Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[Mookie]

Well, it is a somber day.  Rightfully so!

But since life goes on:  Must catch up with diner conversation from this weekend. 

Brian - HA HA HA!  Dogs and Cats alike love Mookie.  Remembers, she is "sweet"....

Let's see - I know there is something I need to announce.....mumble, mumble, mumble....ponder, think.....

I know!  October 7th & 8th - PTRR visits Lincoln, along with Proviso Yard and possibly the UP from Omaha! 

Guests from Houston - Ed & Aimee,  Brother Carl & Pat from the Chicago area and maybe Willy 2 from Omaha.  Even a small possibility there will be royalty from the Denver area and his Lady.  (Sir Chicken with Boss Hen.)  I figure if we all congregate trackside in our favorite watch location and wave at the trains, we can cause a real work stoppage.  Lots of excitement - and maybe lots of railroad officials will join our happy group. 

I know some people are within a short driving distance of the Star City of Nebraska and may want to circle that date and check out the watch site (if they are on here, they know the location already.)  Otherwise, Mookie Mail is always open during the week - write and ask for directions.

I will give you a brief synopsis of the visit and if Mr. Houston really exists or is just a figment of a PR department of the PTRR.  Now let's all keep our fingers crossed that the BNSF performs as I know they can and that they don't call off the weekend for the company picnic or decide to repair all the tracks in the area at that time. 

BNSF - are you listening - this could be big for you!

Mookie

 

 

[blhanel]

My flag is flying.

How about some chicken noodle soup for lunch?  It sure seems like that kind of day here.

[locomutt]

[CANADIANPACIFIC2816]

Good morning, everyone. Breakfast at my house this morning will be french toast, pork sausage links, orange juice and coffee. Anyone who is hungry is welcome to drop in here for breakfast this morning.

I have been up since 5:00 this morning (CDT), and right now we have a temperature of 54 degrees. It rained all day here yesterday and it is supposed to remain cloudy throughout the whole day, and the temp will max out at about 63 degrees later this afternoon.

Today is the 5th anniversary of 9/11. Please remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who were murdered by Islamic Perverts that day. I have a sister in New Jersey and she and her husband lost a couple of their friends when the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed. I will be flying my American flag today, providing I can get the bracket securely mounted to my porch railing. And South Dakota's governor has ordered that all flags in this state be flown at half mast today.

CANADIANPACIFIC2816

[cherokee woman]

Good Monday morning to everyone.  Joe and Larry, you are so right:  it is very hard to
believe that five years has passed.  We have several memorials around the area to-
day/this evening. 

Joe, thank you for getting the coffee going, and fixing the juice.  And thank you for the
rolls. 

I was awakened at 5:05 by thunder and lightning.  We are supposed to have thunder-
showers, and storms off and on all day today. 

Does anyone have any special requests for lunch and supper today?  If so, please
let me know by 10 a.m. EDT.

[JoeKoh]

good morning

juice coffee and rolls are ready to go.jay have a safe trip to the northeast.some leaves here are starting to change here.may we never forget what happened 5 years ago today.if we live in fear they win.

stay safe

joe

[jeaton]

Back from the land of no Internet this afternoon.  Mom turns 92 on Wednesday and all is well. 

Tuesday AM will be hitting the road for a couple of weeks in New England.  General "seeing the sights" trip, but eyes and ears will be open for trains and camera will be close at hand.  Lap top is going along and should be able to check in from time to time. 

ttyl

Jay

[tree68]

Joe - My Keiko is the same way - unless she decides she's really hungry.  It's tough to board her out - she won't eat there, either.

Frost warning here overnight!  That'll bring the colors out!  We're getting tinges of color here now, but up at the railroad (1700' elevation vs 300' here) things should get really bright real soon.  The colors are showing there moreso now.  That's apparently one of our busiest seasons...

At least the weather should be decent, if not warm.

Went to the local train show today - a nice little show, about a dozen layouts and a healthy group of vendors.  Followed that by setting up the sound system (I have a small, portable system I've put together) for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at our county Fire/EMS training center.  Hard to believe it's been five years...

[rvos1979]

Should've gone today too. I ended up going with some friends to watch football. Both of my teams (Packers and Broncos) didn't fare too well. I still have hope for the Bronco's season, but I might be in for a REALLY long season as a Pack fan.

I watched that game too, Chris.  I just might have to change over to a Bears fan this year, the way they shut out the Packers.  Bears looked really good, looks like they had everything come together, hope they can keep it up.

Raining again here,  Hasn't gotten above 60 since Friday, looks to be chilly until about Wednesday, then warm up.  Hope it's nice this weekend, planning to take a personal day this Thursday to go home and help dad chop corn silage and fill bags.  The way the forecast looks, though, I might have to move that day to Monday, don't want to bury the tractor in the field.

Will take a batch of whatever was on the menu (forgot to look before typing this up), and will see everyone later.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention the new avatar, got it off the Chrome Shop Mafia's website, also like the Trick my Truck show on CMT, they do some really good work!

[CopCarSS]

Oddly enough, I never was, despite having a friend who literally lived right next door (or rather, right behind) there. Interestingly enough, I have yet to go to the Denver Botanic Gardens too (except once to shoot a wedding, but since I didn't really do anything except shoot the wedding, it doesn't really count).

Should've gone today too. I ended up going with some friends to watch football. Both of my teams (Packers and Broncos) didn't fare too well. I still have hope for the Bronco's season, but I might be in for a REALLY long season as a Pack fan.

[CShaveRR]

Chris, were you ever at the Morton Arboretum during your time here?  It has been improved dramatically over the past 20-25 years.  Their children's area is amazing, as Nora and her sons will attest.

[JoeKoh]

made it home so sunflower could eat(she doesnt eat while we are gone for some reason).bad news from fostoria though. a youngster on a bike was hit by a train. our prayers go to all the families involved.

stay safe

joe

[mudchicken]

Have a milk run to Glenwood today. Seems our field crew will be running out of material by Sunday to set aerial targets with and surveying supply stores are a bit hard to find west of here. SO - we load up the Durango with a bunch of supplies, three dogs and BossHen and off we go for the day. After dropping off the supplies, we hit the yarn store and the loom suppliers in Glenwood and Basalt, loop through Crystal River and McClure pass, hit the wineries and head for home via Grand Junction.

The Diet Dew spigot and the coffee urn will get a workout from us today and we will test out how the new furburning anklebiters do on a road trip.

Sounds like a little bit of a drive there...

Furburning anklebiters?  If those are what I think they are, do you have an extra set?

(1) got home at midnight

(2) The anklebiters (3 scotties - Gus, Doogie & Nigel) are a handfull until the car starts moving, then they all go to sleep like flipping a lightswitch. (amusing)...had a traffic jam with all three trying to get laptime with BossHen.

(3) Brian, I think these guys won't help you with a certain cat. One has already tried to lick her to death in Lincoln during the last trip through.

[CopCarSS]

Morning All,

CW, think I'll have some of Brunch Option #1. That sounds good!

Meanwhile, we don't currently have any rain falling, but it is a very grey day, and a touch on the foggy side. Of course, it's not really foggy enough to be photogenic, but rather just enough to make train photos look flat and uninteresting. Actually, with the diffuse lighting, it might be a great day to go out to something like the Arboretum. I might have to try that. Carl, you'll have to thank the three generations for a great idea for me!

I'm outta here. I'll probably swing in a bit later and check in. Hope you all have a great day!

TTFN!

[cherokee woman]

Good Sunday morning to all!  Coffee and tea are on, and fresh juice is in the
fridge.

Sunday Brunch today: 

1.  sausage, bacon, pancakes w/maple syrup
2.  sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs
3.  cold cereal:  corn flakes, apha-bets, cocoa pebbles, fruity pebbles,
      frosted flakes, bran flakes

Sunday Dinner won't be ready until about 3 p.m. EDT.  On the menu
will be:  beef roast w/potatoes, carrots, onions and side dishes will be:
green beans, slaw, or garden or Caesar salads.

Desserts:  apple cobbler, peach pie, blackberry pie, all available with
ice cream.

Everyone have a great day.  We're supposed to get rain today, also, Carl:
just not sure when it will be in.  Is pretty cloudy and overcast outside right
now.

Message From:
The Cook

[CShaveRR]

Rain all day here, too, it looks like.  Cancelled the girls' (three generations' worth) plans for a walk in the Arboretum today.

[JoeKoh]

cw

thanks for the late night snack.reds didnt do so well but the buckeyes went to texas and won.still had a good time at the ballyard.back to home base to put pics on the computer.

stay safe

Joe

[Willy2]

I'll take some supreme, please.  Popcorn sounds good for later.

Boy, nice quiet night on the forum tonight.

I'm afraid I may end up breaking the peace with my new topic on Amtrak and CSX that I just posted after reading the article in Trains. I don't it will cause too much of a battle, though.

As forecasted, the rain is coming down and looks like it will continue to do so through Monday so a gloomy weekend is in store.

[CShaveRR]

I won't ruin it.  Good night!

[blhanel]

I'll take some supreme, please.  Popcorn sounds good for later.

Boy, nice quiet night on the forum tonight.

[cherokee woman]

Well, here's the list of pizzas for tonight:

1.  cheese
2.  supreme
3.  sausage & pepperoni
4.  goetta
5.  Hawaiian

This week, I only made two extra large of each of the five pizzas. 

Later on tonight, we'll pop some popcorn

Message From:
The Cook

[CNW 6000]

Afternoon folks.  The first week of college is under my belt successfully.  I don't think things will be quite as strenuous as I was originally thinking.  That means good news and bad news.  Good news is I'll have more time for fun and the bad is that I'll be back in here more!

Can't wait for some Sausage and Pepperoni!

[railfan619]

Good afternoon everyone how is we all doin today fine and dandy I hope well it's saturday and we have ended the first week of school and it went pretty good. But anywho not much more has really has happened. It's been a real slow week around here. Oh well I shall be talkin to you all later.

[Limitedclear]

Could we have Key Lime Pie added to the menu? I'll be glad to bring the first pie...

LC

LC; Key Lime Pie is almost always on the Dessert Menu,but if there's a better recipe out there;
the Cook would like to know about it,and WILL definitely include it!!
(We got spoiled the year(s) that Limes were more plenitful than Lemons.)
(Think back into the 70s!!)

Rgr. Sorry I missed this. Glad to hear it is on the menu. 

LC

[JoeKoh]

pizza sounds good for tonight,going to have to eat early.we are going to cincinnati to watch the reds play the pirates tonight.thomas was nice and the 2 milwaukee road coaches matt and I saw (hiawatha and minehaha) were there too.we rode in the hiawatha.the only problem I saw were some people climbing on the other rr equipment and walking on the tracks.hope no one gets hurt so the people can still do this event next time.

stay safe

Joe

[blhanel]

Have a milk run to Glenwood today. Seems our field crew will be running out of material by Sunday to set aerial targets with and surveying supply stores are a bit hard to find west of here. SO - we load up the Durango with a bunch of supplies, three dogs and BossHen and off we go for the day. After dropping off the supplies, we hit the yarn store and the loom suppliers in Glenwood and Basalt, loop through Crystal River and McClure pass, hit the wineries and head for home via Grand Junction.

The Diet Dew spigot and the coffee urn will get a workout from us today and we will test out how the new furburning anklebiters do on a road trip.

Sounds like a little bit of a drive there...

Furburning anklebiters?  If those are what I think they are, do you have an extra set?

[SactoGuy188]

Also taking orders for the pizzas tonight for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest. 

(Dibs on a Supreme topping pizza for tonight )

By the way, I'm bringing in a commercial-quality espresso machine for the Depot Diner and Coffee Shop. That way, we can have our espressos and cappuccinos without having to go to Starbucks.

 

 

[mudchicken]

C'Mon west Carl. Just give Chris and I a jingle in advance so we can mark up a map for you. BossHen's reaction last night was that the two Pats would be gone for the day in Golden and a few other key places, could not imagine what the boys would be doing.

Have a milk run to Glenwood today. Seems our field crew will be running out of material by Sunday to set aerial targets with and surveying supply stores are a bit hard to find west of here. SO - we load up the Durango with a bunch of supplies, three dogs and BossHen and off we go for the day. After dropping off the supplies, we hit the yarn store and the loom suppliers in Glenwood and Basalt, loop through Crystal River and McClure pass, hit the wineries and head for home via Grand Junction.

The Diet Dew spigot and the coffee urn will get a workout from us today and we will test out how the new furburning anklebiters do on a road trip.

Outta here!

[cherokee woman]

Good Saturday morning!  I finally made it in here:  just as we woke up this morning,
the man was here to cut the grass.  His lawnmower started smoking, and he had to
go back around the corner to his house to get his oil.  So I sat out on the porch, watch-
ing his lawnmower and weed eater, so no one would "come help themselves to a
mower and trimmer!  He's finished the job, and our yard looks good again.  Now,
we are in for some rain sometime later on tonight, and tomorrow!! 

Joe, thanks so much for putting the coffee on, and making the juice.  Always appre-
ciate your all's help around here!

Saturday brunch is ready on the warmer bar:  bacon, sausage, sausage gravy,
scrambled eggs, hash brown, fried taters, pancakes, oatmeal, toast, and homemade
buttermilk biscuits.

Also taking orders for the pizzas tonight for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest. 

Everyone have a great, safe day, and take care of yourselves.

Message From:
The Cook

[CopCarSS]

Morning All,

Carl, what Brian said goes for me, too. Alas! I can't promise you a nice guestroom, but I would certainly be thrilled to show you and Pat around (and I have some cousins out here that could even direct us to the good quilting stores around for Pat!). Drop me a line when you know more.

Speaking of trips, I've got my pictures processed, and I'll be headed over to PBase shortly to get them uploaded. Will be sure to post a trip report with linked pictures when they're up.

I guess I had better set about that right now. I'll catch you all back in here shortly.

TTFN!