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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, December 2, 2012 4:49 PM

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     I bought my first Christmas present today- for me! Mischief

I did that - but it wasn't the first thing I bought (and it wasn't a shop vac).  Grandson's gifts came from over the pond (Octonauts - toys not available here in the States, although books and videos are) were first.

Been thinking about getting a tablet computer.  A friend recommended one, and when I looked it up, lo and behold, it was affordable!  So I ordered one.  Won't have it until the middle of the month, though.

Rained most all day (almost 1/2"), so no Christmas decorations outside today.

It warmed up a tad last night for the parade, but it was still brisk.  Lucky I'm used to dressing for the cold for the Polar Express trips. 

The float I was walking with was a model of a new pavilion built in that village, one that resembles a railroad platform, and is built not far from the former location of the railroad station - right on the waterfront.  Folks got off the trains and boarded steamers for a trip out to one of the hotels on the (1000) islands.

That's the float behind me.

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, December 2, 2012 4:39 PM

Foggy, cloudy yesterday - sunny 64 today! 

Paper today - poster adult for how not to cross railroad tracks!  Middle age adult, just outside Lincoln, from small town (should know better) - automatic signals - around noon - clear sky -

Must have been driving with a sack over head - didn't hear, didn't see a grain train doing 18 mph & engineer whistling for crossing .  Surprise - took your nose off!  Injuries only to pride and car. 

Should put this person's drivers license in a sealed Mason jar until a safety class on driving is completed. 

Imagine if you can't see/hear a locomotive - would you see a motorcycle?   

Blah....

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, December 2, 2012 4:14 PM

Our Sunday has been a rather dark, cloudy, but mild one....Still in the lower 60's.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, December 2, 2012 3:24 PM

Good Afternoon...

So, did we get rained on? Oh yes.....and fogged on as well...

And, we managed three hours of running time with no derailments, turnouts not turning out or anything!! yay!!

The trip to the diner was fun...you could actually see the fog rolling in from south of us..and now the town is completely fogged in for the evening...funny...the weather network has us as partly cloudy...hhhmmmnn...Confused

Oh well...from fogged in Londontown...have a good evening!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, December 2, 2012 9:36 AM

morning

rain here in nw ohio.going to go get Matt from sunday school.They are starting practice today for their program.Back to work tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, December 2, 2012 8:30 AM

......Still mild temps here....Had a little rain overnight.

Guess I better, get off this computer and think about getting ready for church.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, December 2, 2012 7:15 AM

Good Morning...

Dull and rainy here...temperature about 40F going up to 48F later...in the rain.

Having some friends show up to run some trains around and kibitz for awhile...then of to the diner to see the gang...of course with the ever loving umbrella attached to us'uns...

breakfast cart set up and lunch being prepped....have a good day!!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, December 1, 2012 2:40 PM

Afternoon all.  Sunny here in Shepherdsville, with a temp around 60 degrees F.  Need to get get outside, as I've been in the house all day, getting some things done.  But I wanted to get in here, and get the pizzas ready for our Saturday Night Pizza Fest, which is now ready and on the warmer station. 

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

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Saturday, December 1, 2012 2:03 PM

     I bought my first Christmas present today- for me! Mischief

     It started early this morning, when my son said "Dad- there's only about 10 gallons of water in my aquarium in the family room !"  Like the fool I am,  I asked where the rest of the water went.  Long (and soggy) story made short,  I bought a wet and dry shop vacuum for Christmas (I guess)  for Me (I guess).  With only 24 more shopping days until Christmas,  I wonder what else I may need.Laugh

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 1, 2012 1:34 PM

Back in Shreveport after a week in Albuquerque.

Getting laundry done, as I have to be back in New Mexico in a weeks time.

Hope every one is having a great Saturday.

 

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, December 1, 2012 9:32 AM

Modelcar

......Larry's polar Express runs being sold out continues with another sign the economy might continue to improve.....

Even better - our premium "Cocoa Class" car is sold out for every single trip - in fact, we reconfigured that car slightly to add more seats, which are filling up, too.

While the coach passengers have to wait for hot chocolate and cookies back at the station, "Cocoa Class" passengers get their hot cocoa in a special mug, with nice, big sugar cookies right on the train.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, December 1, 2012 8:12 AM

......Larry's polar Express runs being sold out continues with another sign the economy might continue to improve.....let's hope it really continues this time.

We too are into warmer stuff right now...Earlier, it was in the 40's so that tells me we very possibly will get into the 60's this afternoon.  And, it would be nice if that would continue....At least non extreme Winter stuff....So far, looks like the nasty stuff is centered just off the northwest coast, and bringing copious amounts of rain to that area....Flood level rains...

Wishing all on here a good weekend.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Saturday, December 1, 2012 6:44 AM

Good Morning

Weather here be all freezing fog...temperature right now is sitting at dew point...26F...supposed to get to 44F later on...in the dull ...

Today will be kind of slow...as is expected on weekends around here...so the little Spring is taking advantage of my arms and is all snuggled up between them now...lol.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, December 1, 2012 6:21 AM

good saturday morning

well the warmth is here.very foggy coming home from work.going to get a nap.Breakfast is set and so is the juice and coffee.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, November 30, 2012 11:47 PM

We started our Polar Express trips on the 16th of November - they are all sold out.  It was a cold one tonight, and it seemed like everything that could go wrong, did.  But we got the trips out and back safely, and everyone had a good time, even if we were a tad late.

It's supposed to warm up a bit Saturday, which is a good thing, as I'm in a Christmas parade Saturday night and part of the parade route is right on the St Lawrence River.  And it can get cold and windy.  In fact, it's known for being so.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, November 30, 2012 2:59 PM

Sunny here in Shepherdsville.  Not quite sure what the temp is, but supposed to have a high today of 59, 60 degrees.  Got a wet head right now, so don't really want to go out to see how warm it is. 

I've got our Friday Fish Fry ready with everything that is normally included in the menu, including the list of desserts. 

Larry, it doesn't seem like it should be time for the Polar Express yet.  But, since tomorrow is Dec. 1st, guess so.  Have fun, dress warmly, and make sure you've got some good warm gloves for your hands.

Everyone else, have a good weekend and take care.

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, November 30, 2012 8:14 AM

Thought I heard a snowplow going by.   But it's not snowing.

Turns out it was a big Amish wagon (two horse hitch).  Those steel wheels really rumble.

It's cold outside.  On the train tonight (Polar Express).  Hope it warms up just a bit for the Christmas parade tomorrow - I'm in it and my Dietz lantern will only keep me so warm...

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Friday, November 30, 2012 6:34 AM

Good Morning

As far as today is concerned...kinda dull with little specks of snow expected....Sigh

I have the little Spring between my arms right now so I am typing chicken wing stylee.....today is going to be get groceries and do some more stuff for a couple more doctor appointments next week...sigh...Hmm

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, November 30, 2012 6:29 AM

morning

breakfast is ready.juice and coffee are ready.Matt is off to school.Mamma is shopping.I am going to bed.Need to load more stuff tonight at work.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:59 PM

Good Evening!

Well, we had another good day of mainly dull skies...but we did get to see the odd yellow incident....

Today was a pretty quiet day..I actually got some traintime in!! Yay!! Ran a bunch of trains around while cleaning track and doing some switching to get back into some shape or form..

Anywhooooo...have a great day!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, November 29, 2012 2:01 PM

afternoon

ran errands this morning.chores to do and work calls again tonight and tomorrow night.Thanks for supper.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:58 AM

.....Chilly and bright sunshine.  I'll take that.  No snow, and that's a good thing.  One year ago we were treated to one inch of the stuff....First measurable of the season.

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:04 AM

Good Morning...

Going to be cold and dull as per usual today...high of 36F expected...right now we are sitting at 26F....

Got some doctor appointments to deal with today as well as the ICD clinic...yay...a day of doctor appointments...who said getting old was easy?GrumpyMischief

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 1:36 PM

Well, hello all; reporting in from Shepherdsville.  Currently have a temp in the mid 40s, with plenty of beautiful sunshine.  Went with my brother to the grocery store, needed milk, and had to get some Benadryl for the 3 year old.  I had to wash all her bedding this morning, so we can see if that will stop her itching.  She'll be rubbing/scratching her arm and leg, until they are red.  And she hates having any kind of lotion or cream put on her arms/legs.  Carolyn & I have a royal fight with her every time we go to put some on her.  Sure do hope that the Benadryl works!!

Guess that's about all I have to report for now.  Everyone take care, have a good afternoon/evening, and see you all later.

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Posted by bubbajustin on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 1:13 PM
Afternoon all! In the 40's here on the western end of the Hoosier State. Hope everyone is having a great day!


Be safe.
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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:58 AM

Modelcar

......And I'm one of the "older"  people on here....but not in my mind.  Whistling

You're only as old as you feel.  Some days sixteen, some days sixty...

Unfortunately the "sixty" days are coming around with increasing regularity.

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:27 AM

......And I'm one of the "older"  people on here....but not in my mind.  Whistling

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 6:28 AM

morning

breakfast please.Time for bed.ns siding is clear.Spur by the warehouse still has the mow flat car with some track pieces on it.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 5:49 AM

Good Morning

We are going to see some more sun today...high of 37F is expected...right now we are sitting at...oh....24F....

Going to be a bit quieter in the runnin' 'roun' doin' stuff department...which is a good thing. All I got on the agenda today is a few household gotta dos and some traintime....heeheehee....

The breakfast cart is all set up with bottomless cup of coffee and all the goodies...lunches are being prepared  we speak...or type...as it were....

Have a good day!!!

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:32 PM

tree68

grampaw pettibone

Reminds me of my mortality.....

For years, as an EMT, I've dealt with the sick and worse.  In the beginning, it was "old people" who were dying (trauma notwithstanding).

These days I respond on calls to assist those folks, and read the daily obituaries, and it dawns on me that I'm now one of those "old people."

A reminder, indeed.

Yep. I've been in the healthcare field for awhile myself...and what with various health concerns of mine own to contend with it doe remind one of that...condolences to your family and to your friend's family a well Grampa Pettibone

Good Evening

My, what a busy day here....one meeting after another...did not get home until after 9pm tonight....sheesh

It seemed that everytime one meeting was finished I had to run to another one.....:chuckgrudenface:

I've got to check my bloodsugar now to see what kind of merry myahem all that running round did...

Have a good evening!!

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