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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, November 13, 2014 3:15 PM

afternoon

Mamma said it's suppossed to snow in December.I just said is this your first time in NW Ohio? Quiet ride into work this morning.Busy day.Glad tomorrow is Friday.New great niece arrived yesterday.The great grandkids  have caught up with the Grandkids.Have another one coming next February(niece doesn't want to know boy/girl until the baby is born).Ns had a freight in the siding when I left work.Carl's favorite kind.A little bit of this and that.Need to check Matt's homework.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, November 13, 2014 11:47 AM

Started this morning in double digits (the wrong way at -13) and expect a heat wave to +15 as we slowly climb out of the hole we got vortexed into. The inch or so of powder is about to get added to. The weather guessers really blew it this time on the severity of the temperature drop. I'm sure Willy2 is out there grinning. Going to and from work at odd hours to avoid the people with baloneyskin tires on the local streets here. Saw a fender bender yesterday where a car lost traction on a downhill road, bumped a car stopped in front of it (setting it in motion) and then broadside the same car about 200 fet further down the hill. All in slow motion.

BossHen has the finches pecking on the window next to her desk when seed gets low. Looking for a better place to hang the conventional bird feeder (Milo/millet/corn/sunflower seed) now that the three cats next door and the squirrels all have an interest in the feeder)...The dog has no interest in the birds, but the critters stalking the birds and bird seed set him off.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, November 13, 2014 10:27 AM

Norm48327
Fill the feeder with thistle seed and you'll have every Goldfinch in the county in your yard.

Black oil sunflower seeds seem to be almost as effective...

My Yankee feeder holds every bit of a gallon container worth of seeds - and between the finches and the sparrows, they can drain that in a day.  The outer feeder holds upwards of three gallons of seed, and the platform feeder near the window (next to the Yankee feeder) will also hold about three gallons worth.  Daily refills of all three are not out of the question.   

I keep one or two suet feeders stocked as well, but they tend to last somewhat longer.

I buy my seed in 40 pound bags at the farm store and have a 30 gallon trash can (steel - darned squirrels...) to store it in.

The ex started this foolishness, but I do enjoy watching the birds.  My daughter spotted something over 23 varieties when she was living at home.  A couple of bird books hold a spot on a shelf near the window.

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Posted by Norm48327 on Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:54 AM

tree68

We are under a lake effect snow advisory today.  If it does form, it'll probably miss me.  Nonetheless, the snowblower is out of the garage and into it's usual shelter (the lawnmower goes there in summer - it's stowed in the back of the garage now), and I'm stocking up on gas for it this morning.

In case you were wondering - getting the snowblower out of the garage with the truck there would be difficult at best.  So it stays in a small shelter.

Just noticed that some goldfinches are showing up at the bird feeders.  Must be veterans - there's no seed in the feeders yet this year...

 

Fill the feeder with thistle seed and you'll have every Goldfinch in the county in your yard. Big Smile

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:48 AM

We are under a lake effect snow advisory today.  If it does form, it'll probably miss me.  Nonetheless, the snowblower is out of the garage and into it's usual shelter (the lawnmower goes there in summer - it's stowed in the back of the garage now), and I'm stocking up on gas for it this morning.

In case you were wondering - getting the snowblower out of the garage with the truck there would be difficult at best.  So it stays in a small shelter.

Just noticed that some goldfinches are showing up at the bird feeders.  Must be veterans - there's no seed in the feeders yet this year...

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Posted by NorthWest on Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:42 AM

Sunday AM: 42 degrees, 0 degree windchill.

Today AM: 28 degrees, 10 degree windchill.

Winter came suddenly! I hope the storm goes away, and we get rain and warmth back.

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Posted by samfp1943 on Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:36 AM

Sigh

NorthWest

We went from about 50 degrees to about 38 degrees (with lows in the low 20s) in two days. Dead

 

Thursday Morning: 

     Temp at about 19 deg, windchill at 1deg.  wind is about 10 mph.  The weather dudes/dudettes seem to think  this is gonna hang around for another 10 or so days.  I guess it IS Winter.. but a couple of days ago it was sunny and in the high 70's...  Little excitement yesterday afternoon-- Earthquake !  4.8, epicenter was about 13 miles due west of here ( South of Conway Springs,Ks.) rattled the dishes, the house shook, and the pictures on the walls shifted.. No visible damages.. Not much more than mentions on the news aroun d here....UPRR (OKT sub) was pretty close to the center, and the BNSF was pretty quite most of the day, THe K&O is in the Conway Springs area, and it would probably take a lot more to effect their movements and tracks (?) Sigh

   Looks like some chain saw time today.Coffee Everyone stay warm and safe..

 

 


 

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Posted by NorthWest on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 9:41 PM

We went from about 50 degrees to about 38 degrees (with lows in the low 20s) in two days. Dead

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Posted by Deggesty on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:26 PM

At a little after six this evening, the temperature is hovering around 0 Celsius, and we expect snow tomorrow--up to about 4 inches on the benches. Winter is almost here.

I do have to go out tomorrow morning--to get my driver's license renewed (the last time, I renewed it by mail, and I expect to do the same the next time).

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Posted by CShaveRR on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:51 PM

We were hovering right around freezing today (mid-afternoon and it's 27 out there).  I did my errands on my bike today, and had my sanity questioned on more occasions than one.  

While I was trackside, I encountered three westbound freights--two intermodal and one manifest.  This would have been in the space of about 15 minutes.  An eastbound scoot was due within minutes of the time I turned away from the tracks.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:41 PM

I actually use +60F as my guide for painting.  This was some minor trim and some touch-up.  Should have gotten more done this past summer, but didn't. 

No recent word on the battle with the trail folks.  While the sledders have been vocal, they're a lesser issue - they already get to use the corridor when there's snow on the ground (and enough to cover the rails).   Pulling the rails would simply extend their season by a week or two on either end.

The issue is with a few rich folks who are funding the "trail" campaign, and who may actually just want everyone (even the sledders) out of the forest.

Comments are open until December 15.  Then they'll have to take time to consider the outcome of the hearings, as well as the comments.  We're not expecting anything until after the end of the year (probably after the governor is inaugurated again).

And there are those who think the decision has actually already been made, that they are just waiting some amount of time (and the official requirements) before letting it out.

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:23 PM

Thermometeter stuck at one degree (F); Hasn't been out of single digits in 24 hours. I'd kick it, but toes are already going numb.

(ditto the comments on 50 degrees for paint. Ma Nature giving me a break on exterior paint for 10 days... got tired out on "bavarian creme" ( aka dirty non-descript funky tan)...below 50 degrees, the pigment separates and the paint runs and will stay tacky for days.

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 3:13 PM

Joe:  Chilly in Ohio translates to downright cold here in Nebraska!  Wow - I froze up really fast yesterday!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 2:29 PM

afternoon

chilly today.Ns had an eastbound go by,some tonka toys and empty cars were uptown for the local.Need to get Matt ready for his confirmation class tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by samfp1943 on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 2:18 PM

Larry (tree 68):  Was 19 deg this morning when I went out to walk the dog for our morning stroll...Watch the temps when you pain.. MY wife ( The resident, expert paint-applier, and ladder artist; says colder than 53deg, the pain does not dry or stick right ..Oops  )

  Also, curious if there has been any word on the ASR's problems with the local noisey, snow surfers?

  Please keep us posted... Thumbs UpThumbs Up

 

 


 

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 10:59 AM

A little excitement over in Carl's neck of the woods, where a bakery vehicle maintenance facility in Berwyn was destroyed by an explosion and fire Tuesday.

Apparently the mechanics were changing out the propane tank in a truck and what they thought was empty was full...

There were four injuries, mostly burns, which is lucky as the roof collapsed almost immediately.

Much cooler here today - temps in the 40's vs almost +60F yesterday.  I did get a little outdoor painting done - mostly some trim that needed attention.

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Posted by chicagorails on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 4:36 PM

thank you for your service vets. saw csx buisness train ...3 sdp40s  6 cars heading south from jaxonville fl  930 am....great indian buffett daytona beach.thank god

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:48 PM

Rain here in Nw Ohio.Ns was in town picking up cars.

stay safe

Joe

 

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:08 PM

Thought I'd take advantage of one of several restaurant chains' hospitality to veterans - they've offered various levels of "free" to vets and active duty personnel.

One disadvantage of living in a town near a major military base is that the restaurants have a ready supply of customers who qualify.  Since all of the involved eateries had lines out the door, I came home and ate lunch here...

Thanks to all who served, and all who serve today.  And hats off in silent salute to those who didn't come home.

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Nice day today - better get busy and enjoy it - the cold is on the way.

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Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 10:58 AM

Thumbs UpHello to friends on here.....I'm still out here.  Haven't been on here much lately.  Waiting for the Arctic cold to over-run us here for the next week or so...

Wish all vets out there a good day and any at a dangerious location, in that service, to be safe. Would like support for vets. from our public...They keep our country and us safe.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 10:26 AM

Good Morning Everyone!

Off for Veterans Day.....Chilly here in Alamo City....Current Temp is 52 and falling like a rock.  We are even getting freeze warnings for down here.

Be sure to stay warm.

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, November 10, 2014 4:23 PM

evening

nice afternoon.cut some firewood before it got dark.Ns had cars for uptown when I left work.Need to check on Matt's homework.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, November 9, 2014 8:04 PM

Went to the train show, saw some friends and some nice layouts.  Ironically, I bought a beat up Matchbox fire truck (planning to "rehab" it) and a Code 3 commemorative pumper (from a friend who also collects fire trucks.

Nobody was selling N Scale people, so I didn't get any.

On the way home I stopped at the home improvement store and picked up the materials for a shelf I've been planning for the garage.  It's really to create space to store the lawn mower or snowblower as appropriate, but they tend to get buried, so the shelf may help reduce that.  Or I could just hoe out all the junk....

Unfortunately, I think I'm going to wait until tomorrown to finish putting things back together again...  So my poor truck will have to spend the night outdoors...

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Posted by Deggesty on Sunday, November 9, 2014 3:55 PM

No, Mookie, I was at home in my bed. I have no plans to travel again until next spring; I'll let you know in time.

Warm here (65 degrees at one this afternoon).

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Posted by Mookie on Sunday, November 9, 2014 3:22 PM

Some concern over traffic jams and not enough cars for freight on railroads:  I think I may have a hint.  They are hiding them in Nebraska!  We saw 7 engines on the head end of a grain train headed west.  Bet they are going to hide in the sandhills.  Mischief

Then we saw what seemed to be an exceptionally long grain/freight and finally mixed freight.  And...an oil train.  Soybean oil.  It was a whole unit train for ADM!  Haven't seen that one before.  They also returned everyone's auto rack cars.  Pretty nifty Sunday trackside!

Plus the weather was tolerable at just past dark 30.  Oh - an Amtrak whistled its way thru town @ a little past 5 am.  Johnny - were you heading east?  I waved just in case!

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Posted by Norm48327 on Saturday, November 8, 2014 6:52 PM

Some snow here this morning but it didn't stick. It must have been too hot from the horseradish root I ground yesterday. Whew! That stuff is hot. Chef

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:56 PM

The snow stuck overnight in Thendara, but not here at the house (two hours away).

Got a lot of work done on the freight house, which is our "new" maintenance headquarters.  Mostly routine maintenance stuff, along with some housecleaning/decluttering, and taking out a "temporary" wall that had been there for 20 years...

Think I'll run off to another train show Sunday.  It's a good group that's running it, and I like to support them.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:44 PM

evening

out doing errands today.Saw a switcher working at GM.The ND&W took another train west across FC.Csx came by with whatever they had at FC.Nice to be inside and warm tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, November 8, 2014 6:47 AM

Murphy Siding

     Husker corncob?  Is that the local version of a cheese head?

 

Yeah - and I am not sure which one is... more aesthetically unpleasing!  At least with a corncob, you can get thru a doorway. 

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Friday, November 7, 2014 10:46 PM

     Husker corncob?  Is that the local version of a cheese head?

Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.

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