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Posted by Mookie on Monday, April 23, 2012 9:51 PM

So happy to hear that Jean has had her surgery and seems to be on her way to healing.  Made the day a little sunnier.

Tree - 88 here tomorrow....Whistling

Went to eat our lunch trackside.  They are moving rail and involving a lot of digging and Tonka toys and thermite welds and all while the railroad keeps running trains around all this.  The city is right in the middle of this, also, since they are moving a scrap yard and cleaning the soil to eventually have a parking garage. 

All right in the middle of the lead in yard of the BNSF.  Sigh  Arenas shouldn't be right in the middle of a class one railroad AND Amtrak.  Not when we have a whole state of unused ground.  AARRGGHH!

But it makes great lunch hour sidewalk superintending.  Not much free entertainment any more! 

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, April 23, 2012 7:03 PM

Johnny - Sorry to hear of your loss... Wilted Flower

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Posted by Modelcar on Monday, April 23, 2012 5:05 PM

.....After 4 hrs. of surgery, and appropriate recovery time to stablize...Jean was moved back in a recovery room in the same area she's been in.  Will continue to recover there in upcoming days....

All tubes were in yet, including breathing tube, but I was able to stand by her and relate a few words....They believe people actually can hear under these circumstances.  Breathing tube will probably be removed this evening...

Had wonderful Team to take care of this operation and wonderful nurses continue to monitor and take care of her.

Thanks to all who took time to pass along the good thoughts and Prayers.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, April 23, 2012 3:12 PM

Afternoon all.  Currently 63 degrees here in Louisville, but with gusting winds of 25 to 35 mph, certainly feels colder than that. 

Here is our menu for the rest of the afternoon/evening:

1.  Beef pasta w/garden salad and homemade rolls Sarah made last night. 

2.  Sloppy Joes w/garden salad and fries

3.  Beef brisket w/cabbage, creamed peas & carrots,  and homemade rolls

This is April, how come we're having March winds??  I'm even chilly, here in the house, especially in the bedroom, with a very good breeze coming through the slats on the air conditioner.  (Still haven't found one of those quilted ac covers to put over the front panel.)  Crocheted something, but it won't stay on, especially if one of the cats is around:  they like to jump up and catch their claws in it, and pull it down.  Oh well, May is almost upon us, hopefully we'll start warming up some.  Tonight, we're supposed to get down in the mid to upper 30s, have frost advisories out for tonight, for Southern Indiana and Kentucky. 

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

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, April 23, 2012 3:04 PM

very windy here in nw ohio today.cw thanks for supper.Time to get ready for work.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Monday, April 23, 2012 9:29 AM

Good Morning Railfans!

It's 52F and Sunny and heading up to 82F (Yuk!) as we get it with a brief heat wave; summer is getting here way to fast again.

Spent the weekend spackling, sanding, and painting and slowing putting the house back together.  Still have more rooms to finish but sadly I'm glad Monday is here so I can go to work and get some rest.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, April 23, 2012 6:26 AM

Good Monday morning everyone.  Temps in the upper 30s, low 40s this morning here in Louisville.  Supposed to make it back up to 60 degrees today.  Believe our high yesterday was 57, possibly 58 degrees.  But it was very chilly and very breezy all day.  Hope the winds aren't quite as brisk today. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to  go.  Breakfast is on the warmer bar.

Will be continuing to say prayers for Quentin & Jean this morning, and throughout the day.  Also for all of my friends/family here on the forums. 

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

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, April 23, 2012 2:58 AM

I was just going to jump on real quick to note that I just woke up (0345), looked outside, and discovered that the snow was sticking - but that pales in comparison to what I've missed by not checking in for a couple of days.

Johnny and Q, my thoughts are with you.

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, April 22, 2012 8:07 AM

....Well, we're on final day countdown for surgery for Jean.  Want to say thanks for so many remembering us in Prayers.  

Have a niece from Meadville, Pa., visiting a son over in the D C area and she has to start home early, as our area in western Pennsylvania has Winter storm warnings out for later today....Terrible to have to be concerned of that this time of the year.  Here, I'm ready to do my 11th yard mowing as soon as I can get to it....

Prayers for all on this forum that have expressed incidents / sadness in their families.....etc.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, April 22, 2012 6:29 AM

good morning

going to keep the prayer chain going for everyone.Time to take Matt to sunday school.Our local driver sam hornish is in the 10th spot to start the race today.we'll see how he does.Cw thanks for breakfast.back to work tonight.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, April 22, 2012 4:28 AM

Good Sunday morning everyone.  Bruce, sorry to hear about your Mom having to go into a nursing home.  I know that is a hard decision to come to, for a parent's children.  You do what you have to, and carry on as best you can. 

Johnny, will say a special prayer for you in Church this morning.  Also for Quentin and Jean, and Bruce.

Coffee and juice are freshly made this morning, as are the other morning beverages.  Breakfast is on the warmer bar.

Everyone have a good morning, take care, and see you all later on this afternoon (we will be visiting another Church this morning, and will be staying for lunch afterwards, so not sure what time I'll be home from Church). 

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Posted by switch7frg on Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:14 PM

AngelThis has been a very stressful week for us friends at the Cafe. May the good lord watch over us and guide to happier times in the coming days. 

                                                   Respectfully, Jim & Shirley

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Posted by switch7frg on Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:54 PM

Johnny ' condolences to you and your family .  Rest in peace  for Ricki.

 

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:39 PM

....Thank you Bruce....May the Lord bless on your end as well.

Quentin

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Posted by AgentKid on Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:34 PM

Well, it has been a long time since I have been in the Cafe. The last couple of months have really been something.

My condolences to Johnny, and best wishes to Quentin and Jean.

Without getting into a long story now, my Mother has been quite ill. She has been hospitalized, and we are now looking for a long term care facility for her. Once she is settled in to a facility, then my brother, sister, and I begin the process of clearing out and selling her house. The house my parents bought 47 years ago last month, when we moved from the station in Irricana to Calgary.

Going through something like this, it seems like your mind is always reeling, but I have been following the goings on here even though I haven't had the time to post. Reading about Ricki and Jean, and just getting home from the first of what will be many more tours of care facilities prompted me to say a few words.

Everyone take care.

Bruce

 

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:33 PM

,,,,Oh my, Johnny, what shocking news.....We're so sorry to hear this.  Please accept our condolences....May the Lord keep you strong, and full of his power in your time of grieving.

He will carry you thru this.  We must have faith.

And thank you for thinking of us now.  Jean has the full faith of the Lord and this fine facility I U Ball Hospital, here and with the team that will be doing her surgery.

You will go on my nightly Prayer List for strength, and love from the Lord. 

Quentin

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:24 PM

Here is our Saturday Night Pizza Fest menu:

01.  Anchovie

02.  Canadian bacon

03.  Cheese

04.  Chicago style

05.  Goetta

06.  Ham & green pepper

07.  Hawaiian

08.  Italian sausage

09.  Pepperoni/mushroom

10.  Supreme

And for anyone not interested in pizza, and would like something really warm to hit the spot, on this very cool, chilly day, I've also made a pot of mild chili.  Two kinds, actually: 

1.  Chili w/beans and spaghetti

2.  Chili w/beans

Walt and I are watching the Thunder over Louisville Air Show, in the comfort and warmth of our living room.  Our local Fox channel is covering it this year (we think they also covered it last year).  Very nice seeing all the different planes.  It is a bit longer this year, between the different planes, as they are waiting until a plane is completely out of the air space, before the next one comes in.  That's what happens when you have very, very cloudy skies, doesn't it.

Everyone enjoy, have a good evening, and take care.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:14 PM

Johnny,  we here in Louisville are also so very sorry for your loss.  Please accept our condolences and we'll be remembering you in our prayers. May she rest in peace.

Walt, Paula and Sarah

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:03 PM

Oh Johnny!  We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please accept our condolences.

Jen & Driver

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:25 PM

Johnny, I am so sorry to hear the news about Ricki. My condolences to you, and may she rest in peace!

Tom

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Posted by Deggesty on Saturday, April 21, 2012 11:35 AM

Quentin, my prayers are with you and Jean, that the surgery will be successful and she will have an uneventful recovery.

As to privacy, I agree that it is much better than sharing a room. The hospital that I have used here has no shared rooms that I know of, and the nursing facility Ricki was in for three and a half months was able to give her a private room.

She had wanted to come back home after my trip to alumni gatherings this month, but if it became necessary for her to have the nursing care again, there was no guarantee that she would have a private room again. However, that is a moot point now, as she departed this life last Saturday. We had almost forty wonderful years together.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:45 AM

Thank You Paula....and everyone else.  We're on the countdown.  Our I U Ball Hospital is a great hospital here in Munice.

Single room in a newer Cardio part....Nice  to have privacy.

Many Prayers going up for her...from many directions.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:51 AM

Good Saturday morning everyone.  Joe, thanks for fixing the coffee, juice, etc., and fixing breakfast. 

Joe, our weather is the same way.  We did have a little bit of rain overnight.  But it seems to be just about over, at least here in our area of Louisville.  The weather guessers are saying that   we'll be lucky to see the temp reach 60 for a high today.  Could possibly see some sunshine, but it it going to be fairly cloudy most of the day.  They're hoping it will clear up so, so the air show will have its 3500' flying window.  Even in our neighborhood, I got to see some of the planes flying over our neighborhood, practicing yesterday afternoon.. 

Quentin, will continue saying prayers for Jean, you and rest of family, hoping that everything goes A-OK for Jean Monday morning. 

Everyone have a good day, keep warm/cool, depending on whatever your local forecast is for today.  (One of the meteorologists said he wished he  had gloves in his pockets this morning, he sure could use them on his hands this morning:  temp was in the low to mid 40s, down on the river front.)

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:43 AM

good morning

breakfast is ready.Juice and coffee are ready to go.Guessers say cool day with sunshine this afternoon.Tonight is Matt's school carnival.Maybe we can win some goodies at the cake walk.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, April 20, 2012 6:42 PM

not that I know of yet cannonball.It is parked in our warehouse siding.We haven't had cars for years.ns still parks some mow stuff there from time to time.cold and rain have arrived in nw ohio.time to get back to chores.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by switch7frg on Friday, April 20, 2012 10:55 AM

Whistling   Joe has the farrier been called for  new shoes  for the lame horse??

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, April 20, 2012 10:45 AM

Being a fan of "Dark Shadows" with Jonathan Frid as Barnabas it saddens me to report his passing; age 87.  Here shortly Johnny Depp's version will be coming out and Jonathan Frid and others from the original version do have a short appearances in it.

RIP Wilted Flower

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Friday, April 20, 2012 10:29 AM

My positive thoughts as well!!!!!!! Thumbs Up

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, April 20, 2012 8:55 AM

....More thanks friends, for Prayers.

"Mitral" heart valve is what will need to be repaired / replaced.....Couldn't do the job any longer....A condition we've known about for years, and now it's time to "get it fixed"....That's Jean's attitude. 

We're surrounded by Prayers from all directions....and much appreciated.

Heart is strong, so if this surgery is a success, Jean should have a much improved quality of life.

Edit:  A double bypass too.  Surgery scheduled for 7 am this coming Monday morning.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, April 20, 2012 7:25 AM

Q-prayers on the way

ns horse still tied down at work.cw thanks for breakfast.time to do some chores.

stay safe

Joe

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