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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:03 AM

...We're off to a good start with a nice morning.  Just checked my radar screen on here and I have an opening this morning, so I'm headed for the yard work.

To reach 90 today, so we closed the windows this morning and back to A/C.  Want to get a head start on it.

Morning paper indicates that in several of Muncie's "taller" buildings {just 10 stories}, there downtown and on Ball State Campus, movement was felt {in upper floors}, from the quake.  Upper floors only.  We did not feel it here at home.  We're just 5 mi. from downtown Muncie and about the same from BS University.

Sis in law over in southwestern Pennsylvania did feel some movement.  Enough to make the mini blinds rattle / bang against the window.

Hope it's all over with for now. 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:06 AM

Good Wednesday morning everyone.  Temp this morning is in the mid 70s, supposed to make it back up in the low 90s today.  Supposedly, we can expect a little more rain tonight/tomorrow.  But we did manage to get some rain yesterday evening, somewhere between 7:30 and 8:15.  Giving it that time frame, as I went out to feed the outdoor cats about 7:10, after feeding the 2 indoor cats, and everything was still dry.  Went back outside about 8:20, after eating supper, and that's when I could smell damp soil, and noticed some wet spots on the concrete and the garbage can lid. 

Coffee, juices, hot water for hot tea, milk, chocolate milk are all fresh and ready to go.  Breakfast of hotcakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast on the serving station.  If none of that sounds good this morning, there is the usual selection of bagels, bear claws, and fresh fruit.

Think I'm going to take it easy today, and start reading some of my library books I got yesterday.  Mookie, finally got a copy of Debbie Macomber's Susannah's Garden.  Anxious to start reading it.

Everyone enjoy your morning, take care and see you all later.


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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 8:46 PM

We are still holding at 6.49 inches of rain for the year....Normal amount to date is 20.86 inches...a net deficit of 14.37 inches.....

No rain in sight...and its gonna get hotter:   http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Forecast.aspx?location=USTX1200

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 8:23 PM

blue streak 1

 Mookie:

About 5 inches of rain in Omaha area - hail the size of softballs in the Big O and CB and earthquakes in Colorado.  We are really looking pretty good here in our small hole. 

Rain in your area -however, it may just flirt with you and move on....maybe here.  We need more rain, you know.  Our trees are falling out of the ground now!

 

Well will this mean more delays opening up the rail lines around Omaha?

BNSF has been busy raising, building and plan to be done with work by 9/1.  They promised their fans (ha) they would re-open the south route to St Joe/KC by 9/16.  I am holding them to it. 

I haven't been following UP, but haven't heard anything either.  Omaha has had some flooding more in the downtown part of the city.  Don't know if it will further affect Amtrak.  There is so much water between Omaha and Iowa that another 5 inches probably didn't even raise an eyebrow.

The ACE has started shutting down the flow of Gavins Point Dam.  So all is relative. 

Even Lincoln has seen a big increase in the water levels in the creeks and at our city dam.  But our flow seems to move pretty quickly and flooding hasn't been a problem.  Wind and soggy tree roots are a bigger problem for us.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 8:15 PM

mudchicken

Would you folks please send the rain back here....I forgot to bring my bar of soap today and have it handyEmbarrassed

Whilst in USAF, I spent a year on a coral atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (Kanton Island). 

The island had a substantial military presence during WWII, as it served as a stopover for bombers headed for Australia.  Something like 20,000 troops, as I recall from reading I did on it.

Fresh water was at a premium, of course, so things like showers were few and far between.

When the GI's saw rain coming toward the island, they'd head for the lagoon and lather up, planning to rinse off in the rain.

All too often, so it's told, the showers would split and go around the island, leaving the GI's to rinse off with the salt water...  Angry

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Flat Wheel Cafe/Diner/CS Q3 2011
Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 7:58 PM

Mookie

About 5 inches of rain in Omaha area - hail the size of softballs in the Big O and CB and earthquakes in Colorado.  We are really looking pretty good here in our small hole. 

Rain in your area -however, it may just flirt with you and move on....maybe here.  We need more rain, you know.  Our trees are falling out of the ground now!

Well will this mean more delays opening up the rail lines around Omaha?

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:28 PM

Ah, Sir C: I was just thinking about looking under the furniture to see if you were in residence.  Wondered if you got rattled Monday nite. 

About 5 inches of rain in Omaha area - hail the size of softballs in the Big O and CB and earthquakes in Colorado.  We are really looking pretty good here in our small hole. 

Rain in your area -however, it may just flirt with you and move on....maybe here.  We need more rain, you know.  Our trees are falling out of the ground now!

Gotta go back to practicing my tiptoeing....

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 6:09 PM

Would you folks please send the rain back here....I forgot to bring my bar of soap today and have it handyEmbarrassed

Mooks musta been on a tear with those lead soled paws...We had a 5.3 shaker last night at Cokedale in southern Colorado. [about 9 miles from Trinidad and Raton Pass]...strongest quake here in 40+ years. (11:46PM MDT)...BrianH may need an upgraded pair of tin shoes.

Da' Boyz are inside snoozin' on top of the cold air registers.

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 4:55 PM

.....Careful of too much stomping of feet out there on the plains.....Some have even felt it here in Indiana...!

And the rain....The forecasters said rain here by late night.  So I put off mowing until it cooled a bit later.  Now....I see radar has it about 10 miles west of us or less, but the heavier stuff is sliding below us.

Oh well....Guess we'll try to work it in tomorrow.

In all seriousness...This quake has been felt in an extra wide range this afternoon.  Seeing photos of some damage, and I expect we'll see plenty more....Maybe yet this evening.

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Posted by Deggesty on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 4:37 PM

We are living with lows in the high sixties and highs in the mid-nineties, and little rain in sight (I went out yesterday afternoon, and a few large drops descended upon the car).

Ricki and I had a change of pace last week, going up to Snowbird Monday afternoon and coming back down Friday morning. It was pleasant up there, though I did not get as much walking exercise as I had been accustomed to. Wednesday, three of the ladies Ricki used to work with came up, bringing lunch with them, and we all had a good time.

One of them had baked a rhubarb pie for me (the first I had had in several years), and it was enjoyed even by those who had never had rhubarb pie. I was reminded of my rhubarb pie experience in college. When it was served as dessert after supper, I would go around from table to table after all but the table clearers had left the dining hall, and eat the untouched servings. However, about the middle of my second year, I had to leave early one night when the dessert was rhubarb pie--and it was never served again!Sad Perhaps the dietician saw, that night, how much was left and realized that it was not really liked as much as she thought it had been. On the whole, she did a good job of planning meals, and I don't think that anybody ever had to go hungry.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 3:29 PM

Afternoon all.  Been a busy,busy day.  We had 94 people for Produce this morning.  That's the most people we've had in about 3 years.  And the truck was running late, as we had a new driver today.  Just as the Produce truck arrived, the Bread truck arrived from the opposite direction!!  Managed to get the Produce truck unloaded, and when they pulled out, the Bread truck backed in.  Chaos reined supreme this morning.  But we managed to get everyone served, and had a little bit left over, for the folks who would come in until 2 p.m., for their Dare to Care Food Boxes. 

I also made it to the library.  First time in months that I have been there.  As a matter of fact, had to get a new library card (with a new #), because mine had expired.  But managed to get myself some books, and now I can begin reading again.

Mookie, I like your suggestion of pizza, so that is what we're having for the rest of this afternoon and tonight:

1.    Anchovie

2.    Canadian bacon

3.    Cheese

4.    Chicgo style

5.    Goetta

6.    Hawaiian

7.    Italian sausage

8.    Pepperoni/mushrooom

9.    Supreme

Sure am glad I keep enough made up and in the freezer, that we can have them anytime!!

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

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 2:56 PM

Been outside stomping my feet.  Guess they felt it on east coast.  Mischief

Too hot to go train watch today - will be a little cooler tomorrow.  Ordered pizza and will watch them tear up the street in front of the house, repairing cracks.  Perfect!  Joe - got Tonka toys to watch and pizza to eat!  Can't beat that with a stick!

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 2:16 PM

afternoon

work very busy.cw thanks for supper.time to get ready.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 10:18 AM

....A very nice Tuesday morning.  Sunshine and low humidity.  Mod. temps for today....Just right.  Mowing sometime today.

Post office trip next and to a local retail veg. farm for corn to freeze.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 4:59 AM

Good Tuesday morning everyone.  Temp about mid 60s this morning, going for a high of about 90 today.  Well, I wish our neighborhood's luck would change:  power went out again last night.  Don't know what caused it this time, haven't heard anything on the news.  2000 without power last night, from just after 10 p.m., to about 11:15 or so last night.   Other than that, not much going on around here.  Kitties are growing, Mud is still very leery of people.  Little Mookie will come close to you, but won't let anyone touch her.  Mama Kitty and Daddy Kitty love to be petted. 

Coffee, juices, hot water for tea, chocolate milk, and iced teas, Gatorade, etc., are freshly made and ready to go.  Breakfast is on the serving station. 

Probably won't be back in until some mid afternoon.  Planning on going to the library after I get through with Produce and Bread Trucks this morning.  So everyone have a good morning, take care and see you all later on.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 22, 2011 3:24 PM

afternoon

eye doctors appointment went well.mine didn't change and matts improved.just need to give prescription to our company for safety glasses.yardwork is done.Cw thanks for supper.going to get ready for work.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, August 22, 2011 2:17 PM

Sheesh...  Sunny, cool, a little breezy - nice day to dry some clothes on the line.

Working around the house I didn't notice that it got cloudy until I heard thunder.  Managed to get the clothes off the line before they got too wet - now the dryer is getting a workout instead.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 22, 2011 11:44 AM

Mookie, hopefully the hammock was indeed comfy for you this morning.  As far as I know, not even Walt has been in it. 

I've got some salads made up for the rest of the day:  Caesar, garden, chicken, turkey salads as well.  Also, there club sandwiches, with your choice of chips, apple slices, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, papaya and some cantaloupe and watermelon chunks. 

We are currently at 80 degrees, supposed to make it up to a high of 83 for today.  Beautiful sunshine out, and a nice breeze.  Think I'll go out and enjoy it.


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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 22, 2011 9:47 AM

Sounds like downtown Omaha took quite a hit last nite - lightning, hail and rain doing some damage.  50 miles away (as the crow flies) we got nary a sound.  They need more rain up there - still fighting with the flooding on the Mighty Mo....

Been a strange summer. 

Been keeping busy - doing what, I don't know, but definitely busy.  Might settle down a little this week with much warmer temps (maybe 90's)  No wet, either.

Must go check out the hammock and see if it is still comfy.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, August 22, 2011 6:23 AM

morning

cw thanks for breakfast.have an eye doctors appointment this morning.then its nap time.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, August 22, 2011 5:59 AM

Good Monday morning everyone.  Randy, that fog didn't burn off here that morning until about 10:45, 11:00.  If that was the so-called "patchy" fog, I'd hate to see non-patchy fog! Smile, Wink & Grin

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Breakfast is also ready and on the serving station:  bacon, sausage, oatmeal, toast, cinnamon flavored applesauce and scrambled eggs.

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

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, August 21, 2011 7:32 PM

It was a tad foggy around Thendara Saturday morning, but it burned off before we left on our first trip.  Turned out to be a nice day, actually.

Sunday wasn't bad - at least the heavy rain didn't hit until after we'd parked the train for the day.  Was half looking forward to running in the rain, just for some experience on wet rail, but it didn't.

Six tenths of an inch of rain here today - we can still use more.

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Posted by rvos1979 on Sunday, August 21, 2011 6:57 PM

Evening all.....

Up in Dan's neck of the woods today, overnighting at the Planeview truck stop.  CW, that was quite some fog yesterday morning, was on top of Jellico Friday night, was fairly clear on top of the mountain, then I come off the top and was socked in all the way to Corbin, KY, when I stopped to get fuel.

Beautiful here in Oshkosh today, with a high of about 77, forecast is for 50 tonight, so truck is shut off, and it should be nice sleeping weather.  Will probably fire up the truck in a bit, though, just to heat up dinner and charge the batteries......

Supposed to be home Thursday, will talk to y'all then.......

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, August 21, 2011 6:29 PM

...Now that sounds interesting.  Wonder if our Discovery channel carries the same programs.  Anyway, thanks for the heads up on it.

Edit...8-22:  No they do not...Found it out last night.

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Posted by AgentKid on Sunday, August 21, 2011 3:41 PM

I'm just rushing to get ready to head out to visit my Mother when I noticed that the program on NY's Grand Central Terminal called Nerve Center, that I mentioned 6 weeks or two months ago, is on tonight. It is on at 8 PM EDT and again at 11 PM EDT on Discovery Canada network. I think those of you with satellite TV connections should be able to see it. Sorry about the short notice.

It is 82° and sunny. Nice day to go out and visit family.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, August 21, 2011 12:29 PM

Another very slow morning in here.  Hope enough come in to make my fixing dinner worthwhile.  Here is today's Sunday Dinner menu:

1.  Pork chop abracadbra w/potatoes, mixed vegetables and tossed salad

2.  Grilled steak, chicken, hot dogs, brats w/potato salad, tossed salad, macaroni & cheese and baked beans

Think the chance of rain has withered away; although it feels a tad bit better outside, with a nice little breeze blowing.  Everyone enjoy your afternoon and take care.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, August 21, 2011 6:41 AM

good morning

Great time in Deshler.Mookie your bnsf was over here.CW thanks for breakfast.back to work tonight.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, August 21, 2011 6:27 AM

Good Sunday morning everyone.  Cloudy with a temp in the mid 70s, have only had a few sprinkles of rain in our immediate area.  Wish it would rain, maybe get rid of some of this humidity.  About the only place in KY getting any rain, is in the southern part of the state.  Wish it would move on up into our area.

Coffee, juices, hot water for our hot tea drinkers, iced teas, milk, etc. are on the serving station.  Also there, you will find bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and toast. 

Sarah made it back safely from Philly.  She had  welcoming committee to see her arrive home:  Trapper and Uba were watching from inside the front door, and Mama Kitty, Daddy Kitty, Little Mookie and Little Mud were all out in the front yard, waiting to greet her.  And I was on the front porch, when the taxi pulled up. 

Everyone have a good morning, take care going to Church, work, railfanning or whatever/wherever you have to go this morning.  See you all later this afternoon.

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Posted by AgentKid on Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:15 PM

CW, I think I will take a Hawaiian pizza for a late supper tonight.

It is still 72° and sunny now but it didn't get this warm until about 4 PM today. It was cold this morning and it is forecast to drop to 48° tonight.

No new RR news around this part of the world today.

Bruce

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, August 20, 2011 5:14 PM

.....Still, the place is vacant.

Must not be any stories to tell.

3 drops of rain here...Radar showed it passing above us.

Very warm day...and of course, humid.

Did get my yard projects finished.

Cooler in here....

Trivia:  Anyone in here that might have an interest in German Folk & Polka music, look on here and find the twin girls {in Germany}, that  perform.  They are real professonals.  They perform under the name "Twinnies".

Quentin

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