Mookie wrote: scribbling a note to Willy2 - Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways: What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state? Are we having snow or nosnow? (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!) And - how's Mom? Mookie
scribbling a note to Willy2 -
Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways:
What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state? Are we having snow or nosnow? (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!)
And - how's Mom?
Mookie
Pardon my interruption of the chowdah debate, but I've been working at my crystal ball and this is what I've come up with.
First, I'll start off by saying that we are going to move into a rather warm weather pattern late this weekend and by next Wednesday or Thursday I would not be surprised to see highs again reaching the lower 70s. This pattern may last for a week or possibly even two weeks. I mention this warm period because usually this time of year after a warm spell, a big chunk of cold canadian air dives south and cools things down. It wouldn't surprise me if this happens maybe a week or so before Thanksgiving and then sticks around through Thanksgiving.
As for snow... I expect our first one inch or greater snowfall to occur by the end of November, but after November 20th, possibly just before Thanksgiving. Another possibility would be that it happens after Thanksgiving as our airmass translates back to warm temperatures from the cold temps I expect for Thanksgiving. It would be a snow changing to rain situation. Basically, the entire snowfall forecast for November hinges on whether or not and when my cold airmass materializes. One thing that could throw off my forecast for no snow until after November 20th would be if we get snow with the arrival of the cold airmass I'm expecting. Otherwise Mookie, check your email for my entire winter forecast.
Thank goodness there's only one day until the end of the week. I'm exhausted after this week because it is like the first full week of school we've had for a month.
TTFN
Willy
Wow! Our own resident stick-your-neck-out weather forecaster. I can't get registered meteorologists to do much more than 24 hours. Then they act like they are giving away family secrets!
Well, going to print off the forecast and give it to The Driver. He will be pleased!
Thanx Willy
Mook
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
cherokee woman wrote:Good afternoon everyone. Sorry I've been absent this afternoon, but I've been busycooking for tonight's supper. On the menu tonight, we have:1. Roast beef, potatoes, carrots w/beef gravy2. Meat loaf w/mashed taters & gravyAnd as extra sides, we have:1. green beans2. slaw3. tossed garden salad4. dumplings (without the chicken)Desserts tonight: 1. chocolate cake w/chocolate frosting2. white cake w/white frosting3. chocolate chip cookiesI hope everyone enjoys their supper choices for tonight. Message From:The Cook
I'll take one of each main course and three helpings of each dessert. Sorry I'm not being a good influence for our young members, but us dieters only want the fats and the sweets, thank you.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
#1's across the board. makes it simple.got word from the office supply store that their annual calendar sale starts next week. soo many pictures to look at.
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").
Willy2 wrote: Mookie wrote: scribbling a note to Willy2 - Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways: What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state? Are we having snow or nosnow? (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!) And - how's Mom? Mookie Pardon my interruption of the chowdah debate, but I've been working at my crystal ball and this is what I've come up with. First, I'll start off by saying that we are going to move into a rather warm weather pattern late this weekend and by next Wednesday or Thursday I would not be surprised to see highs again reaching the lower 70s. This pattern may last for a week or possibly even two weeks. I mention this warm period because usually this time of year after a warm spell, a big chunk of cold canadian air dives south and cools things down. It wouldn't surprise me if this happens maybe a week or so before Thanksgiving and then sticks around through Thanksgiving. As for snow... I expect our first one inch or greater snowfall to occur by the end of November, but after November 20th, possibly just before Thanksgiving. Another possibility would be that it happens after Thanksgiving as our airmass translates back to warm temperatures from the cold temps I expect for Thanksgiving. It would be a snow changing to rain situation. Basically, the entire snowfall forecast for November hinges on whether or not and when my cold airmass materializes. One thing that could throw off my forecast for no snow until after November 20th would be if we get snow with the arrival of the cold airmass I'm expecting. Otherwise Mookie, check your email for my entire winter forecast. Thank goodness there's only one day until the end of the week. I'm exhausted after this week because it is like the first full week of school we've had for a month. TTFN
Willy -
Was in a meeting last month in TX and the UP is to host the next meeting of our RR industry group. When Omaha was suggested for the winter meeting (last year we were in GA) the audible groans and protests forced a rescheduling to CA...
Something about Omaha being one of the least friendly spots in a winter chill, I'm told...
LC
Must be why the railroad civil engineers (AREMA) chose Omaha in February, masochists that we are...
It's Open Season on stupid truckers again:
http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=a967d413-0abe-421a-0062-78034730b3c1&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/newsarchive/10163278/detail.html
mudchicken wrote: Must be why the railroad civil engineers (AREMA) chose Omaha in February, masochists that we are... It's Open Season on stupid truckers again: http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=a967d413-0abe-421a-0062-78034730b3c1&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf http://www.thedenverchannel.com/newsarchive/10163278/detail.html
They'll never learn. My favorite is still the time I came around a bend running track speed (40) and found a pickup with a cap and an extension ladder. The ladder was obstructing the track on my side. When we hit the cap and ladder spun off that truck like a boomerang...
OOPS!
We got stopped in about a half mile because we had a short train 3 units and 44 cars of which 26 were loaded propane and butane. Of course, we stayed on the rail...
Limitedclear wrote: Willy2 wrote: Mookie wrote: scribbling a note to Willy2 - Dear favorite prognosticator of weather's wily ways: What's Thanksgiving look like weather-wise for our fair state? Are we having snow or nosnow? (hopefully you will have your up-to-date 2006/2007 crystal ball that all our weather people use!) And - how's Mom? Mookie Pardon my interruption of the chowdah debate, but I've been working at my crystal ball and this is what I've come up with. First, I'll start off by saying that we are going to move into a rather warm weather pattern late this weekend and by next Wednesday or Thursday I would not be surprised to see highs again reaching the lower 70s. This pattern may last for a week or possibly even two weeks. I mention this warm period because usually this time of year after a warm spell, a big chunk of cold canadian air dives south and cools things down. It wouldn't surprise me if this happens maybe a week or so before Thanksgiving and then sticks around through Thanksgiving. As for snow... I expect our first one inch or greater snowfall to occur by the end of November, but after November 20th, possibly just before Thanksgiving. Another possibility would be that it happens after Thanksgiving as our airmass translates back to warm temperatures from the cold temps I expect for Thanksgiving. It would be a snow changing to rain situation. Basically, the entire snowfall forecast for November hinges on whether or not and when my cold airmass materializes. One thing that could throw off my forecast for no snow until after November 20th would be if we get snow with the arrival of the cold airmass I'm expecting. Otherwise Mookie, check your email for my entire winter forecast. Thank goodness there's only one day until the end of the week. I'm exhausted after this week because it is like the first full week of school we've had for a month. TTFN Willy - Was in a meeting last month in TX and the UP is to host the next meeting of our RR industry group. When Omaha was suggested for the winter meeting (last year we were in GA) the audible groans and protests forced a rescheduling to CA... Something about Omaha being one of the least friendly spots in a winter chill, I'm told... LC
Downright insulting, that's what it is! They all should be honored to have the opportunity to come to Omaha in the dead of winter!
Hee Hee! Way to go Willy!
You faint of heart from the warmer climes - we are working on becoming the Florida of the True Midwest during the winter. We already are warmer than we were back when Hector was a pup (and our next door neighbor) and we have less snow every year. Pretty soon people will flock to Omaha and Lincoln to shop and then go to Valentine to play in our big sand box!
Imagine - sun and sand in Nebraska and then wander over to Colorado to go skiing. Don't forget to stop and cut the asparagus!
Moo
Good morning, everyone. Since Cherokee Woman is not in here yet, I'll take charge of serving breakfast this morning. I've already made a fresh batch of orange juice and I've got the coffee brewing. Breakfast this morning will consist of; oatmeal, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, buttermilk pancakes, french toast and cinnamon rolls - fresh out of the oven! Breakfast Is Served!!!!
It's cold here in my home town, I've been up for barely an hour and we have a temperature of only 14 degrees. I'll bet it's colder than that in other parts of the country. Although it is supposed to warm up here to about 47 degrees later this afternoon.
Ray CANADIANPACIFIC2816
"There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run, when the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun, long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the green, dark forest was too silent to be real." Gordon Lightfoot
(sniff, sniff) Ah....
Joe isn't in yet, either. Are they having a party somewhere else? Or frozen in time?
Lou-a-ville won their football game last nite (I think I got that straight) so Mutt and CW might be sleeping in. Joe is possibly "frozen" in time. Hurry Joe! Need mah chair shoved in!
no problem! heeeeeeeeevvveeee. was making the final choices for the train calendar i'm making.it has new up, a bnsf pumpkin,tonka toys and plenty of different csx power.mookie your are right it is a bit nippy outside. nead some hot chocolate and oatmeal to warm up.going to get matt from school later.we are going down to celina and take grandpa out for his birthday.nap time.
joe
Morning All,
Happy Friday! (And there was much rejoicing.) For some reason this week has dragged by. I think it is the beginning of the very long days that always seem to appear before a long trip. I leave to go back home on the 15th. Alas! this means that next week will be even longer, and the remaining couple days of the following week worse yet. Oh well, as Calvin's dad would say, "Waiting for a trip builds character."
Anyways, I have a pile of bids on my desk to type up, so I must be on my way. Hope you all have a great day!
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
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...
I do and that is all that matters!
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
good morning
brrrrrrrr-making some hot chocolate now. juice and coffee are ready to go.matt had a great time with grandpa last night.Celina is tearing down its blue goose(power plant). im surprised the contractor doesnt have rj corman put some gons in the siding to haul the scrap metal away.evryone have a great saturday.
Well, I was in the Diner earlier this morning, but at 5:30 I decided to crawl back into my warm bed and try to get some more sleep. It was almost 8:00 when I finally got up here.
Joe, thanks for getting the coffee brewing and making the hot chocolate. I think I'll stop in at the Diner this morning and grab me a cup of hot chocolate before I head for my part time job later this morning. It's only 26 degrees here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but it's supposed to warm up to about 55 degrees here later this afternoon.
I am getting ready to make a pot of home made chicken noodle soup here, and I will let it simmer in my crock pot while I am at work this afternoon, and I might be baking bread when I get home later this afternoon. I make a pretty good whole wheat, using stone-ground flour.
cherokee woman wrote:Everyone have a great day, and make it safely back to usabout 7 p.m. tonight for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest.
SactoGuy188 wrote: cherokee woman wrote:Everyone have a great day, and make it safely back to usabout 7 p.m. tonight for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest.Good morning, but this cold I'm having is running me down like a dead battery. Can I have a smaller Supreme pizza just for myself tonight so I don't infect others here?By the way, I know it's been a crazy week in Louisville. Between the Louisville-West Virginia college football game (hey, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium is literally on the other side of the north-south CSX tracks from Churchill Downs!) and the Breeder's Cup today. Hope your day is better than mine!
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!!
Nice day here, albeit a tad cool. Looks like snow just to the south of me, which wouldn't concern me, but about now the daughter-in-law is probably driving through it on her way from MD to retrieve her pups. I'll be down to one again tomorrow morning, although I will kind of miss the little duffers, including the one camped out in my lap right now....
Pizza sounds good, but DIL wants to treat me to dinner so we'll be headed up to the river.
cherokee woman wrote:Okay, it's about 45 minutes early, but I have the pizzas ready.The pizzas tonight are:1. Canadian bacon2. Cheese3. pepperoni/mushroom4. pepperoni/sausage5. One small supreme for SactoGuy6. supreme (for everyone else who likes supreme)7. Hawaiian (in case Carl & Larry make it in later)8. Goetta Except for #5, the pizzas are all extra large.Desserts:1. apple pizza2. strawberry pizzaMessage From:The Cook
CW,
Save us a #8 for us to eat on Sunday.
Our Church had an all you can eat Spaghetti dinner tonight. I must admit, I ate WAY to much. But it was good.
Everyone have a great Sunday!!!!
Brian (KY)
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