blownout cylinderI'm having a very stiff coffee this morning as I'm off to do some running around today
Johnny
Back off the road for a little while. Good to see most everyone here. Can you fll me in Miss Paula?
Coffee was great, Thanks
Roy
Woke up to 2 Mallards in our back yard so called wetland. 'Spring' is up against the window all hunkered up looking at them with his eyes bugging out! lol!
We're at 8C right now going to 2C this afternoon as a cold front marches on through here---by early tomorrow morning we'll be sitting at -11C going to a high tomorrow of 1C....
I'm having a very stiff coffee this morning as I'm off to do some running around today
Have a good one people!
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morning
matt is on time and on the bus.rainy day here in nw ohio.matt's friend left a cupcake for him on our porch last night.I didn't see it until I stepped on it.I told matt we'd go to town after school.Cw BLT's would be perfect for lunch and supper tonight.Glad Sarah can go back to work for csx.Trains have been picking back up here in nw ohio.Time for bed.
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").
Good Thursday morning, everyone. I hope you all had a good night, last night. We are starting out with 56 degrees, going for a high in the low 60s, with the rain coming in.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are ready to go. On the serving station this morning: bagels, bear claws and BLTs, along with the regular breakfast menu items.
Does anyone have any requests for lunch/supper menu? Since tournament play starts up again this afternoon, do you all want to make it a pizza day, or something else?
I know I'll have to take a late nap (like around 7:30, 8:00, so I can stay awake tonight for Kentucky's round at 10:00). That's usually when I'm getting ready to go night-night.
Mookie, here's your coffee, and I'll go pull our rockers over, so we can watch the trains going by this morning.
Congratulations to Sarah, with potential of returning to work....Hopefully, the economy is gaining a bit more strength. Certainly most of us know we do need the recovery to continue to take shape.
Quentin
Walt and I have just taken more food off the grills and put on the serving station. I've also replenished all the side dishes.
Even with mostly cloudy skies today, and hardly any sunshine, we still managed to get to the projected high today of 70 degrees. Not sure when the rain is to come in, I've not been paying any attention to the news/weather, since it came on about 45 minutes ago.
You all enjoy your supper, have a good evening and take care.
P.S. Sarah got a call yesterday from CSX: she is being called back to work!! After a year and a half, they'll have to be retrained, especially as some things/procedures have changed. So, she's not sure exactly when she'll be starting back yet.
Afternoon all.
A nice day here. Were setting at 60*F now. Supposed to get a real soaker tomorrow. Looks like ol’ Denver is really getting hammered. A foot of snow! MC, I can only imagine what UP, BNSF, and AMTK have been through this snow season. Our best of wishes to them!
Have a good evening all.
Justin
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afternoon
Mookie thanks for the use of the hammock.I put the usual fee in the slot for you.MC's snow will be rain by the time it comes overnight.Matt had a tornado drill today at school as well.It is that time of year.Cw thanks for supper.Time to get things ready for work.
Willy2 Not terrible. Wonderful! I wish we had gotten one more big snowstorm here before the end of winter.
Not terrible. Wonderful! I wish we had gotten one more big snowstorm here before the end of winter.
Ok, Willy....perhaps not terrible, but we certainly need no more this season....Already have 4.5" over our normal for the complete season. Water table up with plenty of water in the ground.
Yard rolled now.....so will put off yard mowing until tomorrow, as the grass stands back up again.
mudchicken About 15 inches of really wet snow. Still snowing lightly. Windward side of the house, fence, Lurch and anything else with a vertical surface is coated in snow. 3-5 more inches possible today. Was out shovelling for 3 hours, gotta get cleaned-up and go recover at work. Doogie is home after losing a few teeth and a nasty skin tumor. Spent most of last night sleeping on BossHen's lap next to the fireplace.
About 15 inches of really wet snow. Still snowing lightly. Windward side of the house, fence, Lurch and anything else with a vertical surface is coated in snow. 3-5 more inches possible today.
Was out shovelling for 3 hours, gotta get cleaned-up and go recover at work.
Doogie is home after losing a few teeth and a nasty skin tumor. Spent most of last night sleeping on BossHen's lap next to the fireplace.
MC, I am sorry that Doogie had to lose the teeth, but rejoice that the skin tumor is gone. Is there such a thing as dentures for dogs?
Larry, we went through the sorrow of declining health with our two dogs. Buddy's spleen ruptured and had to be removed in the spring of '03; there was some carcinogenic tissue in it. He left us the following spring, having gone down the last two months of his life.
Ray: welcome home! I know you really enjoyed the time with your sister. If you'd like another sister, I'll be happy to send you mine.
Mookie, Joe and everyone: grill is hot and raring to go. Already on the grill, and just about ready to transfer to the serving station: brats, burgers, cheeseburgers, steaks, pork chops, chicken drumsticks, corn on the cob, and veggie shihkabobs.
There's also: baked taters, green beans, broccoli w/butter sauce, mac & cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, sliced tomatoes and fried yellow sqash.
Everyone enjoy, and have a nice afternoon. We are supposed to get to 70 degrees today.
Modelcar mudchickenAbout 15 inches of really wet snow. Still snowing lightly. M C: That's terrible.....Please see all that stuff melts before it is released to travel east and upset our Spring process.....I want to mow my yard today.
mudchickenAbout 15 inches of really wet snow. Still snowing lightly.
M C:
That's terrible.....Please see all that stuff melts before it is released to travel east and upset our Spring process.....I want to mow my yard today.
We just had our annual Severe Weather Awareness Week test tornado warning here in Nebraska. Now everyone is, supposedly, ready for the real thing.
Willy
....Sorry, double post below.....Didn't notice until I couldn't delete it.
MookieQuentin - you have a perfect molecatcher machine. And in between times she can till a garden for you!
Jen, you're correct....These little dogs will go after anything....no matter what the size. On the moles....I've never seen any of them yet....and I've deleted quite a few of them over the seasons. Don't dig them up.
Dashshund doggies, will tackle anything....at least bark at it....This one is so small....Just 10 lbs. But like all doxies....she has a mind of her own and sneaky....and quick....She can be on your lap, and like a streak of lightning....that nose can swing around an lick one right in the cheek / mouth....But we knew all that beforehand....Had them back a decade or so for 32 years.
It just was, this time.....didn't think we needed another....Overruled.
To: Jahn Henry out there in Colo - I know you spent many years shoveling coal on those steam engines (smirk), but you really ought to invest in a snowblower. Driver sez you can still get quite a workout with one, especially if it has a little horsepower. And when Lurch is sick, you would have a nice slow ride to work.....
Welcome home Ray. Those IX refunds are the only way we get anything extra.
Quentin - you have a perfect molecatcher machine. And in between times she can till a garden for you!
Need more coffee. Hope Joe is enjoying the hammock. I went in one side and out the other, so giving it a clear berth!
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
CANADIANPACIFIC2816I was able to replace my old computer with a sizeable tax return that I should be getting within the next few weeks, and my new machine is a joy to work with.
Just info: Any out there who haven't tried filling electronically....might give it a try....It sure speeds up the activity from the IRS...immensely
The sun is breaking thru a light overcast here now.....Mod temps. Upper 30's earlier this morning. Should be quite a bit of sunshine today.
Dogs / pets......That is a sad affair when they get into health problems. Have experienced that twice in the last several decades. 32 years of them. But, against my wishes, we have a brand new 11 mo. of age pup now to try to do it our way again....And of course it's a challenge. Speaking of getting the business done outside.
Today, I will shorten the grass so this little short legs pup will negotiate thru the wet grass in the morning and evening to take care of the necessaries....Sure hope that helps.
Spring continues to push forward each day with more evidence....Very welcome.
Ray is back- after having spent nearly a full six weeks with my sister out in Wyoming. When I got home though, which was the night of Saturday the 13th, I discovered that my computer would not boot up for me. And considering it's age, my sister convinced me that I would be better off replacing it with a new machine rather than trying to get it fixed. The computer expert in my family told me that my hard drive was either shot or I had some issues with errors.
I went out to our local Best Buy store and bought a new computer the day before yesterday and their "Geek Squad" came over and set it up for me yesterday afternoon. I was able to replace my old computer with a sizeable tax return that I should be getting within the next few weeks, and my new machine is a joy to work with.
Right now we have a temp of 30 degrees here in Sioux Falls, and it is supposed to warm up here to about 50. I think I will go for a walk later this morning and take my camera with me, maybe I will be lucky enough to spot a BNSF or a Dakota & Iowa train rolling through my neck of the woods.
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brats sound good for the grill this afternoon.going to need some *** to go with them.weather guessers say mr. sun will be here this afternoon.Cw thanks for breakfast.Going to head for the hammock for a nap.
CW - brats anywhere on your request list?
Sarah and I went out for a couple of hours yesterday evening. We had a pretty good time, but did not see any trains. We were back home around 8:30 last night.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go. (Mookie, here's you coffee mug!!) It won't be long, and I'll be ready for mug # 2.
On the serving station this morning: bagels, bear claws, bacon, sausage, eggs (however you want them), made from scratch buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy, and if you don't want any of that, there's plenty of cereal you can choose from.
You all have a very good morning, keep safe and take care. Taking requests for rest of today's meals.
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. Larry, I'm so very sorry to hear about the Dal. We are having some of the same concerns over our Win-Win doggy right now. She has several health problems, and they seem to be getting worse. We know what you're going through. Our thoughts are with you.
Peace be with you! 39 and clear in Carolina before sunrise. Larry, I am so sorry about the Dal and his problems. The short lives of dogs is offset by the love and devotion that they show us. Hopefully, he has many more days left in him. Everyone have a great day
Tom
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Yo - Sir Mud - ..... snow howz it going?
Tree - I am sorry to hear about the Dal. The one part of pet ownership that I always dreaded and didn't deal with too well, either.
Going to sneak into the pantry and dig around for an early breakfast. (maybe cold pizza?)
What a beautiful sunny day this was. Aledo HS girls had their first softball game. My grand-niece is the catcher. I got a great pic of her lunging for a catch of a spinning foul ball down the third base line.
Robins are in the area, as are cowbirds, grackles, and red-winged blackbirds. Had fun with grandson today - let him stand in the kitchen sink and check out the denizens of my bird feeders.
My tulips have broken through the mulch, but are still a ways from blooming. On the other hand, I haven't seen my croci yet.
We got an inch of rain overnight, but aside from the creek running brown and a bit high, nothing untoward has happened as a result.
Daughter was up today to visit with her Dalmatian (I'm merely his caretaker). He's suffering from arthritis and fibromyalgia, which has affected his movements and strength. I'm afraid he's not long for this world, as things seem to be progressing fairly quickly.
Of course, her visit brought a visit from the grandson as well, which was fun.
Another busy day tomorrow. Time for bed.
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