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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, July 2, 2010 10:03 PM

Murray

Quentin, there is also a live online scanner from the Roanoke area to listen to if you are so inclined. 

The address for that on-line scanner is http://www.railroadradio.net/content/view/174/207/

Enjoy!

....Thanks Murray.....Yes, I'm aware of it...and actually had it on a few min. about an hour ago.   Have a good holiday weekend.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 2, 2010 10:32 PM

Modelcar

Murray

Quentin, there is also a live online scanner from the Roanoke area to listen to if you are so inclined. 

The address for that on-line scanner is http://www.railroadradio.net/content/view/174/207/

Enjoy!

....Thanks Murray.....Yes, I'm aware of it...and actually had it on a few min. about an hour ago.   Have a good holiday weekend.

Same to you as well!  Its been raining here most of the week.  We have been dealing with the remnants of Hurricane Alex.  But on a positive note...no water restrictions for us this year!

 

 

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Posted by locomutt on Saturday, July 3, 2010 5:45 AM

Morning ALL!!!  64 degrees in the Metro Louisville area right now, going for a high of 90 degrees today, with lower humidity.....sounds like a very nice day to get on the bike and go around to some of my favorite spots for some train watching!

Coffee is brewing, water is on for tea, etc., good stuff is being put out on the Warming Trays now. I'm very sure CW will be in later with a menu for today.

Hope All are preparing for a Great Happy Birthday America weekend!  Just remember what it actually stands for.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, July 3, 2010 6:23 AM

Kinda dry hereabouts.  Maybe it'll rain on Monday, after all the weekenders head home.  Isn't Monday the "observed" Independence Day, due to the 4th being on Sunday?  A lot of people will still be off work.

Fireworks in one nearby town tonight, for which I'll load up my mountain bike and do EMS patrol, then it's down the river to Alexandria Bay for the fireworks gala there.  With any luck, I'll catch a ride on a local fireboat for a front row seat...

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Posted by spokyone on Saturday, July 3, 2010 6:32 AM

 Just coffee for me. We are headed over for a fund raiser breakfast at the Eliza Community Church this morning. The ladies adorn the tables with home-made Danish & donuts. I call it, "Fattening up for the Fourth"..Then we are off to find the tallest corn in the county.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, July 3, 2010 7:04 AM

good morning

Sister is coming up today.We are taking her family to Sauder village.Going to check out their new pioneer section.No trip is complete without riding the "Erie express".Might watch some ns on the way and back home.

stay safe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, July 3, 2010 7:23 AM

Good morning. Kinda cool in Carolina this morning, 67 and sunny. Gonna heat up to the mid 80s later.  All things permitting, tonight is rib and seafood night. I'm looking forward to that....

Everyone take care and stay safe

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 3, 2010 9:36 AM

Good Morning All.  Currently cloudy and 79 here in Alamo City.  Still dealing with the remnants of Hurricane Alex here in South Central Texas.  Showers and storms predicted through the weekend.

Enjoy your holiday weekend and be safe!

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, July 3, 2010 11:44 AM

A beautiful 4th weekend here.....Bright sunshine, pretty blue skies....and still with lower humidity.  But we understand heat and humidity is to come back rather soon.  At least no rain for our holiday time here.....

Everyone enjoy.....Safely.

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Posted by Deggesty on Saturday, July 3, 2010 12:04 PM

spokyone
Then we are off to find the tallest corn in the county.

Do you expect to find any that is knee-high?Smile

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Posted by Deggesty on Saturday, July 3, 2010 12:09 PM

grampaw pettibone
Good morning. Kinda cool in Carolina this morning, 67 and sunny. Gonna heat up to the mid 80s later.

Kinda cool in northern Utah this morning, 50, sunny and a brisk breeze out of the north. Gonna heat up to 80 later. We had a welcome cold front (no rain, though) come through last night. The morning temperatures had been about 60, with the highs in the eighties and nineties. Southern Utah, of course, has already had highs above 100. I'm glad I do not live down there, even though the cloimate is dry.

[I need to be more careful in my proofreading.]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, July 3, 2010 12:18 PM

Good afternoon, everyone.  I have had lots of problems this morning, trying to get in here on IE browser.  As soon as I would attempt to log on, I'd let the dreaded "Page cannot be found" message.  Finally, I pulled up Firefox, and managed to get logged on!  

Walt, thanks for fixing breakfast this morning!  I really appreciate the help you, Joe and the others give me in here!!

You all have a good afternoon, keep safe, and I'll see you all again in a few hours, with our pizza menu.


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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, July 3, 2010 2:03 PM

Deggesty
Do you expect to find any that is knee-high?Smile

 

.......If anyone is hunting tall corn, we can satisfy.  For our somewhat northern location, the corn has really grown fast {with an excellent growing season so far},  We have some corn around us that must be at least 10' now....!  Tassels on them too.

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Posted by spokyone on Saturday, July 3, 2010 3:51 PM

We had a great time today. Many fields have had way too much rain, leaving dwarf corn, pale green in color. We also found tall corn in many locations. Note the size in Barb's pic.



Then we saw a loaded coal train finish going around a manifest train.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, July 3, 2010 6:51 PM

good evening

sister and her family had a great time at sauder village.We stayed until they closed.They have made a new whistle stop in the pioneer village.Cw thanks for the pizza.Tomorrow is G+G house and the fireworks.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, July 3, 2010 7:03 PM

Pizzas are on the serving station.  Usual list of pizzas, along with a "Red White and Blue" pizza.  Enjoy and have a good evening.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, July 3, 2010 7:48 PM

Had a nice day today.  Breakfast out; trains for awhile; early supper with a low-flying chicken.  Big Smile

He was on his way back home to Denver, so we had to lift and eat fast. 

I really do enjoy his visits - even if they are always too short!

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Posted by switch7frg on Saturday, July 3, 2010 9:29 PM

Whistling   OOPSEY , from a distance  it looks like a cornfield meet is gonna happen in the 3rd pic. Nice pics. BOB.

                                   p.s. don't take flight with the birds yet.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 3, 2010 9:48 PM

Turn your speakers up and enjoy everyone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRs&feature=related

 

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, July 4, 2010 5:28 AM

The great american experiment continues...

Good morning.Juice and coffee are ready to go.The breakfast bar has waffles,pancakes,eggs bacon and sausage.We also have red white and blue cups plates and napkins.Matt will get to meet his new cousin Carlie today.Then it's off to the fireworks tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, July 4, 2010 6:39 AM

Good morning, and Happy Birthday America! 

Murray, thanks for posting the UTube link of Kate Smith, singing God Bless America!  Such a very nice way to start Independence Day.

Joe, thanks for taking care of breakfast.  You and Matt did a terrific job! 

We currently have 77 degrees outside, and supposed to get up to about 93 degrees today.  Going to be a beautiful 4th, with no rain in our forecast this year.

Everyone have a very good day, and take care.

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, July 4, 2010 7:05 AM

Quentin sent, and asked me to post this picture for the 4th of July; So here you go; Happy 234th Birthday America!!!! Happy B-Day Happy B-Day Happy B-Day Happy B-Day Happy B-Day

I probably should add that these Flags are at the Mr. & Mrs. Q's residence and are put out on very Special Occasions. (Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc.)

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, July 4, 2010 8:35 AM

.......Thank you Walt.  Everyone appreciate this day for it's meaning.  And enjoy the total weekend....Safely.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 4, 2010 10:42 AM

Another appropriate link that is as timely now as it was when it first aired in  the 1950's.  Enjoy everyone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88A_UK5JYl4

 

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, July 4, 2010 11:40 AM

 

This is a "Flower Bed" here at our house, Sarah "Created" this one a month or so ago; friends on Facebook should have already seen this one already.

Just thought it was appropriate for today.

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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, July 4, 2010 11:57 AM

Murray, thanks so much for the links for Kate Smith & Red Skelton.......

The last one (Red's) need to be shown to our "Governing Officals".......that's what this country IS supposed to run on, by, etc.

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Posted by rvos1979 on Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:54 PM

Afternoon, and happy Independence Day, all.....

Home for weekend, so have been working on models again, finishing up some 12-year old Walthers tank car kits, amongst other things.

Mutt, Facebook comment I posted was prompted by a wreck I saw about 50 miles from you, apparently someone in an SUV made a hard right on the interstate, and when it hit the bottom of the ditch, the vehicle pole-vaulted into the fence line, upside down.  My first thought was "Gee, what a funny place to park a vehicle...."

Well, off to parents to celebrate holiday, so see everyone later..... 

Randy Vos

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Posted by switch7frg on Sunday, July 4, 2010 5:38 PM

Murray;  thank you for the post  with Kate Smith, such a powerfull voice.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, July 4, 2010 10:53 PM

Matt had fun meeting Carlie.I had to explain when she was fed that her and her mom needed time alone.The fireworks were good tonight too.Going to take some cherry pie then it's off to bed.early start tomorrow,

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, July 5, 2010 5:20 AM

Good Monday morning ,everyone.  Such a nice 4th of July yesterday!  The three of us went to the fairgrounds, for the Stewart Flea Market, saw our friends from High Sierra Barbecue, and got a few things that we needed.  Came home, and fixed supper, watched the Capitol Fourth, then went outside and watched the neighborhood fireworks.  A splendid evening. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  On the serving station this morning:  bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, pork sausage patties & links, scrambled eggs, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy , cantaloupe and watermelon chunks. 

Everyone have a good morning, and I'll be back after awhile.  Take care.

 

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