Good Morning Railfans!
Well W**K I think has finally stopped trying to kill me so maybe I can get in some RR fun for a bit...
It's 26F and sunny right now with a chance of a few inches of the White Stuff tonight. Hope everyone had a great weekend and for those of you lucky enough to have today off as a holiday hope today
Now to get the old paper opened up and see what I have missed over the past several days here...
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
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.....Our temps began rising last evening and thru the night. To go way above freezing today....probably well into the 40s.
Light overcast but bright now. Possible rain later today.
Looks like temps will be all over the scale this week, but the default, will be on the up side.
So into the new week we go, and continue to put away our coldest month, that being January. {In the 3rd week}, then we start towards the warmer stuff....{avg.}.
Trivia:
Can anyone identify what the "couple" in my Avatar are looking at....?
Quentin
Probably dust on the wires or on the air cleaner.
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
Q - he's saying "I can tear this whole engine apart on the dining room table and rug and then reassemble it in no time."
She is saying "You move your hands from where they are toward any part of the engine and I am calling my lawyer!"
Bruce - guess you are "visiting" tonite and tomorrow. Teens tonite with maybe inch of snow, north wind and 22 tomorrow. But 40 degrees for Wednesday. I don't even need to put out clean towels for the short visit.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Good morning.
-15°F with a N 8 mph wind giving us -33°F windchill now. It was cool in here last night when the 11:00 news was on, but you could tell the wind dropped right off and by 1:00 AM it was much better in here. Now even that 8 mph wind is enough to cool things right back down again.
Quentin, I'm guessing you are looking at the fuel injection system on your 58 Corvette. Barrett-Jackson Auction on Speed Network all week starting tomorrow. Those 10 hour broadcasts next weekend are long but it keeps me off the street!
Bruce
So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll.
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Here is our menu for the rest of the day, as requested by Cannonball:
Rolled pork roast w/mashed taters, gravy, cornbread, collard greens, broccoli w/butter sauce, garden vegetable medley and for dessert: lattice topped apple pie, with hot coffee (or hot tea for our tea drinkers). The way the wind is blowing outside (at least here in Louisville), sounds like a winning combination. Everyone enjoy, have a good afternoon, and see you all later.
Pork roast sounds better than what I had planned...
Down to about -10F overnight, now up to almost 30F.
New snowblower works good. Almost too good - I have to watch where the snow is going lest I put it in the road or someplace else I don't want it to be.
Looking for folks who want to strip the paint off a locomotive next Saturday.
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...
afternoon
csx had maintainers out on track 2 today in different spots.Larry wouldn't mind helping scrape paint but matt has a lock in this coming weekend.back to work tonight.Cw thanks for supper.
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").
.....Well folks...I realize one has a better chance to identify {in my Avatar}, if that person is more mature in age. So wouldn't expect "youngsters" to have much of a chance. Plus one would have a much better chance if he was an "auto" fan.
And if any fan cares to see it in better size, I need an email address.
The "couple" are standing at the rear of "Preston Tucker's" 1948 Tucker automobile. They are looking at the "strange appearing, and arrangement", of it's engine.
He managed to build 51 cars before his effort collapsed....It's a long story that made lots of noise in the auto world at that time.
I have managed to see 8 of them at various locations.
And Bruce.....That sounds like it's much too cold to venture outside...Terrible.
Good Tuesday morning everyone. Yep, I know: I'm in waaaay to early. But we had a thunder storm roll in, and I couldn't go back to sleep. So, I'm up and working on the computer (after said storm passed by.
Coffee is ready, along with all the other morning beverages. After a little bit, breakfast will be ready. See you all later on, probably after I finish with Tuesday Produce and Bread/Pastry trucks. Then, bet I'll be ready to go to .
It's 9F in the Mile High City this morning with a fresh dusting of snow on the ground. They say we will be heading for the 60's in the next few days; what season is this?
Stourbridge, I have no idea: supposed to be winter, but we have been under tornado warnings, have had pouring rain, thunder, and lots and lots of wind, Thank Heavens, we all made it to our homes from Produce this morning, before it hit! Apparently, we don't have any damage, just a bunch of stuff blown all over the front & back yards. Temps will continue to drop throughout the afternoon, will be down in the upper 20s, low 30s by morning.
Menu for today:
Warmed up the pork roast, mashed taters, etc., from yesterday, and we'll also have grilled chicken, lasagna, bread sticks, garden salad.
If you're east of us, batten down the hatches, cause it is coming your way. Everyone take care, have a good afternoon, and see you all later.
....Yes it's Winter, and a strange one. It was 50 degrees here earlier this morning. Earlier than that, we had lightning and thunder and of course rain.
It is mild today, and at times pretty bright, and sometimes a bit of rain. The Fairway on the golf course behind us has some water laying on it like a small lake.....That is rare, especially this time of the season.
Tomorrow morning, our morning paper indicates we're to have 17 degrees. Than a bit warmer further into the week....and for tomorrow, sunshine.
Just a very different January. I noted this morning the northwest area, {Seattle}, was to get or did get up to a foot of snow, and the annual avg. is just 6.9" for the whole season. And we all probably know Alaska is really getting extremes too. {Ice breaker and fuel tanker to reach an isolated area to get needed fuel oil for a community....No other way passable.
Hope we don't make up for this with a nasty Summer....or violent storms.....
checking in with 17 and wc of 1. Glaze overnite - no donuts!
Sun shining like it is a summer day. Gah....
cherokee woman Stourbridge, I have no idea: supposed to be winter, but we have been under tornado warnings, have had pouring rain, thunder, and lots and lots of wind, Thank Heavens, we all made it to our homes from Produce this morning, before it hit!
Stourbridge, I have no idea: supposed to be winter, but we have been under tornado warnings, have had pouring rain, thunder, and lots and lots of wind, Thank Heavens, we all made it to our homes from Produce this morning, before it hit!
Glad to hear you and yours are safe!!!!!!!
Tornado's in January! such is a strong sign that weather patterns are a change'n...
holding on from the wind.busy day.stopped at the store.the clerks were putting the sleds and other winter toys away.city council has to decide if they want to do the viaduct project or not.lots of red tape and politics.they could lose grant and other money if they keep this up.cw thanks for supper.time to get stuff around for work.
joe
Just a couple of days ago - -20F (and maybe lower than that.
Today - 40F. Sheesh.
We're supposed to get the wind overnight. Just made sure the truck was full of gas in case we're out chasing wind-related calls all night..
.....Yes, the wind is on the way Larry. We've been getting it most of this afternoon. That tells me a weather front is right behind it. And we're to be down to 17 in the morning.
Last evening and this morning it was 50 degrees, then later today it began it's cool off...
Our wheeled trash container that resides on the west side of our place here blew over this afternoon. I remember the Town Council telling us {right before we got them}, they were designed to stand on their own up to 45 mph. So, I'd say our gusts were a bit above that this afternoon.
It's here - weather station at fire station showing sustained winds 25-30, with the occasional gust to 50, and it's down in the valley, albeit higher up the hill than my place. Where my sensors are I'm getting about half that.
The snow hasn't arrived yet, but the temperature is dropping like a rock...
Good Wednesday morning everyone. Sorry about not making it back in last night. The guessers have confirmed that we had 2confirmed tornadoes yesterday. Believe both were in the eastern part of the county, and as far as I know, no one seriously injured, and no deaths. so that is a big blessing.
Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go. And breakfast is on the warmer bar.
Went to bed just after 9 p.m., and actually slept until just before 6 a.m. this morning. No coughing or drainage , to keep me awake. Actually feel a lot better this morning.
Everyone have a good morning, take care and see you all later.
cherokee woman The guessers have confirmed that we had 2confirmed tornadoes yesterday. Believe both were in the eastern part of the county
The guessers have confirmed that we had 2confirmed tornadoes yesterday. Believe both were in the eastern part of the county
WHEW! Glad you are still here.
I couldn't sleep, so I turned on the TV, and the first thing I hear is two twisters in Louisville, KY! That was a bit too much of a jolt for 3:30 AM.
-26°F without windchill factored in at the moment.
Still too early for checking the local RR news scene, but it is this cold or worse across all three prairie provinces today, so the railways are definitely going to have trouble keeping up air, which is going to mean big delays. I will look into whether I can find more on that at a more sensible hour.
CW, I am glad to hear the Cafe made it through unscathed.
Well, the wind looks to have let off earlier than the warnings suggested, but not before causing enough problems that the power company quit giving our fire dispatcher ETAs for their arrival at trouble spots.
I see a couple of pieces of shingle on the ground next to the house. Unless they're gonna cause a leak, I'm not concerned as there's steel going up there in the spring.
The snow must have been blown well east of here, 'cause we didn't get any here.
Warm food will be welcome, though, as we're back down to +15F from the 40's yesterday.
At least we didn't get any tornados...
Time to go check the mail.
.....Not as cold this morning as forecast...25 vs. 17 degrees.
No snow overnight....so, {in January}, again, the ground is bare.
Unusual season.
So far my two special sand bags...{for weight / traction}, are just along for the ride in my little Xtreme pickup.
But there is no doubt, there will be plenty of time for them to be useful yet....
It's 32F in the Mile High this morning as we head are way up to the 60's. Those in Seattle, WA area I feel for ya as I know 10" of snow your you is like several feet for us. Happy shoveling!
Well, NWS has been investigating the storms yesterday, and have confirmed a total of 4 or 5 tornadoes yesterday. 1 was here in eastern Jefferson County, the others were elsewhere, in southern Indiana(?). Believe there was 1 confirmed death from the tornadoes yesterday.
Our menu for the rest of the day: Mexican Fiesta:
1. Tacos (soft shell and hard shell)
2. Burritos (beef, beef & bean, beef deluxe enchilada style)
3. Chimichangas
4. Fajitas
5. Rib eye steaks
6. Spanish rice
7. Chopped lettuce w/diced tomatoes (onions on the side)
Haven't checked the current temp, but at least the sun is shining, and winds seem to be somewhat calm.
Everyone have a good afternoon, take care and see you all later.
AgentKid is cold across all three prairie provinces today, so the railways are definitely going to have trouble keeping up air, which is going to mean big delays.
is cold across all three prairie provinces today, so the railways are definitely going to have trouble keeping up air, which is going to mean big delays.
I checked and CN is reporting delays, on their website, from Winnipeg to Edmonton, and west from Jasper on both of their routes to the coast. Snow is also a problem west of Jasper.
CP will be having the same issues.
-11°F here now.
busy day.city leaders still talking.a funding snafu at Odot is causing problems too.meanwhile back to work tonight so we can give more money for the govt to lose somewhere.Cw thanks for supper.
Good Thursday morning everyone. Temp is too bad this morning, around 27, 28 degrees, and not much of a breeze/wind. Our high today is to be in the mid to upper 40s.
Coffee, juices, hot chocolate, hot cider and hot water for hot tea are all ready to go. Breakfast of bacon, eggs, bagels, bear claws, toast, sausage, biscuits & gravy are on the warmer bar.
Hope you all have a very good morning, and, if anyone has any requests for today, just let me know. Take care, and see you all later.
Good Morning everyone.
Not sleeping again, so I thought I would get up and see what is going on.
-17°F right now.
CN had a crash between Hinton and Grande Cache, AB yesterday on their mainline. One of three crew members had to be airlifted to hospital. Eleven loaded coal cars collided with a stationary train. It is not too much of a bet to guess that cold weather had something to do with letting the 11 cars start to roll. A slow leak from the brake line; but of course it is too early for an official cause. Access to the site is complicated by the absence of roads at that location.
That is all I've got for now.
Bruce - I, too, had to finally give up the warm bed. Had to assume a vertical position to get everything back in order.
We are sharing a cold blanket with you. It is 7 above right now. Wind out of north @ 17. We will make sure to send this on east for all to enjoy.
CN - seems like these things always happen conditions are miserable or inaccessible or both.
Going to start with some coffee until I feel a little more human. May take a lot of coffee.
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