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Posted by blownout cylinder on Friday, November 16, 2012 1:43 AM

Good Morning

As it stands we are now at 30F and going up...and we will be sunny later on.

I am up at silly o'clock because my wonderful little Spring has decided enough sleep for you...time to play!!SurpriseWhistling Actually, what it is is that he wanted some water in his cup in the sink...so he started knocking it into the drain and making with the racket of a clay mug meeting the sides of said drain....GrumpyConfused

Breakfast goodies out on the buffet cart...have at it!!

Have a good day y'all!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, November 16, 2012 6:28 AM

morning

sorry cannonball tried to post a picture but it didn't show up.Ns was clear this morning.The crane is gone as well.They do have a flat car with rail sections on it in the spur by our warehouse.going to do some chores this morning.Will try and see what csx is running this afternoon.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Friday, November 16, 2012 9:43 PM

Good Evening

mmmmm...kinda cool out here...34F and going down again...but we is having lotsa sun!!!

I had a fun day today...at the hospital...dear old chemo....I want this portacath taken from me!!!!!!Bang HeadGrumpy No I'm not giving up....just venting....Mischief

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Posted by spokyone on Friday, November 16, 2012 11:18 PM

I had a Twinkie for dessert tonight. Might be the last one I ever eat. RIP Hostess

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:58 AM

Never mind cool - it's been flat out cold overnight lately.  Seasonal, though, and daytime temps are in the 40's, so it's tolerable.

I got the snowblower out and fired it up, so it won't snow for weeks.

Spent the evening at our local PBS station for their "Art Auction."  Lots of interesting pieces up for sale, but none that really interested me enough to lay out the money they were going for.  I've acquired several limited edition prints and even an original at this event over the years.

Headed for the meeting of our local SPAAMFAA chapter meeting in the AM.  The group just acquired an American LaFrance 600 series pumper that served locally.  Apparently it's a decent candidate for restoration.

For now, it's bed time...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, November 17, 2012 6:17 AM

good morning

breakfast is ready.Juice and coffee are ready too.We have a visitor in defiance.The B&O 175th anniversary caboose.It is on the back of a rail train.Time to get cleaned up.it is picture day for our church directory.After that we will probably go back out and see what csx is running.

stay safe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:32 AM

Good Morning

Sunny today as well...high near 52F today...right now temperature is sitting at ...28FWhistling

Got some groceries to buy and other stuff to do/buy/see....HD list thingees tend to grow exponentially around here it seemsWhistling

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, November 17, 2012 1:18 PM

Sunshine and blue sky.  Mod temp now and no wind.  So....believe I'll go take the plastic off the tractor in the little barn, and make one last run over the yard, and catch a few last leaves that have arrived since the last mowing.

Understand we're to have a little warming the next several days.  Not bad right here today.  Still no Roanoke hotel cam...The other one though, has a large dump truck right in front of it and a front end loader is working from it and back to the track, just east a bit.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, November 17, 2012 6:14 PM

^Sigh^

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:22 PM

Mookie

^Sigh^

=0.o=?

Good Evening

Well, the wife told me that the annual Xmas walk will be held....next week. Which gives me all of a week...actually 4 days to get the house all duded up for Xmas. The event is to raise funds for a local charity food drive and usually get quite a crowd coming through our houses....this will be our 5th one....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, November 18, 2012 5:47 AM

good Sunday morning

we have some fog this morning here in nw ohio.Went trainwatching and found some folks from our old hometown.They went to school with Sister # 1(I have 4 of them and 4 brothers as well). Brerakfast is up.Juice and coffee are ready.Time to get ready for church and Sunday school.Tonight it's back to work.it's a short week so we'll be real busy.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:09 AM

Good Morning

We are seeing some cloud, some sun and 55F for a high today...right now we are sitting at 33F....and as per usual....I'm typing with the loving Spring purring away between my arms...Smile, Wink & Grin

Today is Audrey's birthday so she got breakfast in bed...think we'll go out later on....Smile, Wink & Grin

Have a great day!!!

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, November 18, 2012 8:14 AM

We have a frosty but bright sunshine morning....and it's taking away the frost rather fast.  Should be a very nice day for late November.

Getting ready for church soon....then, probably KFC will feed me today as I will tune in to catch most of the final champion race down in Homestead, Fl.  Of course, we speak of Nascar.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, November 18, 2012 8:15 AM

Good Sunday morning all.  Tried to get in yesterday, but got message that site was down for maintenance.  Sunny and 35 degrees here in Shepherdsville, KY this morning.  Should see a high of about 62 degrees this afternoon.  Joe, thanks for taking care of things in here. 

Have the Crock Pots going with roast, taters & carrots for Sunnday Dinner.  Everything should be ready by 1 p.m. EST. 

Everyone have a good day, take care, and will post when I can.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:53 PM

Good Afternoon.

This afternoon we went out to our local diner and splurged on some ice cream and pie....then went shopping/viewing at Wally World.....Whistling

Now, to get cracking on setting up  couple of trees in here.....Huh?

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, November 19, 2012 5:28 AM

 Good Monday morning all.  Kinda chilly this morning, with temps ranging from mid 20s to mid 30s, depending on your location.  But supposed to have plenty of sunshine this afternoon, with a high in the low to mid 60s.  By Thursday, supposed to see highs in the upper 60s. 

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

Hope you all had a good weekend, and had good weather in your area.  The girls go to school today and tomorrow, then they are out until next Monday.  Gonna have my hands full.  Everyone take care, have a good day and see you when I can.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, November 19, 2012 6:15 AM

Good Morning

We are having peasoup freezing fog this morning...temperature about 28F-33F ...depending on where one is...

Going to go to the office today to see about some reports that need revising..then off to the doctors to see bout the new sessions results...such as that is

Anyways...have a good day!!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, November 19, 2012 6:35 AM

well monday is done.new peeps in our department.Cw I found some breakfast.matt is off after tomorrow as well.Time for bed.chores to do this afternoon.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, November 19, 2012 9:05 AM

My first two Polar Express trips for the year are done.  Things are going smoothly.  Now it's time to look forward to our Christmas trains next weekend.  It'll be our most taxing weekend of the year, equipment-wise, as we're running two full-sized trains at the same time.  A real challenge in logistics.

Lots to do this week, too.  Better get to it!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, November 19, 2012 11:15 AM

 Since it is now lunch time, I've taken the roast, taters & carrots from yesterday, and have fixed beef stew, and just took cornbread out of the oven.  Everything is on the warmer station.  Hope you all enjoy, have a good afternoon, and take care.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 7:49 AM

Good Morning

Well, we are covered in that wonderful freezing fog again this morning, currently sitting at 27F going up to 50F later on...

The doctor appointment went as well as it could...no more sessions required!!! YAY!!! And...to top it off...my numbers are where they should be!!! And...no more wandering around dressed up as Bubble Boy....Whistling

The breakfast cart is all done up and we are getting the lunch ready as well...have a great day!!!

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:53 AM

Blownout Cylinder, it's good to hear you report a positive status in your continued effort with the health issue.

Here in Muncie we have a cloudy to partly cloudy sky and moderate temps for all this week for this time of the year....To be good Thanksgiving day too...

So our best wishes to all who will be traveling and to have a great family get together....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 12:40 PM

afternoon

going to go to a parent/teacher conference.Should be a good one.It's Matt's Thanksgiving break.It's also our last night at work for the week.It is also Ohio State some team from up north night at work as well.Hope everyone has a blessed holiday.I won't need my container for work tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:02 PM

Go Blue!

Feel free to hum along!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:34 PM

 Afternoon all.  A very cool 64 cloudy degrees here in Shepherdsville, KY. 

Joe and BC, thank you two for taking over so well for me, when I can't make it in here, particulary in the mornings.  Getting two little girls up, make sure they get dressed, eat,etc. is a very good morning workout exercise wise:  going back  and forth to their bedroom, especially with the 3 year old.  When she gets up, she wants to start playing, or turn on the TV and watch Nickolodean, or other cartoons.

Everyone have a good evening, take care, and see you when I can.  Happy Thanksgiving to all, and travelers, take care going to see relatives, Black Friday shopping, whatever else is on your  agenda.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 6:47 AM

good morning

 a bit foggy outside.glad to be home.have things to do around here.breakfast is ready.Happy thanksgiving everyone.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 6:57 AM

Good Morning

We are currently sitting at 28F and having our dear friend, Freezing Fog, with us'uns...as per usual....

The 3 Xmas trees are up and we have the Pineapple .... actually, an old stone thing I found at a local flea market...on the front porch. Still have some lights to put up though...that could take some doing..considering my ankle still likes to complain...a lot...Grumpy Oh...and Spring already claimed them as his own....Whistling

Angel to all in need, sickness and otherwise....

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:09 AM

Our day before Thanksgiving when so many are hurrying around getting ready....or on the way to grandmas....our weather is perfect.  Warmer than yesterday still, and blue sky, and sunshine.

My hurrying around this morning was to my dentist to have a temp. crown removed and install the perm one, and eveything went rosy.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:52 AM

Gotta wash our new fire truck so it looks nice and spiffy for the commissioners tonight. 

I did get all the groceries for dinner tomorrow.  Which reminds me, I better get my cranberry relish made.  It's better if it sits and mulls for a day.

But I'm not getting anything done sitting at the computer!

Later!  Travel safe if you're travelling, and remember that turkey and stuffing have no calories...Dinner

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 4:43 PM

I flew back home to San Antonio from Shreveport today.  Early morning flights.  No delays.  Even DFW airport was tolerable during the connection.

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

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