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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, February 12, 2010 7:26 PM

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Quentin ; isn't that pretty when the sun shines on the frosen fog ice crystals when the wind blows a bit ? Last time I saw that was in Yorktown in 1958.   Cannonball

 

Cannonball......It was like a Winter wonderland.....We live about 2 miles due north of Yorktown at the Westbrook {Now Elks} Country Club and our back yard connects to a fairway and all the trees across the fairway and everything around us were covered with the crystal like white coating....A real rare scene....I did take a few pic's but I haven't ever downloaded pic's from this {new}, camera yet,  If I can accomplish it soon, I'll try to remember to send you a copy or two.....

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, February 12, 2010 7:32 PM

Mookie
Lawrence O is very passionate and gets very excited at times.  He's fun to watch.

 

Hope you can catch it.....Lawrence really got animated.  He wasn't buying the opposition and wanted to tell why.....

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, February 12, 2010 9:56 PM

Quentin - you reminded me of the trip I made to for Christmas 2008.  There had apparently been a minor ice event in the "Endless Mountains" area of PA in the previous few days and all of the trees had a coating thereof.  With the sun being so far south, it was all backlit - hillside after hillside, as far as the eye could see.  Wish I hadn't been driving. 

Spokyone - Euchre - that's a game you don't hear a lot of - definitely a midwest thing.   I haven't played in years.  It was how my late father spent his lunchtimes at GMPG heavy equipment pretty much every day.

The "Milford Memories" event in MI has a euchre tourney each year - played while sitting on a block of ice.  He (or she) who can withstand a frozen derriere the longest wins...  The call it "cold butt euchre."

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:41 AM

Good Saturday morning, everyone.  Waking up here in Louisville this morning, with a temp of 24 degrees and no snow of any kind falling from the sky.  That will change later on, probably tomorrow.  They are saying we could end up with 4 to 8 inches, but the weather person this morning, is saying that from the projections he looked at early this morning, we may only see 4 here in the metro area.  But it could change, and by the time it ends sometime Tuesday, we could possibly see upwards to the 8 inches.

Coffee, juices, and hot beverages are fresh and ready to go.  And on the serving station this morning:  a 'big ole country breakfast':  country fried steak, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, grits, toast, homemade buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, fried taters, and there's also some oatmeal for those who don't like grits.

I hope you all have a great day, getting whatever you need to get done accomplished.  Take care of yourselves, enjoy the day, keep safe and take care.

P.S.  Mookie:  here's your coffee mug!  Think I'll go get me a refill in my mug.

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:40 AM

......And Larry, we have almost the exact conditions again this morning....Ice crystals again on all the trees, etc....and now the fog has lifted, and we have {again}, bright sunshine to make the scenes awesome, especially with the bright blue sky back of it all....

Today's difference, 14 degrees earlier compared to 7 yesterday....Warming a bit now, it one can call it that.  But the wind is calm and it's not bad.

Item:  Did anyone watch some of the opening of the Olympics last night in that expansive arena.....I tried to figure out how they made all the allusions created on the arena floor....Various colored light patterns....even made to look like breaking up  ice and then moving water, etc.....Awesome.  Couldn't tell if all those light patterns were coming from above or below....What a dramatic presentation.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, February 13, 2010 4:15 PM

afternoon

Grandma taught us how to play pinnochle and euchre at her house.She was quite the card player.matt and I went to give valentines to his cousins.We then saw q 393 stop at FC to wait for another train.So the conductor went down to KFC to get dinner.It doesn't happen as often as it used too.Cw thanks for supper.Matt and I are going to make some popcorn for movies tonight.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, February 13, 2010 4:17 PM

Good late afternoon, early evening to everyone.  It looks like things have been very slow in here today, so I've only baked two extra large of the following pizzas:

1.  Cheese w/extra cheese

2.  Goetta

3.  Hawaiian

4.  Pepperoni/mushroom

5.  Supreme

6.  Italian  sausage and

7.  Italian sausage calzones

Don't worry:  I made enough and put in the freezer, just in case we get busy in here tonight.  Just take take whichever kind you want, and pop it into the pizza oven by the counter.

Everyone have a good evening, keep warm, safe and take care.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, February 13, 2010 8:03 PM

Howdy and Happy Valentines day albeit a bit early. Alas, most of our snow has melted, but a hard freeze tonight will make driving dicey later. Last night's snow was the most since 1973, when we got the 22" in my back yard. Supposedly, we will be getting another helping Monday morning. We shall see. Everyone take care and be blessed.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:35 PM

Some of that Hawaiian will make a good bed-time snack.

Many years ago they were working on the road I normally used to go to work, so I was using a detour.  I still kick myself for not stopping and taking a picture of the back-lit field with the rime-ice covered grasses. 

Time for bed.  The Dal insists.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, February 14, 2010 5:52 AM

Good Morning

Happy valentines day!! We have heart pancakes ready to go.We also have cinnamon rolls too.Juice,Coffee and hot chocolate have been made.Matt sends hugs.He is getting ready for Sunday school.Later we are going to G+G house.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by spokyone on Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:26 AM

JoeKoh

Good Morning

Happy valentines day!! We have heart pancakes ready to go.Joe

I've never seen pancakes like that. Everyone hava a great Valentine's Day. I have a bag of Valentine Tootsie Rolls for my sweetie.
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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:16 AM

.....A pleasant Valentine's Day to all....Our's is starting out pretty nice. High Cirrus clouds and sunshine above the horizon now.  10 degrees when I first looked but it is rising....Trees are motionless. 

Hope the weather is comparatively as good down in Daytona today for the season kick off, the  Daytona Nascar 500.

Danica's Nationwide race caught her in a massive accident yesterday, but she didn't seem too shook about it.....I believe she will open some eyes sometime in the season.  Good race equipment, and she certainly has big time racing experience...just not much yet in Nascar racing.

After church, we'll head for a good meal for this Valentine's day....Jean's choice.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:47 AM

Good (late) morning everyone.  Joe, thanks to you and Matt for getting breakfast ready this morning.  Those heart-shaped pancakes look and taste really good.  I originially got up around 5 a.m., but was feeling under the weather, and decided to go back to bed.  Feeling a little bit better now, though.

For our Sunday Dinner later on, Walt is making his spaghetti casserole.  To go with it, I'm making a tossed salad and will bake some garlic Texas toast, and bread sticks.

And I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day.  Hope it's a very nice one for all you couples out there!

Everyone have a blessed afternoon, and see you all later.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 14, 2010 11:29 AM

Good Morning All:

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your significant other.

Sunny and 55 here in Alamo City.  Fixin' to be a really nice day here.

Enjoy your Sunday!

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Posted by Willy2 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:21 PM

Murray

Good Morning All:

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your significant other.

Sunny and 55 here in Alamo City.  Fixin' to be a really nice day here.

Enjoy your Sunday!

We have 16 degrees with blowing and drifting snow in Omaha. Wanna trade? Big Smile

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Posted by diningcar on Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:32 PM

Happy Valentines Day to all, especially to our keeper of the premises, Paula.

Mine will be happy as my wifre is returning from her trip to Paris this PM. I shall pick her up at the airport and take her to dinner and overnight at a nice hotel in Phoenix. Then home tomorrow where she will be surprised that the house is in fine condition.

Going to be in the 70's this PM in Phoenix and 60 here in Prescott.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 14, 2010 3:31 PM

Willy2
We have 16 degrees with blowing and drifting snow in Omaha. Wanna trade? Big Smile

Nope...But thanks for asking!  Wink

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:13 PM

We got to just above freezing today, but the wind was nasty.  The light snow we got overnight blew around very nicely, including drifting onto the road in random spots, making the roads a bit unpredictable.   One moment you're doing the speed limit on dry roads, the next you're into several inches of snow...

Someplace i have some heart-shaped egg rings.  Haven't used them in ages....

A good trick when making pancakes for kids is to drizzle some batter in a smiley face, then pour the rest of the batter over it.  Voila!  Smiley-faced pancake!

Got the new computer set up at the fire station, and hooked the all-in-one to it so we have a printer there, too.  All we need now is an Internet connection, and that's coming, too.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:32 PM

Evenin' everyone.  Well, Walt has the first round of his spaghetti casserole on the serving station, and I have the Italian bread , garlic Texas toast and bread sticks on there, also.  Along with the tossed salad, on the cool end of the serving station.  And Walt is still in the kitchen, making another batch of the spaghetti casserole.

For dessert tonight, little heart shaped yellow cakes w/chocolate icing. 

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Valentine's Day so far, and will continue to enjoy it this evening.  I know Dining Car Jack will definitely be enjoying his, after picking up his bride of these several years, at the airport. 

As far as the snow is concerned, we've had off and on flurries this afternoon; but with a high today of 34, nothing too bad outside yet.  The kicker of it is to be starting later tonight, and by tomorrow night, they now say we could have 5 to 7 inches.  A lot of the hardware stores around our area, have just about sold out of the ice melt, and are suggesting that some may have to use the water softener salt.  It's a bigger salt, but will work to melt the snow:  just takes a little bit longer is all.

 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:16 PM

Happy Valentines day to all out there, albeit I am a bit late in posting this. I started my 2nd week here in Wyoming this morning and it will be probably the end of the first week in March before I head for home.

My sister baked a couple cheery pies this morning, so we've got plenty of cheery pie to go around. I am leaving a large pie here on the counter for everyone to enjoy. Chef

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Posted by flatspots on Monday, February 15, 2010 12:07 AM

I am new here and I am too lazy to research it but your Flat Wheel Cafe sounds intrigueing, (or however you spell it). What and where is the Flat Wheel Cafe?          thanks

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 15, 2010 5:56 AM

Good Monday morning, and Happy Presidents Day everyone.

Flatspots, welcome to the forums and the Flat Wheel Cafe/Diner.  To answer your question, we started out here about 5 1/2 years ago as the Depot Diner and Coffee Shop.  Had a 'contest' to decide on a new name last year.  Flat Wheel Cafe was what was decided by a majority of the people who 'come in here'.

At the present time, we have about an inch and a half of snow here in Louisville this morning.  They say we may end up with 3 to 5 inches, sometime tonight, in the morning.  Guess we'll have to wait and see what the total ends up at.  They're saying that Southern Indiana will end up with close to 8 inches of snow, by the time this round of snow is over.  Then, more coming into the area,  Friday and Saturday. 

Coffee, juices, and hot beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Mookie, here's your coffee mug, ready for you.

All the regular breakfast items, including bagels and bear claws are on the serving station. 

Everyone enjoy your breakfast, have a good morning, keep warm, stay safe, and take care.  See you all later.

 

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 15, 2010 6:54 AM

good morning

well matts school is going to try to have school today but he is delayed for 2 hrs.We had 3 degrees and fog coming home from work.Cw thanks for breakfast.Flatspots welcome to the diner.Feel free to ask questions here.Someone will find an answer for you.Defiance has 2 railroads.CSX(B&O) and the Maumee & Western(MAW) shortline(former wabash).Hope you have a nice place to watch and run trains.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, February 15, 2010 7:53 AM

flatspots

I am new here and I am too lazy to research it but your Flat Wheel Cafe sounds intrigueing, (or however you spell it). What and where is the Flat Wheel Cafe?          thanks

The Flat Wheel Cafe is a virtual "diner" where we can get together to discuss stuff that would otherwise be off-topic for this forum. 

While we do have some fun with the "food", we also commiserate about the weather, share family news, and generally get to know each other a little better. 

The "Trackside Lounge" is about the same, sans food, but has a slightly different crowd.  We also tend to share some rail oriented pictures there, as opposed to starting a new thread each time.

As for where it is, you're already here.   Welcome!

A similar thread is running over on the Model Railroader forum.   I haven't checked any of the other forums - you may find them there, too.

Due to the "mechanics" of the forum software, we "move" into new digs on a monthly basis.  It's just to keep the post count on any individual thread down to a manageable level.

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, February 15, 2010 8:37 AM

And so I just walked in the door and must report we are under a forecast of 1 to 3" of snow today.....Much more to occur south and east of us.

Temp. now 23 plus degrees.  Must run, have several stops to make....

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, February 15, 2010 9:09 AM

Good morning. 47 and cloudy in Carolina at present, so there goes our chance for more snow. What we got last week was the fifth largest on record. Although the local weather office shows no precipitation, Columbia got eight and a half inches, the most since 1973. Why we show no snow here is anybody's guess, but is typical for Florence.

Flatspot, welcome aboard, and don't hesitate to ask questions, no matter how simple they seem to be.

Now, I have a question. What does TY&E stand for? 

 

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Posted by Willy2 on Monday, February 15, 2010 9:12 AM

Not a nice day today. We're looking at a high of about 20 degrees, along with gusty winds. It's not very pleasant walking around a college campus on days like today, especially when a class is on the opposite end of campus. Oh well.

I hope everyone has a nice day.

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, February 15, 2010 10:53 AM

Lake effect in the forecast, but so far I haven't seen a single flake.  It's already up to a mild 30F, so I'm not complaining.

The DC area is apparently under the gun again tonight.  My son is working at a different fire station than usual and expects some business.

 

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, February 15, 2010 10:59 AM

grampaw pettibone

Good morning. 47 and cloudy in Carolina at present, so there goes our chance for more snow. What we got last week was the fifth largest on record. Although the local weather office shows no precipitation, Columbia got eight and a half inches, the most since 1973. Why we show no snow here is anybody's guess, but is typical for Florence.

Flatspot, welcome aboard, and don't hesitate to ask questions, no matter how simple they seem to be.

Now, I have a question. What does TY&E stand for? 

 

Well, Tom, I won't jump on you for having snow when Northern Utah is short on its water year (I hope Ricki and I will be able to take baths this summer), but it seems that some other folks are enjoying more than their share; can they send some back to the Wasatch Front (keep most of it in the mountains and let the valley have only a little)? Willy, can you do anything about this?

Yes, Flatspot, welcome, and feel free to offer any information you have, as well ask questions.

Tom, as well as I can decode it, TY&E is "train, yard, and engine."  The thread on protective/reflective has this expression quite often.

Tom, the following is copied from the Classic Trains forum. Do you have any idea as to the use of the tags ?

Hi, I recently acquired some old brass numbers from an auction, and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what their purpose was. They came stored on a tag that said "Atlantic Coast Line Railroad," but there wasn't really much more description than that. I was thinking that they may have been seat numbers, but I'm not really sure. Here's a couple pictures:

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 15, 2010 11:25 AM

Johnny, they do kind of look like seat numbers to me (although I don't know for sure).  There should be someone else on here,  perhaps Larry, can give a definitive answer.

Walt looked out the back door, and took a picture of the snow (and yes, it's still snowing here).  Maybe he'll post it later on.  You can't even see the prints the dog and I made the last couple of days in the backyard!  Neither one of us has ventured out to get a current measurement of snow depth.

Think I need to find a dentist:  my teeth are really aching on the bottom left side of my mouth.  At least, so far, no pain that I can't handle. 

For the rest of the day, we have leftover spaghetti casserole, breads and tossed salad.  Everything is heated up, baked, and put on the serving station, and on the cool end is the tossed salad.

Think I'll be starting some laundry work in just a little bit.  We may not be able to get out anywhere, but we'll have plenty of clean clothes for when we can.  I kind of miss not getting out and walking everyday.

Everyone have a good afternoon, stay warm and take care.

 

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."

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