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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, July 31, 2010 9:22 AM

Hey Bob, NICE Picture!!!  Glad you and Barb are enjoying that. Wish we could be there.

CW didn't mention that our ISP was down this morning, we couldn't get onto anything at all. I know she tried to get on and do whatever she does about 0645, but nothing was working.

Our temp right now is 73, going for a high of 89 with a chance of showers throughout the day; maybe I'll get a chance to get the bike out and do some railfanning. (doubt I'll get the chance to get a balloon/blimp along with light engines like Bob did, although maybe a low flying UPS plane will get in my viewfinder if I make it over to the NS/P&L diamond.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY R.J. Hope you have many, many more!! Happy B-Day Happy B-Day

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, July 31, 2010 7:36 AM

good morning

mother nature looks like she might want to rain on us today.Bob nice picture and thanks for breakfast.Got some chores to do today.will be back for pizza tonight.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, July 31, 2010 7:17 AM

Good Saturday morning, everyone.  Bob, thank you very much for coming in early and fixing breakfast! 

We have had a little bit of rain overnight.  Probably about two tenths of an inch.  I'm not sure what our current temp is, but when I awoke at 6:45, the temp was 66 degrees.  Not bad sleeping weather, that's for sure!  High today is supposed to be around 89 degrees. 

I want to wish RJ (mini-wyo) a Very Happy Birthday today.  RJ, hope you have a very good day!

Have a couple of calls to make this morning:  today is also my sister's birthday, along with our sister-in-law (twin brother's wife) . 

Everyone have a very good day, and see you all back tonight, for supper.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, July 31, 2010 5:54 AM

Good morning, Bob, and thanks for breakfast. 73 and sunny in Carolina, headed for the low 90s with high humidity and a hot index of 98. Today will be a hottun and I shall stay inside under the fan. Tonight is rib and seafood night, so I will sortie to the restaurant and try my luck this evening. Sometimes the ribs are super tender, and other times, are like barbecue flavored wood chips....

Everyone take care and safe, and try to stay cool.

Tom

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Posted by spokyone on Saturday, July 31, 2010 4:34 AM

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Good morning all. I am the first one up so I’ll make the biscuits & gravy & set out the OJ, milk & make the coffee. Barbara & I were in Dan’s country for the EAA fly-in. We found a great spot to view the small planes arriving. Planes approach from the southwest, flying directly above the Wisconsin & Southern tracks. Large arrows between the rails mark the corridor. At a point called FISK, the planes are given their runway assignment. Instead of answering the ATC, they rock their wings to acknowledge, then continue following the tracks or turn and follow Fisk road.  The controllers are located on a small hill, with a tethered balloon marking their location. Their binoculars are twice the size of mine. Here is a pic.


 
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Posted by blhanel on Friday, July 30, 2010 9:50 PM

Mookie
Sent some strong storms to Brian in IA.  He's so lucky!  Evil

 

They never got here.  Had some rain accompanied by an occasional spark here and there, but nothing serious.

Replaced our garbage disposal under the sink today- good thing I did, discovered that the trap underneath it was almost rusted through; it split and dumped its contents when I tried to take it apart.  Would've been a real mess if it had sprung a leak while all the stuff was still inside the cabinet.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, July 30, 2010 5:20 PM

Busy busy afternoon

Matt and I saw a non stop meet in town.We then met his cousins at the park and everyone had a great time.Going to rest after being the power for the swings and the merry go round.The last train we saw was probably q 393 going westbound.Cw thanks for supper.weather guessers say a chance of rain tomorrow.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, July 30, 2010 3:49 PM

Modelcar
Have seen barns go up in flames from most likely caused by spontaneous combustion.

 

And the same thing (spontaneous combustion) can happen in a garage!  Close to 30 years ago, my sister's garage caught fire, by grass clippings my brother-in-law had in there.  They had built a family room, onto their house, and it connected the house to the garage.  Fortunately, no one was home at the time, except their toy poodle.  Fire dept. got her out safely.  Just some smoke damage to the garage and family room. 

Our Friday Fish Fry is now on the warmer/serving station.  You have a nice selection of fish, from bass and catfish to shrimp and talapia, along with the regular side dishes.

Desserts:  Chocolate fudge cake, apple, cherry, peach cobblers, and pecan pie, all served with ice cream.

East coasters, sorry about being so late with the lunch/supper menu, but went to the grocery, bank and by the time I got home, needed to take a nap before coming back in here.  The only exscuse I have is still being on the muscle relaxers, which definitely make me very drowsy.

Everyone enjoy, have a good afternoon/evening, and take care.

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, July 30, 2010 1:41 PM

Cannonball.....if I was away for 2 weeks or so, baling might be a necessary option.

And putting green "hay" into a barn is certainly a no, no Johnny.....Have seen barns go up in flames from most likely caused by spontaneous combustion.

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Posted by Deggesty on Friday, July 30, 2010 12:46 PM

switch7frg

Whistling  Smile  Quentin ; can you bale it like hay after being mowed ??? LOL Humidity is so heavy we probably will retake under water breathing lessons again .  ~~ Stay cool my friend.

                               Cannonball

If he puts his hay up before it is dry, he better have plenty of air circulating through his haymow so it will not catch fire.

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Posted by switch7frg on Friday, July 30, 2010 11:57 AM

Whistling  Smile  Quentin ; can you bale it like hay after being mowed ??? LOL Humidity is so heavy we probably will retake under water breathing lessons again .  ~~ Stay cool my friend.

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, July 30, 2010 10:42 AM

....Our morning has been partly sunny or partly cloudy, whichever one prefers.  Starting temp early this morning was 70 degrees, so that sounded like it would be more mod. in temp today, so the windows are open.....So far, not bad with ceiling fans going to move air....

Atmosphere allowed the railroad sounds from the NS line, about a mile north of us to sound like it was in our front street, very early this morning before daylight.

This might be a mowing day.....not sure yet. 

 

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, July 30, 2010 8:41 AM

Thanx CW.  Got mah cup sitting right here in front of me. 

Opened the back door to let the Driver out (No - not what you are thinking - to go fishing - he had his hands full) and almost passed out from the humidity.  It is only 78 but 86% humidity.  We are right in line with Houston Ed on our stats.  Got Houston's heat and humidity and didn't have to move an inch!

Sent some strong storms to Brian in IA.  He's so lucky!  Evil

Off to find some watermelon for brunch. 

Oh and yes - it would have been fun to be with Sarah to watch the train traffic.  She would have had a good vantage point! 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, July 30, 2010 6:44 AM

Good Friday morning everyone.  Tom, thanks for coming in early and fixing breakfast.  Did you make those doughnuts, or go to the bakery?  Whichever, they sure do look good, along with the rest of the breakfast.

We have sunny, partly cloudy skies this morning, with a temp in the mid to upper 60s!  Much lower humidity, too!!  Going to be a beautiful day. 

Mookie, I set out your coffee mug, so you're ready to pour your coffee, when you get in! 

Well, Sarah made it home last night, around 11:15, 11:20.  She said that rail traffic was pretty backed up:  they had to wait in the eastend for about 4, 5 hours, because the yard was full of trains trying to get out, so the other trains could get into the yard.  That would have been a good thing to watch going on!Wink

Everyone have a great morning, and I'll see you all later.  UH, you all want a Fish Fry today, or a Fish Grill?

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, July 30, 2010 6:32 AM

morning

tom thanks for breakfast.glad the weekend is here.ns had a mixed bag of cars in the siding this morning.low 80's today with little humidity.after a nap matt and I will go see what we can find.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, July 30, 2010 5:28 AM

Good morning and peace be with you. At present, 77 and clear in Carolina with an expected high of 96. Amazingly, no thunder is forecast.

Breakfast is on the buffet bar and all you can drink fountain stuff is available.

My girls are allowing that they want to go out, so see yall later

Tom

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:09 PM

MC:  Driver says some people pay big $$$ for those kinds of adventures.  You get yours for free, plus a pay check! 

Thanx for tip on Ben-Gay stocks!

Moo....

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:49 PM

// You've never seen da' chicken swimmin in the blue frost Gatorade before? OK - you have now and you can shut the door, please. (So much for sales of Frost gatorade at the DDD&CS/FWC...keep the tankers coming CW & Joe)

Day four of surveying in a drainage canyon in Colorado Springs. Friday can't get over fast enough. Think I might just jump in a drum full of BenGay.

Enountered one very large buck (deer) on the other side of the creek today. Didn't seem to concerned about us. Wondr if he is sharing the canyon with Sow Bear and her  two cubs. (we've seen the footprints, but not them)

Lots of noise every afternoon, little rain darnit to heck.

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:01 PM

JoeKoh
Also expect more traffic your way once csx gets done with the North Baltimore intermodal yard.

 

Thanks for traffic "heads up" Joe......Would be nice to see more traffic back on our double track E & W  CSX line thru here.  Doesn't seem to be near as much as former Conrail had.....Back then it was quite busy.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:38 PM

afternoon

Modelcar the extra power is probably going to avon yard or further west.We had 2 extra train engine moves last weekend in Deshler.Also expect more traffic your way once csx gets done with the North Baltimore intermodal yard.More intermodal trains will be turning at Ridgeway or Sidney and come on the Indy line we hear.We saw a eastbound sailboat fuel extra in defiance today.Grandpa is coming next week for supper and music at a local park.It's a fundraisier for our local senior center.Cw thanks for supper tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by rvos1979 on Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:25 PM

Afternoon all.....

Taking it easy today, working on my paper mill layout, now have about 90% of the trackwork done, need to finish the switches for the remaining spurs (Micro Engineering switches need to be detailed, then figure out how I want to angle the tracks for the pulpwood and chemical areas).  Wiring has begun, though I think I will prop the layout on it's side to wire, I don't care for hot solder on me.....

Went to the first day of our county fair last night, got a free meal out of the deal, courtesy of the parents, and met our new Little King and Queen of the fair.  My mother started this event three years ago as a way to get the 4-7 year-old kids involved in the fair, and it has taken off.  Sat next to the Little King at dinner, very nice young man, and a talker, too!

Well, lunch, then do some more work on the layout....... 

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:23 PM

.....This is the nicest day we've had for sometime.....Sunshine and some white puffy clouds.  But the important part is:  Lower humidity...!  It's been a while we've had it as comfortable as today.....

Windows are open.

Just returned from our local restaurant, Bruner's....the one facing the double track E & W  CSX main....And got to see a W B mixed frieght with 6 engines....!  Why 6 power units in this flat country is beyond me.  But it's what we fans like to see.  Many tank cars on this one.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:46 AM

Well, I've done a couple of small walks this morning, and have done a couple of chores around the house.  Made myself some tuna salad for sandwiches. 

Here is what I've come up with for our Cafe menu for the rest of the day:

1.  Vegetable beef soup w/cornbread and tossed salad

2.  Sloppy joes w/tossed salad and, if anyone wants, you could fix yourself a sandwich to go with the soup.

3.  Tuna salad sandwiches w/tossed garden salad

Everyone enjoy your afternoon, and take care.

 

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:15 AM

grampaw pettibone

cherokee woman
bluck

Bluck?

 

Yep, cross between Blah & Yuck!Wink

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:11 AM

cherokee woman
bluck

Bluck?

This is my second try on this message. I sent it and it told me that it had taken , but never showed up on the forum....

77 and hazy this morning. We had a quiet night last night. The boffins are calling for a high of 91 today,

Everyone take care

Tom

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:49 AM

Good Thursday morning, everyone.  Joe, thanks for taking care of fixing the coffee, juice, and the cinnamon rolls.  Those rolls look very good this morning! 

I don't recall our current temp, but when I stepped out the front door, to get the  paper, it is bluck.  Very humid and warm.  Our high today is to be back up between 91 and 93, with a 30% chance of some showers/storms.  Tomorrow, they're predicting a high of 89 for us, with a little less humidity. 

Everyone have a good morning, take care and I'll see you all later.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, July 29, 2010 6:26 AM

good morning

well mother nature gave us some noise last night but not to much rain.going to get to bed.Have errands to do this afternoon.There is juice coffee and cinnamon rolls on the counter.Tonight will be friday.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:34 PM

tree68

rvos1979
Some four-wheeler in Streator, IL, last night found out I have good brakes, after she pulled out of a gas station in front of me.

A motorist in an SUV pulled almost the same stunt with a fire truck in VA.  The fire truck swerved and was hit by the SUV.  Unfortunately the truck rolled over causing the death of the two firefighters on board.  They were responding with lights and siren to a report of a house fire with someone trapped.  RIP brothers.

Randy: Sic EdBenton on them (His town and he was a trucker)
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Posted by Willy2 on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:19 PM

blue streak 1

Slightly off topic.  Saw a report that for the last reporting quarter Network Rail in the UK had 49 persons hit by trains. Maybe people in the US are actually more aware of trains than the UK?

I dunno. Based on what I see when I'm trackside, I don't think people here are particularly aware of trains either. Actually, I think plenty of people are aware of trains... they just choose to ignore them.

Willy

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