jeffhergert Mookie Jeff - we have a new AD and President along with Coach Frost. All are just what Nebraska has been looking for since Coach Osborne. Finally someone got it right. Give us a couple of years - maybe not even that long. I think sanity has finally returned to the state - and then look out Iowa! I just remember that game a few years ago where Iowa had a good lead. However, Iowa being Iowa and only able to play about half a game, let Nebraska come back and beat them. After the game Nebraska fired the coach, who had (IIRC) a so-so record. When someone asked why they were firing him after the come back against Iowa, the AD (or whomever) said, "Yeah, but we were playing Iowa." Along the lines that they should never have been down at any point in the game. Now in Iowa in that same situation, the coach probably would've gotten a raise. Heck, even though he lost he probably got a raise. UofI foot ball coach=highest paid state employee. Jeff
Mookie Jeff - we have a new AD and President along with Coach Frost. All are just what Nebraska has been looking for since Coach Osborne. Finally someone got it right. Give us a couple of years - maybe not even that long. I think sanity has finally returned to the state - and then look out Iowa!
Jeff - we have a new AD and President along with Coach Frost. All are just what Nebraska has been looking for since Coach Osborne. Finally someone got it right. Give us a couple of years - maybe not even that long. I think sanity has finally returned to the state - and then look out Iowa!
I just remember that game a few years ago where Iowa had a good lead. However, Iowa being Iowa and only able to play about half a game, let Nebraska come back and beat them. After the game Nebraska fired the coach, who had (IIRC) a so-so record. When someone asked why they were firing him after the come back against Iowa, the AD (or whomever) said, "Yeah, but we were playing Iowa." Along the lines that they should never have been down at any point in the game.
Now in Iowa in that same situation, the coach probably would've gotten a raise. Heck, even though he lost he probably got a raise. UofI foot ball coach=highest paid state employee.
Jeff
If either was in the SEC they would be fired again! and again! and again!
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
I have very fond memories of OK vs NE (Switzer vs Osborne) That was a great football era. Would raise the interest of even the most disinterested observer. Maybe we can go back to that just a little with our new coach and his supporters. Beware Lincoln on game days!
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
So I ordered a box of coffee. But the UPS trailer was delayed so it got pushed back a day or two. Lousy trains - delaying my coffee.
Then I got to thinking of the infamous coffee thread we had. Even something as innocent as that was completely derailed (pardon the pun). I have to roll my eyes at this site from time to time. Then I thought some more - and I drink more coffee when I'm set up as an engineer than when I am on the ground slinging cars in the yard with a RCO box. Maybe because in the former I have a place to put the cup (usually)?
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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zugmann So I ordered a box of coffee. But the UPS trailer was delayed so it got pushed back a day or two. Lousy trains - delaying my coffee. Then I got to thinking of the infamous coffee thread we had. Even something as innocent as that was completely derailed (pardon the pun). I have to roll my eyes at this site from time to time. Then I thought some more - and I drink more coffee when I'm set up as an engineer than when I am on the ground slinging cars in the yard with a RCO box. Maybe because in the former I have a place to put the cup (usually)?
Johnny
DeggestyOf course, it's a lot easier to drink coffee when the container is handy. But when you have to wait until the engine comes by....
And it's a remote engine. Those aren't exactly smooth. My coffee would be all over the back bulkhead.
zugmann Deggesty Of course, it's a lot easier to drink coffee when the container is handy. But when you have to wait until the engine comes by.... And it's a remote engine. Those aren't exactly smooth. My coffee would be all over the back bulkhead.
Deggesty Of course, it's a lot easier to drink coffee when the container is handy. But when you have to wait until the engine comes by....
DeggestyUse a sippy cup?Laugh
I'm sure some on here think I should use one regardless.
zugmann Deggesty Use a sippy cup?Laugh I'm sure some on here think I should use one regardless.
Deggesty Use a sippy cup?Laugh
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
I already have a hat.
zugmann I already have a hat.
afternoon
East wind in force today.Mother Nature might be sending ice for tomorrow.Saw some good items on CSX and Ns today as well.Things to work on here at home.
stay safe
joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Murphy SidingAll you need now is the T-shirt with an arrow that says "I'm with stupid".
Or this one.
zugmannMaybe because in the former I have a place to put the cup (usually)?
I still can't talk our mechanical folks into putting cupholders in the RS18u's and the Fs...
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tree68I still can't talk our mechanical folks into putting cupholders in the RS18u's and the Fs...
We had an engineer that had a little tray that clamped to the top of the control stand of an EMD gp38. I've been getting a dash-9 lately, and those have cupholders.
The standard cabs - I usually just try to sit it in front of the gauges. It usually vibrates off a lot, or falls if a conductor attempts to weld cars together..
hopefully I'm not offending anyone with this post.
zugmann tree68 I still can't talk our mechanical folks into putting cupholders in the RS18u's and the Fs... We had an engineer that had a little tray that clamped to the top of the control stand of an EMD gp38. I've been getting a dash-9 lately, and those have cupholders. The standard cabs - I usually just try to sit it in front of the gauges. It usually vibrates off a lot, or falls if a conductor attempts to weld cars together.. hopefully I'm not offending anyone with this post.
tree68 I still can't talk our mechanical folks into putting cupholders in the RS18u's and the Fs...
Thought the car welder coupling's were a alarm clock for the engineer,
BaltACDThought the car welder coupling's were a alarm clock for the engineer,Wink
5 cars...4...3..far enough "wait...WHAT?!"
Into SoCal terrorizing Chuck's backyard. Promply hit In-N-Out upon arrival.
Having seen what a locomotive knuckle and pilot does to a hi-rail welders truck when the train got out of its limits, I'm getting concerned. BeltPacks have cup-holders? The old CTC dispatcher machines had the switches and lights mounted on vertical boards so the DS could not spill his/her coffee in there.
mudchickenPromply hit In-N-Out upon arrival.
Did you hear the collective gasp from both of us? I am so jealous I can't even write....
Hopefully, we can put you on #5 to Denver next year when In-N-Out opens their first restaurants in Colorado. They are building a commisary/distribution warehouse on the east side of Colorado Springs right now.
#5 will probably stop there each way and never get to their destination!
We used to have an engineer (rest his soul) who liked to "plant" his hitches. We now sometimes refer to such a coupling with his name...
Just completed our annual safety training refresher for the fire department. I set it up, so it's a bit trying. The weather held off, and all of the presenters showed up, so aside from being an exhausting project, it was good. Now I don't have to worry about it until this time next year.
I need a nap.
Mookie#5 will probably stop there each way and never get to their destination!
Naaah, Uber Eats and other locals will meet #5 with all the takeout orders made via the train's Internet connection. And it will be the best of both worlds.
I vote for adapting one of those curl-up baby-bottle warmers so it goes inside a comparatively deep Thinsulated cup holder that snaps onto the RCO, and then connects to get heater power from the battery.
And I think I have seen long insulated straws too, so you can get your Tina Turner coffee with both hands doing something useful. (Or otherwise when not on duty...)
mudchickenInto SoCal terrorizing Chuck's backyard.
You and the darned hummingbirds!
Chuck: he's the one that doesn't hum.....
Mookie Chuck: he's the one that doesn't hum.....
'Cause he knows the lyrics?
I'm not sure. I spend most of my time trying to decide what he is saying. You know, Cryptic Chicken...
Mookie I'm not sure. I spend most of my time trying to decide what he is saying. You know, Cryptic Chicken...
mudchicken Into SoCal terrorizing Chuck's backyard. Promply hit In-N-Out upon arrival.
If the BossHen is tagging along, you may want to consider taking her to Lorna's at 3945 Governor (southest corner of Governor and Genessee, north of CA-52 and east of I-5). Good Italian food at very reasonable prices - taken my wife there for many a date. Note: Lorna's is closed Monday.
Chuck do have cousins that live out that way.Uncle Hank and his family lived out there.As for me no surprise I haven't met a cookie I didn't like.Ns was busy today.Crews were getting ready to wire in the new signals along the NYC main.Chores to do here.
Joe
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