Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[blhanel]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva

The winner of today's stupid drivers was this blonde socoer mom in an big black Ford Excursion SUV, she tryed to make a left turn from a straight only lane on a very busy road called 611.

Reminds me of something that's crossed my mind quite a bit, and it happened again earlier today- why is it that every time I see one of those "aircraft carrier" SUVs, such as the Expedition or the Excursion, it's being driven by some petite female?[%-)]

[CNW 6000]

cw thanks for the steak dinner! I had a hard day at work. On the CN line behind the house I got to see some of the zebra paint they used to use more frequently. There was a couple of what I think were -9's that looked fresh out of the wash rack they were so shiny. I heard a rumor that one of the CNW units still painted CNW got leased to CN from UP and may come up through WI this week. Can anyone confirm that?

P.S. cw if you need a bouncer or first aid/medic here at the diner I'm your man. Thats what I do for a living.

[blhanel]

And you live in Oshkosh, b'gosh! I used to make the trip up there back in the early 80's to catch the airshow every summer. Fun times...

[locomutt]

braund91; [#welcome] to the Diner !!!!
There's GOOD FOOD and GOOD TIMES to be had here !!!
Word of caution ; DON'T MIFF THE CAT,OR THE COOK !!!!!

We don't usually have need for a "bouncer" around here,but we can use you
for the other;we'll put you in rotation with tree68 and myself.
Larry is a current FF/EMT,and I'm a retired FF/EMT.

Mookie;I'm not MIA,but LIA (lurking in await)
Be sure and check your coffee cup and the hammock before use today.[:D][}:)]

[CNW 6000]

mutt I'd be glad to help with band-aids for bruised egos or whatever needs to be done. I'm a certified Lifeguard/Lifeguard Instructor for both the Amer. Red Cross and YMCA of the USA. I like cats (medium well !) and cooks are good --> they make food!

[rvos1979]

QUOTE: Originally posted by blhanel

QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva

The winner of today's stupid drivers was this blonde socoer mom in an big black Ford Excursion SUV, she tryed to make a left turn from a straight only lane on a very busy road called 611.

Reminds me of something that's crossed my mind quite a bit, and it happened again earlier today- why is it that every time I see one of those "aircraft carrier" SUVs, such as the Expedition or the Excursion, it's being driven by some petite female?[%-)]

To quote from the comedian Gallager: Why do skinny women drive vans, and fat people cram it in a Datsun??

Anyway, welcome to everyone who has shown up since I last posted, you'll have a good time here.

Beautiful weather here in the Mad City the last few days, has hit 72 for the second day in a row, I'm not complaining. Decided to take a two hour bike ride on Sunday, and decided that I need to stop in at Willy Bikes and find a more comfortable seat. My tail is still sore two days later!!

I'll be headed to my parents house in Burlington this weekend for a visit, looks like it will be a quiet weekend with family, but I'll keep in touch, we only have one desktop and four laptop/notebook computers in the house!

Later from the fat guy in the diesel Ram.

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by braund91

I like cats (medium well !)

[:(!] I can see I have some housekeeping to do here in the diner!

We have a real Fire Chief and EMT already here - you will need him after I finish off an ankle or two!

And, I just had my nails "done" ````` - now I will probably break one and have to have it redone.

I am going to my favorite spot and if you want to make amends, (I would recommend you do so) - just leave something small by the hammock (4 lb chocolate cake would do - don't forget the fork! [:X] )

Miffed Cat!

[cherokee woman]

Good morning, all! Mookie, Mutt said to ask you if you notice he vacummed and
cleaned up around your hammock. I'm sure he fluffed up your pillow on the hammock
as well. He also cleaned your coffee mug for you.

Coffee is brewing, and the orange juice is made.

Breakfast today will be: your choice of western omelette, turkey bacon, sausage,
sausage gravy, biscuits, oatmeal, toast, grape jelly, or orange marmalade.

What would everyone like for lunch today? Today, I'll take requests for the lunch
menu.

[JoeKoh]

morning
MC thanks for the update.it is frustrating for the M&W to get work done when csx is holding the cards. trust me csx does not want a diamond back.that would slow there trains down.they already have mandatory speed restrictions on the hamler diamond and deshler.the one in deshler really needs repaired bad!I better get my breakfast and get out before the fur starts to fly.
stay safe
Joe

[Mookie]

CW - isn't he just the best! I never get this service at work and very seldom at home, either. [tup] I will be sure to leave him a warm mouse......

[tree68]

Hmmmmm. Cold packs for bruised egos. Butterfly closures for clawmarks. Lots of tape and "4 by 4's" for the all-out brawls. Good thing I never need ipecac or activated charcoal here. And there's always plenty of sugar in the pantry to help the bitter pills and prides get swallowed.

OK, first aid kit is ready.

[blhanel]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by braund91

I like cats (medium well !)

[:(!] I can see I have some housekeeping to do here in the diner!

ROFLMAO- Alright, someone to distract her while I go after the chocolate cake![:D]

[locomutt]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

CW - isn't he just the best! I never get this service at work and very seldom at home, either. [tup] I will be sure to leave him a warm mouse......

braund91;since you were warned about Miffing the Cat,you are very much on
your own as to any,and all outcomes of said situation.

Mook; I didn't "clean" your coffee mug,but gave it a good "rinse";if you are
like most people I know,that's basically the better,or only way to go.

Warm mouse indeed............................A nice meaty bone sounds so much better..........[swg]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman


Good morning, all! Mookie, Mutt said to ask you if you notice he vacummed and
cleaned up around your hammock. I'm sure he fluffed up your pillow on the hammock
as well. He also cleaned your coffee mug for you.

Well by golly, send him on over, my housework is still in progress. [:D]


Braund, I very much doubt the rumor you heard is true. UP is extremely power short these days and is leasing every rent-a-wreck it can. There are only 3 CNW units left and one is currently out of service setting at Jenks in North Little Rock (where I live). One was just interchanged with CSX and the other one left Valley Junction, Texas this morning at about 5:20. When I get to work tomorrow I can get on the computer and see what train it is on, but today is my Sunday. (That is how it is when you work for the railroad.)


I went to Kroger last night and saw they had 2 bunny rabbit cakes. [:p] [:D] I will have to check and see if Wally World might have a cake mold for rabbits and make one just for fun. Kroger was selling theirs for $18.99 so they stayed at Kroger. [;)] They were cute but not 20 bucks worth of cute. [;)]


Someone made a statement in another thread that our gas prices are going up because we expect them to go up. I wonder what he was smoking? [:o)] [}:)] [8D]

Everyone Take Care

[Mookie]

Tree - broken nail will need a little tape, thank you.

Mutt - high on good gift list is a warm mouse strategically place where warm, bare feet will find it.

Don't find bone there......[%-)]

Jim - probably can get you a real bunny free. Don't even have to frost him.....

And you brought up a thought - we saw 6 BNSF ick-orange engines on head end of empty coal train. Talk about power transfer. Looked like U-Hauls being driven back home!

Mused to Driver that they might have an engine on the rear! (they didn't)[(-D]

[locomutt]

Mook; bare feet and mouse,guess I can understand that;it's just that
I usually have "furry" slippers on..........so don't really notice.
..................now there was this time several years ago when a certain
Native American had a "gift" presented to her on the bed one morning[:O][:(][(-D][(-D]

Jim; vacuuming is done only on a "have to" basis, therefore;
Don't Hold Your Breath [:D][(-D]

Not sure about "Bunny molds";but empty 5 lb. ham cans make really nice
"Easter Egg" molds. Use two of them,put different flavor between layers,
whatever icing you desire on cake,and sprinkle with coconut flakes (if desired)[^]

[Modelcar]

...Fema trailers are still heading south through Muncie on NS....Does anyone know if anyone is getting to use these units down in the Hurricane ravaged areas....? We keep hearing and seeing about lots full of them down there and not being used....

[cherokee woman]

Okay, folks, since no one took me up on my offer for lunch suggestions, you are
stuck with what I came up with for the lunch menu.

Today's lunch will be: The Shaver Family Hearty Soup, with plenty of beef in it, along
with the rice, barley, alphabet 'noodles'. With your soup, you may have BLTs, and for
dessert, made another double chocolate cake w/chocolate frosting.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by braund91



P.S. cw if you need a bouncer or first aid/medic here at the diner I'm your man. Thats what I do for a living.

Well I am not sure about a bouncer but I cold definately use some security around here for late night and early mornings. The desserts seem to dissappear about that time frame every night. I know CW and Mutt are in bed at that time and I certainly don't eat them all. [;)] OK OK, maybe a few of them. [:o)] [;)] [:p] (Just exercising my perks as owner and general manager. [;)] And let me tell you, that Mississipi Mud Ice Cream Pie really hits the spot about 1 am. [:p] )

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

Jim; vacuuming is done only on a "have to" basis, therefore;
Don't Hold Your Breath [:D][(-D]

But - isn't that the measure of when to vacuum? When the dust bunnies are so thick you have to hold your breath???

And then there was the guy who went to a costume party as an anethesologist - hospital scrubs, doctor paraphenalia, and rabbit ears. When no one could figure out what he was supposed to be, he announced, "it should be obvious - I'm the ether bunny!"

[locomutt]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes

QUOTE: Originally posted by braund91



P.S. cw if you need a bouncer or first aid/medic here at the diner I'm your man. Thats what I do for a living.

Well I am not sure about a bouncer but I cold definately use some security around here for late night and early mornings. The desserts seem to dissappear about that time frame every night. I know CW and Mutt are in bed at that time and I certainly don't eat them all. [;)] OK OK, maybe a few of them. [:o)] [;)] [:p]

Hmmmm,who was it that requested the "extra" key for the lock on
that particular "cooler" ????[:0][swg]

[Mookie]

Desserts? [}:)] Yes!

Got a bowl of the soup - the noodles are spelling something.......can't quite make it out. Plus my spelling isn't all that good...... S-W-A-P T-O-H ?????? I think someone has been toying with my noodles!

[CNW 6000]

Didn't mean to miff the cat...cuz I wasn't sure who that was! Apologies! On its way to you courtesy of a CNW powered UP train: 2 boxcars. One of chocolate cake and the other of fudge. Will that work?

[Mookie]

All Right - all is forgiven. This is so much better than ankles any day! And I will even share the fudge with the diner. The chocolate cake, however will be "stored" away for a rainy day.

Ah - see some clouds coming my way!!!! (Driver sez I am so transparent! Wonder what he means!)

Mook

[blhanel]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

The chocolate cake, however will be "stored" away for a rainy day.

//makes sad puppy eyes

//gets out RR map to figure out route of UP boxcars

Hey, they're probably coming through Cedar Rapids![}:)]

What's one less cake out of a boxcar load for a traversing-the-state fee?[:D]

[Mookie]

//gets out shotgun.....

[rvos1979]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

//gets out shotgun.....

HEY!!!!! I just had all the buckshot holes taken out of the truck from the last time!!!!! If I find my truck peppered with buckshot again.......

[blhanel]

Yikes! OK, I'll settle for some fudge...

[CShaveRR]

//tries to sit next to sis/kitten on hammock, dumps everything. kitten runs off. will have to find her.
Not eating here today--big job ahead at home.

[cherokee woman]

Looks like I'll have to clean the hammock this time. I can't leave you children
alone, now, can I?!?! You always have to get into trouble playing with each other,
whenever I have to go run errands!! PLAY NICE, OR THERE WON'T BE ANY
DESSERTS after you eat your supper!!

Speaking of supper, since it's so nice outside today, I've got the grill heating up.
For your supper enjoyment, am grilling some hamburgers and hot dogs. With
them, you can have potato chips or fries. Supper will be served out on the patio.