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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, August 13, 2006 2:31 PM
Getting some more steak ready to go on the grill for
supper.  Also have plenty of the broccoli, peas, carrots,
corn on the cob, and sauteed mushrooms & onions and the
salads for tonight, also.

Hope everyone enjoys your supper tonight, and have a
great evening. 
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Sunday, August 13, 2006 2:48 PM

Steak and corn sounds great! 

I had fun in FDL today.  I didn't make it to Neenah though.  Nothing too exciting to watch, mainly switching!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, August 13, 2006 5:51 PM

going to need a plate for work tonight.back at it this week.hopefully we dont see any stray feathers floating around as a certain bird heads for pittsburgh.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, August 13, 2006 5:55 PM

Pat wants a couple of good, clean mudchicken feathers, Joe, if the unthinkable should happen.  One of her many projects...

Looking forward to tomorrow!

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:06 PM

Pittsburgh - Been there.  But more importantly, they young lady for whom my fire department hosted a chicken barbeque today is there, having had a successful lung transplant last night.  It was happy news to share with those who showed up for the fundraiser.  The event was labelled a success, as well.

 

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Posted by switch7frg on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:58 PM
rvos1979>>>Scribbled on a wall on Menaul rd . in Albq. N.M.  All semi's are of the same, except the sheet metal is the difference  signed John Galt . He must have seen your signature on the page. Word gets around dont' it ?   Switch8frg .

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Posted by mudchicken on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:44 PM
Clean Feathers? Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] In Pittsburgh? (Just down the street from the W&LE shops?)
Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:57 PM

That's why I was hoping Joe could gather them from before you got to Pittsburgh!

(By the way, I don't know if you'll like this project or not.  You can rest easy, though--it doesn't involve voodoo or any of the more occult arts!)

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, August 13, 2006 8:27 PM

OK, I don't remember who was looking for pictures of couplers, but for whoever it was, here's several versions I shot this past weekend.  The locomotive is NYC 8223, an RS-3, the car is a former CNR coach, by way of the "Timber Train."

The three images were shot seconds apart - and I don't remember which bridge we were crossing in the first one, which, unfortunately, is also skewed a bit...  The difference in the blurring of the roadbed is shutter speed.

If you want an original (Digital Rebel - about 6 Mb), PM me and I'll send it your way.

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Posted by CopCarSS on Sunday, August 13, 2006 10:33 PM

Larry,

I'm pretty sure that was AdrianSpeeder looking for those. I think it had to do with sprucing up the MySpace page.

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Posted by rvos1979 on Sunday, August 13, 2006 10:46 PM

Switch8frg:  Saw that on the back of a truck about 5 or 6 years ago, boss at the time brought it in for some minor work (can't remember whether he got it at auction or a repo).  He jokingly brought up the idea of driving it into the local Peterbilt dealership to get a reaction.  We laughed.

Dan:  Did you sit on the hill at Byron at all, or just stayed by the yard all day?  I prefer sitting on the hill at the County F overpass.

Not too bad here at the moment, had a little rain a bit before 9pm, supposed to get more later tonight as a cold front moves through.  Forecast for tomorrow is sunny and 75.

Have a good evening, all.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 14, 2006 6:32 AM
 CShaveRR wrote:

That's why I was hoping Joe could gather them from before you got to Pittsburgh!

(By the way, I don't know if you'll like this project or not.  You can rest easy, though--it doesn't involve voodoo or any of the more occult arts!)

carl was pat going to make indian headgear for noras boys? matt still remembers the hat and gloves she made while we were roaming nw ohio.coffee,juice and lemonade are ready for today.do we need to send a tankcar of gatorade to conway?? also have some cinnamon rolls too.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 14, 2006 6:59 AM
Sleepy [|)]Sleepy [|)]Sleepy [|)]Having trouble keeping my eyes open this a.m.

Joe, thank you for putting the coffee on, and making the
juice and lemonade.  Also, thank you for the cinnamon
rolls this morning. 

Can't really think of anything else this morning.  Think
I'll go and curl up in the recliner, and continue my sleep.

Taking requests for lunch and supper today, so please let
me know what you'd like on the menu today.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 14, 2006 7:15 AM
 denverhank wrote:
Man just did another foot smashing against my big sterio speaker--you guys recalled that earlier on the post thread here?  It hurted like heck too. But I will survive again I believe unless Mookie swat me for teasing her about having fish tonite.  LOL.
Hank - Jim Trains and Planes took out a bookcase twice with a toe.  I hit a concrete downspout with a little toe - these feet have a mind of their own.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 14, 2006 7:28 AM

Dan - I could use a personal trainer.  Scratch this ear.  Wipe that paw.  Fetch that chocolate cake for me will you, please.  Don't need a fork, dearie.  Just make sure it is very close to the mouf.  Turn that fan a little more this way. 

Sir Chicken - want you back in pristeen condition.  Hate to have to pre-wash like the raccoons!

CW - I am with you.  A little bit of cooler weather and I am zonked!  Looks like Joe will be joining us!  When does that man sleep?

Happy Monday to the rest of you.  (except Randy - I was so expecting a little something ($$$$$) hint hint in my bootie that I leave hung on the fireplace year round!  Just in case!

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Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, August 14, 2006 8:05 AM

Joe, you just made my day!

I can visualize any young brave going around telling about the chicken feathers in his headdress!  (That's not it!  BTW, hope Matt still fits the hat and mittens this winter!)

SJ, they don't call those "trainers"--around here they're known as "spouses".  But I reserve requests like that for when I'm not very capable of doing that myself.  Helps keep them happy.

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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, August 14, 2006 8:37 AM

Morning All,

Well, the skies opened up last night, and gave us a good rain. Something over half an inch in less than half an hour. Not the strongest rain we've ever had, but nice. The temps are supposed to be good for a day or two as well (of course, after that time we jump back into the 90's).

Can't spend too much time in the Diner this morning as work is calling my name. Will try to stop in tonight though. Hope you all have a great day!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Monday, August 14, 2006 9:12 AM

rvos1979-I stayed near the yard because of limited time and I wanted to see some action.  I did find some other spots to sit for future occasions.  Railpictures.net rejected all of my photos (ARGH!) of CN engines because "we don't typically publish that type of photo".  I don't get it...Sad [:(]

Mookie-I can help you plus I work cheap (read-free)!  We'll set something up so you can get eased into the routine.  You'll be as strong as 10 tigers when I get done with you.  Ever see a cat bench-press a boxcar?

According to NOAA/NWS we were supposed to get some nice storms last night.  Know what happened?  Sprinkles!  Not even flavored ones!  Drat!  Oh well, thats what happens here in WI.  I suppose I should grab my OJ and a plate of eggs and toast and get busy.  Be back in later!

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Monday, August 14, 2006 10:03 AM

 cherokee woman wrote:
Taking requests for lunch and supper today, so please let
me know what you'd like on the menu today.

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If you can make an authentic Phildadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwich I'll take one! Dinner [dinner] This means a real hoagie roll, thinly-sliced ribeye steak, real Provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz and either fried onions and small green peppers. Thumbs Up [tup]

 

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, August 14, 2006 10:08 AM
 SactoGuy188 wrote:

 cherokee woman wrote:
Taking requests for lunch and supper today, so please let
me know what you'd like on the menu today.

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If you can make an authentic Phildadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwich I'll take one! Dinner [dinner] This means a real hoagie roll, thinly-sliced ribeye steak, real Provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz and either fried onions and small green peppers. Thumbs Up [tup]

I'll take one of those - with onions and peppers.  Provalone cheese.  Home-style fries on the side would be good, too....

Had to go onto work today (normally my day off), but everything was in order, so I'm home and about to start on the bathroom (the floor under the toilet needs to be replaced....)

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Posted by railfan619 on Monday, August 14, 2006 10:26 AM
Good morning everyone how is we all doin today. Fine and dandy well today is monday and we started route picks at work for the up coming school year. State fair ended yesterday so now I know summer is really coming to an end. But anywho CW we can have brats and hotdogs for lunch or dinner.That sounds good but oh well that's about it from this end hope to be talkin to you all later.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 14, 2006 10:45 AM
Okay, I've gotten some great ideas for lunch and supper.

For lunch, we'll have the Philly steak & cheese (you can have your choice of
Provolone cheese of Cheez Whiz and both onions and green peppers.  And
we'll have have home-style fries, also.

Supper tonight will be grilled brats, burgers and hot dogs, and home-style
fries.  And we can  have some more Philly cheesesteaks tonight, also.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 14, 2006 11:48 AM

I will have to sneak back in for brats!  I love them!  I love anything that isn't good for you!

Dan - I would like to watch ANY kitty benchpress a box car!  I'd pay $ for that!

CW - later this week how about breaded pork cutlets with a side of bowtie pasta in sauce.  Yum.

Need some carrots for veggies, too.

Need to go hang in hammock - this reading/thinking is tiring, especially after Tree is working on his day off!  Bad Tree!

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 14, 2006 1:03 PM

hmm kitty bench pressing a boxcar?how about one perched on gons dropping ties with its paws? Brats do sound good for supper tonight. we are getting some gentle rain here now makes me want to go back to sleep.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by rvos1979 on Monday, August 14, 2006 1:10 PM

Mookie:  I just said he won the main event, I didn't say I knew the guy, heck, don't even know the people who won the powerball jackpot up north.  I'm still as broke as everyone else (in the real world anyway, the virtual checkbook is overflowing).

That's ok, Dan, there's plenty of places in FDL and Shops to sit.  Now you've got me thinking of heading up there one of these days, haven't been up that way in about four years.  (Recon trip for Train Dispatcher 3!!)

Have a good rest of the day, everyone.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 14, 2006 2:27 PM

Randy - still going to sit very close to you in case any of that "virtual" money falls out of your "virtual checkbook"!

Kisses [:X]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 14, 2006 7:41 PM
Hmm, looks like no one's been in since Mookie was in this afternoon.  That does
not please the cook around here.Disapprove [V] 

Joe, hope when you were in, that you made a plate to take with you for your
supper tonight.  Putting all the leftovers in the fridge, now.  So, if anyone comes
in wanting anything to eat, just check the fridge, and warm it up in the microwave.
And be sure you put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher.

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Monday, August 14, 2006 8:10 PM
Larry!  You friggin ROCK dude!  I'll post up the myspace when I'm done.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, August 14, 2006 8:22 PM
Just got back in from a fun-filled day with Nora and two very bright boys.  Most of our rail action was along BNSF, in Downers Grove and Eola, spliced by some time in the children's area of the Arboretum (finally got some good use out of our family membership!).  Jay was eatin', but Charlie was no chicken!  We missed Eolafan at Eola, due to a couple of feisty kids and a weary wife.  The little guys should sleep well tonight, and be rarin' to go when they "do Chicago" tomorrow.  (I'm ready to crash, too!)

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Posted by switch7frg on Monday, August 14, 2006 8:45 PM

 Randy >>    There must be a  ( lurker ) about the premises . What I saw was two weeks ago on the wall at Jct. I 25 & I 40 .  Albq.  I had a good laugh also. That  John Galt fellow  did overpass poetry  some 25 yrs. ago All across I 40 from Ohio to Mo.   Then he dissapeared . Maybe his Son?? Interesting to see that again . Switch8frg >> Another  Jim

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