Good Sunday morning, everyone. Sorry about getting in here so late. Woke up at 4:15 this morning, went back to sleep about 2 hours later, and have now been awake for two hours this time. Everyone else is still sleeping.
Joe, thank you so very much for taking care of everything this morning.
Our skies are cloudy and overcast. We've had a little bit of rain this morning, and some heavier rain showers coming in sometime this afternoon. I'm not sure what our low was, but our high today won't make it past the mid 50s mark.
Everyone have a good morning, keep safe and keep dry.
CW, you are not the only one to have slept in this morning. It was well after midnight when I finally went to bed, and I finally got up within the last 20 minutes or so. I've just poured myself a cup of coffee and I am enjoying it. Not sure what I will have for breakfast this morning.
Right now we have a temp of 32 degrees here, and we are going for a high of 52 or a little better than that, and it is shaping up to be a pretty nice day here in Sioux Falls. I hope the rest of you out there are all having a good day!
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Well, I don't know what it is, but I feel like I could lie down and go back to sleep again. But, guess I'll stay up!
Here is our Sunday Dinner menu:
Choice of country fried chicken or country fried steak w/mashed taters, milk gravy, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, broccoli w/cheddar cheese sauce, peas & carrots, cauliflower, and asparagas for those who like it.
Dessert: German chocolate cake, Dutch apple pie, and peach & cherry cobblers, w/ice cream for any of the desserts.
You all have a nice afternoon, andtake care.
Incredibly busy weekend. Seems like every minute is filled and I am tired tonite.
Willy we caught a few coal trains today. Business seems to be picking up and they are running pretty steady! But you missed Moses on Saturday. Around noon, we stopped by the watch site to see if we could coax a few trains out of the yard and saw a man dressed in a black long cloak with red lining, a white knit bomber cap with flaps and a white muffler carrying a very long "staff".
He walked between the 6 tracks and raised his staff - pointing it at the yards, walked under the bridge and did the same to the pigeons and then walked in front of a sitting coal train that was doing bad order set outs. Couldn't see what he did in front of the waiting coal train since we had another coal train leaving town blocking our view. (where is my ladder!) He was gone by the time the moving coal train was gone.
You never know what you are going to see when you have trains, people and animals.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
good evening
well there are 2 5 seeds and a 2 seed and a 1 seed left to go to Indianapolis.I hope the final four is as much fun as the tournament has been thus far.I am going to make a quick snack.Lunch at G+G house was good.Matt and his sunday school classmates are to help with the Easter services next week.We saw the damage for this mornings fire but we haven't heard of a cause yet.I don't think anyone was hurt in fighting the fire either.
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").
Mookie You never know what you are going to see when you have trains, people and animals.
Boy...you are so correct Jen...one never knows what's next...This afternoon, while we all were in the family room and the patio door faces the back yard, and out onto the golf course fairway. The new little pup started barking and growing....and we looked to see what was upsetting her....A deer was walking down the middle of the fairway....
Quentin
RE: "Moses" at Hobson Yard
In Lincoln, they have "Loonie" Signals instead of Lunar Signals....?
switch7frg Justin; all 3 shots are very clear. CSX 7586 looks weary ( almost tired iron). Her ditch lights looks like bulging eyes ~~~ from pulling so hard.#1 shot has my vote for the day.Your composition & camera make a good pair, keep up the good work. Cannonball
Justin; all 3 shots are very clear. CSX 7586 looks weary ( almost tired iron). Her ditch lights looks like bulging eyes ~~~ from pulling so hard.#1 shot has my vote for the day.Your composition & camera make a good pair, keep up the good work.
Cannonball
Cannonball,
Thank you for the complements! I too agree! She sure has a detremined look on her face!. Just after she passed under us, (Nothing like having 4000 horses blasting exhaust in your face!) She really buckled down, and started to pull! The engineer ripped her out to full run 8, and she really started to smoke! I think she needs a new coat of paint as well. It is the economy I imagine. Not enough money to repaint old veterans like her. Sad, she needs it!
Well all it’s back to school tomorrow. Sadly enough. We only have 8 Mondays left thankfully!
See you all later!
Justin
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Mookie Incredibly busy weekend. Seems like every minute is filled and I am tired tonite. Willy we caught a few coal trains today. Business seems to be picking up and they are running pretty steady! But you missed Moses on Saturday. Around noon, we stopped by the watch site to see if we could coax a few trains out of the yard and saw a man dressed in a black long cloak with red lining, a white knit bomber cap with flaps and a white muffler carrying a very long "staff". He walked between the 6 tracks and raised his staff - pointing it at the yards, walked under the bridge and did the same to the pigeons and then walked in front of a sitting coal train that was doing bad order set outs. Couldn't see what he did in front of the waiting coal train since we had another coal train leaving town blocking our view. (where is my ladder!) He was gone by the time the moving coal train was gone. You never know what you are going to see when you have trains, people and animals.
Wish I had been there to see that! I'll bet he was just getting ready for the annual airing of "The Ten Commandments" on ABC on Saturday.
Willy
Paula; Supper sounds so good, alas I have just eaten supper . However, the Dutch apple pie /w a slice of sharp chedder please. And some sassafrass tea . Necter of the gods~~~ for Spring tonic .LOL
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
JoeKohwell there are 2 5 seeds and a 2 seed and a 1 seed left to go to Indianapolis.I hope the final four is as much fun as the tournament has been thus far. stay safe Joe
spokyoneBarbara & I are finishing packing for our trip to Louisville, Roanoke & warm weather
Good Monday morning, everyone. Bob, we're looking forward to the visit!! It will be so nice to meet someone else from the forums!
Rain is out of the area. We currently have 43 degrees, and clouds are moving out. High today will be in the mid 50s, probably around 54. Think we'll try to get out in the front yard, and trim our two burning bushes. They really need it, as we didn't get to trim them last year.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go. Hot water boiling for hot tea.
On the serving station this morning: turkey bacon, pork sausage, bagels, bear claws, scrambled eggs, tater tots, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, and there's also oatmeal, rice, toast and other cereals available, if none of this suits you this morning.
Everyone have a very good morning, and if anyone has a request for lunch/supper, let me know. Take care, and see you later.
good morning
Cw thanks for breakfast.Bob have a safe trip.I hope you get to see the 611 and 1218 in Roanoke.Matt and I have chores to do this morning.We will go see what we can find later today.
Morning all.....
48 and fog in Carlisle, PA, this morning, have truck running right now just to charge up the batteries (note to company: Purchase and install Tri-Pacs!). Supposed to be in the 50s with a lot of rain, though last night we probably could have used an ark.
CW, it wasn't the trailer that misbehaved, but the tractor, found out the adjuster pin was worn out, causing the 5th wheel jaws to go out of adjustment, and it released by itself. Brand new used 5th wheel performing just fine, torture tested it yesterday coming out of Martinsville, hills on US220 in that area are pretty steep.
Will have breakfast and then play around with a few things, do not have to be at receiver untill 4pm eastern, after that, things could get interesting, supposed to be home this Friday. 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
Justin,
Your shots are looking much better. Seems like you're figuring out angles, lighting, and composure. If you safely (and legally) can - try some different angles and times of day. My favorite was the overpowered train...but I like widenose GEs.
Dan
Sir C: City mission only a few blocks north - might have something to do with it. They took the lunar away so he was in the right spot!
Willy - he was trying to part the tracks at one point. Think he was working over the pigeons under the bridge for "lunch"? They weren't cooperating, either.
Hey CW - supposed to be 70 this week. Outside with coffee! Yessss....
....Our rainy Sunday weather has passed and has turned into sunshine....And this week is to be much warmer. Several forecasts are saying up to 80 by Thursday.
Sounds like another yard mowing will be taking place....Right now, no rain in the forecast until Sunday.
Trivia: Hearing so much about Rochelle all the time {meaning the rail cam}, I'm surprised we're not hearing how well the Roanoke cam is doing now....With the new location and much bigger picture....and then the ability to put it on "full screen"....I'm seeing quite a few trains and via smooth streaming video.....But the highlight was the long passenger {believed to be NS's business train}, passing and heading to Georgia, and the Masters.
Wish that rail cam also had sound as the Netherland cam has....But with a full screen pic., one can really get a good look at passing rail traffic....City activity too.
Mookie: Just checked the weather forecast for when I get home this weekend, supposed to be 70+ in southern Wisconsin later this week and weekend as well. Cats will be going nuts when we start leaving windows open at night....
Mookie, I'm looking forward to the morning, that we can take our coffees outside and enjoy train watching!!
Since no one had any meal ideas for me, I've been pondering and pondering on what to fix for today. Since it's still a tad bit on the cool side (at least here in Louisville, this morning, and into the afternoon, how about:
1. Beef stew w/oven baked cornbread
2. Minestrone soup
3. You choice of BLTs or grilled cheese sandwiches
Randy, sounds like you've got everything just about under control now! I hope it stays that way for you.
Everyone have a good afternoon, enjoy your lunch, and I'll see you all later.
A BLT sounds perfect about now...good call! Job interview this aft (promising phone interview already) and then finish working outside. Gotta get some grass seed down on the bare earth and with luck...prep the front flower beds for planting.
Hello Dan! And thanks for agreeing with at least one of the meal selections for today. Good luck on the job interview this afternoon. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. If you get this job, think we'll be able to see a little bit more of you in here? When are you going to post a new picture of Aiden for us to see? I imagine he's 'growing like a weed'. When does he turn 1 (I'm having a problem remembering, but it seems like he should be about to have a first birthday coming up.
Thanks CW. It's hard to say what the possibilities (two of 'em) will bring. One may mean more 'down' time but when I'm busy...I'm busy! The other may mean more of a lateral move (in terms of hours/days worked) but higher pay. We shall see.
I should be able to get a picture of 'Sprout' up after I get back near the stored files. Maybe later this aft or tonight. He'll turn one in about 3 months (June 30).
Good afternoon, and thanks for lunch. It was a weekend of heavy weather in Carolina. Some areas to the west got tonadoes and thunderstorm activity. There are some areas still without power according to the news. We have had on again/off again rain today, and it currently is 70. Everyone take care
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
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A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
Sorry I missed lunch - and I like BLT's...
Lunch today was courtesy of a former co-worker who I met with to help with a project I started before I retired.
Cool and damp today - about a third of an inch of rain overnight. I've got both inside and outside work to do, so I'll run either way.
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Afternoon all.
CW, I think BLT’s sound really good! ThX!
What a nice day here in western Indiana! It’s 50* here with a slight northerly breeze. Had a good day at school today. I’m now in arts class. I’m also in Computers. I hope I do well in there!
Have a good evening all!
afternoon
well matt and I wandered to indiana and saw the mess in waterloo.Ns was busy cleaning up the mess.They even had a crew train come into town.We then went down to the csx ns diamond at St.Joe and saw the ICE(iowa chicago & eastern) units come back west on k 695.Cw thanks for the BLT's for supper.
.....Trivia;
Just witnessed a NS freight on the Roanoke rail cam, 2 units on the point for power, and a string of tanks, and some covered hoppers.....And...a caboose...!! 8:12 EDT.
That's some railcam, isn't it? I wish the Rochelle cam people would take note. After seeing Roanoke, Rochelle seems pitifully antiquated, and like it has been said, sound would be wonderful!
Good Tuesday morning, everyone. Starting off on the cool/cold side this morning, with a temp of 34 degrees. Supposed to get up into the mid 60s today. The sun finally made an apperance late yesterday afternoon, and it warmed up nicely, after all the clouds got out of the way.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go, along with hot water for hot tea.
On the serving station this morning: bagels, bear claws, and the rest of the regular breakfast menu.
Lunch is cooking in the Crock Pot/Slow Cookers over on the counter: Roast, taters and carrots. I go back to the surgeon today on my knees and hip. My ride will be here about 12:15, and my appointment is at 1:15. Been having some trouble with shooting pain in the back of my right thigh, just above the knee, and have been experiencing some pain in my hip. So going to go make sure everything is semi okay there.
Everyone have a very good morning, and I'll see you all sometime late afternoon.
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