Quentin - we had about 3 full minutes of sunshine! That confirms that there is still a sun.....
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Mookie, you mentioned gold in one of your most recent posts. I once took a surface tour of the Homestake Mining Company's operation in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The mines at Homestake have long since been shut down and there are some people who would like to turn the mine into an underground physics lab of some sort. I have a better idea. The Yates shaft is some 8 thousand feet in depth, and the Homestake mine could serve as sort of a final resting place for a lot of our corrupt politicians. Let's give them the shaft, in other words.
Evening, all! It's been a quiet day here at home. Walt's been busy, getting his railroad storage closet back in order. That's where some of the ductwork is for the furnace. The ductwork comes up from the half cellar, where the furnace is located.
Sarah went to the Y, and had some other errands to take care of. I've been catching up on my reading, one of the Christmas presents from Walt.
Here is the lineup for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest:
1. Cheese w/extra cheese
2. Goetta
3. Hawaiian
4. Pepperoni/mushroom
5. Italian sausage
6. Supreme
7. Veggie
8. Italian sausage calzones
Mookie, I understand your feelings toward Willy, I really do. (And, if we get what they're predicting later next week, I just may join you.)
And speaking of this weird weather everyone's been having, I saw a picture in our morning paper, taken around Cannonball's neck of the woods in Arizona. A little boy was washed away, and they were trying desparately to find him. I certainly hope and pray that everything turns out all right, for him and his family.
Watched the last few minutes of the UK/Arizona basketball game. Kentucky won!!!! Seems like Coach Cal is doing something right, in his first season as Head Coach: they haven't lost a game yet. But, as things tend to go, I would imagine their first lost is just around the corner. Even though I hope they make it to the NCAA tournament, and get farther than U of L!
Everyone have a good evening, enjoy your pizzas, and take care.
MookieQuentin - we had about 3 full minutes of sunshine! That confirms that there is still a sun.....
......Oh yes, Jen.....I can confirm that too.....Saw it briefly, believe it was yesterday. Don't give up hope. It will come back.
Quentin
Sun? Shined all day here. Wasn't all that warm, but it was sunny!
Got a project going, but then ran out of materials. Trip to town is on the agenda tomorrow to pick up the rest of what I need.
Off to other forms of trouble.
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...
The lads showed up and shoveled the driveway and there is melting occurring,
Mookie, tell Driver that Goldwater Lake is about four miles from my home. I know of no jokes so maybe he and I should have a personal conversation about this as it appears there is a story which would benefit me. The invitation is open and the Driver may bring his date.
I've missed even reading, if not making any response, to the posts on these threads since Monday, when I going into a hospital for some much-needed repair work on my G. I. tract until coming home today. Two weeks without driving, lifting, etc., now. We have no appointments next week, so we can say, "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" (we have had little in the valley, but the ski resorts are going well).
Murphy SidingWhy in the world, it chose to censor the common name for German cooked cabbage is beyond me.
So far , I have caught up with Monday's and Tuesday's email, so I do not know if anyone has provided the common name for German cooked cabbage. Over the Lounge, Carl spoke of sauerkraut--which is not cooked, but raw shredded cabbage that is pickled in brine. My mother went to school at Banner Elk, N. C. (that was a cold place in the winter one hundred years ago), one year, and she spoke of helping in putting sauerkraut away.
I enjoy the many interchanges between the posters. Even though most of us have never met in person, we do have this friendship found in the common bond of railroading. May this never end.
Johnny
Paula; I'am saddend to say the little guy did not survive . The folks were taking him to the hospital in Prescott Valley. The Mother ,father and a daughter did manage to escape . The county mountys And chopper looked for him to no avail , some hikers found him about noon today. Respectfully, Cannonball
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Good Sunday morning, everyone. Cannonball, I'm very sorry to hear that. I will continue praying for his family.
Well, we're getting light rain right now. They say it did start right about 3 a.m., with thunder and lightning, but I never heard any thunder, or had lightning wake me up. The rain is to begin tapering off, with some areas still seeing off and on chances of light rain or dizzle. Then, this afternoon the cold front comes rolling in. Current temp's not too bad, 49 degrees, with our high occuring around noon, in the mid 50s,probably around 57 degrees.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are all freshly made and ready to go on the serving station, along with doughnuts, bagels, danish, bear claws, and there's pizzas left from last night (you can have it warm, or eat cold pizza, whichever you prefer).
Everyone enjoy your breakfast, be safe going to Church this morning, those of you who attend, and those of you going to work, or whatever you'll be doing, and take care, all of you. See you all later, and if any of you have a request for Sunday Dinner, let me know.
Morning CW, Cannonball,
Cannonball, Sorry to hear that the little guy didn’t make it. I will continue to pray for the family.
Also, I hope you all might say a little prayr for my Mom, and Grandma. They are flying to Florida today, and you all know what I think of the airlines, and there safety record. I’m just so concerned about it. But I just keep telling myself… “It’s in God’s hands, and there is nothing I can do about it. “His will will be done the way he see’s fit.”
Have a good day all.
Justin
The road to to success is always under construction. _____________________________________________________________________________ When the going gets tough, the tough use duct tape.
Hey Justin, if you think about all the people in this country who are killed by drunk drivers every day, our airlines have a VERY good safety record. I think that God knew what was going to happen with that NW flight on it's way into Detroit on Christmas day and he prevented it from happening. I would not worry about your Mom and your Grandmother, I am sure they are in good hands.
Ray ooo ooo ooOOOOOo
Johnny; the German meal is the main menu of Zur` Kate haus in Mesa Az. Also my mother put up said vegetable en masse. Thank you for your kind words . now for some apfel streudel .
Respectfuly, Cannonball
Justin; thank you for the concern about the event of Jacob. The stories are in todays paper for anyone to read at ~~dCourier.com There is 2 stories on the front page.
CW; yummy cold pizza & hot coffee now. ~~~ Supper suggestion, beef pot roast with onions /carrots/taters/peas. Dessert, strawberry pie/ ice cream~~~ more coffee . ~~~ smooth
Cannonball
Well, looks like the rain/drizzle is out of our area now. A little while ago, the sun was trying to peak out from the clouds, but now, it's gone back behind them. But at least we have a temp of about 56 degrees, so that's o.k. with me.
For our Sunday Dinner, we have:
1. Fried chicken w/mashed taters, milk gravy, homemade buttermilk biscuits, cole slaw, green beans, broccoli w/cheddar cheese sauce, and corn.
2. Roast, taters, carrots, and peas w/the other sides listed in #1 on today's menu
Desserts today: apple struedle cake, yellow cake w/chocolate icing, peach cobbler and strawberry pie w/ice cream for anyone wanting ice cream
Cannonball, I'll try to pull up those stories on little Jacob.
Miss Paula:
This is the perfect great Dinner for cold rainy Sunday's. Please pass the cornbread.
PL
Back from an abbreviated train watching - stiff NW wind and even at supposedly 38 degrees, even poor Millie was shivering. Hard to look thru binoculars when your car is shaking.
Dining Car - he said most people don't even know their surroundings. When he lived in CA, no one knew much more than what was at the local strip mall, let alone landmarks. That is why he smiled - you actually knew where Goldwater Lake was.
PL - welcome back - cornbread with honey - yum!
Didchanotice - Zardoz is back! I am pleased.
Joe didn't check in this morning did he?
Going to go wrap up by the fireplace - maybe eat chicken under a blanket. After all - they have pigs in a blanket....
Groan...
Johnny - glad you are back with us.
I think hospitals have a special place where they order their beds. Bed and Board Co.
I was in for a week when I had a burst appendix and I never slept in the bed. Slept in the contoured chair next to the bed. Couldn't get in and then couldn't get out and never could get comfortable! Home is always best!
Evening all.
The Colts are victorious! They are headed to Super Bowl 44! WOOO!
On a more serious note, Mom and Grandma got on there flight on time. I hope they make it ok to Miami.
Have a good evening.
cherokee womanMudchicken, a snuggie is a fleece 'robe/blanket' that you put over yourself, and wrap the back around. Then, you can curl up on your sofa, in your chair and stay toasty warm. (Although, the one I got for Christmas, didn't quite keep me warm enough.) I probably need to find one of them in the kids' size, so it won't be dragging the floor, and/or tripping me.
Paula, Ricki ordered a package of the snuggies last year, believing that she would get only two--and she was sent two packages of two each. She persuaded the company not only to accept the two that had not been ordered and give us credit for them and the cost of shipping them to us, but also to reminburse us for the cost of returning them. She has appreciated the one she uses--especially after I hemmed the bottom up so she does not trip on it. Can you persuade Walt to hem yours up?
Yes, it is good to be back home again. It may have been easier for me get in and out bed, and to turn over in the bed, here because I have been moving around more and thus gently stretching the muscles that told me to lie still, and so they are more willing to obey. Hospital beds are not as comfortable as the bed I had in college--link springs and an ordinary mattress over the spring.
We stayed home all day today, and had our own worship at home, using one of the forms in our church's hymnal.
cherokee womanWell, looks like the rain/drizzle is out of our area now.
Edit (3:30 AM): It's the end of January. It's supposed to be cold and snowy. Why do I show a half inch of rain in my guage?
Good Monday morning, everyone. Larry, what'd you do: send the drizzles back to us? They are back, and will be off and on most of today. Then, tonight it changes to rain, and snow! I personally do not want to see any more of that white stuff.
Johnny, glad you're back home and feeling better. Hope everything went okay.
Roy (piouslion), glad to see you in!
Coffee, juices and hot beverages are all ready to go this morning, everything freshly made. On the menu this morning: oatmeal, toast, grits, turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, bagels and bear claws.
Mookie, how's about we pull our rocking chairs up to the fireplace, to get warmed up this morning? And anybody else who'd like to join us is welcome.
DeggestyShe has appreciated the one she uses--especially after I hemmed the bottom up so she does not trip on it. Can you persuade Walt to hem yours up?
Johnny, I'll have to be really, really nice to him, and ask him. I think I asked about that, when I got the Snuggie.
Good morning, it's Monday! 53 degrees with drizzle and clearing skies in Carolina. I don't know what the weather guess is. We had some heavy weather near here last night. Apparently, the midlands got hit fairly hard with trees down and people without power. Here, we had some rain, but nothing worse. Everyone take care and have a great day
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
First comes the wet and then comes the high speed dry. Feeling a little like a car wash here.
Wind yesterday and today - smidges of snow - nothing too dramatic. Will send wind on when we are done with it.
CW - fireplace it is. Maybe smores for lunch?
Wind? Kenosha Pass was over 100mph last night, 60 mph gusts were common and it was actually pleasant at 20 MPH....The scotties' fur was blowing sideways and temperature dropped like a stone.
Gotta go find the Rolla KS wind gage made with an anchor chain links off a ship.
Off to do research in the bowels of the local courthouse.
MookieDidchanotice - Zardoz is back! I am pleased.
All thanks to the kind words as well as some much-needed encouragement from one of my fellow forum member who, because I haven't asked if I can use their name, will remain.... ^ ^
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CW and fireplace friends, I could contribute some seasoned scrub oak firewood. Right now we are expecting some warm dry weather for a few days. When the rain left it snowed a little. The ground looked like a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Now it is gone . Time for tea & crumpets.
Respectfully, Cannonball
Good afternoon, all. Well, I've had a busy day so far: 1. Went to the grocery early this morning, and got a few much needed items for the next week. Got home, put them away and 2: went on another errand to for some more food items elsewhere.
Zardoz, welcome back. I missed you, also. And you are more than welcome to come in here any and every time you like!
Now, Walt and Sarah are gone, to get the rest of the errands taken care of.
Mookie, the smores sound like a good idea. So there are some made and on the serving station. Cannonball, thanks for the firewood! That will definitely come in handy around here.
For supper tonight, we'll have here in the Cafe/Diner:
1. Cheeseburgers from the WC Lounge, otherwise known as White Castle.
2. Grilled pork chops w/bone in, along with corn on the cob, broccoli w/cheese sauce, and garden salad.
Looks like we're having a little lull in the snow flurries/light snow showers department. Before they left, Walt took some recycling out to the bin, and he said it was really coming down. I didn't look out, though. When I went out on my first trip this morning, I saw enough snow showers to last me for awhile. Quite frankly, I hope the stuff goes in some other direction, and I would prefer that it just disappear all together, so none of us have to put up with it.
Everyone enjoy the 'lunch', have a very good afternoon, keep safe and take care.
good afternoon
yep I am here.I decided to lurk around for awhile.we have winds from the south with snowflurries today.I heard 3 trains coming and going into town while getting the mail.Cw porkchops sound awesome for supper tonight.matt will be home soon with homework to check.Better get some chores done.
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").
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