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FLAT WHEEL CAFE/DINER-Feb. 2010
Posted by locomutt on Sunday, January 31, 2010 10:12 PM

 Well, looks like another month is starting so guess that means our Landlord wants us to Move Again!

CW, Sarah And I have spent ALL evening moving the layouts, Pizza Oven, Serving Station and everything else to the Newest Location. (almost forgot the sound system with the railroad songs on!!)

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Posted by doghouse on Sunday, January 31, 2010 10:29 PM

Did you remember the coffee pot?

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:37 PM

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Did you remember the coffee pot?

I'll make sure the tea kettle is ready to go.  And the bearclaws...

Our lake effect band moved south, but not before making for an "interesting" trip into town to work at the PBS Antique Auction.  I arrived home to starlit skies...

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 1, 2010 6:50 AM

Good Monday morning everyone, and welcome to our new digs!  Yeah, Walt, Sarah and I really busted our behinds to get everything moved.  And of course, so I wouldn't accidentally drop anything from your all's layouts, Walt was in charge of getting them all moved over.  (I'm smart enough to know I don't want any of you mad at me for breaking something on the layouts!)

Coffee, juices, and other morning beverages are ready to go.  And on the serving station, you'll find all the standards:  bagels, bear claws, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, etc., for a nutritous, hearty breakfast to get your days started.

Most of our snow melted yesterday.  Upon closer inspection, I think we ended up with close to 4 inches in our area. 

Everyone have a very good morning, and if any of you have any requests for lunch, just let me know.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 1, 2010 6:57 AM

good morning

cold start this morning but matt is on time and on the bus.Cw thanks for breakfast.going to get a nap in.need to go to town later this afternoon.I am glad you didn't forget mookies blanket and coffee mug.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 1, 2010 7:10 AM

JoeKoh
am glad you didn't forget mookies blanket and coffee mug

 

Joe, if I forgot Mookie's blanket and coffee mug, that would mean I forgot mine also!  I'd never do that!!

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 1, 2010 7:44 AM

And Mookie was in that blanket! 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Monday, February 1, 2010 8:01 AM

cherokee woman

JoeKoh
am glad you didn't forget mookies blanket and coffee mug

 

Joe, if I forgot Mookie's blanket and coffee mug, that would mean I forgot mine also!  I'd never do that!!

Is it too late to ask for "pigs in a blanket" (pork sausage links wrapped in buttermilk pancakes) for breakfast??

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Posted by mudchicken on Monday, February 1, 2010 8:07 AM

Mookie

And Mookie was in that blanket! 

CAT-napping! (double entendre!Smile,Wink, & Grin)

Lurch is getting ready to head east if Willy2 keeps his lab project under control. Prefer to keep the ditchfinder switch in the O-F-F position. 

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Posted by bubbajustin on Monday, February 1, 2010 12:45 PM

Afternoon all.

I’m at school now. I’ve finished up all of my work, so I got on. We’ve been really busy, so that’s why I haven’t been on.

I didn’t go camping last weekend. My cough is really bad.

Have a good evening.

JustinSmile

 

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, February 1, 2010 12:57 PM

bubbajustin
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I didn’t go camping last weekend. My cough is really bad

Justin, I hope your cough dies soon.

Paula, take care of yourself.

Ricki drove me to the doctor's office this morning so the staples in my abdomen could be removed (two weeks post-op). His nurse (he is in surgery on Mondays) removed them, and said that I could drive again (which made Ricki quite happy), but still had some limitations on weight lifiting. She was quite satisfied with the way everything looked. 

We had some snow Saturday night and a little last night, and the atmosphere is clear again, with real sunshine coming in.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 1, 2010 1:09 PM

CANADIANPACIFIC2816

cherokee woman

JoeKoh
am glad you didn't forget mookies blanket and coffee mug

 

Joe, if I forgot Mookie's blanket and coffee mug, that would mean I forgot mine also!  I'd never do that!!

Is it too late to ask for "pigs in a blanket" (pork sausage links wrapped in buttermilk pancakes) for breakfast??

ooo    ooo ooOOOoo

Ray, it may be a little late for breakfast, but pigs in a blanket are good anytime, as an appetizer, so they're included on the lunch menu.

Speaking of lunch, here is the menu for today:

1.  Ray's pigs in a blanket

2.  Sloppy joes w/your choice of fries, curly fries, or chips and tossed salad

3.  Grilled cheese sandwiches w/above choice of sides

And, if anyone has any requests for tonight's supper, please let me know, and I'll take care of it. (otherwise, it'll be a repeat of # 2 and #3 above, with some soup/stew from yesterday.)

Johnny, glad to hear you got your stitches out today, and that everything is looking good. 

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 1, 2010 1:14 PM

Mookie, that's why Walt was extra careful and gentle, moving your blanket!!  We knew you were sleeping ,and didn't want to disturb you!! (wink, wink!)

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 1, 2010 3:48 PM

afternoon

saw Csx working on the FC diamond as the maw was pushing cars into the siding for the y101 to pick up.Cw 2 orders of # 2 will do for supper tonight thank you.Time to get things around for work tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, February 1, 2010 4:27 PM

I'll have some of those Sloppy Joes as well. 

Funny, daughter just posted on her Facebook page that she made Sloppy Joes and Tater Tots for the first time in ages...

Not a bad day here today.  Decent temps (20's) and no snow to speak of.

Still working on projects (this will be the ongoing status for quite some time).  Actually got a couple of things done today, so more check marks on my list.

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Posted by mudchicken on Monday, February 1, 2010 5:37 PM

Latest communique from the "Stupid Zone": http://www.wsbtv.com/news/22399769/detail.html

Knucklehead Trucker ALERT!

(Road signs banning trucks don't apply to Food Service Trucks?)

 

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Posted by Willy2 on Monday, February 1, 2010 6:18 PM

mudchicken

Mookie

And Mookie was in that blanket! 

CAT-napping! (double entendre!Smile,Wink, & Grin)

Lurch is getting ready to head east if Willy2 keeps his lab project under control. Prefer to keep the ditchfinder switch in the O-F-F position. 

Don't I ALWAYS keep my lab project under control?? Never fear, it looks like the weather will be good for you.

 

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Posted by mudchicken on Monday, February 1, 2010 7:16 PM

Seems to me that the bottom of those Nikes looked like baloney skins after the cat got miffed.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 5:20 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  Oooh boy, mudchicken, that was a mess, wasn't it?!  I know some of our  people on here, who are/were truckers, would not have done that!

We're starting out this morning with temps right around 32 degrees F, going for a high in the low to mid 40s.  May see some drizzle or flurries, but nothing too major.

Coffee, juices, and hot beverages are all fresh and ready to go, including hot cider for mudchicken and plenty of hot water for Larry and our other tea drinkers.

On the serving station this morning:  bagels, bear claws, and the regular breakfast items. 

I'm glad the sloppy joes were such a hit last night.  Sorry I didn't make it back in, though; had other things to be taken care of. 

Everyone have a good morning, and I'll see you all later, after I get through with Tuesday Produce.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 7:00 AM

I am going to produce this morning, also.  Some major snoring sounds from the hammock.....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 7:13 AM

good morning

Cw thanks for breakfast.Light snow here in nw ohio but matt is on time and on the bus.Well today is groundhog day.He doesn't want to show up around here.He would get to meet Mr.Remington.Off to nap.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:32 AM

Goodbye snow.....what little we have.  Temp is already 38.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:47 AM

This just in:  Papa will have another granddaughter in June.

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Posted by locomutt on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:00 AM

Mookie

I am going to produce this morning, also.  Some major snoring sounds from the hammock.....

Mook, Hope You Remembered to bring your "Muffler" with you!!Mischief

Tree, Looks Like Grandpa is going to be Busy, Busy, Busy During Retirement!Wink

(can't think of a better way!)

Joe, around here Mr. Groundhog would be met by Mr. Springfield. (1911 45ACP)

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:09 AM

Good morning or whatever. 41 and rain in Carolina this morning. I have had the heat pump guys here to check out the unit, and they found that the guy who wired the thermostat originally, didn't wire it correctly. Only the A/C worked as it should. The heat section only worked intermittently. No wonder we have been nearly freezing.

Grampa Larry, congratulations on the great news. Get ready to spoil her big time!

Everyone take care and stay dry and warm

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:50 AM

Congratulations, Larry and rest of family!  Is it daughter, or son, who also needs congrats?

Mookie, glad you were able to produce some sleep.  I was back home just after 10, and tried to take a short nap (didn't acomplish anything).

Tom, glad you got your heat back on!  It is really nice, having uniform heat in the house, isn't it?

Here is our lunch and din-din/supper menu for today:

1.  Lasagna w/tossed salad and bread sticks or garlic Texas toast

2.  Mexican Fiesta with burritos, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitias,Spanish rice  and the tortilla chips w/the customary picante sauce, salsa and con queso

I'm getting ready to go catch the bus, and go to Kroger to get us something for supper.  Not quite sure if we'll have Hamburger Helper Lasagna, or beef noodles here at home.  But I'm leaning towards the lasagna.

I think the sun is trying to come out around here.  Sure would be nice, to see some sunshine!  Tired of all the gloomy, overcast conditions. 

Everyone enjoy your lunch, and I'll see you later this afternoon.

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 2:19 PM

mudchicken

Latest communique from the "Stupid Zone": http://www.wsbtv.com/news/22399769/detail.html

Knucklehead Trucker ALERT!

(Road signs banning trucks don't apply to Food Service Trucks?)

 

Fast thinking policeman blocked traffic. Good job!
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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 2:39 PM

afternoon

another june birthday Larry?? congrats to you and your family.My sister in law is due in June as well.They do not know if its a boy or girl yet.We'll keep you posted.Snow is melting which is good.Matt just arrived home.Time to check his homework.Cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by bubbajustin on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 4:25 PM

Evening all.

Looks like we will have about 6 more weeks of winter. Sad thing.

Had a good day today. I have some friends that are mad at me. I don’t know why, but I assume they will get over it. I’ve apologized to them, so we’ll see. A little cool outside. I’m not sure of the exact temperature, the Weatherbug System is down. Looks like that truckers “short cut” didn’t work!

Have a good evening.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 5:31 PM

Son and daughter-in-law (along with the rest of us) will be welcoming the new arrival come June.  All indications from the ultrasound were good.   No word on a name yet.

Daughter and son-in-law are undertaking a similarly trying task - buying a new house.  I think daughter has one picked out.  No word on whether SIL agrees....

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