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Posted by Murphy Siding on Friday, February 28, 2014 2:37 PM

zugmann

My first weekend off in about 4 months.  What am I going to do with such an occurrence?

  Watch it snow?

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Posted by zugmann on Friday, February 28, 2014 2:35 PM

My first weekend off in about 4 months.  What am I going to do with such an occurrence?

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by Paul of Covington on Friday, February 28, 2014 2:25 PM

mudchicken

Paul of Covington

mudchicken

Gee Joe - we're still trying to keep some of that moisture here in Eastern CO.(back yard is nothing more than crunchy brown grass that the dogs bring into the house)

   Wish I could send you some moisture from Louisiana.   And maybe someone could lend me some snowshoes to help me get around in my back yard.   It's a mushy swamp.   I sound like Squidward  walking around in it.

You haven't got webbed feet yet?Surprise

   I wish.Sad

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Posted by mudchicken on Friday, February 28, 2014 10:16 AM

Paul of Covington

mudchicken

Gee Joe - we're still trying to keep some of that moisture here in Eastern CO.(back yard is nothing more than crunchy brown grass that the dogs bring into the house)

   Wish I could send you some moisture from Louisiana.   And maybe someone could lend me some snowshoes to help me get around in my back yard.   It's a mushy swamp.   I sound like Squidward  walking around in it.

You haven't got webbed feet yet?Surprise

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Posted by Paul of Covington on Friday, February 28, 2014 9:10 AM

mudchicken

Gee Joe - we're still trying to keep some of that moisture here in Eastern CO.(back yard is nothing more than crunchy brown grass that the dogs bring into the house)

   Wish I could send you some moisture from Louisiana.   And maybe someone could lend me some snowshoes to help me get around in my back yard.   It's a mushy swamp.   I sound like Squidward  walking around in it.

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Posted by rvos1979 on Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:30 PM
Larry: Pulled an all - nighter last night, got in and out of Fulton while the sun was shining. In Weedsport now, snowing sideways, might have to wait a bit in the morning to start my day.........

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, February 27, 2014 6:16 PM

Class cancelled tonight - weather.  Clear here, but windy, and really nasty to the south.  Interstate 81 is closed (again) in northern Oswego County.

Sure hope it eases up tomorrow.  I've got some drivin' to do.

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Posted by Norm48327 on Thursday, February 27, 2014 4:10 PM

NWS is calling for 13 below tonight. Crying

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, February 27, 2014 4:07 PM

We got several inches of lake effect this morning before the band swung south again to pummel them.  I think Randy managed to get out of town before it got to Fulton.

The sun is out now, but the wind is blowing and it's still colder than all get out.

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Posted by Norm48327 on Thursday, February 27, 2014 4:04 PM

Hey MC,

Send us a few trains of empty gons. We'll gladly send you some of our snow. Wink

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, February 27, 2014 3:28 PM

Gee Joe - we're still trying to keep some of that moisture here in Eastern CO.(back yard is nothing more than crunchy brown grass that the dogs bring into the house)

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, February 27, 2014 3:17 PM

afternoon

surprise snow this morning from lake michigan.gave Matt a 2hr delay.Lot's of people had their ditchfinders on too. Going to get cold tonight. Guessers say more snow on Sunday.No place to put it in frozen or liquid form. Ice jams all along the rivers here in Nw Ohio. Thankfully tomorrow is friday.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 11:00 PM

More weather woes.  We here in the south are tired of 20 degree temps and you Midwesterners  ---  wow   !!!!!!!!.    Saw on 2 different networks tonight that there is a real possibility of flooding in California due to possible 4" rain.   Showed  "K" rails being set out near a rail line.   Anyone ,Anyone with information ?

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:19 PM

rvos1979
Larry, I hope it quits by then too, running to Fulton for Friday delivery........

Latest forecast has it dying out by then.  But you know those weather prognosticators...

One of my cousins is due in from AZ on Thursday - into the teeth of the storm...

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Posted by rvos1979 on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:15 PM
Larry, I hope it quits by then too, running to Fulton for Friday delivery........

Home time planned for next Tuesday, need to see a man about a different driving job, home every night hauling asphalt for a paving company, also see how a family issue is coming along, I think my dad can beat it.........

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:59 PM

Norm, we're in the rut again.  These cold temperatures will moderate in a day or two, to be followed by--guess what:  more disgustingly shovelable snow.  Here in Chicago, latest forecasts say we could get up to eight inches' worth from a string of three storms by Monday.  And that prediction's down from twice that, which is what they were saying yesterday.

Took a long walk (4-5 miles) today; didn't see nearly enough trains.  The two scheduled scoots, a westbound stacker, and a pair of light engines eastbound.  Of course the good one--an eastbound manifest--was staging at Finley Road and wouldn't come through for a while.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 6:50 PM

Norm48327

Back to the deep-freeze for us the next few nights.

Same here - although today's sub-zero wind chills gave us a bit of a lead-in.

The usual lake effect belt is getting hit pretty hard right now.  Hopefully it'll back off by Friday.  I've got a morning appointment in Utica, and the memorial for my cousin is in the afternoon.  Travel to both will involve travel in the usual suspect regions...

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Posted by Norm48327 on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 6:42 PM

Back to the deep-freeze for us the next few nights.

Norm


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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 3:31 PM

home a good place to be. sunshine but cold. Matt is finished with his homework.Chores to do. Larry sorry for your loss.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by CShaveRR on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 6:45 PM

Larry, I can't imagine how it feels to lose a close cousin.  I was shattered when my closest cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer, but she's in remission now.  Pat and I extend our condolences.

And Ed...those gorgeous blue eyes!  I'd have to check out why she'd have a locomotive to sell, but yes...yes, I just might!

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:21 PM

Tree:  deepest sympathy from both of us.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:04 PM

sunshine here for now.Cold air on the way. Ns has more cars uptown. Working on chores then need to go pick up Matt.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 2:25 PM

mudchicken
Snow has returned after yesterday's "snirt" storm.

Reminds me of an issue going on right now here - the annual "Snirt Run."  Seems they've discovered that the language in the snowmobile clubs' insurance policy (which covers all snowmobilers running on designated trails) doesn't cover the ATVs that run in the "Snirt Run."  They're in a bit of a quandry on the event unless they can find someone who will write them the policy they need.

Lost one of my cousins this morning.  He was about the closest in age to me and we ran together when we were here on vacation when I was a kid.  He'd been in failing health - it was just a matter of time.  

On the plus side - it's not snowing here.  The sun is out!  Down south of here, in the lake effect belt, however....

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 1:53 PM

(I think you need to talk nice to Millie for fear she thinks she is about to be displaced)

Snow has returned after yesterday's "snirt" storm.

-

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 1:45 PM

And with the Big Boy I am getting and a few others - I will need a bigger purse!

It also means The Driver will need more fishing poles - to keep us even, don'cha know!  Kisses

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 1:26 PM

(she's gonna need a bigger backyard first)

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Posted by edblysard on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 12:50 PM

From you, you bet she would....might even deliver!

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 12:37 PM

Will she take an I O U? 

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 12:26 PM

edblysard
Would you buy a used locomotive from this person?

And probably pay too much in the process.....  Smile

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Posted by Norm48327 on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:42 AM

In a heartbeat. CoolBig Smile

Norm


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