Mookie came in early to "prepare" the donuts....
came in early to "prepare" the donuts....
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Mookie, thanks for coming in early, to help with the doughnuts for this morning. And I've got the coffee going, have fresh oj made, and there's also other fresh juices ready. Plenty of hot chocolate and hot water for hot tea.
The doughnuts range from plain yeast, cake, apple-cinnamon, long johns (cream and vanilla with chocolate icing on them), and the round, wholeless doughnuts w/cherry, raspberry, peach, apple, blueberry fillings in them. And yes, Larry, I remembered your bear claws!
I have some lunch/supper going in the Crock Pots/slow cookers for you all. Have no idea what time they will get the everything up and running (I haven't even seen any new thermostats to go with this new furnace).
We currently have a temp of 39 degrees, with rain on its way. And we'll have off and on rain showers throughout today and tomorrow.
Everyone have a good morning, keep safe, take care and stay warm.
Regular employment is now a thing of the past for me (intentionally).
Now I'm working on that list of stuff I've been building up in the back of my mind for the past few years.
Not that there's any hurry to get it done....
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...
Tree - keep meaning to ask you - did I miss it or did you "retire"? You seem to have a little more time and different projects.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
thank you Norris for the facts. Respectfully, Cannonball
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
^~^ DONUTS? Are we really having donuts tomorrow?
Do the new diners know that I pre-lick all of them - just to be sure they are of finest quality?
Murray MookieIt is good to be back among friends and even a few not-so-friendlies. Makes life interesting! So who exactly don't you find friendly? Personally I like all y'all... You guys (collectively) just need to find more humor in life and avoid the urge to run away from the forums each time you get in a snit.
MookieIt is good to be back among friends and even a few not-so-friendlies. Makes life interesting!
So who exactly don't you find friendly?
Personally I like all y'all...
You guys (collectively) just need to find more humor in life and avoid the urge to run away from the forums each time you get in a snit.
I didn't run away - I would have stamped my foot/paw, but no one would know. I was just protesting and as usual time healed the wound. Sometimes silence says more than an entire dictionary of words. Don't have snits anymore. Outgrew them about 60 years ago.....
zugmann My issue was that there was a very "uneveness" in how the threads were managed. that's all. Like I said, this isn't my sandbox. But sometimes it is nice to know some of the rules...
My issue was that there was a very "uneveness" in how the threads were managed.
that's all. Like I said, this isn't my sandbox. But sometimes it is nice to know some of the rules...
Dan
Evening all. I finally made it in here. Overslept this morning, and had to get ready to do the Produce this morning. Ladies who open the gym got there early, and so did the truck! Only had 68 people, so I managed to be back home by 10 a.m. They brought on the truck: apples, oranges, romaine lettuce, carrots, strawberry/banana yogurt, onions and potatoes.
The new furnace should be connected tomorrow. I think we'll actually have uniform heat in the house tomorrow! Yea!!!!
For supper tonight, we have our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta. Burritos, tacos, Spanish rice, enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas, etc. are on the serving station.
Everyone have a good evening, take care and see you all in the morning. And Ray, thank you for taking care of breakfast this morning!
zugmann Willy2 One could also argue that those individuals that are constantly in a snit over the existence of this thread need to find more humor in life. I find lots of humor in life. I said multiple times that I couldn't care less if this thread existed or not (even if I didn't fully understand the purpose of it). That was never my issue. My issue was that there was a very "uneveness" in how the threads were managed. that's all. Like I said, this isn't my sandbox. But sometimes it is nice to know some of the rules... And yes, your eyes are not deceiving you, I have stumbled into the diner. The one. The only. The zug. PS. if you want humor,I can tell you the one about the 3-legged chicken. Or the one about the ***** ***** in the confessional. although I don't know if the censors will allow me. Religion and politics and all that.... :P PPS. y'all have a good night. I'm off to work now - 4 industries to serve, then its right back out in the morning to chase the 1st run of a new shortline. Maybe I'll stop in for a donut early in the am...
Willy2 One could also argue that those individuals that are constantly in a snit over the existence of this thread need to find more humor in life.
One could also argue that those individuals that are constantly in a snit over the existence of this thread need to find more humor in life.
I find lots of humor in life. I said multiple times that I couldn't care less if this thread existed or not (even if I didn't fully understand the purpose of it). That was never my issue. My issue was that there was a very "uneveness" in how the threads were managed.
And yes, your eyes are not deceiving you, I have stumbled into the diner.
The one. The only. The zug.
PS. if you want humor,I can tell you the one about the 3-legged chicken. Or the one about the ***** ***** in the confessional. although I don't know if the censors will allow me. Religion and politics and all that.... :P
PPS. y'all have a good night. I'm off to work now - 4 industries to serve, then its right back out in the morning to chase the 1st run of a new shortline. Maybe I'll stop in for a donut early in the am...
Ok, my intent isn't to argue. I just honestly don't believe that there is a particular clique that gets special treatment from the mods. That doesn't mean that I agree with all recent decisions from the moderators -- I'm just not seeing what you are. 'Nuff said on my part.
And by all means stop by for a donut in the morning!
Willy
Mmmmmmmmmmm........donuts.
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.t fun any
switch7frg I would like to apologise for the 3*s in my post description of our supper.The word police are on the job. Iwonder if parsnip soup would get the same ?? If someone studied my screen name, maybe it would be cause for a drone to take me out. If I offended some one forgive me as I am " of a certain age" 75mm Cannonball
I would like to apologise for the 3*s in my post description of our supper.The word police are on the job. Iwonder if parsnip soup would get the same ?? If someone studied my screen name, maybe it would be cause for a drone to take me out. If I offended some one forgive me as I am " of a certain age"
75mm Cannonball
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
This is hardly the first time that folks have taken exception to the off-topic nature of the Diner and Lounge - even though railroad matters are regularly discussed on both. The Lounge has frequently been a showcase of railroad photography, in fact. And, in both cases, we've gotten to know each other a little better - so much so that there have been a number of "meets" amongst the denizens of the forum.
I wonder how some of our current forum regulars would have reacted to the long-running "Nora's Stupid Question Thread?" We all learned from that thread, and at least one person (Nora) got involved in railroading, no doubt as a direct result.
When this Diner thread was first started, its model was a similar thread on the Model Railroader forums. That one is up to version XXIII and still running.
So, how about a little peace and understanding? People get on the forums to share experience and learn. It's easy to get caught up with our "seniority," but a new rail enthusiast is just that - new. We need to nurture them. Teach them respect for the railroad. We're not doing that if we make them feel like they're intruding on our personal little world.
Willy2One could also argue that those individuals that are constantly in a snit over the existence of this thread need to find more humor in life.
OK Everyone....this is now a snit-free environment, and there is to be HUMOR from now on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MookieSo how do they ever get a slippery peanut out of the shell and into their mouths without dropping them? Add in perched on a slanted roof or hanging onto a tree limb.....
But... The only birds that don't shell the sunflower seeds are the jays - and I think they just take a bunch of them elsewhere to shell them. The chickadees, however, will grab a seed, fly to a nearby branch, and shell it there. I've never really watched them closely, so I don't know how many they actually drop in the process.
I guess I'll have to pay attention one of these days.
They are hungry little things. I have a Yankee feeder and two platform feeders for the sunflower. They generally "drain" the one furthest from the house in a matter of hours after I dump a half gallon container of seed on it...
I started a new thread. I had you in mind when I created it. You'll know which on it is.
EDIT: Well I HAD a thread for ya....the moderator chose to delete it...oh well....Shame too....It was pretty funny.
Evening all.
I see the café has rolled backward into the dark corners of the forum. Luckily I grabbed onto the hand break, and tightened it right up until we got a loco. to push it back to the sunny side of the forum. All beter now.
I hope you all have a good evening.
BNSF Kitty, glad to see you back!
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I slept in this morning and I noticed that CW so far has not been in here yet, so I will take charge of serving breakfast this morning. The grill is hot and I've got bacon frying and I can do eggs anyway you might like them. We've got blueberry pancakes, waffles, hot maple syrup, cinnamon rolls, donuts and bear claws. The coffee is about finished brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice.
It's nice to see Mookie back in here, you've been MIA for a while, kid. I've never like blue jays, and my grandmother who used to live on a farm was quite adept at blasting them out of trees with a 410 shotgun. Blue jays are carniverous birds and they will eat other birds, especially baby birds.
We have foggy conditions here in Sioux Falls, and all the trees in my neighborhood are frosted over. I think I will take my Nikon FE and do a little bit of outdoor photography later this morning. Right now we have a temp of 10 degrees F above 0.
good morning
glad to have you back mookie.Well I have a report that the Maw has derailed another car.This just doesn't surprise me anymore.Anyway what would be nice to see this afternoon is Carls unit going back west.That does have my attention.so its time for a nap.Cw thanks for breakfast.
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").
Ate a peanut this morning.
Actually ate a couple of them. Had to shell them. These are the same ones that we put out for the squirrels.
The bluejays also eat them, which brings me to my point.
It took both hands and a little lip biting to get into those peanuts without dropping them into the sink. (I make a mess if I try to eat them not over the sink)
Ever watch a bluejay eat in-shell peanuts? They have no opposable thumbs; don't even have hands. Just a long beak and claw feet.
So how do they ever get a slippery peanut out of the shell and into their mouths without dropping them? Add in perched on a slanted roof or hanging onto a tree limb.....
Or do they just drop them all on the ground and hope nothing the size of a cat goes for it or them? Or another bluejay just waiting?
A little life mystery.....
Thank you for all the nice welcomes. It is good to be back among friends and even a few not-so-friendlies. Makes life interesting!
CW . I think ole man winter has hit the mtn's. Slushy rain drops splashin' on front window of Shirls' van. We went thru 3 cells of weather ~rain ~ sleet ~ snow as big as chicken feathers . All this from Malfunction Jct. to Prescitt.[: However , with her hand on the throttle and her eye on the rail , we made it there and back home. LOL We sure hope the furnace guys ( gitter done ) Not fun bein' cold in the house ~~~ hard to keep cuffs dry doin' dishes .Is there any peach cobbler in Diner / with warm cider & cinnomon stick?? Already had saur *** & dumplins (pork) WELCOME BACK to Ms. Mookie .
Respectfully , Cannonball & Shirl
CW, thanks for supper! I’m sorry that you have no heat! I hope that they get everything hooked up tomorrow. I’m also sorry you had to do all the vacuuming. Here is a nice warm cup of hot coco for you, to sit down and enjoy!
Had a good day at school today. Light’s flickered during lunch. Our school has a really bad electrical problem once in a while.
Other than that the day was great.
What do you guy’s think of the new map feature on the main site? Pretty gnarly huuu?
Have a good evening all.
Justin
I see the color option is working tonight on our IE browser! That's a nice change from the last several days.
Still no heat yet, in the house. They got all the duct work done, and the vents in the floors. So when they come out in the morning, guess it'll be time to put the furnace into place, get it connected, etc., We are still working on the cleanup from today. Had to wash down practically the entire kitchen, and vacuuming all over the house, from their construction/destruction? debris.
I honestly cannot tell which of the /Crock Pots/Slow cookers have seen the most taken out of them today. It looks about even to me.
Right now, I'm thinking I'll start signing in the people for Produce, then come back home when I see the workmen come in at 9.
Everyone have a good evening, stay warm, keep safe and take care.
afternoon
I have worked with a guy who has done missionary work in Haiti.His church along with others in our area are doing clothing,food and other drives to help out.Cw thanks for supper.Time to get things around for work tonight.
Joe
Good afternon. I have spent most of the day monitoring an emergency net for signals out of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. There has been very little traffic from Haiti since the quake, and none today so far. There was a chopper crash there this morning injuring Americans, but no reported fatalities. There was also another quake, 6.0 offshore Guatemala around noon eastern time. Hammercy, they are happening all over. Sunny and 63 degrees at present here. Everyone take care
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)
Spent yesterday at the toy train show in Utica (and enjoyed the real trains as well, plus that side show detailed over in the Lounge), then went home by way of Syracuse with at stop for dinner with my daughter and her husband, and especially my eight month old grandson.
Grandson has learned to indicate that he's had enough to eat by waving his hands in front of him. Last night he demonstrated that said sign has other applications as well.
As we were finishing our meal at the restaurant, a woman came by and started fawning over grandson. And fawning, and fawning. At first grandson was fine with it, but finally decided enough was enough and gave the "enough" sign. The woman didn't pick up on it, but my daughter and SIL did, and told the woman he was tired (also true, but..) and she went on her way.
Gotta give kids credit - sometimes they're smarter than we think they are!
Willy2 And another week of toil and drudgery begins. Is it time for spring break yet?? I think my mood would be greatly improved if we could just see a little sunshine around here for once.
And another week of toil and drudgery begins. Is it time for spring break yet?? I think my mood would be greatly improved if we could just see a little sunshine around here for once.
Geez - Just to think that in 3 1/2 years, as a freshly minted Weatherliar U grad, you'll get PAID to make comments like that....
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