Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[railfan619]

Good eveing everyone how is we all doin tonight fine and dandy. Well it's saturday night and it's a nice one outside but the weather people were saying there was some severe weather around our area but nothing was posted on the tv stations at all so. I don't know anywho that's really bout it from over here hope everyone has a good night and a good rest of the weekend and I will be talkin to you all tommorow. OH yeah there's only one week left before school starts.

[tree68]

Carl - I don't know if I'd mind the lighthouse blinking (especially since lighthouse = shoreline).  If it were an old-fashioned rotating beam, I'd probably just spend the night hypnotized by it...

Had an average to good day on the railroad - we're over 10,000 passengers for the summer, so far!  The highlight of the day (although it could have been better) was the car that was sitting on the siding when I arrived this morning - a heavyweight B&O business car, now privately owned.  Wish I'd made a couple of notes on it, and that I'd gotten a chance to see the inside (which I probably could have, I just didn't ask).  It headed back south on the tail end of the Utica train, one of it's occupants enjoying the breeze and the view on the platform...

Wonder if there's any Hawiian pizza left.  It's even good cold!

[louisnash]

I'm a little late getting in here tonight. I'll take the usual-- Goetta Pizza.

It's been a busy day and week. The boys started their first games of soccer today. We were up at 7:00 this morning to get to the soccer fields. Then it was a day of changing oil in the Blazer and sitting in the pool.

Joe, enjoy all the Pepsi you can. When I was growing up, you helped my dad pay his bills and feed my belly.  He retired after 34 years with Pepsi-Cola about 2 years ago.

LM, CW, and Joe you should have an email from me.

All the ones in Indiana be careful tonight. Saw on the TV there are some counties under Tornado Watch until 3:00 am.

Everyone have a great Sunday.

Brian (KY)

[CShaveRR]

Yes, Larry, a rotating beacon would be neat (Grand Haven used to have one--believe it or not, it's a working exhibit in the basement of the museum, which was the former GTW depot there).  But ths light just sends out a white beam every so often.  I think it used to be brighter than it is now, but I also think the lighthouse is decomissioned now.

Got a neat idea for a vacation "where-is-it?".

[JoeKoh]

good morning

juice & coffee are ready to go.leftover pizza its whats for breakfast if you want some.will have some sunday brunch items out in a little bit.

stay safe

Joe

[cherokee woman]

good morning

juice & coffee are ready to go.leftover pizza its whats for breakfast if you want some.will have some sunday brunch items out in a little bit.

stay safe

Joe

Joe, thanks you so much for making the coffee and juice this morning.  Leftover cold
pizza sounds kind of good this morning.  And for the rest of the Sunday morning
brunch, I've got cinnamon strussel bread, and sausge, bacon, scrambled eggs,
and pancakes w/blueberries, maple syrup, and whatever else you'd like to have
on your pancakes, along with biscuits and sausage gravy. 

The brunch will be served until 2 p.m. EDT.

Just heard on the local news, and on ABC's GMA Sunday edition, that there's been
a plane crash in Lexington, Ky, A Comair 50 seater.  They're reporting significant
fatalities.  

[CopCarSS]

Good Morning All,

Think I'll grab some of the cold pizza as well. Nothing beats a cold pizza breakfast!

Was supposed to be climbing Quandary Peak by now, but my co-hikers chickened out when they heard that it was going to be cold and snowy above 11,000 feet. It doesn't bug me, but then again, I like that kind of stuff.

Well, I might head out to a trail in one of the State Parks out here and see about a trail that heads along the Moffat Line.

Hope you all have a great day!

[CNW 6000]

Morning all!  My party last night was a pretty big hit, judging by the amount of debris in the backyard this morning.  No damage to the house or any people but everyone had lots of fun!

I'll fire up the new gas grill for some brats, burgers, steaks, hot dogs, or chicken breasts for lunch.  My girlfriend made about 20 lbs. of potato salad so I'll put that out.  You have a choice this morning I guess, brunch or lunch!  Grill'll be hot for a while so dig in and don't be shy!

[JoeKoh]

dan

thanks for the chicken.again its proven if you be nice good things happen.made a copy of a pic for someone and took it to them heard a crew was working in defiance.here its a loram ballast cleaner.was near my nieces house so matt and lucy got to look at a machine that moves rocks.

stay safe

Joe

[CNW 6000]

Anytime Joe.  I think I can find some fries for Matt, too.  Did you take any pics of that Loram?

Anyone else want somethin'?  Grill's still hot and these are good brats!

[cherokee woman]

Morning all!  My party last night was a pretty big hit, judging by the amount of debris in the backyard this morning.  No damage to the house or any people but everyone had lots of fun!

I'll fire up the new gas grill for some brats, burgers, steaks, hot dogs, or chicken breasts for lunch.  My girlfriend made about 20 lbs. of potato salad so I'll put that out.  You have a choice this morning I guess, brunch or lunch!  Grill'll be hot for a while so dig in and don't be shy!

Dan, thanks for doing the grilling for lunch.  Would you mind, terribly, to stick around and
do some more grilling for supper tonight?  Your girlfriend's potato salad is very good.
I could almost make a meal of just potato salad.  (As a matter of fact, there have been
quite a few times, when I've done exactly that!!)  Plus, if you can stay around to grill, I'll
get the ingredients, and the ice cream maker out, and make some fresh homemade
ice cream for tonight's dessert.  And I'll see if I can get Mutt and Tree help you out with
grilling duty. 

It's too hot, muggy and sticky to be in a kitchen too long to do a lot of cooking, today.

[CNW 6000]

CW I'd be honored to grill all day.  I have another party scheduled for tonight so I'll keep the grill hot until ~ midnight or so!  We also are having baked beans, taco dip, cheesey potatoes, chips, fries, fruit salad, jello, and for dessert...

FUDGE BROWNIES!

 

Also doing SMORES over the fire for late night snack!

[cherokee woman]

Dan, thank you so very much!!  Do you need any helpers?  Remember that I
"volunteered two of the guys" to help you, if you need them.  And every-
thing you've got on the menu tonights sounds soooo good!!

[CNW 6000]

If they wish they may help, but I should be ok.  Final menu:

• Meats:
  -Brats
  -Burgers, Cheese Burgers
  -Hot Dogs
  -Steak (Tenderloin-boneless, 14 oz.
• Sides:
  -Tuna Salad
  -Cheesy Potatoes
  -Taco Dip
  -Potato Salad
  -Potato Chips (Plain, Nacho, Ranch, Cheddar & Bacon
  -French Fries (Seasoned and not-Enjoy Matt!)
• Dessert:
  -Fudge Brownies
  -SMORES
• Drinks:
  -Mt. Dew, Pepsi
  -Skim Milk
  -Ice water
  -Lemonade
  -Tea

Enjoy!  Dinner's ready!

[JoeKoh]

pssst dan

will take some burgers and fries for lunch tonight but please remember we only have non-alcholic beverages here in the diner.

stay safe

Joe

also our prayers go to the families of the com air flight out of kentucky.

[Modelcar]

CNW....You have a pretty good list of down to earth food there...Could handle a lot of it.

[CNW 6000]

Still got a few burgers, brats, and dogs left.  Some of the sides are still there as well.  Sorry about the beverages.  I took 'em off the shelf!  Who's ready for dessert?

[cherokee woman]

Good Monday morning, everyone!  Dan, that was two delicious meals you made
for us yesterday.  Thank you so very much for your help. 

And Nightrain, thank you so very much for your help Saturday night.  That beef
stew hit the spot.  Had never had beef stew and pizza together before. 

Coffee is on, and lemonade and tea are made, and getting cold in the fridge.

Breakfast this morning:  pancakes and sausages, or you can have sausage,
biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs.

Just as I was going to sleep last night, we had a lightning show.  Was dead to
the world, as the old saying goes, so I never heard any thunder (after I went to
sleep), and if we got any heavy showers, I never heard them. 

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[Mookie]

^?

No Brian!  No Ankles?  No fun!

Willy - may I have this dance?

BC - I like lighthouses!  I am with Tree - I would be there watching it - I find them fascinating.  It is strange the things that fascinate us - lighthouses, trains, diners, trains, Tonka Toys, trains.....

Well, I have a lot of work on my desk to do - Monday you know.  So I will have to spend some time organizing it - in the hammock!

@

 

[CopCarSS]

Morning All,

It turned out not to be a very productive weekend, but that's OK. I've got a heck of a week planned here. Tuesday I get to meet our very own Medieval Footwear Model up towards Georgetown, and Labor Day Weekend holds a trip down south to check out the C&TS, and take a ride on the San Luis Express, which will be a new experience for yours truly.

It'll also most likely be the final outing for the trusty camera gear as I'm planning a fairly major overhaul of the camera system (see the digital camera thread for more details if you're interested).

Well, I suppose I must set about the pile of work that has once again accumulated upon my desk. Hope you all have a great week!

[mudchicken]

Chris: Those high speed tin shoes are really covering ground. You may want to assist Brian in cooling off those smoking relics on the way back through.

[chad thomas]

No need to worry about Brians footwear, He got a chance to cool them off for a few hours in a hot spot. We met up on Cajon yesterday afternoon. Actually I camped out and Brian came up sunday. It was a good trip. Aside from Brian I also met a couple other railfans that I have benn running into alot lately. Traffic was pretty heavy till sunday afternoon. Luckily things picked up again when Brian arrived. Got to see a KCS SD70ACE and a Ferromex GE (?C44-9?). Also caught a light engine move with 5 SPs, and 2 were totaly unpatched !!! Anyway I had to drop in here and grab some grub sience Chris offered to buy to celebrate my 5000th post. (Holy cow has it really been that many?). So CW I'll take a big plate of todays special. Everyone have a great day. 

[SactoGuy188]

Breakfast this morning:  pancakes and sausages, or you can have sausage,
biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs.

Is it possible to make over easy or over hard eggs tomorrow morning? (By the way, I find it amusing that many restaurants have difficulty understanding the phrase "over hard" for the style of eggs cooked. )

 

[CNW 6000]

Thought I'd pop in this morning, now that my grill finally cooled off.  That was fun yesterday!  I'll snag some eggs and sausage for breakfast.

Anybody know what happened to August?  Or the rest of the summer, for that matter?

[cherokee woman]

Breakfast this morning:  pancakes and sausages, or you can have sausage,
biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs.

Is it possible to make over easy or over hard eggs tomorrow morning? (By the way, I find it amusing that many restaurants have difficulty understanding the phrase "over hard" for the style of eggs cooked. )

 

Sacto, yes, you can get "over hard" eggs tomorrow.  To my knowledge, "over hard" means
that the eggs are done, and there's no runny liquid anywhere around your eggs; and "over
easy" means the eggs are a runny mess!

[CNW 6000]

That's why I like scrambled eggs!  Not too hard to figure out!

Yay!  400th post!

[cherokee woman]

On today's lunch menu will be:

ground beef w/garlic potatoes and mushrooms and onions, and the salads (fruit
and potato, and slaw) left over from Dan's barbeque yesterday. 

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[Anonymous]

Airport du jour:  Phoenix.  Starbucks and a egg-cheese-bacon on bagel.  Peel apart, eat the bacon, eat the bagel, pitch the plastic cheese-and-egg.

S. Hadid

[SactoGuy188]

Sacto, yes, you can get "over hard" eggs tomorrow.  To my knowledge, "over hard" means
that the eggs are done, and there's no runny liquid anywhere around your eggs; and "over
easy" means the eggs are a runny mess!

I like my eggs done over hard mostly because I know it's fully cooked.

[railfan619]

Good morning everyone how is we all doin. Today fine and dandy I hope well today is monday. And we are now down to one week before school starts but anywho um traffic was just a complete mess around here this morning traffic was backed all the way up to the plainfeild curve and it was up to an hour and half to get from the southside to downtown. And even all of the other ways into downtown were even backed up. But oh well um so how is everyone else doin latey. Fine and dandy but anywho that's bout it from this end hope to be talkin to you all later.