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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, October 5, 2006 6:22 PM
I don't worry too much about the bears.  I usually set my CC such that more than 50% of the traffic passes me instead of vice versa.  They can take the bears' attention away from me.  Willy, we'll be praying for your Mom here- hope you and your parents can make it there Saturday.

Now what did I do with my Tin Man boots?

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, October 5, 2006 5:41 PM

will take 2 #1s to go please for work.

willy our prayers are with you.hope the bears aren't out too bad for those going to lincoln.but there will be a cat on the prowl.

stay safe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, October 5, 2006 5:17 PM
 Willy2 wrote:
I just want to ask everyone to pray for my mom. A few weeks ago she fell while walking down a hill, but there didn't seem to be any injuries besides a couple of bruises. Well, today she was hurting real bad and went to the doctor and it turns out that she has at the least a bruised rib, but it looks like it is fractured in one spot. She's on a lot of medicine for the pain, but the doctor says that she is very vulnerable to pneumonia right now. I sure hope she's well enough to come to Lincoln and meet everyone on Saturday.


Hello to everyone!  Willy, will definitely remember your mom in my prayers. 

I've been busy doing last minute cleaning and straightening, and even made a run to
the grocery store for a few things.  But I did manage to fix supper for the Diner patrons
tonight:

1.  Chicken & dumplings
2.  Tuna noodle casserole

Carl & everyone headed to Lincoln, PLEASE be careful, and get there safely.

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Posted by edblysard on Thursday, October 5, 2006 4:49 PM

Busted rib is not a comfortable thing.

Keep an eye on her, it can be very painful at time.

Hope you can make it, but if you have to or want to stick around there with your mom, thats a cool thing too.

Ed

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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, October 5, 2006 4:47 PM
I just want to ask everyone to pray for my mom. A few weeks ago she fell while walking down a hill, but there didn't seem to be any injuries besides a couple of bruises. Well, today she was hurting real bad and went to the doctor and it turns out that she has at the least a bruised rib, but it looks like it is fractured in one spot. She's on a lot of medicine for the pain, but the doctor says that she is very vulnerable to pneumonia right now. I sure hope she's well enough to come to Lincoln and meet everyone on Saturday.

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Posted by edblysard on Thursday, October 5, 2006 4:42 PM

Will do..

We have to drive past the State Troopers Barracks.

DPS has fast, fast cars...including a "race blown" Chevy Camaro...

Besides, you can never out run a Motorola...I know from experience.Smile [:)]

Just gonna cruise around 80 or so...when the eyelids get heavy, we will find a motel.

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, October 5, 2006 4:21 PM
Be careful with that foot on the exhillerator!
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 edblysard on Thursday, October 5, 2006 3:34 PM

Out the door in about 3 hours...

XO says she has the navagation down to a science...hope its not a mad type...

looks like we will drive till we run out of hills and such, might stop for the night in the flat lands...

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, October 5, 2006 3:12 PM

Now departing.  Eastern Iowa tonight, we hope, Lincoln tomorrow.  We oldsters (some of us, anyway) have to get out and stretch at times, among other things.

Brian, sorry Joanie can't make it.  I'm not sure Pat and I will be much protection for you; it may help that she can't stand the sight of blood (or maybe that's only hers or mine).

Handshakes and hugs being stored in trunk for liberal use Saturday.  Safe journeys (and good weather!), everyone!  Just hang on, SJ!

 

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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, October 5, 2006 1:44 PM

Good afternoon.

I hope all of the travelers have safe journeys over the next few days. We don't want to hear about any accidents!

Ed - You won't need your snow shovel yet. It actually looks really warm for Saturday (speaking in Nebraska standards). Highs are looking to be in the mid 80s under sunny skies. I'll bet that's cold for you, Ed!

Anyway, that's all I've got for today. Everyone stay safe!

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Posted by edblysard on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:54 PM

Should I get a snow shovel and a box of MREs just in case?

Mudchicken...A de-what?

You mean there are other settings beside Max A/C?

 jeaton wrote:
 edblysard wrote:

See ya there anyway...

You guys tickle me...

It is 95 for a high, 73 for a low here in the swamp, and you guys are talking snow?

Ok, so I should dig out the artic parka or what?

 

We usually wear shorts and tee shirts till January down here...Big Smile [:D]

I heard that water in Houston freezes at 59 degrees.  Best pack several pair of long underwear, maybe buy a pair of snowmobile boots and coveralls and take a quick course in artic survival.  Aside from that, you should be fine.Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]

 

Safe travels

 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:52 PM

Pictures - Yes - and I will take them, literally! 

Brian - Mudchicken would be a better choice. 

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:43 PM
Pictures.   Don't forget the pictures....

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:31 PM
 Mookie wrote:

Well, that is too bad she won't be able to join us, but - that means you are without a body guard .........

(VVVVVV)



I'll make sure to sit on the other side of Carl... oh, and I'll come bearing a gift for forum members.  Hopefully you'll like it enough to sheath those claws.
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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:29 PM

Well, that is too bad she won't be able to join us, but - that means you are without a body guard .........

(VVVVVV)

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:20 PM
 Mookie wrote:

 blhanel wrote:
Last-minute adjustment to travel plans- Joanie just called me, said she was staying here, as they offered her overtime for tomorrow.  So I'll be coming alone.

Cancel Halloween - we are down to 12.  That was also probably a factor in her decision?  Question [?]Smile [:)]



Nah, she had no clue how many were coming- it's just the lure of time-and-a-half pay, combined with dealing with a bum knee (torn ligament, gets sore when bent for long periods such as when riding in a car, scheduled to get it fixed via orthoscopic surgery in about three weeks), both of which made her decision easy.
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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, October 5, 2006 12:05 PM

Even if you put stickman unihead in Carharts and a parka from Cabellas, all he'd have to do is step in between the snowflakes, turn sideways and disappear. Besides, the Dodge hotrod he has, has a heater in it that probably has never been used outside of the windshield defroster er... um... defogger....Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

 

...somehow I bet Aimee is going to write the whole lot of us off....

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Posted by chad thomas on Thursday, October 5, 2006 10:49 AM
 CShaveRR wrote:

and Godspeed to all Forum travelers, whether or not Lincoln is their destination.  (And Chad, we're sorry yours can't be!)

Yea, me too Carl. Mabee spring or next year. Hope you all have a great trip. Drive safe and enjoy.

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 5, 2006 10:45 AM

 blhanel wrote:
Last-minute adjustment to travel plans- Joanie just called me, said she was staying here, as they offered her overtime for tomorrow.  So I'll be coming alone.

Cancel Halloween - we are down to 12.  That was also probably a factor in her decision?  Question [?]Smile [:)]

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, October 5, 2006 10:13 AM

......Ed, after you run out of rt. 59, then where....

And if you are looking for the M  D line...head over to my home state of Pennsylvania and enter the southern border....bingo...you will find it.

PS...Happy Motoring to all heading to NE.

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Posted by jeaton on Thursday, October 5, 2006 9:53 AM
 edblysard wrote:

See ya there anyway...

You guys tickle me...

It is 95 for a high, 73 for a low here in the swamp, and you guys are talking snow?

Ok, so I should dig out the artic parka or what?

 

We usually wear shorts and tee shirts till January down here...Big Smile [:D]

I heard that water in Houston freezes at 59 degrees.  Best pack several pair of long underwear, maybe buy a pair of snowmobile boots and coveralls and take a quick course in artic survival.  Aside from that, you should be fine.Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]

 

Safe travels

 

Jay

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Posted by edblysard on Thursday, October 5, 2006 9:23 AM

See ya there anyway...

You guys tickle me...

It is 95 for a high, 73 for a low here in the swamp, and you guys are talking snow?

Ok, so I should dig out the artic parka or what?

 

We usually wear shorts and tee shirts till January down here...Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, October 5, 2006 9:16 AM
Last-minute adjustment to travel plans- Joanie just called me, said she was staying here, as they offered her overtime for tomorrow.  So I'll be coming alone.
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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, October 5, 2006 7:52 AM

 JoeKoh wrote:
larry they had storm warnings around columbus yesterday.

Never mind the warnings - they had the storms...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, October 5, 2006 7:24 AM

larry they had storm warnings around columbus yesterday.we just got alot of rain. I hope everyone has a safe trip on their journeys this weekend. Is going to be a nice weekend.My niece needs my help to get something from our company store and guess what??? they are having a train show at the village too.Big Smile [:D] soo that shouldnt be a problem. they are also having a chili cook off too so that takes care of lunch(sorry cw) but will have plenty of room for the pizza on saturday night.can you tell its friday yet????here have some more coffee mookie.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, October 5, 2006 7:13 AM

Sure wish I could be along for the trip, but many things call here.  At least I have Friday off, due to the holiday on Monday.

No word from son yet today.  I'm presuming they got as far as they wanted to, and he will be headed north shortly this morning.  Last time I talked to him, he said they got rocked pretty good east of Columbus.

Colder here, by 10 or more degrees.  Fall is starting to rear its head...

As for breakfast, I'll have some of what Houston Ed had, but scramble the eggs...

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, October 5, 2006 7:00 AM
 Mookie wrote:
 edblysard wrote:

Diced fried taters, with just a little onion, covered in salt and pepper, some smoked bacon, biscuits and two eggs over medium…a pot of coffee…load the car, take a nap…then when Aimee gets home, a light dinner and we will head out.

Pretty easy, just get on 59 north and go.

Will take a photo of the Mason Dixon line when I find it!

Ed

  HA!  Sure!  Voice of experience - a light dinner and you will then take another nap!  Get here late Sat night!  Sure!

Only Mason Dixon Line you will find is when you will be sitting across the table from the Yankees of Lincoln.

Time to kick back and enjoy the party.  You know you are going to have fun when you are comfortable enough with all your guests that you don't make any real plans.  Only one reservation and that is because the restaurant is big on no surprises!  Weather will be clear and sunny - 85 Sat.  Cooler Sunday - but nothing out of the ordinary. 

Mutt/CW - I was going to ask when you were going to have a new addition.  Been reading my mind again haven't you!  Maybe we will find this "new addition" on the forum soon?  Hmmm? 

Well - off to have my nails done - I think Blue would be nice.  And a big Purple Bow for behind my ear?  Maybe have my fur done in a light pink?  Now I am in a quandry! 

 



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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 5, 2006 6:33 AM
 edblysard wrote:

Diced fried taters, with just a little onion, covered in salt and pepper, some smoked bacon, biscuits and two eggs over medium…a pot of coffee…load the car, take a nap…then when Aimee gets home, a light dinner and we will head out.

Pretty easy, just get on 59 north and go.

Will take a photo of the Mason Dixon line when I find it!

Ed

  HA!  Sure!  Voice of experience - a light dinner and you will then take another nap!  Get here late Sat night!  Sure!

Only Mason Dixon Line you will find is when you will be sitting across the table from the Yankees of Lincoln.

Time to kick back and enjoy the party.  You know you are going to have fun when you are comfortable enough with all your guests that you don't make any real plans.  Only one reservation and that is because the restaurant is big on no surprises!  Weather will be clear and sunny - 85 Sat.  Cooler Sunday - but nothing out of the ordinary. 

Mutt/CW - I was going to ask when you were going to have a new addition.  Been reading my mind again haven't you!  Maybe we will find this "new addition" on the forum soon?  Hmmm? 

Well - off to have my nails done - I think Blue would be nice.  And a big Purple Bow for behind my ear?  Maybe have my fur done in a light pink?  Now I am in a quandry! 

 

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, October 5, 2006 6:30 AM
Ed, Carl, MC, Willy, and significant others- have a safe journey, and we'll be shaking your hands Saturday afternoon!
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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, October 5, 2006 6:24 AM
 CShaveRR wrote:

This may be my last post before departure.  Eight hours of work to go, then a quick loading of the car and we're off.  We'll see a lot of you (I hope!) in a couple of days.  Our forecast is for some good weather for the trip west, anyway.  Willy, don't feel bad--everybody else was agreeing with you, too, and you're only as good as the information you receive.

Mutt and Cher, please give your new arrival a hug for me.

 

 

I've been up for about a half an hour here, and we have an outdoor temperature of 37 degrees. I don't know what the forcast is for this area, but the day before yesterday it had gotten up to 83 degrees here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Yesterday it had maxed out at 64 degrees.

AndSign - Ditto [#ditto], Locomutt and Cherokee Woman, I hope your littleAngel [angel] arrives safely at your house in Louisville.

CANADIANPACIFIC2816

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