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Good Morning All,
CW, the Lasagna last night was excellent! That really hit the spot! Thank you much for making it.
Well, it was in the mid 90's yesterday as MC mentioned. So what does that mean for the weekend? Well, it means snow of course! Seriously, with a cold front playing havoc with the weather, we could see the snow level dropping to 11,000 feet over the weekend (or so the weatherman says). Alas, Denver is a bit too low for that. However, since I'm planning on climbing Quandary Peak on Sunday, I might get a chance to play in the snow. Woo hoo!
Of course, this is a sign that autumn is approaching (and many shouts and huzzahs arise from the crowd!). Perhaps some of my fondest autumnal memories are spending time up at the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, WI for the annual Fall Color Train special. Had a quick question for all of our WI residents. Has Mid-Continent gotten any of their steamers running yet? If not, do they have any kind of timeframe for when they think they'll be going?
Thanks in advance for any answers. I'm thinking about making a return trip some Autumn when they get steam going again.
Anyways, have to get a start on the day. Hope you all have a great one, and have a great weekend, too!
TTFN!
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
Dan
I see the cat's already in the hammock.
After a slow start (I do so love sleeping in) it's time to head for town for some parts for the truck. Gotta get those brakes fixed. Then it's nap time so I can get up at 2am to go to work. After that I plan to head for the railroad. Even though it's still work, it's fun - most people are riding the train because they want to, and the people who are working want to be there (all of us being volunteers).
I'll just put together a bearclaw and tea to go...
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Morning, again...........
Chris, just checked Mid-continent's website (www.midcontinent.org), looks like they should have Western Coal and Coke #1 operational by next year. They are finishing up work on the boiler right now.
Had another severe thunderstorm roll through just before I fired up the computer, power flickered a couple of times, and a lot of rain fell again. Anybody need rain? We're a little ahead of normal now, and there will be more firing up tonight when the cold front moves through.
I'll be in a comfy chair on the deck, watching the trains go by, umbrella in hand.......
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
rvos's post made me think about the C&NW's #1385 up at Mid-Continent. I checked it's status and am very glad to see that it's still being worked on, albeit slowly, even though it's an expensive project. I can't wait to see how she runs after the rebuild.
Sorry I was so blah this morning, it was a late night last night. I am having a party tomorrow evening which you are all welcome to attend, but I'd hate to detract from the SNPF. So I'll respectfully saunter out of here for a while.
Dan - a paw to the head......pat, pat.....
You will have to survive until I get back on Monday.
A paw to CW, too - get your knee well.
I am off to see the..........driver!
C'mon Toto....
Greetings all from the Comfort Inn in Wheat Ridge, CO. Had a mostly pleasant drive today, even caught some glimpses of UP action in Nebraska, and was fortunate to catch an eastbound BNSF TOFC coming out of Denver along I-76- got a picture of him out the window, a fairly long train with only one engine! BTW, on the way through Nebraska I stopped for lunch at the Subway at Exit 403 on I-80, which is on the northeast side of Lincoln. Got alot of strange looks there when I walked in wearing my tin boots- I wasn't taking any chances considering where I was!
Well, I think I'll break out the swimsuit and jump in the hot tub- gotta get rested up for the longer leg tomorrow!
Awfully nice of the Comfort Inn to provide this PC for guest use. One of these days, though, I'll invest in a good laptop...
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
blhanel wrote: Greetings all from the Comfort Inn in Wheat Ridge, CO.
Greetings all from the Comfort Inn in Wheat Ridge, CO.
Howdy Neighbor! There aren't any predatory cats trailing you are there? We've already had too many cat attacks in CO lately...
CopCarSS wrote: blhanel wrote: Greetings all from the Comfort Inn in Wheat Ridge, CO. Howdy Neighbor! There aren't any predatory cats trailing you are there? We've already had too many cat attacks in CO lately...
Not to my knowledge, but I keep looking nervously over my shoulder...
Time to sign off, but I'll check back later this evening.
Greetings
Been too busy with stuff to do much posting, but I have been lurking. We have been getting some of the monsoon rains here-enough that the dry season may be over for a few days. I hope Randy remembered to pack a life preserver when he launched the boat, just in case he couldn't bail fast enough to get the rain water out of the boat.
Speaking of rain, I know cats don't care much for water, so maybe Lincoln is still safe for the traveler.
MC. Sorry to hear about Andy. I'll bet he raced the door to give you a big greeting when you got back from forays in the field.
Supper on the patio sounds great. Think I'll take an ice tea, kick back and watch the evening parade for a while and then make a choice off the specials for the day.
Jay
"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo Possum "We have met the anemone... and he is Russ." Bucky Katt "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in physics
Willy
good morning
juice coffee and lemonade are ready to go .we also made some cinnamon rolls too.the dogs didnt do so well over in napoleon last night(young defense was too much on the field).brian hope you have a safe trip.will be going with my sister to get her a bookshelf and some filing cabinets today.
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Morning All,
Was planning to head out and get some train shots up on the Moffat Line this morning, but woke up to Steel Grey skies. Decided to call no joy, and get some tasks around the house done. I'm hoping (but doubting) that tomorrow will be better for a climb up Quandary Peak. I don't mind hiking in the rain (or snow as the case may very well be), but it really takes some of the fun away when you don't get a great view from the top.
Joe, the cinnamon rolls were excellent! Thanks for getting them out so early!
Well, I must set about my tasks. I hope you all have a great day, and I'll check in later.
NightrainAFD1987 wrote:I'll pitch in beef stew that me and my husband are making tonight for the gaming crowd. There's sourdough for dunking too.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
Taking one slice each of sausage,pepperoni,and double cheese to go with my bowl of stew.
Say,double cheese pizza dipped in beef stew is REALLY good!
well to go with the beef stew and the pizza mamma can brew some fresh coffee in her new coffee pot.I like the smell of it brewing but I am not a coffee drinker.(pepsi is another story).matt and his buddy joseph got a treat from a csx crew.they each got there own bottled water.they were using the wyes at deshler to turn their locomotive around.we are having on and off rain now maybe it will turn the grass to green again.
Well, Brian, when I go on vacation next week, there won't be any obliging hotels with computers. Nor will a cell phone be of any use. Nor is there a railroad anywhere in the county. That's a real vacation for me--I might be bored out of my skull, except that I'll be able to ride my bike along two of my favorite rail trails.
Do I remember a lighthouse fancier around here? You'd love the location of our family's cottage. #!*! light keeps blinking in the front window all night!
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)
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