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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:53 AM

Our low temperature last night ended up at 29 degrees. The winds stayed up at 10 to 20 mph all night and I think that kept temperatures from getting as cold as forecast.

School gets out in exactly 1 hour and tomorrow is off so today is my Friday. I think I'll just stay home tomorrow since it will be Friday the 13th. Better safe than sorry... Wink [;)]

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:39 AM

 cherokee woman wrote:
Okay, everyone:  the beef stew, soups and cornbread are ready for consumption!!

Sit yourself down at a table, booth, or at the counter, and we'll start dishing it up!

(Grabs a big bowl of beef stew and some cornbread Dinner [dinner] )

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:32 AM
Okay, everyone:  the beef stew, soups and cornbread are ready for consumption!!

Sit yourself down at a table, booth, or at the counter, and we'll start dishing it up!

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:15 AM

I think I'll be dropping in at the Diner for lunch this afternoon. If Cherokee Woman has a big pot of beef stew simmering on the stove top, that will be perfect for a COLD day like this.Dinner [dinner] The sun has come out here and it looks deceptively warm outside. We have a temperature of 26 degrees, and I can only guess at what the wind chill is here. We need an extra smiley to add to our posts........one that is shivering with cold!Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:00 AM
 JoeKoh wrote:

. hey cw how about some stew for lunch with some cornbread?

stay safe

Joe



Joe, I think you read my mind this morning!!  Because I have a huge pot of beef
stew on the stove, simmering (can you smell it, as you come into the DD/CS?)
and am mixing up the cornbread, and have the oven turned on, so all I've got to
do is pop this cornbread into it.  We've also got some cream of mushroom soup,
and cream of broccoli soup. 

Chris, glad to see you in, even if just for a quick visit.  Hope you enjoy the visit with
your sisters.

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Posted by CopCarSS on Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:11 AM

Morning All,

Sorry I've been absent lately. Work's been insane, and I've been trying to get the house ready for my sisters, who arrive tonight. Hmmmm...I think it now qualifies as "Clean," but possibly only from a bachelor's perspective. I hope they aren't expecting the absolute definition of "Clean," but rather the definition that is a little more open to interpretation! Tongue [:P]

Meanwhile, Happy Birthday Aimee! And a very Happy Birthday to all of the other October birthday folks out there that have had their birthdays in my absence!

Brian, your daughter is getting married on the 13th? Hmmmm....October 13th...I always liked that day! Apparently my parents did too, as it was the day of their wedding. It's a shame that they got their best anniversary gift on their first anniversary, and after that they were a bit more 'traditional.' Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Well, must be on my way. Have a large plan that I need to finish before I take a couple days off while my sisters are in town. Hope you all have a great, if a bit chilly, day!

TTFN!

 

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:14 AM

Happy B-Day [bday], Aimee!

I hope this weather isn't an bad omen for a year from tomorrow, when my daughter has her wedding scheduled.  We've got a dusting of snow here as well.  My folks are coming down from Minnesota for the weekend, and my Dad wants to play golf Saturday.  I hope it warms up...

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:02 AM

Last time I 'rescued' Madam La Mook I used a fire hose - maybe just a damp washcloth this time...

We're promised substantially cooler weather through the weekend.  Not good news for the outside portion of our fire prevention presentations at the elementary school.

Need our western friends to send some good weather for Friday the 20th - daughter's big day, I gain a son-in-law.  She wanted a fall wedding, hopefully she won't get a winter wedding instead...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:55 AM

one big washcloth for the mookie coming up.calling for sprinkles or snow flurries today and a freeze warning for tonight. hey cw how about some stew for lunch with some cornbread?sunflower is comfortable under all the blankets on matts bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:12 AM

Yawn - CW you are up early this morning!  I need some help from the next person in - got gooey on my face from the cinnamon roll.  Then I get it on a paw, then the face - it is a never ending problem.  Need a wash cloth!  Paws taste good however!  And the butter was divine!  One bite, one lick.

Only 39 overnite for us.  Maybe a little lower, but no hard freeze yet.  Poor Driver - his nose would make a better faucet.  I used to do that, but I gave it all to him!  Isn't that love - you give people things?Evil [}:)]

Going to go lay on my back in the hammock - wait for Joe or Tree or somebody to rescue me. 

Mook

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:42 AM
 CANADIANPACIFIC2816 wrote:

It looks like I'm the first one here in the Diner this morning. So I've got the coffee going and I'm mixed up some fresh orange juice. And the cinnamon rolls are ready, fresh out of the oven, you people better grab one while they are still warm!Chef [C=:-)]

The area where I live got it's first taste of winter early this morning. We at last report had 24 degrees and a light dusting of snow on the ground. With the wind chill as it is, it feels more like 12 degrees. The wind is blowing out of the northwest at gusts up to 20 mph.

Ray

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Gee Ray, looks like we were missing each other in here.  Thanks for adding the cinnamon
rolls to the breakfast menu this morning. 
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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:39 AM
Good Thursday morning to one and all! 

Coffee is ready, juice, tea (hot) and hot chocolate are made.  Make my hot chocolate
with milk, not water, so it tastes pretty good, especially with marshmallows in it.  Even
have some cocoa and hot water for anyone who wants hot cocoa this morning.

Breakfast is on the warmer bar:  bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs.

NOTE TO HOUSTON ED:  FIX A PLATE FOR YOUR LOVELY WIFE AIMEE, AND
TELL HER  HAPPY BIRTHDAY for me please!!

Guess that's about it for this morning. 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:38 AM

It looks like I'm the first one here in the Diner this morning. So I've got the coffee going and I'm mixed up some fresh orange juice. And the cinnamon rolls are ready, fresh out of the oven, you people better grab one while they are still warm!Chef [C=:-)]

The area where I live got it's first taste of winter early this morning. We at last report had 24 degrees and a light dusting of snow on the ground. With the wind chill as it is, it feels more like 12 degrees. The wind is blowing out of the northwest at gusts up to 20 mph.

Ray

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 9:46 PM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto] what he said.

We're getting snow squalls through here tonight- just drove home from choir practice, and it was coming down so hard it was actually starting to stick to the road.  I wouldn't be surprised to see white lawns in the morning.

EDIT:  Forgot to add that Joanie and I met Jay at a downtown Cedar Rapids hotel earlier this evening- had a nice visit with him for about an hour before I had to skedaddle to the choir practice.  He's in town with the Lexington Group, which gets to ride the Iowa Northern rails tomorrow and the IAIS line on Saturday- lucky bunch.

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Posted by Willy2 on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 4:43 PM

The arctic front swept through this morning and it looks like 25 degrees will be the low temperature tonight. The big chill has indeed arrived.

I would like to wish a happy birthday to everyone who has had a birthday recently or is going to have a birthday in the next couple of days. I know there are a lot of you! Happy B-Day [bday]

With no homework, tonight looks like a good night to light a fire in the fireplace and watch a good movie or read a book in bed.

TTFN.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 4:36 PM

yes carl yes he does due to the quick action of  Pat!!(thanks again) Mexican tonight? sounds good.give us a couple plates to go please.stay dry(if possible)

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 4:09 PM

Oh, I think Matt has a hat somewhere! Wink [;)]

We might get flaky rain tonight, too.  It's been dreary and wet all day (a half inch in our gauge).  I returned to work to find a retarder out of service, some of my switch protection not working, a substitute hump engine that couldn't hold a steady speed (or go over the hill because its plow wouldn't clear the retarders), and--natuarlly--a yard full of stuff waiting for me/us to switch out. Bedtime's five hours away, but I can hardly wait.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 1:52 PM

 cherokee woman wrote:
Well, it looks like it's a good thing I came up with an idea for our lunch and supper
menus today, since no one had any requests.  So you are stuck with what I've
lined up for lunch and supper.

We will have a Mexican Fiesta Day:

tacos and other Mexican dishes, and you can "build your own" tacos;
we also have a Fiesta Meatloaf that is very, very good.


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Nothin' wrong with that.  Enchilada, frito frijoles, and a couple of tacos (I prefer flour tortillas) ought to take care of me for the night....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 11:33 AM
Well, it looks like it's a good thing I came up with an idea for our lunch and supper
menus today, since no one had any requests.  So you are stuck with what I've
lined up for lunch and supper.

We will have a Mexican Fiesta Day:

tacos and other Mexican dishes, and you can "build your own" tacos;
we also have a Fiesta Meatloaf that is very, very good.


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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:03 AM

uh oh the cat is back better get out of the hammock. had one round of rain this morning with more coming our way then mother nature opens up the freezer.going to make sure matt has a hat to cover his ears with.and in the silly criminal department if you rob a cab dont leave your wallet with drivers license in the back seat.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:40 AM

Man oh man, pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage and waffles sound awfully good to me this morning. I got out of bed only about fifteen minutes ago, I slept in this morning and it's 7:30 here.

It's a COLD morning here, we have an outdoor temperature of 34 degrees. It will not get above 38 this afternoon and we have freeze warnings for tonight. The temperature is supposed to dip down to about 22. There is a possibility that we could get snow or freezing rain before the end of the week. The Black Hills of South Dakota is usually the first spot in this state to get snow, so I'll be keeping a watch on the weather reports for that area.

Well, I hope everyone out there has a good day!

Ray

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:52 AM

 blhanel wrote:
Boy, am I hungry this morning- I'll take three of everything!Dinner [dinner]

One of everything will be fine for me....  Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:46 AM
Boy, am I hungry this morning- I'll take three of everything!Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:43 AM
Good Wednesday morning to everybody:  is anyone besides me, in here this morning?
I know I'm late getting in here; but I stopped at some other forum threads, and did some
reading.  At 54, I'm still trying to further my education on some things.

Coffee is on, juice is made, and I'm beginning to fix breakfast right now:

bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs. 

If anyone has any special lunch requests, please let me know by 9 a.m. EDT,
so I can get everything together.

Everyone have a great morning.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:37 AM

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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 9:40 PM

Randy;  Thank you for the congrats'   . At times it dont' seemthat long .WE have known each other since high school .Today I saw some new high cube 28 ft. UPS trailers on I-40 at Flagstaff  and I wondered if you had a hand in building them. New Volvo tractors pulling them toward Phoenix , all had paper tags ( for transport to destination)  . Hope you are having a good week going for you .

    Respectfully , Cannonball  Jim

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Posted by Willy2 on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 9:10 PM
 DrummingTrainfan wrote:
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Good Afternoon!

It's a dreary, ugly day in Omaha today. First freeze still expected later this week, but probably no snow.

My school's softball team is going to districts on Thursday, so everyone gets a noon dismissal on Thursday and Friday is off! I love short weeks!

No other newsworthy information today. TTFN.



You guys get school off for the tourney!? Down here in Papio we can get out of school, but our parents have to sign out a nice little form and there will be make-up work to do.

Friday was going to be off anyway for a teacher inservice, but Thursday is an early dismissal for everyone because of softball with no forms to sign. I guess we're just lucky!

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Posted by DrummingTrainfan on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:40 PM
 Willy2 wrote:

Good Afternoon!

It's a dreary, ugly day in Omaha today. First freeze still expected later this week, but probably no snow.

My school's softball team is going to districts on Thursday, so everyone gets a noon dismissal on Thursday and Friday is off! I love short weeks!

No other newsworthy information today. TTFN.



You guys get school off for the tourney!? Down here in Papio we can get out of school, but our parents have to sign out a nice little form and there will be make-up work to do.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:32 PM
Hello and good evening, everyone!  Sorry I didn't make it back in after Produce today.
The goodies today were:  potatoes, cucumbers, romaine lettuce hearts, and red &
yellow sweet peppers.  That was it today.

Supper tonight:  have some more steak w/sauteed mushrooms & onions, and we
also have some broccoli cheese soup w/ grilled cheese sandwiches.

There is still plenty of chocolate cake, and apple & peach pies for dessert.

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Posted by Willy2 on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:01 PM

Good Afternoon!

It's a dreary, ugly day in Omaha today. First freeze still expected later this week, but probably no snow.

My school's softball team is going to districts on Thursday, so everyone gets a noon dismissal on Thursday and Friday is off! I love short weeks!

No other newsworthy information today. TTFN.

Willy

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