Trains.com

FLAT WHEEL CAFE/DINER/COFFEE SHOP- 4th . QTR.

36692 views
828 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,323 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:00 AM

morning

parent teacher conference today at Matt's school.meeting with the bosses tonight at work.Wear Ohio State to work night tonight.busy busy busy.better get a nap.Cw thanks for breakfast.Those going on the road for the holiday please drive carefully.

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").

 

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:56 AM

Rain to stay with us most of the day.  But tomorrow just cloudy, and Thanksgiving, Sunshine....and Black Friday, partly cloudy, mild.

45 now.

Quentin

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 3:26 PM

Produce went well this morning, even with the rain pouring down.  We only had 54 people, but they were all well behaved.  On the Produce truck this morning:  cabbage, onions, potatoes, Romaine lettuce, strawberries and 1/2 size bottles of lemonade.

Walt and I are getting ready to leave in a couple of hours, to go to our neighbor's visitation.  Like I said in an earlier post, don't think we'll be going to the funeral tomorrow.  We'll just stay home, and keep an eye out on her house and property, watching to make sure there are no intruders.  That's what we did last year, when Aunt Sarah passed away. 

Everyone have  a good evening and take care.  Anyone leaving to go out of town for the holiday, please be careful and take care, keeping you and yours safe and sound.

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,023 posts
Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 4:30 PM

This being the season for turkey, we would all do well to take a look at William Shatner's Fryers Club.

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    August 2008
  • From: Calgary AB. Canada
  • 2,298 posts
Posted by AgentKid on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:03 PM

I just realized I should get in here and wish our American readers Happy Thanksgiving before it is too late to catch those in the eastern time zones.

We celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada on the second Monday in October, so folks around here are no doubt glad they don't have to travel tonight or tomorrow. There is a weather warning out for 50-60 mph winds with blowing snow for the whole area between Calgary and the US border. We are along the northern edge of the area affected so they are not saying what to expect here. Some lesser level of unpleasantness, no doubt. 46° now.

There was a 14 car derailment Sunday at Mortlach, SK on CP's mainline. It was a loaded grain train from the Soo Line coming up through Canada on its' way to the US west coast. Portal, ND-Moose Jaw, SK-Dunmore, AB-Lethbridge, AB-Eastport ID. Here is a report from The Moose Jaw Times Herald. It is kind of funny, it makes it sound like the train crew has to clean up their own wreck.Big Smile

http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/Local/News/2011-11-22/article-2811881/CP-train-derails-at-Mortlach/1

Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Bruce

 

So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll.

"A Train is a Place Going Somewhere"  CP Rail Public Timetable

"O. S. Irricana"

. . . __ . ______

  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Canterlot
  • 9,575 posts
Posted by zugmann on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:13 PM

Modelcar

Rain to stay with us most of the day.  But tomorrow just cloudy, and Thanksgiving, Sunshine....and Black Friday, partly cloudy, mild.

45 now.

 

Many people believe that Hell is full of fire and brimstone.  I am not going to debate whether Hell exists or not (although I compare certain places on the RR to it), but if there is a Hell, I think it may be 40 degrees and raining all the time.  And dark.. don't forget dark. 

 

bet you can't guess what the weather was here last night! Umbrella Laugh

 

 

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.t fun any

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 6:00 PM

Ahem.  Thanksgiving.  Family will be scattered, so we will go grocery shopping.  That's our day and we don't vary the routine - (if we do, we will forget to go to the store), then ham sandwiches and paper plates.  I love it.

Oh, and did I mention - 65 degrees and sunny for the day?  I think I will go spread my blanket trackside and enjoy.  Maybe take our sandwiches with us!

 

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 6:05 PM

The forecast for here in Alamo City on Thanksgiving will be Sunny with a high of 77.

Currently :  Dark and 71.    Cowboy

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:30 PM

zugmann

 Modelcar:

Rain to stay with us most of the day.  But tomorrow just cloudy, and Thanksgiving, Sunshine....and Black Friday, partly cloudy, mild.

45 now.

 

 

Many people believe that Hell is full of fire and brimstone.  I am not going to debate whether Hell exists or not (although I compare certain places on the RR to it), but if there is a Hell, I think it may be 40 degrees and raining all the time.  And dark.. don't forget dark. 

 

bet you can't guess what the weather was here last night! Umbrella Laugh

.......And maybe -10 degrees, and snowing with 40 mph wind, might be a bit worse.....Ok, add dark to it too.

 

 

Quentin

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,023 posts
Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:10 PM

zugmann
I am not going to debate whether Hell exists or not ...

It was sunny and warm the day I was there...

The food didn't sound bad, either.

It's in the town of Pinckney, about 50 miles WNW of Detroit.

N 42.43472 W 83.98500

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 6:24 AM

Good Wednesday morning.  Well, we had a little bit of excitement this morning, just after 5 a.m.:  lights went out!  According to local power company, some wires across the street were sagging, due to the winds (they weren't that strong).  Our power was restored about 25 minutes ago.  So much fun going around resetting all the clocks.  Not!!


Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  And breakfast is ready and on the warmer/serving bar. 

I will be spending the day in the kitchen, getting most of the side dishes ready for tomorrow, and keeping an eye out next door. 

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

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Florence, SC
  • 1,614 posts
Posted by grampaw pettibone on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 6:42 AM

Peace be with you. 68 and light rain in Carolina, supposed to get to 74 and partly cloudy later. Saturday, the Thunderchickens take on Clemson and are preparing to whomp them good. This is the game that decides a successful season, no matter how the rest of the year went.

The wife is visiting her Sister for thanksgiving, so the girls and I will feast out of a can. Think of me whilst ye chow down on turkey and dressing! Oh well, I can be thankful without a feast, so it is really immaterial!

The girls got to arguing politics at 0400 and I got a bad scratch on my arm when I got between them. Laci will start a fight at anytime over anything, even without provocation.

Everyone have a great day and turkey day too. Stay warm and safe

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)

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,023 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 7:13 AM

Rain (some freezing) overnight, followed by snow this AM.  Hopefully it'll all melt later - I've got shopping to do.

Police, and some fire, are busy with minor accidents.  I heard our town highway crews out earlier, but apparently this first taste of winter for some folks came with the usual forgetting to slow down...

Aside from a couple of pieces of ridgecap, I got the steel roof on the garage.  It's so nice not ot have water coming in at places it isn't supposed to...  If the temps do what's forecast, I'll probably be able to finish up after the holiday weekend.

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:41 AM

tree68

 zugmann:
I am not going to debate whether Hell exists or not ...

It was sunny and warm the day I was there...

The food didn't sound bad, either.

http://www.tree68.net/images/Hell.JPG

It's in the town of Pinckney, about 50 miles WNW of Detroit.

N 42.43472 W 83.98500

.....Isn't this eating establishment located in the little "berg" of "Hell"....

Quentin

  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:00 AM

.....Local weather for us right before the holiday begins, seems to be about seasonable.  Dry and overcast, but bright.  44 degrees.

Tomorrow is to be quite a bit warmer and full sunshine.

Such weather makes holiday time so much more pleasant.  Friday is to be real nice too.  Have a few outdoor items we'll take care of then.

"Mittens" to install on outside faucets for the season.  One area of spouting, must have some "whatever" in it as yesterday we noted it was spilling out over it in this small area.  Single story home, so no great deal to handle.

Wish everyone safe traveling out on the typicially busiest highway travel time of the year.  Many years ago we traveled our 400 mi. on this day back to Pennsylvania, but don't do that currently.

Actually left here early one Thanksgiving morning, and arrived {400 mi.} later at my home for Thanksgiving dinner, about 1 pm.  Wouldn't attempt to do that now.  '62 Impala SS did the task that morning.

Weather can be "iffy" back home this time of the year, but on that occasion, we had good traveling weather.  Dry and sunshine.

Turkey this time will be at Ryan's with our family about 10 mi. from here...Anderson.

Quentin

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,023 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:48 PM

Modelcar
.....Isn't this eating establishment located in the little "berg" of "Hell"....

As a matter of fact, it is...

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Cordes Jct Ariz.
  • 1,305 posts
Posted by switch7frg on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 3:35 PM

WhistlingBig Smile   Larry; the steel roof sounds nice for durability . ~~  I wonder how it will sound during a hail storm?? A neighbor 1/4 mi  south of us has an aluminum roof on his shed  and we hear it quite clearly during a hail storm.          just curious.

                                                   Cannonball

Y6bs evergreen in my mind

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,023 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:18 PM

switch7frg

WhistlingBig Smile   Larry; the steel roof sounds nice for durability . ~~  I wonder how it will sound during a hail storm?? A neighbor 1/4 mi  south of us has an aluminum roof on his shed  and we hear it quite clearly during a hail storm.          just curious.

                                                   Cannonball

We don't get a lot of hail of a size that will make that much noise (fortunately). 

I'm not sure you'd be able to pick my house out of the cacaphony anyhow, almost all of the houses around me have steel roofs as well.

Of somewhat greater concern is the fact that the nice, shiny surface sheds snow pretty well, usually in the form of an "avalanche," and without warning.  I don't spend a lot of time under the eaves in the winter, but it's a consideration.

LarryWhistling
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...

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:48 PM

Whew, what a long day I've had.  Think I've just about got the side dishes ready for tomorrow.  When Sarah's turkey is just about through roasting, I'll put on the green beans w/shelled beans on, and either make some mashed taters or do creamed/stewed potatoes (where you boil the potatoes, and thicken the liquid w/corn starch).  Then, after everything is ready, I'll pop the crescent rolls into the oven.  Spent from 10:00 a.m. until 5:15 in the kitchen.  Now, I need to head back into the kitchen, and start washing up my dishes/pans/utensils  that I've messed up this afternoon. 

For supper tonight:  Grilled cheese sandwiches and vegetable soup w/salad.

For dessert:  homemade pound cake w/sauce, or Dutch apple pie w/ice cream.

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


Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,323 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, November 24, 2011 12:02 AM

Happy Thanksgiving

just stopped in for a quick snack.Busy day yesterday.Did get to see csx run trains to the terminals so folks could go home for Thanksgiving.Also the city isn't happy with what CSx is offering to help pay for the clinton st viaduct project.Also council members want the crossings in town to remain open.Going to Uncles house today for Thanksgiving.

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").

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, November 24, 2011 6:01 AM

Good Thursday morning and. . . HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone. 

Coffee is ready, as are the juices and other morning beverages.  On the warmer/serving bar this morning:  Hot from the oven cinnamon rolls, bagels and bear claws.  If anyone wants bacon ,sausage, eggs, etc., just let me know and I'll fix them right up.  Figured everyone wouldn't want much breakfast this morning, so they can have plenty of room for the Thanksgiving Feast. 

Joe, I'm not sure if Walt has said anything, but:  as we were on our way to our neighbor's visitation Tuesday night, had to take a detour, because. . .  someone hot gotten a tractor/trailer stuck under the 15th St. Overpass.  That is over at the P&L (Paducah & Louisville) Rail yard. 

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 24, 2011 9:02 AM

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Sunny and 54 here in Alamo City.  Expected high of 77 today.

Enjoy your holiday...and if you know someone who is alone today...consider inviting them to dinner.

 

  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Thursday, November 24, 2011 2:33 PM

I'm happy!  Got to see 3 Ferro-Mex engines.  And it is 66 degrees and very sunny!

Actually, I am about delirious!  Wow

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, November 24, 2011 3:56 PM

Mookie

I'm happy!  Got to see 3 Ferro-Mex engines.  And it is 66 degrees and very sunny!

Actually, I am about delirious!  Wow

Mookie, sounds like you've had a very good Thanksgiving so far.  Being almost delirious?  This'll make you totally delirious:  The Cafe/Diner's Thanksgiving Dinner is now ready and on the warmer/serving bar:

Turkey, dressing (2 kinds:  cornbread and a mix of cornbread & biscuits), green beans, mashed taters, stewed  potatoes, potato salad, watergate salad, broccoli casserole, cranberry sauce and cranberry relish, corn and crescent rolls.

Desserts:  Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, yellow cake w/caramel icing, chocolate cake w/chocolate icing and  strawberry/rhubarb cobbler

Everyone have a terrific evening, don't get too full from all the bountiful food and take care.

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Nanaimo BC Canada
  • 4,117 posts
Posted by nanaimo73 on Thursday, November 24, 2011 4:04 PM

Good day,

I just wanted to drop by and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

All the best to all of you!

 

Dale
  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Florence, SC
  • 1,614 posts
Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, November 24, 2011 5:26 PM

Peace be with you, and happy Thanksgiving!

Well, it turned out to be a feast day anyway. The neighbor across from me brought me a huge plate of food with all the trimmings. It was totally unexpected and really appreciated. I really have a lot to be thankful for.

I had to go into administrator mode last night and this contraption wiped the memory clean of all passwords and a lot of other stuff that I still am finding. Don't think I will do that very often.

Everyone have a great Thanksgiving and stay safe and warm.

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)

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,323 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, November 25, 2011 5:39 AM

good morning

breakfast is ready.Juice and coffee are ready to go.CW has turkey ready for sandwhiches and everything else for lunch.For dessert there is plenty of cookies,pie and cheesecake as well.We are going to the corn city to see what we can see running then go to the light display with our friends in Findlay.Everyone have a great day.

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").

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, November 25, 2011 5:44 AM

Good Friday morning everyone.  I hope you all had a very good Thanksgiving!  We sure did.  Nice and quiet, and Sarah and I had our Thanksgiving dinner ready and on the table by 7:00 p.m.  We were totally stuffed, when we finished eating.  Sarah and I both commented that our bellies felt like they were about to explode. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  On the warmer bar/serving station this morning:  bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, grapefruit, kiwi and papaya, pineapple slices, bagels and bear claws.

So very glad I'm no longer working at KMart:  they opened up at 5 a.m., which would have meant that if I were working first shift, I'd have had to have been there no later than 4:30 this morning. 

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

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Florence, SC
  • 1,614 posts
Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, November 25, 2011 8:31 AM

Peace be with you. 44 and sunny in Carolina where the Thunderchiickens are getting ready to whomp an alley cat tomorrow!

There was a blurb on Facebook, but no details about a black Friday free for all at a Walmart somewhere on the west coast. It was from one of the local TV stations so there is some validity I guess. Paula, you are indeed blessed to no longer be part of that rat race! I also note on the local law enforcement booking page that shoplifting arrests were up last night. Folks getting their Christmas stuff together.....

Everyone take care and have a great day

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)

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Florence, SC
  • 1,614 posts
Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, November 25, 2011 8:57 AM

This just in: 2 fistfights at Super Walmart. The Christmas spirit is showing.

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)

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy