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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, September 14, 2012 8:51 AM

A cloudy morning here in central Indiana....{mid west}....and, a nice very light rain has started.  Earlier, I noted 64 degrees at my first instrument check.

This rain will give my yard a needed shot to continue to fill in the remaining brown spots left over from our extended draught.

Just checked the hotel cam over in Roanoke and still see the material and some construction equipment. there but no humans in sight doing any work.  Still have not seen any reply from a Poster just what is being prepared to be accomplished there....

I believe we're to have some sunshine later today, and into the 70's.

Friday....That means good fish at a local favorite restaurant for lunch today.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, September 14, 2012 7:00 AM

morning

rain here in nw ohio.Cw thanks for breakfast.Going to meet our new pastor for lunch today.he has an interest in trains so I have a good spot to eat. Also going to take matt to see his cousins after school too.We'll see what csx runs.gussers say lows in the 40's and highs in the 70's this weekend.Feeling like fall is upon us.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Friday, September 14, 2012 6:35 AM

Good Morning

Gonna be a dull rainy day today...high of 70F expected....

mmmmm...that reminds me...fall cleaning project number 34...remember to go after all the cobwebs behind my effect racks....eeeeewwwwwwwww.....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, September 14, 2012 4:50 AM

Good Friday morning all.  66 degrees here in Louisville this morning,   going for a high of 80 degrees F this afternoon, with  some rain showers coming in.  I might even try to get a walk in sometime today, and take a break from fall cleaning projects.

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  And on the breakfast/warmer bar this morning, along with bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, sausage, biscuits & gravy, there also a nice selection of doughnuts (glazed, choc. covered) and bagels and bear claws.

Everyone have a good day, take care and hopefully, I can get back in to do our Friday Fish Fry.  If not, there's plenty of leftovers in the fridge, so help yourselves.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:32 PM

Mookie

mudchicken

Mookie

Lightning   !!!!! - Yes..... Not since June! 

And it is really wet!

What is this liquid moisture stuff falling from the sky? Temperature dropped 20 degrees!ConfusedConfusedConfused

It is now dry and 55 degrees!!!!  Wasn't a drowner, but nice gentle rain for several hours.  This will really soak into the big cracks! 

CW - this is such a slow mover, I don't know when it will get farther east than MO.  Looks like TX is contributing some water.  Wonder if we will need to wait another 3 mos for more.....

ssssshhhhhhhhh...don't be jinxing yourself like that....Black Eye

We are supposed to get some rain as well tomorrow...

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Good Evening..

Audrey and I are seriously looking at the solar panel idea for our place now....heeheeheeStick out tongue

We had a lovely day today...all of 84F feeling like 95F ....nice and muggy...

Going to be a rainy kind of day tomorrow supposedly...high? ... 68F?

Anyhow...got some things to finish off here then off toZzz...g'night!!

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, September 13, 2012 10:17 AM

mudchicken

Mookie

Lightning   !!!!! - Yes..... Not since June! 

And it is really wet!

What is this liquid moisture stuff falling from the sky? Temperature dropped 20 degrees!ConfusedConfusedConfused

It is now dry and 55 degrees!!!!  Wasn't a drowner, but nice gentle rain for several hours.  This will really soak into the big cracks! 

CW - this is such a slow mover, I don't know when it will get farther east than MO.  Looks like TX is contributing some water.  Wonder if we will need to wait another 3 mos for more.....

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:31 AM

Mookie

Lightning   !!!!! - Yes..... Not since June! 

And it is really wet!

What is this liquid moisture stuff falling from the sky? Temperature dropped 20 degrees!ConfusedConfusedConfused

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 JoeKoh on Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:11 AM

morning

errands done fast.guessers say rain is on the way.Time for a nap.Tonight will be Friday.Cw thanks for supper for tonight.NS had some BNSF pumpkins tucked between a thundercab(sd 70-2) and a dash-9.The ethanol train was going eastbound.Also the paper had an article about how the railroads and car builders are trying to make the tank cars safer in case of derailments.There are alot of cars that need improved acording to the article.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:00 AM

Good Morning

We are having some warmish, muggy days back for us'uns...84F feeling like 95F today as well....

Today is picking up a bunch of laundry related stuff and a few new things for the studio....

Have a good day!!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:47 AM

Good Thursday morning all.  Cloudy outside right now, and haven't even heard a temp yet this morning.  Mookie, is your rain from last night headed in our direction?  Or maybe our rain tomorrow is coming in from around Missouri? 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  Breakfast this morning:  Buttermilk biscuits (large) w/your choice and or combination of:  bacon, fried egg, sausage, cheese. 

Everyone have a good day, take care and hopefully, I can get back in later.  If not, there are a couple of Crock Pots w/roast, taters & carrots cooking/simmering for lunch and supper.


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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 9:34 PM

Lightning   !!!!! - Yes..... Not since June! 

And it is really wet!

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 5:27 PM

Joe - love it!  Puts my paperwork in perspective with only 1 to note!  Person

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:52 PM

Good Afternoon...

Sitting out back with the laptop and enjoying the fresh country air...while BBQ'ing some Angus Beef Burgers....Dinner

Had a bit of a surprise this morning...boss showed up with company bonus check...knew I missed something somewhere.....Wink...which means more ca$h for mrr....hopefully...Zip it!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:48 PM

afternoon

swamp is returning as the nights are cooler.yardwork and inside chores are done.Mookie my dad had some paperwork and it only had space for 4 children.(what to do with the other 5???) Also found out I gained a nephew in law and going to be a great uncle again.Hard to keep up on everyone.Need to go to town tomorrow and due errands.Cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 6:40 AM

Good Morning

Wherein we can has one of those days of heat some haze and a bit of humidity for our viewing pleasure. Supposed to go to 82F for the high feeling like 88F today....

today will be our BBQ day as well as relaxing from a day of doctor appointments and various other things...my CT scan is scheduled for next month....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 4:47 AM

Good Wednesday morning all.  Currently 64 degrees here in Louisville this morning, going for a high of 85 degrees.  Still have the a/c on auto fan only, but after hearing the humidity level this morning, it'll be going on straight a/c shortly:  75%.  No wonder, when I went out to get the paper, it felt yucky out.

Larry, around here yesterday, they had a Day of Service, where volunteers went around to the different firehouses and did cleanup, planting trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.

We're getting a jump on Fall Cleaning around the house.  I was sitting down last night, going through old, old papers, and putting them through the paper shredder.  Still have a bunch to go through, and then it will be on to the next fall cleaning project.

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

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


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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:17 PM

The county fire service memorial is done.  We used to do it at an annual convention, but we haven't had one of those in a few years, and today provides us with a convenient way to both commemorate the events of 9/11/01 and note the passing of firefighters from around the county.

The crowd wasn't huge, but the procedings were worth our time.

Time to start packing in earnest.  Gotta check the Phoenix forecast - I'd hate to arrive expecting 100 degrees and have to survive at 80....  Stick out tongue

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7:35 PM

Been out all day in the heat and humidity - just drivin' round town to see why everyone else is out driving. 

They were out driving so they could text and talk on cell phones.  We were out to watch them - verrry closely.

I am going to de-stress until we have company on Sunday.  Houston Ed sez I am stressed - but when you get farther on in years, seems like the forms get longer, more complicated and someone (not us) keeps losing them.  Gov't, VA, medical - our whole lives are on a little tiny electronic notebook. 

And the only human voice you hear is "this thing is so slow!"

So - will relax and sip mah coffee & rest at least one ear.....

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 3:16 PM

Gee, everyone must be out and about, doing other things today, since no one but Joe has been in since this morning. 

Not sure what our current temp is, but it is warm outside.  Produce went well this morning, since we ended up with 60 people, and ran out everything; and we didn't get that much today, just potatoes, sweet potatoes,  onions, cabbage and caramel apples. 

Our menu for this evening:  our Tuesday Mexican Fiesta:

1.  Burritos:  beef, beef & bean, and beef enchilada

2.  Tacos:  soft shell and hard shell

3.  Fajitas

4.  Enchiladas

5.  Quesadillas

6.  Spanish rice

And shredded lettuce w/diced tomatoes and onion

You all have a good evening, enjoy the weather, take care and see you all in the morning.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:41 AM

afternoon

ns was busy as I left work this morning.Have chores and a project to do.Cw thanks for supper tonight.As for 9/11 I will never forget what happened that day and what might have happened.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 4:49 AM

Good Tuesday morning all.  60 degrees here in Louisville this morning, by the time I go over to Produce at 8 a.m., we'll be down to about 57, 58 degrees, going for a high this afternoon of about 82, 83 degrees F.

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning:  bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, made from scratch buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, bagels, bear claws,  or  how about a bowl of hot oatmeal w/toast.

Everyone have a beautiful morning, take care, keep an eye in the skies, and remember what we all experienced 11 years ago today.  See you this afternoon.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, September 10, 2012 8:47 PM

Good Evening

Got up to 62F here this afternoon and we are going to 4F tonight. We had all the windows open here during the day...

Got the gardening done and then the wife asks....mmmmmm...how about we think about a garden railroad for next summer.......Whistling

On that note...I'll do the same thing and head off and watch some garden railroad videos....Whistling

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, September 10, 2012 3:04 PM

afternoon

nice day here in nw ohio.guessers say lows in the 40's again tonight.going to check Matt's homework then get ready for work myself.maybe the computers at work will behave tonight.cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by eolafan on Monday, September 10, 2012 7:01 AM

Good morning everybody...it's a very cool 49F here in suburban Chicago today and I was able to see my breath for the first time this season when I walked my dog about an hour ago!  Yipes, I inadvertenly left my rear car windows open last night and hte inside of the car is kind of damp as a result...guess it will dry when the sun comes out and takes our temps to about 76F later today.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, September 10, 2012 6:45 AM

Good Morning..

Wherein we are seeing sunshine and 46F right now...kinda coolish out here....

Today is getting some groceries day and finishing off some gardening that I started yesterday...ding visitors showing up...I may, mind, get a bit of traintime in there as well....

Have a good day!!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, September 10, 2012 5:33 AM

Good Monday morning all.  Larry, hope you have a safe trip out to Arizona to see your Mom.  And then a safe trip back to NY.

60 degrees currently here  in Louisville.  Supposed to get up to 79 degrees this afternoon; should be mostly sunshine for today. 

Coffee, juices and other morning beverages are fresh and ready to go.  On the breakfast/warmer bar this morning:  bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, toast, bagels, bear claws; or a bowl of cereal.

Everyone have a safe, good morning, take care and see you all this afternoon.

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, September 9, 2012 8:55 PM

Day two of the train show is in the books, although I didn't hear the attendance for Sunday.  Looked like a pretty good crowd.

Finally hoed out the truck.  It tends to collect detritius - stuff I'm not ready to throw away, but don't need right now. 

Time to start packing, too.  I'm considering mailing some stuff out to Mom instead of packing a suitcase.  That way I'm only dealing with a carry-on bag and my briefcase.  And it'll likely be cheaper than the luggage fee for a checked bag anyhow.

Busy, busy, busy.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, September 9, 2012 7:18 PM

It was a sunny but cool day up here...and we did have a few friends show up for a backyard BBQ here...good day was had by all...of course...after all the basic gotta does were done...

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, September 9, 2012 2:52 PM

Afternoon all.  Randy, very glad your sister's wedding turned out so nicely!  Hope they get your truck fixed tomorrow for you.

It is such a beautiful afternoon.  Feels like autumn outside, with nice warm sunshine, and a nice,  not too cool breeze.

Our Sunday Dinner today is courtesy of Walt :  he made a big ole pot of his chili last night.  So there is definitely plenty to go around.

Also on the menu: 

leftover pizzas from last night

leftover stroganoff from Thursday night

and. . . .Fresh from the oven Roast beef w/potatoes, carrots & onion, your choice of green beans w/shelled beans, broccoli spears w/butter sauce, cole slaw or garden salad, corn, and baked cornbread.

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

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, September 9, 2012 2:13 PM

afternoon

matts first day of Sunday school for the year.spent some time with G+G too.Going to take a nap before work tonight.Cw thanks for supper.

stay safe

Joe

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