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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, July 19, 2010 5:03 AM

Good morning from Carolina. Currently 77 and dark here, headed for hot and daylight.... I couldn't sleep so have been watching the Roanoke Railcam. Unfortunately, not a whole lot of activity. Thot I would drop by and open up, but some indian lady beat me to it.

Everyone take care and have a great day

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, July 19, 2010 10:05 AM

 Started out much earlier with 75 degrees....Will get pretty warm today and of course, the humidity with it.  Partly cloudy for now.

If the grass would dry, I might get a mowing in today, but we have a 40% chance of rain....So, don't know yet.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, July 19, 2010 12:08 PM

Hmmm, where is everyone today?  It's been pretty slow in here this morning, and now afternoon. 

Here is what I have come up with, at least for lunch time:

Cold cuts with potato chips, Cheetos, or Cheese Nip crackers and garden salad, or

leftover beef pasta with garden salad and Club crackers.

Our projected high for today was 91, and at 1:07, we're already at 90 degrees here in Louisville.  I kinda think we're going to surpass 91 for a high by later this afternoon!

Everyone keep cool and have a very safe afternoon.

 

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, July 19, 2010 1:31 PM

afternoon

had errands to run this morning.I mowed and Matt helped by pulling weeds.rain on the way for tonight and tomorrow.Will get a chance to work on some stuff for Saturday.Cw thanks for supper.Can i get some ice cream with that peach  cobbler?

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, July 19, 2010 6:06 PM

Here is our supper/dinner menu for tonight:

1.  Country fried steak w/steak fries, green beans, corn, biscuits & gravy, garden salad

2.  Steaks grilled on a larger George Foreman grill, with above mentioned veggies

And, as Joe requested, peach cobbler w/ice cream.

Looks like we might be getting some storms about to come through.  Right now, there's a thunderstorm warning, south of us, in Hardin County, KY, and our skies here are getting mighty dark.  Everyone have a good evening, take care, and if bad weather is headed your way, take the necessary precautions to keep yourself and loved ones safe and sound.

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:58 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  Gee, looks like no one was in here last evening, after I fixed dinner/supper.  Sad  Well, I've gotten everything cleaned up and thrown out. 

Coffee, juices, etc., are fresh and ready to go.  On the warmer/serving station this morning:  bagels, bear claws, and the usual breakfast items.  I hope at least someone comes in this morning!

Woke up this morning to pouring rain, thunder and a little bit of lightning.  Thunder/lightning has left our immediate area, but it is still raining.  But it won't stay cool for long:  going back into the low 90s this afternoon.  I hope the Freedom School will share the gym with us again this morning, if the rain doesn't stop, like they did last week. 

You all have a good morning, and I'll see you all later on.

 

 

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:33 AM

cherokee woman

I hope at least someone comes in this morning

 

 

Good Morning Paula.I'm not fully dressed yet, but I'm awake

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:50 AM

morning

well no rain.it went to our north and south.But it is a nice morning here on the front porch.Matt is getting the trash around for todays pick up.Cw thanks for breakfast.Time for bed.More chores and errands to do later.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:54 AM

No rain here overnight, but it's in the forecast for pretty much the rest of the week.  We shall see.  Full day of stuff to get done.  Better get to it.

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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 7:03 AM

spokyone

cherokee woman

I hope at least someone comes in this morning

 

 

Good Morning Paula.I'm not fully dressed yet, but I'm awake

Put a robe on, Bob!  Jeez...

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 7:17 AM

I got my eyes sorta covered....Blindfold

We got the rain overnite.  Another nice soaker.  We have filled up our lakes, reservoirs, creeks and water bottles!  What a wonderful year for rain.  Could do w/o the noise, however.  @ 3 am, it is a little disturbing.

Will send this on east to anyone that thinks they want some of it. 

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:41 AM

......Just a typical nice Summer morning here in central Indiana.  And we have the threat of rain each day this week, but so far nothing out of the ordinary.  Didn't think to look in the rain gauge when I was out with the little pup, and to the mail box....But didn't hear any activity overnight.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:46 AM

We got some liquid sunshine last night...not enough to flood the low areas again, but kept things moist.  Shortly I should have plenty 'o vegetables.  Wonder how far cherry tomatoes fly...Evil

Long couple of days coming up, hopefully with some good news mixed in there, then some tests, and then a move.

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:20 AM

 Barbara has suggested Mac & Cheese Casserole, plus biscuits & a side salad for lunch. Sweet corn would be good too. I suggest blackberry cobbler Ala mode for dessert.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 11:56 AM

Mookie
Will send this on east to anyone that thinks they want some of it.

Well, we didn't ask, but it appears we got some just the same.  Thanks!

Just managed to finish mowing the lawn as a few drops fell.  I suspect there's plenty more - it's in the area it just has to find its way here.

Teaching a Red Cross class tonight and working the railroad Wednesday and Thursday.  Gotta get cracking so I can finish up all my preparations.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:39 PM

Tree - sent out a whole package, but it looks like sprinkles all over the eastern US.  Hmm - Guess everyone will get a least a few drops. 

Sending out some more this pm.

Pssst - CW  - went to the dr for annual and.......Mischief  I grew taller 1.5 inches!  For last 10 years, I always measured at 5'3 and now 5'4.5    Nurse said that isn't supposed to happen!  Told them it is good bones!  Bone density sez dem bones is good and now a little longer, too! 

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:44 PM

Keep stretchin' with that net every time thru and we'll getcha up to 6 feet tall, mui pronto!Smile,Wink, & GrinSmile,Wink, & GrinSmile,Wink, & Grin 

 

Hangin' out with da boyz...Now I sorta understand the equation in Joe's work week...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:27 PM

3rd shift rules

#1 sleep fast

#2 naps are good

Mookie's rain package hasn't arrived yet.Going to get back to chores here in a bit.Cw thanks for supper.Going to get things around for work too.Mom is making brownies for a potlock at her plant.Matt and I have to be quality inspectors.(got milk??)

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:13 PM

spokyone
Barbara has suggested Mac & Cheese Casserole, plus biscuits & a side salad for lunch. Sweet corn would be good too. I suggest blackberry cobbler Ala mode for dessert.

 

Bob, I like Barb's idea, so, since I didn't make it back in here until now, here is tonight's supper menu:

Mac & cheese casserole w/sweet corn, salad, and biscuits

Corned beef w/sweet corn, salad and biscuits.

And for dessert:

1.  Blackberry cobbler and 2.  Cherry cobbler, both as is, or w/ice cream (whatever flavor you wish to have w/your cobbler).

With the rain we had early this morning, when Walt checked the rain guage, it showed we got 1 1/4 inches.  So won't have to water flowers and tomato plants tonight. 

Everyone enjoy, have a good evening, and you all take care.  See you all in the morning.

 

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:05 PM

Circling the corned beef & cabbage.......

We continue to get a lot of noise and little moisture. Da boyz think I am protection from the unwanted noise (had two dogs glued to me for 45 minutes)

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 5:10 AM

mudchicken

Circling the corned beef & cabbage.......

We continue to get a lot of noise and little moisture. Da boyz think I am protection from the unwanted noise (had two dogs glued to me for 45 minutes)

A two dog nite?  Think that is already taken in another form.  Maybe try Chicken Two Dogs?

Quiet nite - no storms, no moisture - kept waking up due to silence!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 5:27 AM

Mornin' folks.

The steaks (ham and beef) are ready along with the eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and sausage.  Got some fruit cut up and chilled on ice for those that want it.  Up and at 'em...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:28 AM

morning

still no rain yet.need to get to bed.have more errands this afternoon.dan thanks for breakfast.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:00 AM

Good Wednesday morning ,everyone.  Dan, thank you very much for fixing breakfast this morning!  I didn't get to bed until after 11:30 (we were watching the movie "The Honeymooners"), so managed to sleep in this morning.  That is one very funny movie.  Cedric the Entertainer is playing Ralph Kramden.  It is a riot! 

We have 75 degrees right now, and when I woke up, and opened the front door to get the paper, noticed the porch was wet, and so was the glider!  So, we must have gotten quite a bit, even though I never heard any thunder, or the rain. 

You all have a good morning, keep safe and stay cool today. 

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Posted by spokyone on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:56 AM

 Good morning all. Last night, PBS showed "B-29. Frozen in time." It was the filming of a group's effort to restore a B-29 bomber and fly it off the remote area in Greenland where it had been abandoned for 50 years.

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:27 AM

......Another nice Summer morning.  Earlier, 72 degrees...Perhaps that means high 80's for this afternoon, if we are not in thunderstorms then.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 12:26 PM

I don't know what our current temp is, but it feels nice outside, with a nice little breeze blowing.  We are, though, supposed to be getting some more rain, sometime later this afternoon, or tonight. 

Here is our menu for the rest of the day:  Chinese

1.  Fried rices:  Roasted pork, shrimp, beef, chicken, vegetable, or plain fried rice

2.  Soup:  wonton, egg drop, chicken noodle, chicken rice

3.  Lo Mein:  plain, vegetable, roast pork, chicken, beef, shrimp

4.  Chow Mein:  chicken, beef, shrimp

5.  Dinners:  Moo goo gai pan, Kung po chicken, sweet & sour  shrimp, seafood combo, pepper steak, boneless spare ribs, chicken w/broccoli

Hope you all enjoy; have a very good afternoon, keep safe and take care.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:12 PM

Yes - like both Chinese and Vietnamese.  Neither one (if I am careful in choosing) will set my face on fire! 

Sesame chicken is wonderful if you haven't tried it.  And any Vietnamese noodle bowl is usually excellent - and won't tear your gall bladder out and hand it to you! 

Rain in area.  KS seems to have it tied to the north boarder right now.  Not sure just where it is going this pm. 

Haven't heard any BNSF today.  Just realized that it is pretty quiet out there.  Thanx to quiet crossings, I can only hear the southbounds and - nothing. 

Oh well, sometimes nothing is good!

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Posted by spokyone on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:21 PM

 

Chinese
I'll be eating elsewhere tonight.

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:55 PM

...just leaves more for me...Sesame Cat anywhere on the menu? (hello, Alf?)

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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