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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:06 AM

good morning

breakfast is ready.Juice and coffee are ready.Had a great time at G+G house yesterday.Time for Matts Christmas program today.Time for us to start getting ready.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:14 AM

Good Sunday morning , everyone.  Mookie, you're very welcome.  Most of the time, I can eat a whole small or medium pizza, depending on how hungry I am.  Most of the time, though, I get either the Red Baron Twin Singles, or DeGiorno for One pizzas. 

Joe, thanks so much for taking care of breakfast again this morning.  I got waylaid by a very slow starting computer this morning. 

Very chilly outside this morning, with a temp of 24 degrees when I awoke at 5:32.  Probably down to 21 or 22 degrees now.  I think I heard that our temp is to get to 32 degrees this afternoon.  We may see a little bit of sunshine.

Everyone have a good morning, take care, those of you going to Church, work or, if you're really braving the cold, railfanning.  and Larry, make sure you're bundled up to work on the railroad.  and that goes for any of our forum family who works on the railroad.

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Posted by BraddS on Sunday, December 19, 2010 6:47 AM

Good morning everyone! 26 degrees in NC this morning. Rode the motorcycle to get inspected yesterday, and it instantly brought back a bunch of great old memories of riding in the winter in Philly when I was 16. Gonna head out to the gas station soon to fill up and put some Stabil in the tank. Hopefully that will do it for my winter riding...

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:09 AM

I don't know - 26 sounds cold to me - and I am used to sub-zero weather (as much as you get used to it).  But on a motorcycle?  Mah nose would never work again.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:40 AM

Mookie

I don't know - 26 sounds cold to me - and I am used to sub-zero weather (as much as you get used to it).  But on a motorcycle?  Mah nose would never work again.

I am not going out in no dang snow with no dang bike...not at that temperature!!Laugh I think me fingers would be all froze up...

Good Morning..And have yourselves a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Years from our family to yours!!

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:31 AM

blownout cylinder
Good Morning..And have yourselves a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Years from our family to yours!!

Morning Barry.  Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to you and your family as well.

Glad to hear you are feeling better and are on the rebound!!!!

 

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, December 19, 2010 12:36 PM

Mookie:  you're right; 26 degrees is too cold to be on a motorcycle.  Heck, its too cold here for Walt to ride his bicycle! 

Here is our Sunday Dinner menu: 

1.  Moo Goo Gai Pan combo

2.  Sweet and sour Shrimp

3.  Beef w/broccoli

4.  Chicken chow mein

5.  Beef w/snow peas

6.  Beef, Chicken or Shrimp Lo Mein

7.  Roast pork egg foo young

8.  Pepper steak

And, for anyone who doesn't like Chinese food: 

Country fried steak w/mashed taters, milk gravy, biscuits, green beans and corn, along with tossed salad.

We have a little bit of sunshine, and temp is up to 31 degrees, according to my homepage here on the computer.  Everyone enjoy, have a good afternoon, and take care.

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Posted by BraddS on Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:27 PM

Wow CW, can I have a little of each (numbers 1 through 8)?

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:54 PM

Ah, Sunday Evening. 

We're done for the season on the railroad - nothing going on until the snow melts, for the most part (at least not on the rails - plenty of winter projects).

Thirty-three successful Polar Express trips (that's over 11,000 happy riders, not to mention a whole lot of hot cocoa), and I was in charge of the last trip).

Did I mention it was cold?  It was about 15F as we rolled into the station from the last trip Saturday night, and dropped to near zero overnight.

Not that we cared - we were unwinding at a local restaurant and at the hotel.  I'm sure the hotel staff really appreciates our "redecorating" of their lobby...  Nothing malicious, mind you, but we all do need someplace to sit...

A little snow in the driveway on my return, but the ol' snowblower made short work of that.

Dinner was delicious.  Now it's time for bed!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, December 20, 2010 5:35 AM

Good Monday morning everyone.  I hope you all had a very good weekend.  Ours was quiet and calm.

Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, hot cider and hot water for tea are all ready to go.

On the serving station this morning:  bagels, bear claws, turkey bacon, sausage for those who can have it, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, and toast.

Everyone have  a good morning, keep warm and safe, and take care care.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, December 20, 2010 5:37 AM

Bradd, you can have as little or as much as you want.  I was brought up in the country, so there is always enough food for a small army, no matter if the meal is breakfast, lunch or supper.

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Posted by rvos1979 on Monday, December 20, 2010 6:45 AM

Morning all....

Will be hopping back into the truck shortly, hopefully will get a load out of Eau Claire to stay ahead of the snow coming this way, will probably be a week of short runs and local work.  Supposed to be a second storm just in time for xmas eve, could be a good sized one for southern Wisconsin.....

Thanks for breakfast, back to playing in traffic..... 

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, December 20, 2010 6:46 AM

Good Morning...

Welp, it is a mite cccold out here...15F--dropped a couple since 7am---sheeesh---supposed to get all the way to the mighty 25F today---which is a spot better than it was all last week....BBRRRRRRR....

Thanks, Murray. I'm doing much better. The only problem I'm having now is not to forget icing the shoulder as well as not lifting my left arm over shoulder heightConfused So far, no pain. No 'treatments'--knock on arborite...and no infection setting in on the incision site---we'll find out tomorrow how the ICD is doing though...Whistling

Today is going to be spent picking up the last remaining gifty things i got to pick up and straightening out the bedroom closet---so I can jam MORE STUFF INTO said closet...MischiefSmile, Wink & Grin

Have yourselves a good day!!Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, December 20, 2010 7:01 AM

morning

work was busy as usual.matt came home with a surprise from the babysitter.We have fudge,buckeyes,cookies and chex mix in our kitchen now.Don't know what we are to do with it all.Smile, Wink & GrinWe'll try our best to manage.Cw thanks for breakfast.Time for bed then chores this afternoon.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by bubbajustin on Monday, December 20, 2010 9:21 AM

Good morning all!

Were sitting right about 20*F this morning, and it doesn’t look like it is going to be getting warmer. Here are a few of my new photos. Enjoy!  

Be safe!

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/archiveThumbs.aspx?id=62867

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, December 20, 2010 11:53 AM

Surprise....Justin, we're up to 30.9 degrees, with sunshine thru light clouds.  I didn't think we'd get this much temp today.

We're up against some stuff coming {at least almost our way}, both tonight and for now, looks like Christmas Eve day too....Hope the latter one doesn't keep us away from our Christmas Eve Church service.  Have about 2" of the stuff that's been here a while.  In fact, this is the warmest we've seen for a while.

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, December 20, 2010 12:19 PM

The temperature is in the thirties this morning; it was too dangerous to walk (slick spots here, there, all along the sidewalk)

Ricki seemed better yesterday, but still needs help to stand and move around.

Has anyone heard from Tom as to how his surgery went?

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, December 20, 2010 1:27 PM

Johnny, I don't know about anyone else here on the forums, but I haven't heard anything since what I posted last regarding Tom.  I will try to see if I can find out anything this afternoon.

I've warmed up what is left from our Sunday Dinner, as we had plenty of everything left. 

Very cloudy and overcast around here.  I think our current temp is in the mid 30s.  At least there's no wind blowing outside. 

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


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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, December 20, 2010 3:14 PM

afternoon

well mail person came to the door.Matt got a package.he was excited.Cw thanks for supper.Need to get readu for work.Ma nature wants to give us a mess tomorrow.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:58 AM

Good Tuesday morning, everyone.  Current temp:  35 degrees w/light drizzling rain.  Hope everyone is doing fine this morning.  Still haven't heard anything about Tom, but will let you all know when I do hear something.

Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, hot cider, and hot water for hot tea are ready to go.  Regular breakfast menu is ready and on the serving station. 

Everyone have a good morning, take care, and I'll see you all sometime this afternoon, after I finish with Produce.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 6:54 AM

good morning

mother nature is snizzling at us.not enough  to delay schools or make the roads nasty.chores to do today.another tough job I have is to make sure matts cookies for school are okay.It requires a glass of milk and careful judgement.Mookie would you like to help?

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:15 AM

Good Morning

Joe: I like it when it is snizzling...none of this heavy snowsquall activity to bug me...Whistling After  what we got stuck with...all of 6.5 FEET of snow in 2 days? megh..Black EyeDead

Welb, I get to go to the ICD clinic to get the dressings checked as well as my ICD-defibrillator --they do this on a 1 week, 1 month, 3 months,and then every 6 months thereafter...to keep monitoring my defibrillator...so far I've not noticed anything untoward going on...although I may be used to having shocks...Whistling

Anyways you all  have a good day....Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:54 AM

Joe:  Mookie would you like to help?

SIGN ME UP!

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:58 AM

Well it looks like we got off rather well with the latest "Winter" passing thru.  Last evening for several hours with light snow produced about a total of 1.5" for us.

Had an appointment locally, at the Dr. this morning, and it wasn't too bad if one was being careful.  Temps around 30 plus, so salt was very effective.  Very good at getting the vehicle dirty too.  That's part of Winter around here.

Now, we have to see what we'll get Christmas Eve Day.....

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 1:31 PM

Cold, with an east wind this AM.  Not usually a good thing, but there's nothing on the radar.

Too cloudy last night to take in the eclipse.

The birds got an early Christmas gift - a new, hand-built feeder.  It holds about three times what I could put in the previous feeder there - we'll see how long it takes them to drain this one.  I think it still needs a minor modification so the seed doesn't get knocked to the ground as easily.

Seems odd not to be planning for my next day on the railroad.  But the "vacation" feels good, too.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 5:40 PM

I've been so busy today, this is the first chance I've had to get back in here.  Produce went well, had 49 people show up.  About half of them stayed for the Bread/Pastry truck, and it didn't show up. 

Instead of a total Mexican Fiesta tonight, I've just fixed some tacos (soft and hard shell) and beef, beef & bean and beef enchilada style burritos, and some Spanish rice for supper tonight. 

Our high today made it to 40 degrees.  So basically, all the ice from the weekend is gone; although, there are a few little patches of it on grassy areas, and one or two on the sidewalks, but not totally in the walking area.

Everyone have a good evening, take care and see you all in the a.m.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 5:53 PM

Good Evening..

Our Christmas Village has a guest now...

 

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 7:11 PM

blownout cylinder
Our Christmas Village has a guest now...

With attitude, by the looks of it.

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Posted by switch7frg on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:16 PM

  Smile, Wink & Grin    B.O.C.  Your friend is very serious in his inspection of " his" territory or hers.  We have a genuine imported Junkyard cat from GJCol. Pookster rules her yard and house in the same manner.  We liked the pic of your cat in the tree .  Pookster likes to knock the ( dangle dandys) off the lower branches of her 2ft. " Charley Brown "  tree.  Merry Xmas to you and yours.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 5:09 AM

Good Wednesday morning everyone.  37 degrees this morning, with fog and NW winds. 

Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, hot cider, and other morning beverages (including soft drinks for those who drink that in the mornings) and hot water for hot tea are fresh and ready to go.

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

I'll be in the kitchen for about the rest of the day, as I'm starting to cook for the weekend:  turkey, ham, and starting to prepare all the side dishes.  Maybe I can even get Walt in the kitchen, to make his mince meat bars.  I will even be making the prerequisite Christmas cookies. 

Everyone have a good morning, take care of yourselves and hopefully, I'll see you all later.

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."

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