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Posted by Junctionfan on Sunday, July 11, 2010 1:43 PM

 Good afternoon all; I have been very busy with work and such.  Yesterday, I helped lay about 70 feet of track at a railway museum in Fort Erie, Ontario including tamping and tightening the bolts on the rail joiners....man even the tools are heavy.  The museum is working with 80 pound and 100 pound rail and in some cases, we have to weld the track and join it carefully to the 132 pound rail that was originally built in with the old diesel shops.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Sunday, July 11, 2010 3:02 PM

Disk problem is solved, and I am back in business

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, July 11, 2010 3:18 PM

For your dining pleasure:  BNSF is up and running!  Had one loaded coal running south (to St Joe area) and by the time the train was halfway over the diamond, he was really running fast.  They usually are pretty lazy about leaving town, but they must have heard there was a garage sale somewhere around St Joe.  Boy are they scary when they are leaving the throat of the yard, going around a tight curve and over the diamond.  Very dramatic, but if he tips a little too much he will wipe out at least 3 houses and a lot of backyards! 

Anyway - saw a UP train.  A real complete UP coal train!  Had UP 5889 and SP 6374 on head end and UP 5979 as a DPU.  We have a couple of UP engines that do some switching, but this one came from the west, around the edge of the yard and right straight thru going south.  COEH, which are marks we don't usually see, altho it is Alabama and we have regular Alabama and Georgia trains go thru here. 

I think I had a lot more fun than Tom and the gremlins.  But I am now exhausted - nap time! 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, July 12, 2010 5:08 AM

Good Monday morning, everyone.  Mookie, sounds like you had quite a day yesterday!

We have a current temp of 76 degrees, going for a high in the mid upper 80s today, with about a 30% chance of hit and miss showers/storms.  Mostly overnight, it was definitely miss.

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Mookie, here's your coffee mug, ready to be filled. 

On the warmer/serving station this morning:  a selection of fresh fruit, turkey bacon, selection of cereals, and for the ones who can have it, pork sausage patties/links w/made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy and scrambled eggs.

Everyone have a good morning, and take care.  Think I'll be doing laundry a little bit later this morning. 

 

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, July 12, 2010 9:22 AM

Our week is starting with mod. temps. and off and on sunshine.  But overnight is when we had weather....but it passed rather quickly.

1.45" of rain in a short time around 3 am.....The grass has unbelievablely greened up overnight.  Just mowed it last evening and it was fertlized about 3 days ago, and with this heat.....Guess, that explains the quick green up.  it was getting some brown spots but this did a bunch to green them up.

By noon today, I hope to be on site at our Muncie airport waiting for the landing of a WWII Flying Fortress....A B-17G.  It is to be here 3 days and can be inspected inside and rides will be available.

I've seen a Liberator {B-24}, and a B-17 come in here before, some years ago and they made a very low pass {maybe 500'}...over the airport, one right after the other before landing......What a site and sound.

So we're looking forward to get some pics. of this baby today.

Radar seemed to show no rain of any consequence today, but possibly a stray shower some places after the heat sets in this afternoon.

Best to all on here for a good week.

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Posted by spokyone on Monday, July 12, 2010 10:43 AM

I am loving the sweet corn this year, (as usual) and picking a few tomatoes from my patch. A few days ago, I posted a pic of a field of something. Carl won a prize for identifying a field of asparagus that had went to seed.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, July 12, 2010 11:20 AM

Afternoon, all.  It's been a pretty quiet day, so far, around here.  Walt is feeling a bit under the weather today; started with the hic cups last night, just before we started to eat supper.  He ended up putting his supper into a container, and putting it in the fridge.  Still not feeling too well, even now.  He must have picked up a "bug" somewhere, as he can't keep anything down. 

Lunch is on the warmer/serving station:  leftover roast, taters & carrots from yesterday's dinner. 

Anyone have any suggestions for supper/dinner tonight? 

It's very warm and muggy, not sure if we'll see any rain at all this afternoon.  Hope so, though, as we could definitely use some moisture.

Everyone have a good afternoon, and take care.

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, July 12, 2010 1:08 PM

Good afternoon. Walt. I hope you feel better soon. It's miserable to have the gripes, and I wish you well.

Slept in today, and may well go back and try again. I have days like this when I can't seem to wake up.

89 and sunny today, Soon it may turn off hot!

Everyone take care

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, July 12, 2010 5:03 PM

Well, it looks like the roast, etc., was cleaned up at lunch time, and no one has given me any suggestions for supper tonight.  So, here is what I've come up with:

1.  Grilled cheese sandwiches w/your choice of the following soups:  vegetable beef, cream of mushroom, tomato

2.  Hamburgers or cheeseburgers w/fries and garden salad

You all have a good evening, enjoy your supper, and take care.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, July 12, 2010 7:17 PM

a grill chee and a choc milk.  I am tired - been a loooong day

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, July 12, 2010 7:23 PM

Grilled cheese and tomato soup - gosh, I haven't had that delicious combination in ages!

One of our volunteers asked me to put together a couple of "sandwich board" signs for an upcoming event, so that's been my project most of the day.  They're all put together, now it comes down to waiting for the paint to dry so I can give them a second coat.

Time to kick back.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, July 12, 2010 7:47 PM

Thanks for supper Paula. I tried one of everything and all were good. Mookie, have you ever noticed that nothing can cool you off on a hot day like cold choc milk? It beats ice tea, cola, beer, you name it, and tastes good too!

We had a real whizzbanger of a storm come by abour an hour ago. A line of red and yellow running from NC down to southern SC, full of watches for severe thunderstorms and a few for tornadoes.The temp dropped from 88 to 73 in short order.

When I had to reformat the HD, I lost my Realplayer library, so have been fiddling with that for a while. No sign of the hacker at present, but I'm gonna load a second firewall to make certain.

Everyone take care

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Posted by switch7frg on Monday, July 12, 2010 8:50 PM

Smile  Ms. Mookie; that is really an event (quite) to say. When the engine hits the diamond thats the start of controled chaos.  As the train gathers speed bits of ballast chips fly about , then dust comes up . All in a matter of seconds. It scared the daylights  outta me  the first time I saw that when I was10 standing 1/2 way up the stairs on the tower in Dayton Ohio east end.  Still quite a sight today. ~~~~~  Cannonball

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:01 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  Well, we've been getting thunder, lightning, and pouring rain for at least an hour.  Satellite even went out for awhile.  Thunder & lightning have moved on from our immediate area, but still need to watch, as we're supposed to be getting more throughout this morning. 

I talked with an 'old' friend of ours from the forums last night:  Jim Haguewood.  He's doing all right, still working with UP there in North Little Rock.  He said to tell everyone "Hello" from him and Dutchess.  Mookie, he especially asked about you, if you were still around here. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  (Mookie, think I'll have a glass of nice, cold chocolate milk this morning.  Want to join me?)

On the warmer/serving station this morning:  bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, etc. 

I am not looking forward to Tuesday Produce this morning, with the Freedom School going on.  They get to be in the nice, dry gym, while we will be outside, in the pouring rain, with the thunder and lightning.  Oh joy, joy. 

Anyway, everyone take care, and I'll see you all later.

P.S.  Walt seems to be doing a little bit better this morning.  Got him some Ginger Ale last night, and that at least, seems to be staying down. 

 

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:12 AM

Cw - I fell asleep on my cheeze, so yes, need some more choc milk and a big napkin. 

Glad Mutt is feeling better.  Can't have him "sicker than a dog".... aarrrrghhhhAshamed

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:48 AM

Good morning from Carolina. 73 degrees, same as it was 12 hours ago. It hasn't changed all night. The storm last night caused a lot of damage to the west. A tornado or two hit Sumter County and blew down numerous trees, and lightning hit several houses, starting fires. It was quite a time.

Today is dentist day, for joy for joy.

Everyone take care

Tom

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:33 PM

Hi, I'm baaaack.  Produce went well this morning.  The rain was pouring this morning, so the Freedom School shared the gym with us, a small corner.  We put the produce in the hallway, like we do in the winter time.  And everything went smoothly.  We got potatoes, cabbage, bags of chopped romaine lettuce, little cartons of orange juice and zuchini. 

Our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta is now on the warmer/serving station:

1.  Burritos (beef, beef & bean, beef enchilada)

2.  Tacos (hard shell and soft shell)

3.  Spanish Rice

4.  Chimichangas

5.  Fajitias

6.  Sour cream chicken enchiladas

And there is shredded lettuce w/diced tomatoes, and sliced onions, if anyone wants them.

Should probably go out and check to see how much rain is in the rain guage.  Haven't checked that out yet.  Our high this afternoon is supposed to be in the mid 80s. 

You all enjoy, have a good afternoon, and I'll see you all again later on.

 

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:09 PM

Sending some hot weather your way.  Something a little different than rain.  Moisture and heat for braising of humans.

Ventured trackside this morning.  Busy enough, but saw a bright blue/white face Gp38 with BNSF in big letters along the body.  Looks like a twin to the EMDX ahead of it, but for the name.  Was doing a local transfer.  I rather like the new paint scheme for BNSF - maybe they will like it too?  Or not.

Keep it guys!  Toss the UGH ORANGE!

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:27 PM

Mookie
Sending some hot weather your way.

We'll pass, Ms Mook - we've already got plenty of hot weather here.

Got one of the week's projects essentially done.  On to mowing the lawn...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:02 PM

Mookie

We saw a gm and a bluebonnet work the local job at rochelle the last time we were out there.need to get back.Most of the gm "Oakway" leasers have gone to Bnsf.There are some other GM's over here on the Wheeling & Lake Erie.Triple H's here in nw ohio.Got to get stuff around for work tonight.

stay safe

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:28 PM

When I had to format my HD, I forgot to back up the address book. If you get e mail from me, please send another direct and I will log you back in. Thanks

Tom

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:13 PM

With all that downpour we got this morning, our rain guage showed just under 1 1/2 inches of rain. 

Our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta has been replenished on the warmer/serving station. 

 Enjoy, and you all have a great evening.  Think Walt and I will be watching the all star game in about 45 minutes.  See you tomorrow.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:39 PM

The visit to the dentist went well, no cavities and only one chipped place that'll keep. Afterwards, we went to a local steak house and helped them clean off the buffet bar. We did our best, but some was left. Everyone enjoy the all star game and see ya.

Tom

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:03 AM

Good Wednesday morning, everyone.  It's going to be a 3H day around Kentuckiana:  74 degrees right now, going for a high in the mid 90s again today. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go. 

On the warmer/serving station this morning:  cantaloupe, watermelon, kiwi, papaya, bagels, bear claws, bacon & sausage, scrambled eggs, cold cereal.

Everyone enjoy your morning, keep as cool as possible, and take care.  Uh, Mookie, here's your coffee, how's about we go out in the garden, and watch some trains going by?

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:13 AM

CW - we are late!  I just heard one parked right over thar....he whistled 2 short and then just a couple of min later, I heard the xing whistle.  Unfortunately, I can't see them from here, but sure can hear them! 

95 today.  Going to send grandson to swimming pool.  He gets wet and cool and I get a few min - well, he is so quiet, I can't say quiet.  How about 2 hours of not having to shut the bathroom door?  Blush

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:33 AM

good morning

we had a short sprinkle last night.when I went to work they had a downpour.The distance is 25 miles apart.Cw thanks for breakfast.Time to go to bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:07 AM

JoeKoh
we had a short sprinkle last night.when I went to work they had a downpour.The distance is 25 miles apart.

I once witnessed the edge of a rainshower - from the dry side. 

I was standing on the balcony of the student union at our community college when a shower passed.  The parking lot was basically empty at the time and you could see a definitive edge of the rain.  Wet there, dry here.

As for the downpour -  same thing happened here last night.  A friend posted a shot of a parking lot awash and a mere 20 minutes away we got a few sprinkles.  On top of that, the disparity was due largely to the moderating effects of Lake Ontario, as discussed recently over at the lounge.

Looking like another warm and humid one today.

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:25 AM

....it's a nice sunny, but muggy morning here in west Muncie area.....And lots of activity here at what we call our own....

Workers installing a new patio door.....Son in law & daughter due in this morning as he will be painting outside trim on the house and two doors.

ATT fellow just left trying to overcome a noise on our phone system when we get some hard rains....Believe he did locate the problem.....and of course our {new pup}, has to get used to all this activity happening here today.  Believe she's checked everyone out and has settled down a bit.  She's a nosy miniture Dachshund just a bit over a year old.....and still very full of energy.....But she's part of the family now...

So we're off to a pretty good start this morning.....

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Posted by Willy2 on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:02 AM

82 degrees with a heat index of 92 degrees at 8:00 am here in Omaha. The temperature last night never even fell into the 70s... stayed right at 80 all night. Severe storms late this afternoon, which will head toward Brian in Cedar Rapids.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:22 AM

Willy2

82 degrees with a heat index of 92 degrees at 8:00 am here in Omaha. The temperature last night never even fell into the 70s... stayed right at 80 all night. Severe storms late this afternoon, which will head toward Brian in Cedar Rapids.

Willy - puter temp said 80 at 5 am.  No wonder I was "glistening" this morning! 

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