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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:39 PM

  Quentin your right bout the dead space on either side. However , the ads. will creep in to fill the void just like kudzu LOL.  Still nice change.

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:27 PM

nanaimo73

Alright, I made it in for breakfast. The proper way to start the day.
Now I just need to find a new place to lurk.

Take care, everyone!

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:58 PM

Testing one two three. My peanut butter sandwich is not sticking to the roof of my mouth.

Test complete.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5:30 AM

Good Wednesday morning everyone.  Well, we are starting out with a temp in the mid 70s, going for the mid 90s today.  Guess we'll have to water the flowers, tomatoes again tonight. 

 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are freshly made and ready to go.  As a matter of fact, Mookie, here's your coffee! 

 

On the serving station this morning:  turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, biscuits & gravy, bagels, bear claws, and some mini cinnamon doughnuts.

 

Everyone enjoy your breakfast, have a very good morning, and take care.  See you all later on.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5:54 AM

Good morning and thanks for breakfast. Paula, you are to be commended.

69 degrees and clear in Carolina at sunrise. The boffins say 94 is the high for today. We are all watching the hurricane to see what it's up to. It is supposed to pass between 200 and 300 miles to the east of us, but those things have no scruples and may try to come ashore at the last moment. We shall see.

Everyone take care and see yall later

Tom

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:14 AM

good morning

we are watching the east coast as well with the hurricane.I wouldn't mind if we received some of that rain  but I don't know if it would help the farmers out now or not. Another triple H day today with rain moving in from the west tonight and tomorrow according to the guessers.Well tonight will be my friday.I took an extra day off for the labor day weekend.Cw thanks for breakfast.Time for a nap.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:32 AM

Tom:  Heard on tv that hizzacane is headed to Hamptons.  Not to worry.

Joe - sending cooler wetter weather your way.  In fact, a couple of times.

CW - pass the ibuprophen.

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Posted by jeaton on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 8:24 AM

Just dropping by for a quick hello and check out the new digs.  The new decorations look good.

We have been very busy.  About a year or so ago, my mother-in-law had to be moved to a nursing home.  We decided to do a major restoration/modernization of her 1834 limestone house, and with the work essentially completed we sold our house in Wisconsin and moved.  Now "south of the border"- (Illinois/Wisconsin), I can step out to the street and see the CP (Ex-MILW, ex-Soo, ex-ICE, ex-DM&E) tri-weekly Davis Jct-Janesville local on tracks about 2 blocks down.  I don't think it will make Trains "Hot Spot",  but at least the job runs in the daytime.

Take care

Jay

 

 

 

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 10:03 AM

Jay - you sneaky person!  You moved closer to Rochelle, didn't you!  Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by jeaton on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 1:10 PM

Mookie

Jay - you sneaky person!  You moved closer to Rochelle, didn't you!  Smile, Wink & Grin

Yes, but don't tell my wife.  It is only 45 miles, but Mapquest says it will take 52 minutes.  They must figure it at the speed limit.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:14 PM

in some states speed limits are "suggestions".Off to do errands and get stuff for work.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:35 PM

Jay, sounds like a good move! Hope you won't be such a stranger around here!  Good to see you come in!! 

Fixing a little bit of Chinese for this afternoon/evening here.  Just the different varieties of fried rice:  beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, along with wonton soup, sweet & sour pork, and pepper steak. 

Went to the store this morning, before all the people got in there, and it really heated up temp wise.  Came into the kitchen this morning, and found our broom had collapsed.  Aparently, the duct tape decided not to hold the broom to the handle any longer.  So bought a new one (with a little white dustpan attached. 

Everyone have a good afternoon,evening, keep cool and take care.

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:42 PM

RIP Broom! (no Mooks, It doesn't need replaced with a feather dusterSuper Angry)

Neat little photo essay with sound. Joe, Sarah and Louis.Nash know da place:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/99999999/FLASH01/100901003/1055/NEWS/Mike-Weber-Queensgate

Hope CopCar wanders in to take a look.

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Posted by bubbajustin on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 4:59 PM

Afternoon all! It finally rained here today!!!!! Storm

School went well. Dad has a fire meeting tonight, I’m not sure what is on the agenda tonight.

///BE SAFE\\\

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Posted by bubbajustin on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5:00 PM

Afternoon all! It finally rained here today!!!!! Storm

School went well. Dad has a fire meeting tonight, I’m not sure what is on the agenda tonight.

///BE SAFE\\\

Justin

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 6:54 PM

mudchicken

RIP Broom! (no Mooks, It doesn't need replaced with a feather dusterSuper Angry)

Neat little photo essay with sound. Joe, Sarah and Louis.Nash know da place:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/99999999/FLASH01/100901003/1055/NEWS/Mike-Weber-Queensgate

Hope CopCar wanders in to take a look.

Cool Beans Mud!  I enjoyed the whole slide show!  1933 - of course, you remember a lot of that, don't you?  Kisses  Definitely would look good in da back yard!

This winter when your feathers have been outside in the wet snow for days on end, we can all have a new feather broom!  Laugh

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:32 PM

mudchicken

RIP Broom! (no Mooks, It doesn't need replaced with a feather dusterSuper Angry)

Neat little photo essay with sound. Joe, Sarah and Louis.Nash know da place:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/99999999/FLASH01/100901003/1055/NEWS/Mike-Weber-Queensgate

Hope CopCar wanders in to take a look.

Mutt knows Da place also!  I even have seen the Mosaic Murals while they were still at C.U.T. before they went to CVG. (seen them there too!)

Very nice video, would love to see the one on building C.U.T. again.


Joe, Sarah never seems to get a chance to get into the "City Life" there, after their 10 hrs., they get sent back out. (and she's not a baseball fan.....only likes "contact sports" such as hockey & football)


Jay, very glad to see you back in here, try not to be a stranger.


I'm glad I recognized the "O" Scale layout, I might have gone past the place without stopping!

 

Mook, 1933; that's when Chessie was "born". According to the C & O Historical Society, today is her 77th Birtrhday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chessie!!

 

[still no "Tongue-in-cheek" similies I see.]


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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 10:01 PM

spokyone

Testing one two three. My peanut butter sandwich is not sticking to the roof of my mouth.

Test complete.

It must not be true chokebutter, then. Beware of the ersatz imitations that do not accomplish the purpose of the real thing.Smile

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, September 2, 2010 5:44 AM

Good Thursday morning, everyone.  Well, Walt and I heard Sarah on the scanner awhile ago, just guess she'll be getting home after awhile. 

We're starting out with a temp of 73 degrees, 71 out in the burbs.  Going for a high of 94 today.  High yesterday was 95.  Going to see mostly partly cloudy skies, and a little bit of sunshine.

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are freshly made and ready.  On the serving station this morning:  bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, buttermilk biscuits w/sausage gravy.  And there's still some cinnamon dougnut pops.  (If Mutt hasn't eaten all of them yet!)

Everyone have a good morning, and see you all later.

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Posted by spokyone on Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:30 AM

mudchicken

RIP Broom! (no Mooks, It doesn't need replaced with a feather dusterSuper Angry)

Neat little photo essay with sound. Joe, Sarah and Louis.Nash know da place:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/99999999/FLASH01/100901003/1055/NEWS/Mike-Weber-Queensgate

Hope CopCar wanders in to take a look.

I was too poor in 1958 to own a camera. On my way to Norfolk, the PRR dropped a few cars in Cincinnati. Then a N&W "J" pulled us the rest of the way.

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:53 AM

Thanks much for serving breakfast this morning, CW. But in the interest of my own health, I'm going to skip breakfast this morning, I stood on the brink of having a heart attack yesterday and this always happens when I allow my sodium levels to get out of control.

It's not supposed to get much above 67 here this afternoon and right now we have a 20% chance of rain. It is hard to believe that the area in which I live has gotten just over 22 inches of rain in the last 3 months!!

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:17 AM

.....A windows open morning here in Muncie.  Rain was coming our way, but broke up....Some in the State, but not here.  Still very dry....dry...!  Sunshine now.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:46 AM

Good morning. 77 and sunny in Carolina, with a hurricane off the coast. It will pass us later, and according to the boffins, we'll hardly notice it.

Everyone have a great day

Tom

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:51 AM

....Where's Larry....Don't recall seeing him on here after this format change...

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:24 AM

Modelcar

....Where's Larry....Don't recall seeing him on here after this format change...

He's directing traffic on the photo thread.  They forgot to move the push pins so the subject would stay on top. 

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Posted by Deggesty on Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:48 AM

Maybe Larry is having trouble getting in; the former address for the forums in my "Favorites" no longer worked, and I had to go to the Trains main site to get the new address.

We have had a cold spell here, with morning temperatures in the low fifties (lots of rain Monday mornig), but it will be warmer and warmer--until the weekend, when it gets cold again.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:49 AM

At 12:37 p.m., our temp is just over 90 degrees; although, we do have a nice breeze blowing outside.  Sun is shining.

For lunch today, how about some turkey club sandwiches, and some sirloin burger vegetable soup?  Sounds pretty good to me. 

When I went to the grocery yesterday, I got me about a half dozen containers of Yoplait yogurt (fruit flavors).  Having 1 per day.  If any of you like yogurt w/fruit, these are pretty darn good.  I got some key lime pie, boston cream pie, and strawberry.  Haven't tried the strawberry yet though.  But I've had it before, and it's very good.  Figured that will help keep me on the straight and narrow, as far as desserts are concerned.  Now, if I could only find a chocolate flavored yogurt, I'd be set!!

Don't know why, but I cannot seem to wake up today.  Went back to bed after Sarah got in this morning, and I feel as though I could go back to sleep anytime. 

Quentin, around our area, it may/should be an open window kind of day tomorrow thru Sunday.  Although, tomorrow should be when we see the rain.  Nothing heavy, supposed to be light rain around our area.  If I remember correctly, should be here sometime around/after midnight.  So we'll see.

Everyone have a good afternoon, and take care.

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Posted by Deggesty on Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:57 AM

mudchicken

RIP Broom! (no Mooks, It doesn't need replaced with a feather dusterSuper Angry)

Neat little photo essay with sound. Joe, Sarah and Louis.Nash know da place:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/99999999/FLASH01/100901003/1055/NEWS/Mike-Weber-Queensgate

Hope CopCar wanders in to take a look.

MC, thanks for that link. I was in the station in '67, '68, '69 (twice), and '70, and really enjoyed it. One think that struck me was the tracks that could hold, at the same time, two trains that were leaving in opposite directions. I have a nice slide of the city taken from the front entrance on a snowy March morning in '69 (I was leaving on the Powhatan Arrow, and enjoyed watching the snow blow off the roof of the cars in front of the dome as we left). It is good to know that the murals were not destroyed, bu thave been preserved.

It's too bad that the station sees a no more than six passenger trains each week.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, September 2, 2010 3:30 PM

afternoon

MC thanks for the link.Cw and Mutt I wasn't sure if Sarah had any extra time while inCincinnati.Most crews would just be tired after the shift and just want to go to the hotel.We had some rain this morning.We might have more tonight according to the guessers.Cw thanks for supper.Need to check Matt's homework and do some chores.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:51 PM

Present and accounted for.

Tomorrow it'll be on the railroad, and for rest of the weekend (except Monday - nobody's around on Labor Day - they're all headed for home).

Lotsa time conducting.

Time for bed.  Need my rest...

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