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Posted by Willy2 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 3:34 PM

Good Afternoon!

School has already been keeping me busy, so I haven't had much time to visit the diner recently. All of my teachers seem pretty nice, but I'm not sure that the chemistry teacher knows what she is talking about. She'll put some information up on the board and have us copy it down and then she'll say "oops" and run back to the teachers guide and tell us "Sorry. I gave you some bad info there. It is actually this way...". She'll confuse everyone and we'll all flunk!Confused [%-)]

MC - I am so sorry to hear about Andy. Several years ago we lost a 20 year old cat and it was really very hard saying good-bye.

CW - You're not alone. My mom has bad knees too.

Okay, I'm off to slave over some homework. Talk to everyone again soon!

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 3:24 PM

Nah - Only two ways to apply those brakes.  They still pass the running brake test (a little hard to do a terminal test...), but they are due for replacement.  Smile [:)]

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, August 24, 2006 2:24 PM
 tree68 wrote:

That salad sounds pretty good - as long as you don't decide to ruin it with olives.

I like making taco salad - basically mixing together all of the ingredients for a taco (hard tortilla's broken up or use tortilla chips).  Dressing is Catalina plus your choice of taco sauce.

Taking tomorrow off - have stopping distance concerns with the truck...  Also taking next week off from work, but will be into the diner from time to time.



Larry,CW said the "olives" would be on the "side" as she knows not everybody likes them!Shy [8)]

Now about the "stopping distance" for your truck; are we going to have to have a new
"Thread"on the ways that brakes can be applied,type of shoes,etc.??Confused [%-)]

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:50 PM

That salad sounds pretty good - as long as you don't decide to ruin it with olives.

I like making taco salad - basically mixing together all of the ingredients for a taco (hard tortilla's broken up or use tortilla chips).  Dressing is Catalina plus your choice of taco sauce.

Taking tomorrow off - have stopping distance concerns with the truck...  Also taking next week off from work, but will be into the diner from time to time.

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, August 24, 2006 12:25 PM
Is Lasagna a good meal to eat the night before a long journey?  If so, I vote for it as well!

Mmmm, pizza pasta salad IS good!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:31 AM
Pizza Pasta Salad=Good!Approve [^]

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Posted by CopCarSS on Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:12 AM

CW,

I've had a craving for Lasagna lately. Not sure if it's bad to have two Italian dishes in a day, but it would get my vote. BTW, it's a little early for lunch out here in Rocky Mountain land, but I snuck a taste of the new Pizza Pasta Salad, and I like it!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:11 AM
yummmm sounds goodDinner [dinner]
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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:46 AM
Putting a new item on the Diner's lunch menu:

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

It has penne pasta, tomatoes, hard salami, chopped, mozzarella cheese,
basil, and Italian roasted red pepper w/parmesan dressing.

Everyone, please let me know how you like this new dish. 

And Joe:  please let Matt know that I went to the grocery, and stocked up
on fries. 

Now, all I have to do is figure out something for supper/dinner tonight.Sigh [sigh]

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Posted by chad thomas on Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:03 AM
MC, so sorry to hear about Andy. I know how it feels to loose a good pet.
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:13 AM
Hope everyone is doing well this morning.  CW thanks for the good eats!  We're gettin some liquid sunshine today too.  I'll be back in later!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, August 24, 2006 7:04 AM

MC

sorry about the loss of Andy.maybe he can find sambo,sugarfoot or elvira to play with upstairs.had some rumble and flashes this morning at work but not too much rain yet.Cw thanks for breakfast.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:56 AM

Sir Muddy:  I am so sorry about Andy's passing.  My eyes are leaking for you and Pat. 

I am so glad I got to meet him in happier times!  Hug Gus for me!  I know Andy and Mookie are getting aquainted right now!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:50 AM
Good Thursday morning, everyone.

Mudchicken, I'm so very sorry to hear of Andy's passing.  Definitely know how you
and Pat are feeling right now.  My thoughts and prayers will be with you.  Sad [:(]

Coffee is on, and juice and lemonade and tea are made. 

Breakfast this morning:  bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, sausage gravy,
biscuits, oatmeal, toast, and the assorted cold cereals, that you can choose from.

The knee is really aching this morning; but at  least it's not hurting like it was yes-
terday.  Will try to do a few things around the house today, and exercise it a
little bit.  Nothing too strenuous. 

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, August 24, 2006 5:48 AM
Woke up to thunder and my "Bug" chirping--looks like we'll be hit hard shortly.  Headed southeast.

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, August 24, 2006 5:37 AM
Our condolences to you, Pat, and Gus on your loss of Andy.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:36 PM
Hear, Hear!  (Raises cup)

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:42 PM
 mudchicken wrote:

There will now be a moment of silence in the diner, please.

Andy, the 17+ year old West Highland White Terrier in the avatar, passed away quietly this afternoon. The little guy had a rough first 10 years, we hope he liked the last seven years with us. He will be missed and always remembered fondly now that he is over the rainbow bridge.

Thank you.

 



<my thoughts and prayers wre with you as well.

I say we have a memorial toast for Andy, in the form of your favorite non alcoholic beverage
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:37 PM
 mudchicken wrote:

There will now be a moment of silence in the diner, please.

Andy, the 17+ year old West Highland White Terrier in the avatar, passed away quietly this afternoon. The little guy had a rough first 10 years, we hope he liked the last seven years with us. He will be missed and always remembered fondly now that he is over the rainbow bridge.

Thank you.

 

My sympathies for you and your family.  I lost a cat of 21 years recently and know how painful losing a companion like that can be.  God Bless!

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Posted by CopCarSS on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:37 PM

MC,

So sorry to hear about Andy. You and Pat will be in my prayers.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:35 PM

MC - My thoughts are with you.  I know that I will be facing a similar situation at some point in the not too distant future.  Keiko is 13 and showing her age.

 

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:17 PM
Mudchicken,our deepest,most sincere condolances to you and Pat on the loss of a family member.
I'm sure that he will be very happy with his "Golden Bone" at the end of the Rainbow.

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:06 PM

There will now be a moment of silence in the diner, please.

Andy, the 17+ year old West Highland White Terrier in the avatar, passed away quietly this afternoon. The little guy had a rough first 10 years, we hope he liked the last seven years with us. He will be missed and always remembered fondly now that he is over the rainbow bridge.

Thank you.

 

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 6:58 PM
If it's smashed taters you want, and if you hate the fake stuff, I can help out in the kitchen and make the real stuff
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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 6:51 PM

carl hope you get feeling better soon too.

and as far as his age I can testify that carl does drive faster than his age(especially when its a certain restaurant)

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 3:14 PM
 CShaveRR wrote:

"Anywho" must be a Wisconnsin thing!

Didn't have a chance to give the kitten a back rub today--and should probably stay away from everyone else, too.  Can't tell whether I'm afflicted with "rain face", an allergy, or just the ol' dragon flu.  Zero energy this morning, so I drove to work.

Sorry to hear about the leg afflictions all around.  I hope mine don't give out when I get to be CW and Joanie's age! Evil [}:)]

One thing about CFDMD--it mixes well with orange juice in any ratio, so I can make it a vitamin drink.  That way I can feel good even if I don't feel better.

 



Carl,you know/remember the little thing about not Miffing the Cat or the Cook?!
All I can say right now,is to step very gingerly around the Cook;and Watch Out For
Level Swings!!!!!Shock [:O]Dead [xx(]Blush [:I] 
  She Does know how Old you really are!!Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 3:04 PM

"Anywho" must be a Wisconnsin thing!

Didn't have a chance to give the kitten a back rub today--and should probably stay away from everyone else, too.  Can't tell whether I'm afflicted with "rain face", an allergy, or just the ol' dragon flu.  Zero energy this morning, so I drove to work.

Sorry to hear about the leg afflictions all around.  I hope mine don't give out when I get to be CW and Joanie's age! Evil [}:)]

One thing about CFDMD--it mixes well with orange juice in any ratio, so I can make it a vitamin drink.  That way I can feel good even if I don't feel better.

 

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Posted by rvos1979 on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:00 PM

Afternoon everyone.....

Well, I didn't come in at 3, because I crashed as soon as I got out of the shower last night!  Work has been taking it out of me the last two days, should get better now that our south line is switching to UPS production-half the tires to be made.

Anyhoo, got humid today, we have a chance of rain from today through Saturday, we really need the rain, we're about an inch and a half off the monthly total, and the crops are starting to show it.  Rain is headed this way, not sure if it's going to hold together or not.

Well, gotta get going for work, see everyone later.

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 1:53 PM
 Mookie wrote:

 railfan619 wrote:
Good afternoon everyone how is we all doin today fine and dandy. I hope well today is Wed. Which only means two more days until the weekend yea but anywho well there is not really awhole happeningover on this end if anything happens. I will be back with it later. IN the mean time have a good afternoon
  We need to assign a name to this poster, so we can talk to him better. 

I like "Anywho".  Any one else have a suggestion?

Anywho - thank you for the good wishes.  I am with you - 2 more days of this nonsense!

Mookie



Mook,that would/should be Pat,"Anywho";or "Anywho",Pat.Smile [:)]

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 1:53 PM

will take some meatloaf and smashed taters for lunch at work tonight.

cw hopefully your knees pain eases up for you.i can help make supper tonight.matt will go set the tables.he also says we need more fries in the cooler.

stay safe

joe

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