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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 7:58 AM

Sir Mud is in a secret place, but it is well out of danger, so far.  Which reminds me that I need to go check his food and water bowl.  Mischief

So far, he has Boss Hen and the Scotties in a pretty protected place.  It is when he goes out to explore the rest of the state/world that I worry.  There's alligators in them there waters!  

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:57 AM

Having been there, SJ, I think MC is higher than the mile-high and well out of danger at home.

I'm more concerned for you...knowing what the Platte "valley" looks like, you and the Driver might have to start in with the sandbags.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:59 AM

Just in on the news....  Looks like there was a bus-train accident neat Ottawa, ONtario.

CBC reports 6 people dead.........

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:48 PM

First things first - it was a 4 car, let me repeat that, 4 car train.  Not 125 car train.  Whole 4 cars.  Ruling out a medical emergency, I have no explanation.  

BC - glad to have you back in civilization.  

The south/north platte rivers will join at North Platte NE.  This is where there will be problems.  Then following the interstate - possibly Grand Island.  Lincoln just finished the "big dig", which will help with any water from our local city dam (big one).  What might find some moisture is Hobson Yard, which is very close to and even crosses Salt Creek.  Depends on how much water is "dumped" before it gets here.  Our creeks have been overhauled to the point they are pretty good at moving the water right on out, so shouldn't be much damage.  Mookieville has a very slight chance of a puddle.  Not much else.  

People close to North Platte will have a real thrill watching the water converge and flow east.  Even a small rain when we were there was exciting.  

And remember - we live on the side of a hill.  We send all our rainwater down the rest of the hill right into the fire department!  Actually, all streets run downhill from here and past the fire department for about another 3 blocks north.  Most interesting place in Lincoln when it is icy.   

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:49 PM

Must dust and shake out the curtains.  Expecting a lot of "visitors"....Mischief

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 2:50 PM

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 4:47 PM

afternoon

another day done.nice seeing 2 ns units and a former cnw switcher go west over the viaduct while leaving for home.came home and helped neighbor put her shutters back up.have some chores to do here at home as well. Mookie put out extra kibble out for your visitors.

stay safe

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 8:39 PM

Mookie

And remember - we live on the side of a hill.  We send all our rainwater down the rest of the hill right into the fire department!  Actually, all streets run downhill from here and past the fire department for about another 3 blocks north.  Most interesting place in Lincoln when it is icy.   

Does the fire department pay you for the water, do you pay to have it disposed, or do you get a special deal if you have a fire?

When I go back home next Thursday night-Friday morning, I expect to be on the north side of the car (the last one on the train) so I would not see you if you did come in to wave at me. I was in the last car this morning, also. It's a long walk to the station,coming into Chicago.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 9:37 PM

I've seen them washing their trucks with - maybe the water.  It has been so long since we had a good rain, I don't remember.

Amtrak comes thru here in the dark - or is supposed to - normally.  Think 1am west and 4-5 am east is usual.  So everyone that has alerted me that they are coming thru then tell me they slept thru Lincoln and Omaha. 

Sigh

And the place where we would park to wave is probably not the safest place to be in the dark.  

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:33 AM

Morning

Dull and very muggy out..supposed to get to 76 feeling like 90 later on. 

Doing the floor work today. Got all the supplies needed, although I am sure something will come along and say..."Hey! You forgot to buy me as well !!"

Anyhoooo...off to do dis!! LTR!!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, September 19, 2013 5:01 PM

evening

got some rain today.took matts mug shots to some former neighbors in town.chores to do tonight.tomorrow is Friday.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:07 PM

Ah, breakfast for dinner.

The host of this month's dinner meeting of the county firefighter's association served breakfast (with real maple syrup), a change from the usual.  It was a good meeting, and I'm getting some potential speakers lined up for a training day I put together each February.

Tomorrow is "prepare for a weekend on the railroad" day.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, September 20, 2013 2:37 PM

afternoon

warm right now.rain on the way.have chores to do here at home.going to look over matts paperwork.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, September 21, 2013 5:23 AM

46 & dry here. 

Tree - take an umbrella to the train today!

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, September 21, 2013 6:35 AM

Mookie

Tree - take an umbrella to the train today!

Yep - gonna be that wonderful combination of wet rails and leaves on the tracks.  Could be "interesting."

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, September 22, 2013 6:56 AM

Morning

Sunday school and church. Yesterday after visiting the cousins we followed the NS(nyc) line. They had a westbound autorack train with a CSX leader.(it was a former conrail engine). Going to be a great week according to the guessers.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, September 22, 2013 12:34 PM

Spottings in the neighborhood:

Ranger Rick was sitting in a tree, sans hat.  I am not sure if he eats peanuts in shell or birdy seed.  But he seems to be a new neighbor until the traffic gets him.  Maybe I should leave him a reflective vest....?

Robin still sits in the dark at the edge of the feeding area.  Minute Driver heads that way to put out seed, the robin almost climbs up his pant leg.  Maybe Mama never taught him how to dig for worms.  

Trackside has been great this weekend.  Saw a very long freight - couldn't count cars since I had to watch it through a loaded southbound coal train.  However, this had car haulers like you wouldn't believe.  I saw all of the big 5 - KCX included and also an old Conrail!  Not only was he pulling a lot of new cars, but he was also really heavy with what looked like iron or steel - I beams, pipes, girders and regular boxcars with who knows what in them.  Everything but coil cars and spine cars.  

And then a short nap ensued.  It is quieter watching trains sitting about 25 feet from the rails than it is trying to catch a nap in any park.  

Also caught a B40-8 on a local.  He must hide out in the yard.  Nice to see something old once in awhile!  Joe - caught several greenies today.  Such a nice color scheme!  Shy

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, September 22, 2013 8:10 PM

Saturday turned out to be a wonderful day, despite the promises of rain (and a shower as I left my house for the two hour drive).  I did rain to close out the day, but otherwise things were great.

The rain that arrived late Saturday afternoon was over by midnight, but the scattered drizzle lasted all day.  At least there weren't any leaves on the tracks to speak of, and I had no problem keeping our trips on time.

Headed for the TV studio in the AM to recut a commercial...

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, September 23, 2013 6:45 AM

Good Morning

Another dull drab day here...high going to 60 today....tonight going down to ...oh...36....mmmmm

Got to spend the weekend doing a bunch of gotta dos and gotta buys and also gigging as well...very busy of late.

Anyways...off to do the latest round of gotta do's and gotta buys....LTR!!!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, September 23, 2013 2:49 PM

afternoon

busy Monday. Ns has a autorack train waiting to go west in archbold. didn't go look at the power. going to get supper and check Matt's homework.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 6:49 AM

Dark out.  No clue what is going on out there.  Yawn....

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:17 AM

Good Morning

Great sunshine and a bit chilly out here..43 going up to 68 todayWhistling

Got some time today to run some trains...tomorrow will be weekly operating sessions...heeheehee.

Have a few new tools for the floor installation which is going on. My favorite thing right now is someone...ern...is now having 'second thoughts' about the floor....Whistling So, I am telling her that this was the floor she wanted..this is the floor she is going to getMischief If'n I get called 'cheap' because I is using this for her floor...I will just say I am 'cost efficient'...Whistling..heeheeheeLaugh

So, also, since it is my birthday, I will get this done...later...Mischief

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 9:47 AM

Frost on the pumpkin this morning.  Good thing I "winterized" the outdoor plumbing on the camp car at the railroad - it was undoubtedly colder there than here.

High in the 60's today - nice fall weather and warm enough to get some outside work done.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 1:32 PM

Happy Birthday to BOC - 39?  

Just what everyone wants to do on their bd - floors.  Git 'er done and then you can go slow-dancing.  Shy

Am I big help, or what!

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:07 PM

Happy Birthday BOC!!!!!!  BeerCake PizzaBeerCakeGift

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:22 PM

evening

busy day at work. helped Matt with his stuff for school. Ns had a freight in the siding at work. The redlegs made the playoffs hopefully they can get the pennant too.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:48 AM

Good Morning...

Nice and chilly out...only 35 out right now...supposed to get to 70 later on though, in the sunshine!

Well, we had the floor talk and she now sees it MY way....heeheehee...

Anyhow, got stuff to do, people to see, things to clobber together...have a good one!!

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 4:05 PM

Beautiful day weather-wise, kinda gloomy events wise, as I helped provide support (traffic, and at our banquet hall) for the funeral for a 23YO young man who died in a traffic accident last weekend.  Many of his family have been involved with the FD.

Hoping to get some more work done on the kitchen roof tomorrow, before heading to the railroad for the weekend.  It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend, and the "leaf peepers" will be out in force - we apparently have over 200 riding our Utica train on Saturday.

For the moment, it's almost time for supper.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 5:39 PM

evening

busy day at work.The ns local was getting ready to take empties back west.got some things around for the weekend.Start the weekend early after work tomorrow.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:06 PM

Got big plans, Joe?

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