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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, March 11, 2011 9:00 AM

morning

matt was on time to school today.mother nature left some black ice on the roads.cars had the dithchfinders on.I went with mamma unptown and now she went for a haircut.Cw fish fry sounds good for supper tonight.going to do chores and then watch basketball this afternoon.wetaher guessers are saying 60 by st patricks day????wow.

stay safe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, March 11, 2011 7:08 AM

Good Friday morning everyone.  Guess my now, most of you have heard on the news about the earthquake in Japan, and the tsunamis that are headed for Hawaii and the West Coast.  The pictures are unbelievable, when you've never actually seen a tsunami in your life, except for watching Hawaii Five-O reruns.

Coffee, juices and the rest of the morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Bagels, bear claws and an assortment of doughnuts and danish are on the serving station, along with bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, toast and jelly.

Just looked out the front door, and actually saw a robin in the front yard!  This is literally the first time I've seen a robin since last fall.  (And I know Walt saw one or two last month.) 

Would you guys like some baked barbecued ribs for this afternoon/evening, or do you want the regular fish fry?

Sun is shining, and the last I heard, our temp was 35 degrees.  Looks like it is going to be a beautiful day.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:14 PM

tree68

 Murray:
Quentin, I'm so glad my new car came with Sirius radio.

My current truck came with Sirius - and that's all that's ever on (usually 60's on 6, with occasional forays to Classic Rock).  However I found out tonight that Simon and Garfunkel are on 113 all of the time for the next week or two, so you'll find me there....

Yep...  50's on 5, 60's on 6, Road Dog Trucking, The Roadhouse, and Bluegrass Junction...besides news channels.

I'm all set!

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:25 PM

Murray

 Modelcar:
Have Rush Limbaugh on my speakers at the computer here and it's a wonder the fire isn't spewing from them....he better have good body guards with the hot dialog trash he is putting out...Example:  middle class union thugs...but using words I'll not repeat.

Quentin, I'm so glad my new car came with Sirius radio.  I liked it so much I got another Sirius radio installed in my Jeep.  I can now drive to work and listen to such stations as  BBC World Service or CBC One. 

And i don't have to worry about a radio station fading out in the country or the middle of the mountains.

Right on Murray....That's the only way to get decent listening audio / music and whatever one chooses to listen to off the airwaves.  Some months ago back in 010 I retrofitted our stereo system in our family room with XM radio capability.  The car has it too, but we don't have it active....Example:  The car has been sitting in the garage for over two months, unused now....and care not to be paying 2 premiums.  I know one can carry a unit from car to house, etc....but didn't want to fool with that...and the car has it in the installed radio.  But when we care to have no comercial, decent audio...in music.  It's available right there in the family room

I was unnecessarily concerned where i was going to put my little cig. pack sized antenna for the system that might give me a good signal, and it turns out I didn't need to be concerned.  The little antenna is placed right besides the stereo receiver on a hutch and...bingo....Three bars of signal.  it points {in general}, south.  Works fine.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, March 10, 2011 8:29 PM

Murray
Quentin, I'm so glad my new car came with Sirius radio.

My current truck came with Sirius - and that's all that's ever on (usually 60's on 6, with occasional forays to Classic Rock).  However I found out tonight that Simon and Garfunkel are on 113 all of the time for the next week or two, so you'll find me there....

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:15 PM

Modelcar
Have Rush Limbaugh on my speakers at the computer here and it's a wonder the fire isn't spewing from them....he better have good body guards with the hot dialog trash he is putting out...Example:  middle class union thugs...but using words I'll not repeat.

Quentin, I'm so glad my new car came with Sirius radio.  I liked it so much I got another Sirius radio installed in my Jeep.  I can now drive to work and listen to such stations as  BBC World Service or CBC One. 

And i don't have to worry about a radio station fading out in the country or the middle of the mountains.

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:40 PM

AgentKid

Quentin, your comment about talk radio reminds me of something I thought of about 20 years ago. I thought then that the Calgary Taxi and Limousine Commission should put devices on the cabs AM Radios to block talk radio. The cabbies listen to it while they are waiting for their next fare, and it raises their blood pressure 20 points, while decreasing their ability to drive safely!Smile

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Understand what you are saying Bruce....I can't take much of it for the simple reason there is no way to instantly fire back with the opposing view.

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:33 PM

afternoon

did errands and helped matt with his afterschool program.he bowled better than the last time.now its time to get things around for work.Cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by AgentKid on Thursday, March 10, 2011 3:45 PM

CW, pizza is as good when you are watching Curling as when you are watching the NCAA. I haven't been sleeping well because of my recurring shoulder pain, so I am only now having lunch. 2:30 MST.

I was awake when you made your first post this morning, and it was about 4 or 5 degrees warmer then than it is now, 34°F. I was looking at the temperature trend for the last 12 hours and we have been really bouncing between 25° and 38° depending on the wind.

Quentin, your comment about talk radio reminds me of something I thought of about 20 years ago. I thought then that the Calgary Taxi and Limousine Commission should put devices on the cabs AM Radios to block talk radio. The cabbies listen to it while they are waiting for their next fare, and it raises their blood pressure 20 points, while decreasing their ability to drive safely!Smile

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, March 10, 2011 2:05 PM

I don't listen to talk radio because I usually realize that what's being said is pretty one sided, however convincing it may sound.

I've had the Netherlands cam on for the past hour or so and they've really opened the floodgates.  They won't have any problem with the green lights in the signals burning out - I think every train has been running on the previous train's yellows.

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:29 AM

Almost a repeat of weather we had yesterday, but a bit cooler and very little rain.  They are saying we might see some snow flurries today.  Temps now...mid 30's.  Not going to worry about any serious snow activity.  Haven't had snow on the ground for some time now.

Coming soon we're told....Sunshine.  Wouldn't that be nice.

Have Rush Limbaugh on my speakers at the computer here and it's a wonder the fire isn't spewing from them....he better have good body guards with the hot dialog trash he is putting out...Example:  middle class union thugs...but using words I'll not repeat.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:10 AM

According to our latest weather report, we are at 39 degrees F., with light rain/snow.  Getting ready to take the bus up to Kroger, and do a little bit more shopping; but before I go, wanted to make sure you all had something for lunch

Today, with all you guys watching the NCAA 'playoffs', I thought we'd have pizzas for this afternoon/evening.

1.  Anchovie

2.  Canadian bacon

3.  Cheese

4  Chicago style

5.  Goetta

6.  Hawaiian

7.  Italian sausage

8.  Pepperoni/mushroom

9.  Supreme

Everyone have a good afternoon, keep warm, and take care.  See you all later.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:44 AM

Rained here overnight, and continues to do so, but not like the other day.  A whole .3" so far.  Far more has been suggested, though.  Haven't heard any pump details dispatched as yet, so perhaps this will just be enough to help melt the snow and not overwhelm any drainage.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, March 10, 2011 6:23 AM

morning

cw thanks for breakfast.got to go to bed.helping with matts school program this afternoon.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, March 10, 2011 5:06 AM

Good Thursday morning everyone.  Except for maybe some drizzles today, the rain has left our area.  We're basically at our high for today, at 43 degrees, so temp's not going anywhere today. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Breakfast is on the serving station (yes, everything from supper last night has been cleared away and thrown away, and serving station, and everything washed and clean).

Sarah got called early, working out at CSX's east end yard today. 

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

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 4:24 PM

rain has let up a bit here in nw ohio.Had an errand to run in town.Matt and I noticed the Maw got it's cars out of the mud.Cw thanks for supper.Time to get ready for work.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 1:05 PM

Still raining, raining, raining here in Louisville this afternoon.  Guess one good thing about all this rain, is I'm seeing the buds beginning to show on the trees and bushes. 

Going to have to try that You Tube link again, maybe I can see something on there this time. 

Been working on the meal for the rest of the day, and will be replenishing it frequently:  Mexican Fiesta time is here:  Burritos, Tacos, Chimichangas, Fajitas, chalupas, Frito pie, Enchiladas, Smoked Cheddar bacon burgers.

Everyone take care and enjoy your afternoon/evening.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 1:00 PM

Mookie
Tree - did the guy in the blue shirt make you nervous?  He kept crowding the trains a little while standing on the platform.

Have always wondered what they do to keep people from going around the gates.  I have seen it with both pedestrian and car, but very, very infrequently.  Don't know if it is just the culture or not, but sometimes people wait quite awhile until the trains get out of the station and get moving. 

Saw one video on YouTube that showed a crowd crossing while the gates were down.  By and large, though, they are good.   I don't think I've ever seen anyone cross.

The guy in the blue shirt was courting death.  I've see stuff hanging off the sides of cars here - it wouldn't have been pretty.

Caught an owl poking its head out of the nest box, so must be they liked the place.

Windy and reasonable here today - good thawing weather.

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 10:54 AM

Mookie

Ah Spring!  And daylight savings time, so will get up in the dark and go to bed in the light!  AARRGH

 

Robert Louis Stevenson:

In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.
For us, now we will have to dress by yellow candle-light for a time and then we will have to go to bed by day because summer is coming.
Since Great Britain is as far north as it is, DST was not necessary to cause the complaint. I wonder how children felt when DOUBLE Wartime was observed?

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 9:34 AM

.....A mild morning here with light rain, and Jean said radar showed lots of light green over Indiana, so looks like an all day mostly light rain.

Jen....Yes, so far, I've just checked one of the videos Larry has presented, and it was the one taken there at the intersection we look at from cam # 1 normally.

Good fast action thru there.  But I agree....that fellow with the wind {from the passing train}, blowing his light blue shirt is pushing the envelope just a bit...

He would not have any plan "B", if there was a loose piece hanging out a bit from the train....The blue shirt would need a bit of repair if that happened.  And standing that close to the fast moving train might just give some practical joker time to come up behind him and "scare" him or worse to lose his footing and then he would not have any further use for the blue shirt.

My morning project here as soon as I get off here:  Check out the HD cable box to the TV in our family room....I believe its defective.  What a pain....This will be the 3rd one {if it really is defective}, in a year or so....I know the cable is connected as it normally is as the TV in the bedroom {with it's digital adaptor}, is working.

Last night when on HD programing, the pic. would desolve into little fine "squares"...{digital stuff}, and the audio would stop as well....Then I could switch over to the same station on just digital, {not HD}, and pull in the pic / audio just fine.  Hate fighting that crap....

And not too fond of dealing with the cable co. either....

UPDATE:  Just worked thru {via email contact}, to Comcast re; our HD cable box problem....and if it does as the tech said.....at 12:30 pm, we should be back in business.  They reprogramed the signal to the Comcast cable box, to be up and ready in about 30 to 45 min.  If that works as described, we'll be very pleased....The tech was very helpful and easy to work with.

Turns out I had to do one more move {with a new tech}, and that got us thru the problem.  Working with a great pic. now, as it should.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 9:10 AM

Joe - no "bad" kitties - just "misguided"....Mischief 

Q - you got to see a lot of the action in NL! 

Tree - did the guy in the blue shirt make you nervous?  He kept crowding the trains a little while standing on the platform.

Have always wondered what they do to keep people from going around the gates.  I have seen it with both pedestrian and car, but very, very infrequently.  Don't know if it is just the culture or not, but sometimes people wait quite awhile until the trains get out of the station and get moving. 

Laws must be very strict. 

We won't have any chicks this year unless the "Battling Bickersons" quit fighting and start being nice.

Owl and I had a long chat last nite.  Did give me a headache twisting its head around. 

CW - don't need lunch today.  Driver treating me to lunch since all the snow and about 90% of the rain missed us (you would expect any thing different since rain was involved?) 

Yes Bruce, it will be warmer here too, finally.  Looks like a full week of sun and maybe 40-50's.  And tiny bit of snow on ground in spots, which will make it much nicer overall.

Ah Spring!  And daylight savings time, so will get up in the dark and go to bed in the light!  AARRGH

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:52 AM

morning

Cw thanks for breakfast.rain rain rain all day.makes for good sleeping.matt has a book fair at school.seems he is interested in a series of "bad kitty" books.speaking of bad a very bad decision(s) made in columbus.makes me feel bad for the players that put on their best effort game in and game out.time for bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:16 AM

Good Wednesday morning everyone.  Rain seems to have stopped for a bit here.  About ten minutes ago, it was pouring down.  Didn't see cats and dogs, though. 

Bruce, it doesn't matter.  I think we could have handled the crowd fairly well.  We could use a few more souls in here, especially the ones who are M.I.A.

We watched a pretty good Martin Lawrence movie last night:  The Black Knight.  I had not seen it before, but thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Larry, pulled up the You Tube link, all I got was sound. Tried several of them

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Breakfast if on the serving station. 

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

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 11:16 PM

.....Those are interesting videos {you tube}, of the cam location in the Netherlands.

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Posted by AgentKid on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:12 PM

Good Evening everyone. There was a fairly simple and straightforward game of curling on TV tonight that ended early. Been a good event so far. No one is running the table, as it were.

I saw in the Lounge that there was a HUGE increase in visitors to the forum yesterday. CW, it was probably a good thing all those extra visitors didn't find the Cafe, a 150,000 extra customers might have created crowd control issues, among other things!Surprise

I think it is finally beginning to warm up around here. Looks like high's in the forties for the next 7 days, with the exception of Thursday with a high of 25°F. Might be good enough to get some melting started.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Bruce

 

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 7:49 PM

CW - good luck with the pain issue.  Could be a nerve problem.  My son's knee is perfectly normal and functional, but a lot of experts couldn't figure out how to deal with the nerve damage that occured during the knee surgery.

Found some video on Youtube from the area around the Netherlands Railcam:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMdPGhEtHyA&feature=related

Pretty interesting.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 5:31 PM

Finally home from the doctor's.  I have to go back for therapy for my right knee only.  Start going next Wednesday, 3/16/11.  This time, I'm going to the one located 1 floor up from my doctor's office. I even saw the x-rays, and the knee looks perfect.  So doc and I are both stumped as to what is causing this pain; so that's why I'm going back into therapy.  Hopefully, it will help the situation.  Otherwise, unless I fall, don't have to go back for two years. 

Produce went well.  Produce truck showed up super early, so had to wait around for an hour for the Bread/Pastry truck to show up.  Ended up with 62 people today.  Not bad, considering the next closest Dare to Care distribution Center was open today. 

Got some more soup and cornbread out on the serving station, ready for you all. Everyone enjoy, have a good evening, and I'll see you all in the morning.

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Posted by Deggesty on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 5:28 PM

I'm almost ashamed to speak of the little bit of snow we received last night--it looked like about 3 inches on the ground this morning, and all the paved surfaces I have seen today (particularly those in the sun) are clear now. It was a bit different when I went in to Salt Lake City last night to pay for and pickup our tickets for a short trip next month (the station is open for the California Zephyr arrivals and departures, and not during the day). I have not seen what the ski resorts received.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 4:46 PM

....That's a lot of snow.  I'm sure that area gets much of it each season.

If my memory serves me correctly....Back in the home area of Somerset, County, Pennsylvania....The snowfall for the '58 - '59 Winter season was 188 inches...!  I'm sure that was a record for that area.

It took all kinds of machinery to dig out.  I remember Cat tractors were used to get route 30 {yes, the Lincoln highway}, open and in some places near our home area, they plowed perpendicular to the road to get mammoth drifts open....Pushed fences down or anything else in the way.  It was emergency time.

Power shovels were used to open some other areas {in communities}, and loaded trucks to haul it away.

I had just purchased a '57 Corvette {as my only car}, and have some pic's someplace around here taken with it inside open drifts.

Highway snow blowers, {again, on route 30},  were used right near our home....Drifts that were not possible to put a large "V" plow thru, such as in cuts the road passed thru and had drifted higher than the blowers themselves, but slowly they kept at it, cutting thru until finally they would work thru a massive drift.

Cars were abandoned along highways, some with the doors open and full of snow inside, and some covered completely, and found as plows were trying to open some State highways and others as well...

Just some of my memories of it.  Storm Automobile

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 4:35 PM

Whilst watching the Netherlands cam tonight (after being alerted by the bells) I heard voices before the train arrived, and saw what appeared to be camera flashes.  Despite the local time there (11:30), I have to wonder if perhaps they were railfans....

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