bet. It is mid 60s, cloudy, a steady 20 mph wind and thunderstorms predicted (with hail). Sorry to hear of the termite problem. I have the yearly inspection and so far it always is good. So far the ants are staying outside too. THAT is good. I don't mind them outside, but inside is a different story. We have a variety of flowers blooming now, but my hostas are not up. Last year's drought was hard on them. Plus the snails attacked them on a regular basis even though I put out snail bait. I hope a good majority of them come up this year. Now about those biscuits . . . buy the canned ones. It saves a ton of time, cleanup, and fuss. It is the only way to fly in my book. [:D] [;)] [:D] Of course I do make the sausage gravy from scratch. [:p] Have I ever told you all how much I like biscuits and sausage gravy? [:D] [:o)] [;)] [:o)] [:D] Well I guess it is time to get started on my housework. I never get it all done before it is time to start it all over again. [V] [:(] [V] There is soooo much to do and Jim is soooo tired already. [B)] [8] It sure would be nice to be able to wiggle my nose (like Sam used to do on the TV show) and clean house. Hahaha. Housework then would be so nice. [;)] To those under the weather . . . get well soon. I am having a baked potato for lunch with that green stuff someone doesn't like, butter, diced ham, and shredded cheese. [:p] Everyone Take Care.
QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken Rain and snow here......and everybody here is overjoyed! (at least the chance of a big range fire will quit for a few weeks, now all we have to worry about is all the transplanted Texans and Californians from the past year learning how to drive in the white stuff!) Sooooo nice to smell moisture in the air again.... [:-^][:-^][:-^]
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QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard Hey, We can drive on sand just as good as the next fella....oh, wait, I get it... Well, just so you dont feel to bad...it is 85 outside, clear sky, not a cloud to be seen so I plan on fireing up the barbque pit in about an hour, and slow cook/smoke a few slabs of pork ribs, throw in some taters later, maybe some pinto beans in brown sugar and honey...might even give CW's biscuts a try.... Just a little snack till later! EdQUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken Rain and snow here......and everybody here is overjoyed! (at least the chance of a big range fire will quit for a few weeks, now all we have to worry about is all the transplanted Texans and Californians from the past year learning how to drive in the white stuff!) Sooooo nice to smell moisture in the air again.... [:-^][:-^][:-^]
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