ModelcarStopped by our retro "malt shop"...
A fellow in one of the towns along our route opened a 50's themed restaurant - waitress in poodle skirts, appropriate menu, etc. We've gotten together with him to run some "DooWop" trains, which include a stop at his restaurant while we take care of the train mid-trip. They've been very popular and are limited only by the number of customers/riders he can handle in the restaurant at one time.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Good morning Americans, it's Monday. 78 and fog at present, headed for 94 but no storms called for.
Paula, I hope the dr visit goes well with a good report and that yall get the PC back today.
Nothing else to report. Have a great dayu
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
We have a sunshiny day and it is hot.....and the humidity is staying right with us.
Larry, if you would care to see couple of photos of our retro "restaurant", and I think it is first class.....send me a PM and email and I'd be glad to send them.
The main building was a 1920's type gas station building and it was retro-fitted to be this ice cream / sandwich / milkshake shop....{Retro was first class too}, and over the past season they added a brand new section with what looks like two garage overhead doors into a garage.....and a larger kitchen. The new larger section is simply more restaurant space, with lots of retro items inside.
Place is called Cammack Station.
Another plus for some of us: N S Frankfort line passes very close behind it.
Quentin
ModelcarThe main building was a 1920's type gas station building and it was retro-fitted to be this ice cream / sandwich / milkshake shop...
Quentin...I found this the other day, and since your family station in Pennsylvania was an Esso station, (like my neighbors station in Elizabeth, NJ), thought you'd get a kick out of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtFh9Yk574U
Hey Willy, could you please move the heat selector over at weatherliar U from 'blast furnace' to 'warm'? I'd appreciate it.......
Mirror says 118 parked just south of Waco, TX, was 101 driving through there and Dallas earlier today, supposed to be there all week. Not all that humid here, though, would actually be somewhat bearable in the shade.
I figure I have driven about 1600 miles the last three days, from Indy to the twin cities to Waco, lots of high speed driving. Speaking of high-speed driving, found out a cousin was clocked at about 130MPH while running from the cops, not too smart on his part. Hate to have to make that little problem go away.....
Well, dinner, then into the sleeper. See everyone later.....
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
rvos1979 Hey Willy, could you please move the heat selector over at weatherliar U from 'blast furnace' to 'warm'? I'd appreciate it....... Mirror says 118 parked just south of Waco, TX, was 101 driving through there and Dallas earlier today, supposed to be there all week. Not all that humid here, though, would actually be somewhat bearable in the shade. I figure I have driven about 1600 miles the last three days, from Indy to the twin cities to Waco, lots of high speed driving. Speaking of high-speed driving, found out a cousin was clocked at about 130MPH while running from the cops, not too smart on his part. Hate to have to make that little problem go away..... Well, dinner, then into the sleeper. See everyone later.....
Randy....welcome to Texas! Hope you have a safe stay here on our roads.
HOT is the word down here in San Antonio as well. Currently sitting at 94 degrees.
MurrayRandy....welcome to Texas! Hope you have a safe stay here on our roads. HOT is the word down here in San Antonio as well. Currently sitting at 94 degrees.
I'd have to check my logs to be sure, Murray, but the last time I was down in Texas, was the day after Dallas got a foot of snow. Guess I sure know how to pick the days.....
One little complaint I do have about the state, could you make the rest areas a bit bigger and more numerous? Whoever said 'everything's bigger in Texas' had never looked at the state's rest areas.....
rvos1979 MurrayRandy....welcome to Texas! Hope you have a safe stay here on our roads. HOT is the word down here in San Antonio as well. Currently sitting at 94 degrees. I'd have to check my logs to be sure, Murray, but the last time I was down in Texas, was the day after Dallas got a foot of snow. Guess I sure know how to pick the days..... One little complaint I do have about the state, could you make the rest areas a bit bigger and more numerous? Whoever said 'everything's bigger in Texas' had never looked at the state's rest areas.....
Randy, completely understand about the restrooms. Its hard enough to find space for a car...I really feel for you truckers.
Best rest areas (in terms of size and overall niceness) is on I-10 heading west out of San Antonio....new design...much more room...and angle parking for trucks.
Be safe!
Evening, everyone. It has been a looonng day here in Louisville. Got an A-OK from the doc this morning (actually, afternoon. I was called back, for my weigh in and BP, put into an exam room, and fell asleep waiting for Doc to come in. He woke me up when he came into the room, about 12:45. Everything is cleared up, except, as I said this morning, still have a little bit of stiffness in the neck.
Called the computer repair shop after I got home. They were doing another scan. So it looks like it'll probably be sometime tomorrow, before we get the call that computer has no viruses on it.
Everyone have a good evening, keep cool, and take care.
Murray Quentin...I found this the other day, and since your family station in Pennsylvania was an Esso station, (like my neighbors station in Elizabeth, NJ), thought you'd get a kick out of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtFh9Yk574U
Thanks Murray.....Appreciate that. That goes back a ways.
I believe that same fellow later was a major pitch man in Chevrolet commercials.
cherokee woman I was called back, for my weigh in and BP, put into an exam room, and fell asleep waiting for Doc to come in.
I was called back, for my weigh in and BP, put into an exam room, and fell asleep waiting for Doc to come in.
Obviously you're not nervous about seeing a doctor. Good for you!
Good Tuesday morning everyone. Dale, I've never been nervous about seeing the doctor, except dentists: don't like going to the dentist.
I woke up at 5 a.m., and Sarah had already gotten called out. So I don't know if she is on the shortline, or in the yard today. Guess I'll find out, whenever she gets home.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go. On the serving station this morning: bagels, bear claws, and BLTs, along with some bacon, eggs and toast, for anyone who doesn't have cholesterol problems.
Everyone have a good morning, and I'll see you all when Produce is over.
good morning
very sticky with fog this morning.the triple h's are in full force with chances of thunderstorms.I got called in early to work by my bosses boss last night.Got to see NS switch the board receiving part of our factory.Time for bed.Cw thanks for breakfast.
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Good morning. 79 deg already, sunny and headed for 96. Sure enuff dog days....
Quentin, Rex Marshall was also the voice for Alcoa Aluminum/Reynolds Wrap for many years.
Paula, did ye get your PC back?
grampaw pettibone get your PC back?
No, Tom, we haven't yet. And haven't heard from them this morning, so guess they're still running scans, to make sure no more viruses are on it.
The Dare to Care Produce truck came about 8:45 this morning. Didn't have a whole lot for us: potatoes, bags of lettuce mix, heads of iceburg lettuce, ears of corn, plums and watermelons. And they only gave us 15 watermelons. I didn't get one today. Still have some left of the watermelon I got last week.
The truck came before our Dare to Care ladies got there, so we had it outside today. We had everything just about set up, to start bagging, when they got there. And man, was it sticky outside. I was so hot and sticky, that I broke out in a cold sweat. Definitely glad to be back home and in the air conditioning!
I have our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta ready, first round, and it is on the serving station. Just burritos, tacos, and chopped lettuce w/diced tomatoes, along with tortilla chips and the various dips (picante, salsa, and con queso). If anyone would like chimichangas and fajitas added to tonight, just let me know.
Everyone enjoy, have a good afternoon, and take care.
I am fixing nachos for lunch, so will leave some on the counter. Disregard the prints.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Mookie I am fixing nachos for lunch, so will leave some on the counter. Disregard the prints.
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
Yes, the heat continues.....Upon my first look earlier at our instrument this morning it was then at: 77 degrees.....So this will be a hot one.
Waited until 8:15 last evening, {after we got back from a birthday meal for Jean}, to do a mowing. Ended up with it almost dark, not quite, but used the tractor headlights doing the last 3rd of the lawn. Too wet in early morning to do it....Too hot mid day, hence the early evening mowing.
Believe today will be a bit warmer.....Morning paper indicated 96 for the heat of the day.
grampaw pettiboneQuentin, Rex Marshall was also the voice for Alcoa Aluminum/Reynolds Wrap for many years
Yes Tom....Rex Marshall had that booming voice good for broadcasting.
Just an observation: Believe Chevrolet advertising currently, is so much better now with a new company doing it. They are concentrating on the actual product, and showing it well, as compared back when they were mixing "See the U S A in your Chevrolet", and apple pie, picnics, young people dancing around, and of course Diana Shore's rendition too.....
Quentin: I remember the 1964 Chevrolet ad filmed out west where the car was placed on a pinnacle of rock with a chopper. Here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvKvP4r4i2o
I used to like the Chevy Corvair commercials...(yep...I like the Corvair!)
Here is a 1957 Chevy Truck Commercial you may get a kick out of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDZm7w-IovM
Murphy Siding Mookie I am fixing nachos for lunch, so will leave some on the counter. Disregard the prints. Fingerprints? Footprints? Pawprints? Blueprints?
I would like to share our weather of the past two or three days. Yesterday, when Ricki came down she allowed that opeing opening the living room widows windows a little would serve; this morning she opted for no opening to let the breeze in.
Edit--and I thought I had proofread before posting!
Johnny
Don't know about the rest of the country, but here in the Ohio Valley, don't go outsides without a knife. You need one to hack your way through the Air!
About 96 degrees here right now, Humidity, etc. up there with the temp.
Mook, got one of those Nachos with the "Pawprints" on; didn't taste any different!
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
Three H's here in the wilds of northern New York today. All the worse for the firefighters who had to deal with a garage fire.
Since it was the next district over, I headed that way from my shopping trip to see if I could be of assistance. They had it mostly out by the time I got there, but I did get to hear a bit of what happened.
Two youngsters home while mom was at work. Daughter playing with candles in the garage. Candle fell over and lit some trash on fire. Daughter found unmarked jug with liquid in it - figured it might put the fire out. Don't know what was in the jug, but it didn't put the fire out - instead it flared up even worse.
Daughter calls mom at work. "The garage is on fire." Mother is incredulous, tells daughter to dial 9-1-1 and get out of the house.
Somehow the address came up wrong in the computer aided dispatch system and the wrong departments were initially dispatched. That soon got fixed and the fire was then dealt with in short order. Still, it's a total loss, not to mention what the heat did to the neighbor's vinyl siding.
Three lessons - two for the kids, one for mom and dad - don't play with candles, know how and when to dial 9-1-1, and don't store anything in an unmarked container.
Just another day in emergency services.
Time to start getting ready to work on the RR tomorrow. There's a rumor the train might get robbed (three times, no less).
pant pant pant.just sweating to get the mail today.looking at todays paper some roadway painters need to go back to"shcool" I am going to take a salad for supper tonight at work.Just too hot for anything else.Larry hope they are able to catch the varmits that rob the train.Off to get ready for work.
Joe, unfortunately some of "those" people didn't graduate from school. (Apparently, spelling wasn't one of their subjects.)
Now that we actually have AC in the house, really makes us not want to go out on days like today; unfortunately we do have to get out and do things.
Larry, hope they do catch those guys and hope they didn't get away with the days profits!!
The crooks always "buy it" in the big gunfight just before we go into the station. In between trains, the actors are busy flattening out the "loot" so they can pass it out on the next train and have it stolen all over again....
Re: Spelling - I can remember seeing pictures in the various RR mags of RR cars on which the stencils were applied in the wrong order, or more than once...
Years ago a short stretch (about 75 yards) of a street in the village I lived in needed a center stripe. Not having access to a line painter, they opted to do it with a brush - with predictable results.
Joe and everyone else: Salad does sound good for tonight. Have garden salad, tuna salad, ham salad, fruit salad, and some other kinds of salads. Think I covered all the bases on different kinds of salad. Just take your pick of what is on the serving station. And we have plenty of ice cream for dessert!!!!
Everyone have a good evening, keep as cool as possible, and take care.
Murray Here is a 1957 Chevy Truck Commercial you may get a kick out of:
Spokyone / Murray:
Yes, that 57 Chevy truck commercial is a bit {more than a bit}, corny now...But I enjoyed seening it again....
I just took a pic. of a beautiful 57 Chevrolet pickup at a car meet here on Sunday....
Chevy was advertising trucks in the commercial, even pitching bigger ones, and they really didn't have an engine big enough yet to really do the job....Even used Buick engines in some that year....If I remember correctly, 322 ci. size V8's. It would be next year until they would get the "W" series big block "truck engine", that was I believe "348" ci. Of course, that engine was put in cars too....I had a '59 Chevy convertible with a "348" engine and factory 3 - 2's. It would fly on top end......
And that 1964 commercial out west.....What an expense that must have been.....Some of what I mean by back then, they seemed to go to all lengths talking and {showing}, scenes, but realy telling one not much about their vehicles.
The 1964 really was just a very similar rendition of the 62 and 63 models. 1965 brought the big change. But again, it's fun to see what they were {really}, doing on advertising back then again.
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