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Posted by mudchicken on Sunday, August 1, 2010 9:47 PM

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Posted by Deggesty on Sunday, August 1, 2010 9:51 PM

locomutt
We have one here in Louisville that gets hit almost as much as Joe's, they just upgraded some of the surrounding roads and put in a new system that's supposed to alert drivers if they've got a to tall load.

There used to be a detector on I-15 North in the Salt Lake area, south of 33rd South Street, to warn of a low clearance where 27th South Street crossed on an overpass; any load that would hit the overpass was to be taken off at 33rd South Street. I never heard of any scrapes there, though there was one north of there on the southbound a few years ago--the driver had not cleared his high load's route. When I-15 was rebuilt before the 2002 Olympics, the 27th South overpass was given more clearance.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 2, 2010 6:37 AM

Good Monday morning, everyone.  Slept in this morning (until Trapper the Cat, decided to wake me).  We were up kind of late last night:  we watched the old movie "Tommy Boy"with Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Denehey and Bo Derek.  That was a pretty good movie. 

Johnny, there is a fair amount of lean and fat in turkey bacon.  That's about the only bacon Walt and I eat any more.  Put it in the microwave, and it is really good, hardly any grease to it, and you basically can't tell the difference between it and pork bacon.  But I don't particularly care for the turkey sausage. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are freshly made and ready to go.  On the serving station this morning:  the usual bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, pork sausage, scrambled eggs, and toast this morning, instead of biscuits & gravy. 

Yes, LC, it is good to hear from you and see you in here!!  As Mookie said, please drop in once in awhile, and let us know that you are all right, and everything.

Larry, glad to hear that Mom is doing better!!  I know that is a big relief to you and rest of family!

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

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Monday, August 2, 2010 8:07 AM

Good morning and peace be with you. 75 and sunny, headed for 89 and thunder later. CW, if you ever get the chance, watch the RAT RACE. It is a riot and you will love it.

Everyone have a great day and take care

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 2, 2010 9:59 AM

Drinking coffee again - and debating if Monday shouldn't be excluded from the week.  Or put it in between Wed and Thurs. 

CW - chicken bratwurst is pretty good.  Had chicken sausage and didn't like it at all.  I eat so much chicken I should have feathers and drink Gatorade.  Sorry MC.  I am sure these were really distant relatives! 

Heard Dallas may reach 100 teens this week.  Poor Houston Ed.  What am I saying - we aren't going to be a whole lot cooler this week.  Will make 90 look pretty nice!

Tree - good news about Mom. 

Ordered a new blanket to wrap up in when on puter.  Winter isn't all that far away.  Sigh

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, August 2, 2010 11:05 AM

.....It's been a good morning here....Partly cloudy, and we'll get warm today...about 90 is forecast.

Just checked out "Facebook" and saw many of posters on it.....Thought I'd check it out to be able to dial into our BWA big get together next weekend....Have second thoughts though....So, refrained from taking the last step to be officially in.  Any on here have second thoughts of belonging to it....? 

Too much info......??

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Posted by Willy2 on Monday, August 2, 2010 12:36 PM

Modelcar

.....It's been a good morning here....Partly cloudy, and we'll get warm today...about 90 is forecast.

Just checked out "Facebook" and seen many of posters on it.....Thought I'd check it out to be able to dial into our BWA big get together next weekend....Have second thoughts though....So, refrained from taking the last step to be officially in.  Any on here have second thoughts of belonging to it....? 

Too much info......??

I'd say it's safe to join Facebook. You can set your privacy settings so people can see as much or little about you as you want. I've been on for over a year without any problems. Plus, it really does help a person stay in contact with family and friends. It's a good place to share railroad photos and videos too! Thumbs Up

For a long time, I vowed that I would never fall for Facebook, but at this point, I'm happy that I eventually did get an account.

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Posted by blhanel on Monday, August 2, 2010 12:52 PM

Ditto what Willy said- nearly everyone in my and my wife's families are members, and I've found it to be a fun way to keep track of what everyone's up to.  Lately my sisters and I have been posting distances and times for walks that we've been taking for exercise, and now a couple of cousins want to get in on the action.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 2, 2010 2:30 PM

afternoon

well Matt has started to help with the mowing.He said "this is easy" ten minutes later he says"why am I sweating?" I kept him on flat ground and made sure his lines were straight.He then asked how much he was going to get paid.Larry good to hear your mom is doing better.Modelcar both stacey and I are on Facebook.Some people put on alot of info some do not.They have alot of ville's etc etc on there but I just use it to post train pictures.Cw thanks for supper.Time to get things ready for work.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, August 2, 2010 3:01 PM

JoeKoh
Modelcar both stacey and I are on Facebook.Some people put on alot of info some do not.They have alot of ville's etc etc on there but I just use it to post train pictures.

 

Joe, for that purpose, that sounds fine.....but it looks to me one might put too much info out in cyber land, etc.....Seems too easy for someone to spread possibly info one might not want published.

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, August 2, 2010 3:08 PM

Willy2

I'd say it's safe to join Facebook. You can set your privacy settings so people can see as much or little about you as you want. I've been on for over a year without any problems. Plus, it really does help a person stay in contact with family and friends. It's a good place to share railroad photos and videos too! Thumbs Up

For a long time, I vowed that I would never fall for Facebook, but at this point, I'm happy that I eventually did get an accou

......Thanks for the input / info.....Guess I'm still a bit weak on it.

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, August 2, 2010 3:15 PM

Deggesty

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They also had some chicken sausage that was pretty tasty.

The thought of any bird sausage scunners me. Also, I always thought that bacon came from pigs; what other animal has such lovely layers of fat and lean?

With sausage, a lot of it is in the seasoning.  I would opine that you could make sausage stuffing out of sawdust and it would still taste great if it was properly seasoned...

The first thing I had when I got there, though, was a speadie (pork).

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 2, 2010 4:53 PM

tree68

Deggesty

tree68
They also had some chicken sausage that was pretty tasty.

The thought of any bird sausage scunners me. Also, I always thought that bacon came from pigs; what other animal has such lovely layers of fat and lean?

With sausage, a lot of it is in the seasoning.  I would opine that you could make sausage stuffing out of sawdust and it would still taste great if it was properly seasoned...

The first thing I had when I got there, though, was a speadie (pork).

I always told my crew at the restaurant that you could take doggie do and dress it up with parsley and someone would think it was great!  Present company excluded, of course.  It was a commentary on people's taste or lack thereof.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 2, 2010 5:29 PM

 Well, sorry about not being back in before now.  But, guess what:  we have another virus on our computer.  I am currently using Sarah's laptop.  We should have our computer fixed and be back online by the weekend, hopefully.  Sarah and I took the computer to a computer service shop, not too far away from the home.

I did make you all some sloppy joes for supper, along with a garden salad, and your choice of fries or chips.

So, you all take care, and we'll see you all later this week, hopefully!

 

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Posted by spokyone on Monday, August 2, 2010 6:01 PM

Mookie
 always told my crew at the restaurant that you could take doggie do and dress it up with parsley and someone would think it was great!  Present company excluded, of course.  It was a commentary on people's taste or lack thereof.

And in the deep south, they will deep fry anything.
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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:37 AM

or put sauce on it and call it BBQ...

 

good morning

75  very muggy degrees this morning.On and off rain today.Good day for sleeping so we shall.Juice coffee and Muffins are on the counter.

stay safe

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:41 AM

 I miss Miss Paula already.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 8:06 AM

Good morning from Carolina. 76 with haze this morning, headed for 95 so they say.

Methinks Paula and Walt need to invest in a good anti-virus program along with a non-Microsoft firewall. Nothing wrong with MS programs, but they are targets for every hop headed hacker on the blue planet!

Quentin, you will enjoy FaceBook. I have had it for about a year now, and have had a grand auld time visiting with my friends and meeting new folks.

Everyone take care

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 11:13 AM

Finally got my thoughts organized this morning.  Moved one from here to there.  All done.

Took me an hour to make one cup of coffee; another hour to drink it.  Then had to have a nap from the workout.

You just gotta love mid-summer!  Approve

Lunch anyone?  Whatever trips your trigger.  Kitchen over thatta way - somewhere.

Maybe leftover donuts for supper.....

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Posted by Deggesty on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 11:54 AM

JoeKoh
or put sauce on it and call it BBQ...

Yes, sauce can cover a multitude of sins. Good meat does not really need sauce (I will add mustard to a hamburger, and hot dogs need something, also). When offered sauce for a steak in a restaurant, one of my brothers would ask, "Is there something wrong with the meat?"

 

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Posted by locomutt on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 12:44 PM

grampaw pettibone

Good morning from Carolina. 76 with haze this morning, headed for 95 so they say.

Methinks Paula and Walt need to invest in a good anti-virus program along with a non-Microsoft firewall. Nothing wrong with MS programs, but they are targets for every hop headed hacker on the blue planet!

Quentin, you will enjoy FaceBook. I have had it for about a year now, and have had a grand auld time visiting with my friends and meeting new folks.

Everyone take care

 

Hmm, we're supposed to have that on the computer already,unless somebody is lying to us.Not sure where this one came from.

Quentin, you should enjoy Facebook, along with a bunch of other Forum members, we've not had any problems there ;both Paula, Sarah & myself are on there,

Mook, Love the Supper Menu!!  Just go raid the Fridge if you're hungry!!

After 7 years of using a desktop computer and switching to a laptop does not fit real well with this older Gent whom is set in his ways!!  (old habits do die hard!)

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 12:46 PM

grampaw pettibone

Quentin, you will enjoy FaceBook. I have had it for about a year now, and have had a grand auld time visiting with my friends and meeting new folks.

Tom, as I messed around wondering if I might join yesterday....I actually proceeded thru a few steps, but did not complete....Right away, a spam "window" dropped down advertising something.....I actually get very little spam.  Norton is supplied along with my premium for Comcast....Used to be McAfee.

Wondering:   Does it invite spam to slip in....?

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 2:47 PM

Q - I checked and you are "on" there already.  There is nothing personal posted other than your name. 

Go in and look around a little.  You can open and close things and trace your lineage or that of friends, depending on how much they put out.  Younger people are a hoot.  They tell the world everything from their shoe size to if they have dandruff.  You just quietly lurk and read.

J

Oh, and, we both have posted more info on here than we will on FB.  Just our generation.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 2:57 PM

 Good Tuesday afternoon everyone.  As you can see, I'm using Sarah's laptop.  I think I'm adjusting to a laptop a little better than the Mutt.

I have our  Tuesday Mexican Fiesta ready and on the warmer/serving station. All the usual, from burritos to tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, etc.

Everyone have a good afternoon, stay cool, and take care.

 

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Posted by Willy2 on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 2:58 PM

Mookie

Q - I checked and you are "on" there already.  There is nothing personal posted other than your name. 

Go in and look around a little.  You can open and close things and trace your lineage or that of friends, depending on how much they put out.  Younger people are a hoot.  They tell the world everything from their shoe size to if they have dandruff.  You just quietly lurk and read.

J

Oh, and, we both have posted more info on here than we will on FB.  Just our generation.

I was going to mention that. Quentin, you've probably made more personal info available here in the forums than you ever will on Facebook.

And for the record, my shoe size is 11 and I don't have dandruff. Clown

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 2:58 PM

Mookie
Q - I checked and you are "on" there already.  There is nothing personal posted other than your name.

Hi Jen.....I figured it might be.....Did go thru some of the "check in" formula, but stopped short of it all.  Thanks for info.

Totally agree about your last comments of the younger folk.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 3:02 PM

Willy2

And for the record, my shoe size is 11 and I don't have dandruff. Clown

.....You're well planted willy.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 3:54 PM

So how's that new car of yours running Quentin?

I have close to 5000 miles on mine.

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 8:34 PM

All readers here be warned. If driving in Georgia don't go over 5 MPH over posted speed limit. Its un-official but several reliable sources say more revenue is needed by the various countys who get speeding ticket revenue. Enforcement may be spotty.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 8:48 PM

Murray
So how's that new car of yours running Quentin?

It's had just one venture out on the open highway Murray....Back in late May....The day after we purchased it.  A trip back to homeland, {Pennsylvania}, and it did a fine job....

Here, at home.....it gets to rest in the garage most of the time.  Jean takes it to the grocery when I'm not along driving....then it's in my Xtreme, {S-10}.

I do get to drive to church each Sunday....5 mi. one way....So it's got a pretty easy life.  We do love it though.....

This past Sunday when I dropped Jean off for S S the fellow at the door said to her....I've never seen you get out of a car before.....Guess that says it all....Haven't even set the built in garage door opener yet....Must get around to doing some of those things.....

Quentin

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