Good Tuesday morning, folks. Well, so far, at 6:54 a.m., we have about 3 and a half inches on the ground. Temp is in the upper 20s, and our 'high' today is to be 32, and the temps will start dropping. All the area schools are closed, and there are quite a few businesses closed, also. Even the University of Louisville is closed. Don't know if the Dare to Care Produce truck will show up or not. So far, there isn't anyone parked out front! (And personally, I hope it stays that way.)
Coffee, juices, and other hot beverages are fresh and ready to go this morning.
On the serving station this morning: oatmeal, toast, bacon, sausage, grits, biscuits & gravy, along with the regular bagels and bear claws.
Everyone enjoy your breakfast, have a good day, stay warm, safe and take care.
Good morning. 42 and cloudy this morning in Carolina. The weather guess is 50 and rain today and tonight. I woke up feeling old and decrepit, so I guess I will have breakfast and take a nap.... Everyone take care and stay warm and dry
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)
morning
well we saw no one had thier ditch finders on this morning.matt is closed today and probably will be tomorrow too.mamma and I both took vacation days so we are off as well.Tom I am sure mookie will let you borrow the hammock.Mookie here is your coffee mug.Cw thanks for breakfast.I hope the trashman can make it to our street for trash day today.Time to take a nap myself.Will be shoveling round one this afternoon.
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").
Wow - I brought a suitcase of sympathy with me this morning. Like Tree, we are pretty used to storms like everyone east of us is having. Have been housebound for a week twice in my short life with no electricity and snow up to my eyebrows. It is no fun and would not wish it on anyone.
Like Tom - I seem to be much older than I was last nite. Feels like a paper shredder just unloaded in my head. Been really working hard to get a sinus infection again this year. So far not there - but the year is young.
Joe - you and Matt will have to just play on the layout today. Be careful shoveling. Most men shouldn't shovel after the age of 19.....
Off to do some farming....
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Good morning from Wyoming. I am enjoying my third day here and the temp here in Gillette is about 5.5 degrees above 0. It is supposed to warm up to about 27 degrees later this afternoon.
I have a dental appointment later this morning and I am not looking forward to it, although my sister Cindy told me last night that "Kathy" has a real gentle approach when she works with patients in cleaning their teeth.
And while I am in this region of the country, my sister has hinted that we might make the drive down to Estes Park, Colorado to visit an aunt and uncle of ours. That should be fun, as I haven't seen them in a few years.
Mookie, if you have a sinus infection, I hope you are able to get rid of it quickly. I've had sinus infections before, and they can make ya feel pretty darned rotten.
Good afternoon, everyone. The roads around here are slushy, but the bitter cold is coming in soon from the west/northwest in the next little bit. So the temps will start dropping, and the slush in the streets, will start refreezing.
We did not have Tuesday Produce this morning. The lady in charge wasn't coming, and I really didn't want to get out, plus we both figured that the Dare to Care trucks wouldn't be out making deliveries, anyway. And I guess we were correct, as I haven't seen one come by the house (and it comes by our house, before it gets to the Center). We haven't seen much of anything go by, except for the mailman. Neither Walt nor I have felt like getting all bundled up, just to go out with the yard stick or a ruler, to check how much snow we actually have in our yard.
I see the wind is beginning to pick up: the branches on our pine tree are swaying in the breeze. Not enough yet, to knock the snow off the branches.
For lunch today (and maybe for supper tonight, unless someone wants something different):
1. Vegetable beef soup w/your choice of grilled cheese, tuna, turkey or PB&J sandwiches
2. Beef stew (freshly made this morning) w/fresh-from-the oven cornbread
Everyone take care, stay safe, and be very careful, if you do have to go out.
Decided to stay home today, and let everyone else play bumper cars on the streets and highways. Made a good decision, as when I was walking from the hardware store to the grocery store, watched two semis near jackknife on the slushy city streets. Working on the model railroad a bit (anyone know how to remove Kato coupler pins from the frame without destroying anything?), working on the roadbed now.
See everyone later....
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
Another windy and cold day in Omaha. Kind of interesting though. The temperature started off at five below zero, but between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. it rose from 8 degrees to 23 degrees. Not too bad.
I had an orthodontist appointment this morning before school. He said he'll probably be able to take my braces off before the end of the school year, which is very good news.
Everyone stay safe and drive carefully, especially if the roads are slick.
Willy
Willy2He said he'll probably be able to take my braces off before the end of the school year, which is very good news.
My son relates that they are expecting 10-20" around DC. The weather folks think this may be a drier snow than what fell over the weekend, but that doesn't change the fact that, as my son points out, they have no place to put it.
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...
.....So far, we're below the amount of snow they have been forecasting for this new round of snow.....just 2" from overnight to late this morning....Not snowing now. But that is what they have indicated....Perhaps more later today and maybe tomorrow for a total of anywhere from 4 to 10". But with just the 2" so far, maybe we'll luck out with a lower figure.
32.2 degrees now and calm winds. To be more wind after the final snow tomorrow. Much drier snow here this time too.....
Udate: Started snowing about 2:15, but it's just light snow and the sky is bright, so right now, no deep cloud cover....
Quentin
Afternoon all.
More snow came this morning and school was canceled. I imagine that it will too tomorrow as the wind is supposed to pick up, the wind is really blowing, and, and the snow is comming down thick the way it is now, and we could get another 4 inches of snow. In the meantime I’m just setting here drinking coffee waiting on something to do.
Have a good safe evening.
Justin
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I have replenished the soup and stew on the serving station, along with more just-made sandwiches and cornbread. And I also made some sugar cookies this afternoon, for dessert tonight.
Walt just came in to warm his hands some. Said it looks like we got 6 to 7 inches, depending on where in the yard you measure. It's already started drifting some. And we're still getting a nice snow shower right now.
Mookie, I think I'm going to take a cue from you, and head over to my farms. I still have two that I need to check on for today.
You all enjoy your supper, have a nice, comfortable evening, staying warm, keeping safe, etc.
evening
well the dispatcher has been checking on the trains all day as they come through the garrett sub.The snow plow has been down our street but we have another inch of snow already where he has been.The wind has also started to come from the northwest as well.They are calling for blowing and drifting tonight.We have no need to go anywhere tonight.Matt and I are taking care of the driveways on our street because we have retireees here.if I slip I just hurt my pride.they could break a hip.Cw thanks for the soup tonight.Matt is going back to run trains on the layout.
JoeKoh Matt is going back to run trains on the layout.
Matt is going back to run trains on the layout.
Sounds good. I think i'll do the same.
Winter update.....Just had a call from Florida...{across street neighbors}, and they said it was too cold to swim today.....So they have been having a bit of cool stuff down there too...
Here...our update on our weather going thru: Now...16 degrees, and it looks like we've received about 3" of the stuff today. Not bad.
The radar says we're getting some occasional preciptitation, but I think it's fibbing, as there's nothing falling out of the sky right now.
They do promise that I'll have to shovel my driveway again, but I'm not going to hold them to it.
Hmmmm; not good runni'n today. So we'll fire up the SUPERSTOCK 450 sno cat and shuffle over for breakfast . Have the trains stopped running yet ?? Also did the " instant white out " video get through to you from ND.?
Cannonball
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Ms. Mookie; sinus and or rhinitus is not a very good feeling when you turn your head, then try to remain standing. Them " dizzys " are awful. Iam' on the 5th day of the pills on the 7day card. Other than that, when the room stops spinning~~~~ everything is OK. Time for some sassefrasse tea.
Respectfully, Cannonball
tree68 Willy2He said he'll probably be able to take my braces off before the end of the school year, which is very good news. Why is he wearing your braces?
Don't rain on my parade!
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Well, our official snow fall is six and a half inches, from the NWS out at the airport. Even though the main roads and intertstates are clear, the secondary roads are still snow and ice covered; so the schools are closed again today, along with some businesses.
Coffee, juices and assorted hot beverages are fresh and ready to go.
On the serving station this morning: blueberry muffins, bagels, bear claws, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, tater tots, oatmeal, toast and jellies, marmalades, jams and preserves and hot buttermilk biscuits.
Mookie, here's your coffee mug, with coffee in it. Everyone have a good morning, and stay warm and take care.
Morning
The school computer called last night and said Matt was closed again today.The snow has stopped now we are just getting the blowing and drifting part.We'll see in the paper tonight how many cars had their ditchfinders on.Going to take matt sledding in town today.We will also look to see how much extra snow csx has on the trains.back to work tonight.
Sun shining brightly here... Really hate to even mention that - but will make it all better by saying it is now - mmmm - 1 above!
Cannonball - I had the dizzy spells about 2 years ago - along with migraines - made a straight path to dr since I wasn't sure what it was. Big relief to find out it was only a sinus infection - had never had one before. Trying to be very careful - those dizzy spells are awful!
CW - coffee helps so much. Only need one cup per day to work wonders.
Earthquake near Chicago - think Sir Chicken is in area doing research in file cabinets. Think he may have shut one a little hard? More rain in CA - snow in DC - well that is always a snow job pretty much year round. Hate to tell Tree, but they will be using MD for a snowman - carrot courtesy true mid-west....
Willy - I think we are going to survive the winter of 09-10. Got any big plans for a surprise winter event before the spring whatevers?
Off to grow some more corn!
Cloudy here - snow to the south of me, but my driveway is still bare.
Haven't heard from MD, but looking at the DC traffic cams indicates they've got a mess. There is still traffic moving, though, so they aren't completely snowed in.
Off to morning errands (mail, newspaper), then on to some project or another.
Mookie Willy - I think we are going to survive the winter of 09-10. Got any big plans for a surprise winter event before the spring whatevers?
Well, I think temperatures are going to stay below normal for at least the next two weeks. The normal high for today is 36. That will only increase to 38 by the end of the month.
We have a shot at some more light snow late this week and this weekend, but nothing major. Watch for late February and the first half of March. That's usually when we get into a southwest flow pattern, which is more favorable for strong, dynamic storm systems. Meteorologist Jim Flowers in Omaha says that he expects 15 inches of snow in March, so there may be some surprises ahead.
As for me, I have a cold or sinus infection, which seems to be the popular complaint these days. I knew it was only a matter of time.
Afternoon, all. Well, we have already gone past our projected high of 23 today; we currently have 30 degrees, with nice sunshine: something we haven't seen for about a week?
On the serving station this afternoon: Mexican Fiesta:
1. Burritos (beef, beef & bean, beef deluxe enchilada style)
2. Tacos (hard shell and soft shell)
3. Chimichangas
4. Fajitas
5. Quesadillas
6. Enchiladas
7. Spanish Rice
There's also tortilla chips w/any kind of sauce you'd like for dipping.
For Dessert today: we have sugar cookies and brownies
You all enjoy, keep warm this afternoon, keep safe and take care.
Willy: You, Houston Ed and I always get this same crud every year. So far, you and HE really have it and I am "skirting" the issue.
We're doing rather well here....Had wind rearrange snow overnight, but overcast with flurries at time, but it is very bright out now. And 30 plus in temp. Had some young fellows do our driveway again this morning from the blowing snow over night....Maybe another inch overnight.
Snow is drifting in the 19 mph. winds. They are gusting to 25 mph. at times. The plows have given up on the highway‘s. Looks like the wind will die down tonight though. We have been placed on a 2 hour delay for school tomorrow. Might cancel it again if this drifting stuff keeps up though.
CW, thanks for the Chimmechongas. Good stuff there!
Be safe,
Good Thursday morning, everyone. Starting off the day with a temp around 22 degrees, and our local JCPS school system is on a one hour delay. There are still others in the area that will be closed for a third day in a roll, due to very icy, slick back streets. But we're supposed to see more sunshine today, with a high in the upper 20s, low 30s. Maybe some of this snow will start melting.
Coffee, juices, milk, hot chocolate, and the other hot beverages are fresh and ready to go. And on the serving station, you'll find the regular breakfast menu, ranging from the bagels and bear claws to biscuits and gravy.
Mookie, here's your coffee mug, fresh out of the dishwasher.
You all have a good morning, and if anyone has any meal suggestions, just let me know. Apparently no one liked the Mexican Fiesta last night, since no one was in here, after Justin was in yesterday afternoon.
Good morning. 30 and clear in Carolina at sunrise. It is supposed to get up to 54 today and drop to 24 tonight. When I look at videos of what those north of here are going thru, I realize how blessed we are here. Paula, thanks for breakfast and everyone have a great day.
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