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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, April 20, 2013 10:54 AM

Well - got up early and took breakfast trackside and ate in 31 degree weather!  But they run a lot of trains at breakfast, so you go when the trains go. 

We were there yesterday pm, but they didn't run a thing.  Seems a ped bridge they are building over the tracks developed a 3 foot shift in the concrete and scared the bejeebers out of the trains.  Bridge is in process and no one can say why the concrete shifed that much.  Guess it was uncomfortable.  So all trains were halted after 1 pm. 

Today, as we were coming home, I noticed really dark skies in the north.  Checked radar and saw snow was just to the north of us.  But never fear!  We have sorta sun, sorta cluds and a high predicted of 55, 51 or high 40's.  Pick your favorite! 

I am birdwatching in the netherlands and we have a tiny kingfisher bird - no tail bird - sitting on 5- correction - 6 eggs.  Amazing.  The big peregrines are only on 4 and 3.  And of the 4 - only 2 are hatched and getting busy growing.  So much for size! 

Off to the park so the Driver can watch....absolutely nothing.  Ducks, geese, people and no trains!  But we all have our quirks.... 

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, April 21, 2013 5:27 AM

T'was a funny day around here as well...and with windchill to boot, some areas north of here just got hammered....friend of mine living up near Bracebridge told me of flooding and then a big snowsquall showing up...with even more potential run-off for them today

This morning we currently sitting at the mighty 20f with a  current windchill of... tada!!...14f...like I said yesterday...back to winterGrumpy

Not much going on today...may get a bit of train running time later on this afternoon...anyhoooo, the breakfast buffet is at the ready with all kindsa goodies outDinner

...have a good day!!Wink

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:16 AM

Snow on the truck when I came out of the TV station last night.  Not much, but definitely snow.  Nice and sunny this morning - and all of +28F...

The tulips are pushing through the mulch, though, so if it'll finally warm up, the bulb garden should be quite colorful.

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Posted by Deggesty on Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:56 AM

It's a bit chilly in Cookeville, Tennessee, this morning, but I expected it before walking to the motel lobby for breakfast.

We had a wonderful day in Bristol yesterday, even though Katie had to drive to Charlotte and back Friday evening to pick Jackie (her daughter) up--all flights from  that could have brought her to Bristol were canceled because of bad weather. Jackie had left Salt Lake City early Friday morning, and amde to Charlotte by Friday afternoon, and she was then given report after report of delays in her flight to Bristol. (We had rain all the way from Chattanooga to Bristol.)

Yesterday, when we arrived for the breakfast for the 50 year + alumni, I immediately saw three of my classmates (we are 55ers), and during the day I saw five others. I don't remember just how many there were in my class, but one of my classmates told someone there were about thirty-five of us. A good turn-out. I also talked with the lone survivor of the faculty/administration of my days who is still there.

We had much better weather for traveling yesterday than we had Friday, and we expect the same today, as we go to Jackson, Tennessee (we are not traveling directly, but seeing more of Tennessee than most people do when going across the state).

Tomorrow, we leave Memphis (by train) for Chicago, and then home.

Cheers!

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, April 21, 2013 10:42 AM

hi

well church and Sunday school are done.Working around in the yard.Going to give the swamp another day to drain.Brunch sounds good.Back to work tonight.

stay safe

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Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:59 PM

SJ, is this ped bridge right at Camp Mookie there?  I don't know if I could take many notes from it, but it would be nice if the better train turned out to be on the wrong side of another one.

A few days ago I began working on another old pad of sightings, transferring them to the computerized files.  This pad came from late September to late October 2006, and includes about ten pages of exciting stuff spotted during that great get-together there!  Hard to believe that that was seven years ago!

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Posted by Deggesty on Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:02 PM

On our way to Jackson, Tennessee, this afternoon, Katie asked about possible flooding of the Mississippi that might affect our travel Tuesday (Chicago-SLC). I tried to reassure her that we should have no trouble (she really needes to be back at work Thursday, and Jackie should be back in school, also on Thursday).

Is there any word from someone closer to the situation who can give me a definite word to pass on to her?

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:41 PM

CShaveRR

SJ, is this ped bridge right at Camp Mookie there?  I don't know if I could take many notes from it, but it would be nice if the better train turned out to be on the wrong side of another one.

BC - lot of water under a lot of bridges in 7 years! 

You would not know the area - and they won't let you get close enough to see it, either.  They are building an Arena just north of the old depot.  The ped bridge comes in from, I think, the Saltdogs stadium (our semi-pro baseball team) and will funnel people from that stadium into the arena and vice versa.  The old depot is now all commercial and they built a new Amtrak station just west of the old depot.  Moved tracks, tore up a scrap metal yard and moved it, are working on new parking garages and in general squeezing the rails to the west. 

However, Camp Mookie remains pretty much the same, except for silent crossings.  Minor changes, but nothing major .... yet.   Only thing constant there is change, so look for them to jump straight in the air and do something, someday.  Did get some new signal bridges, however.  And they upgraded the back track.  Amtrak uses it, so needed new shoes to go with new dress.  Now I can watch trains over there and not hold my breath that they will just slowly go south and just as slowly tip over!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, April 22, 2013 6:29 AM

good morning

Monday is done.ma nature is going to be nice today.will finish mowing the swamp this afternoon.Breakfast is all set.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, April 22, 2013 7:45 AM

Another sunny day, and it looks like it may stay that way for the day, anyhow.

But the temperature as I write this is a whole +34F.

Picked up a solar kit last night at the PBS auction.  It's all of 45 watts, but I've got a couple of places I think I'll be able to use it.  Time to go take it out of the box and see how it works.

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Posted by Deggesty on Monday, April 22, 2013 8:03 PM

Sing Ho! for a train--the City of New Orleans, which we take tonight for the Windy City, and hope to see the Shavers and my nephew and his wiife, as we go back to civilized, comfortable transportation. the three of us will occupy two bedrooms tonight, and two bedrooms on to Salt Lake City. We had a pleasant day between Jackson and Memphis--sunshine all the way, and very few scares foerm unobservant? people along the way.

Katie and Jacklie are out, seeing Memphis, and I am resting in a hotel room which I will vacate in time for our train. I may catch up with the Cafe and other threads in Chicago. Mookie, I hope to look better than I do now when we reach our destination, and, since you are reluctant to come wave to me, I will not stay up late Tuesday night.

 

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, April 22, 2013 8:18 PM

Deggesty

 Mookie, I hope to look better than I do now when we reach our destination, and, since you are reluctant to come wave to me, I will not stay up late Tuesday night.

Johnny - you are a very smart gentleman!  Trust me - you don't want to see me at Amtrak time - coming or going!  So sleep tight - and I will do the same! 

 

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:13 AM

G'mornin'..

Gonna be a sunny and mild day here...high of 62F....

Welb..I had a wonderful day, yes't'day. Had the Oncologist happy..ever't'in' looks good, he arranged to have  full bod MRI/PET scan thing done as well, for next week. Bloodwork was done before I went to Oncologist's...and a fine appointment with the Cardiologist went well as it should....so I be here to pester you guys ...still.MischiefWhistling

Breakfast cart is ready...

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 6:36 AM

morning

rain on the way they say.going to have a houseguest tomorrow.she won't get spoiled at all.BOC thanks for breakfast.time for bed.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:55 PM

Good Tuesday afternoon everyone.  Sorry I've been a little lax in getting in here: between doing laundry & watching the girls, haven't had a whole lot of time, even in the mornings.  But Allie got picked up at bus stop this afternoon, by 2 gentlemen:  her Papaw and her uncle.  She didn't even come in the house for anything.  Guess she rode down to the house on Papaw's mower tractor, and got into uncle's car. 

Not sure what our current temp is, but looking out the front door, there's nothing but cloudy skies, and I can see the leaves on the bushes/trees "Blowing in the Wind" as I type.

Johnny, glad to hear you're enjoying your vacation. 

Wishing you all a good afternoon/evening; take care, keep safe and see you when I can (Sarah's coming out to see me tomorrow afternoon, so probably won't be in tomorrow morning).


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Posted by John WR on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:17 PM

blownout cylinder
I had a wonderful day,

It is good to hear you had happy visits with your doctors.  We only have one body so we all need to take care of it.  As you are doing.  You have my best wishes, John

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:04 PM

Johnny didn't get a chance to report at Chicago, so I'll tell you that he's lookin' good, and doing well.  Pat and I greeted him at Union Station, dragged him out to lunch while Katie and Jackie went to the Mag Mile, and saw them all off at the Metropolitan Lounge (Pat and I were graciously allowed to step into this sanctum sanctorum of sleeping-car patrons to give them a sendoff).

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:36 AM

morning

rain here in nw ohio.houseguest is here.Also got word that our new great niece has arrived as well.Everyone is healthy.Time for bed.chores later.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 8:32 AM

G'mornin'

Dull and dribbly here..temperature going down as well..in the wind...sigh....

Got a few things done earlier this morning so it looks like the rest of the day is all mine..

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:22 AM

Night four of the WPBS auction is over, and I managed to get through the night without mangling too many words or breaking anything.  Usually I'm running the camera.  Last night the railroad was the underwriter (sponsor) so I was in front of the camera, trying to convince folks to buy the items up for sale.

Back behind the camera tonight.

We get a variety of folks who volunteer as auctioneers/readers.  Basically all they have to do is read the script.  For some, however, that appears to be a real challenge.  I can understand someone not from the area not getting local pronunciations, but some folks seemm to have real difficulty with what most would regard as "normal" words.  Oftimes they'll substitute a word they know for the word that's there, even though the two words don't really resemble each other in spelling or pronunciation.   Like "sullivan" for "sylvan..."

Looks like some scattered showers coming in.  Better get to it and get the little bit of outside stuff I have to do done!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, April 25, 2013 6:28 AM

morning

houseguest has been walked and treated.matt is set for school.Breakfast is all set.chores and errands later.Time for bed.Tonight is friday.

stay safe

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:18 AM

Joe - If I get treats, you won't even have to walk me! 

Delicious day today.  60's and sunshine!  Humidity in 20's. 

Life is good!

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:27 AM

Good Morning

We getting sun this morning then back to some more rain this afternoon.

Got a bunch of chores to do this morning then afternoon off to work for a couple of meetings then up to the mall to meet the gang there..hopefully train time later...

Have a good day!!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, April 25, 2013 8:19 AM

Good Thursday morning all.  Joe, thanks for breakfast.  Current temp in the mid to upper 30s, after getting down to 32, 33 degrees overnight.  Beautiful sunshine, though, burning off the frost from overnight, and will reach about 62, 63 degrees this afternoon. 

I had a good time with Sarah yesterday afternoon/evening.  She took me to get my hair cut/style, then we went grocery shopping and out to supper. 

Both of my little girls are at their mommy's with other aunt & uncle, with strep throat.  Imagine they 'caught' it from their cousin, when he had it a few weeks ago.  Other than that, not too much going on.  Did get to hear a CSX train go by the strip mall yesterday, as we were going in for my haircut.  It is right by the CSX mainline. 

Everyone have a gorgeous day, take care, keep safe and see you all later.

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Posted by Deggesty on Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:19 AM

CShaveRR

Johnny didn't get a chance to report at Chicago, so I'll tell you that he's lookin' good, and doing well.  Pat and I greeted him at Union Station, dragged him out to lunch while Katie and Jackie went to the Mag Mile, and saw them all off at the Metropolitan Lounge (Pat and I were graciously allowed to step into this sanctum sanctorum of sleeping-car patrons to give them a sendoff).

Thanks, Carl, for posting the account of our meeting. We, indeed, had a wonderful time, especially as Carl and Pat took me to The Elephant and Castle--a good restaurant with a British theme.

We had a good trip back to Salt Lake, even arriving fifteen minutes early despite being an hour and a half late at Fort Morgan. Yes, Mookie, I did sleep right through Lincoln, though I am not sure how much good it did my appearance.

 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:18 AM

Johnny - you look mah-velous!  Lincoln is great for sleeping, isn't it! 

And you would have seen some green during daylight - our grass is bright green from the great rain we have had.  Now some warmer days and we will be in full bloom!

Driver had tea on the wall this morning - little chilly yet, but going to be super nice! 

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Friday, April 26, 2013 3:19 AM

good morning....

We be going to be sunny and much milder today....a couple of days ago we had almost blizzard like conditions just to the north of us here...not much fun...

Today will have some people over over to run an operating session....and find out issues, no doubt..oh well...

And, breakfast cart is ready!!!

Have a good'un!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, April 26, 2013 6:35 AM

morning

glad it's friday.houseguest could be going home tonight.depends what the doctors say.mother nature is going to let us dry out.good time for more outdoor work.better get at it.BOC thanks for breakfast.What scale do you operate? we operate HO scale here.Still is fun to run trains.

stay safe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:41 AM

Good Saturday late morning.  Carolyn & I have been busy cleaning this morning, so I'm just now getting in here.  I cleaned my room, dusted, and vacuumed my room, hall & the girls' bedroom. My brother went to his grandson's t-ball game.  He asked if I wanted to go, but warned me the field going to the diamond was all muddy.  Told him I'd stay home this time. 

Cloudy & gloomy here, with a temp somewhere in the mid to upper 50s, with occasional rain drops. 

Got a light brunch set out on the breakfast cart/warmer bar, just in case anyone is hungry.

Everyone have a good day, take care, and will try to get back in later to bake the pizzas for tonight.  Got a good supply of all kinds in the freezer, and everything is labeled.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, April 27, 2013 2:43 PM

afternoon

beautiful sunshine today.was out and about and saw some csx today.met another budding railfan as well.Cw thanks for getting the pizzas prepped.will be ready  tonight for supper.

stay safe

Joe

 

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