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Chatterbox Fall 2019

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Posted by CShaveRR on Monday, September 23, 2019 10:59 AM

Paul, I'm with Lynn 100 percent!

We got over an inch and a half of rain yesterday, but it wasn't enough to keep Pat and me away from LaGrange and the west end of Clearing Yard.  It was part of a weekend where I finally got some interesting new (and relettered) freight cars after about two weeks of starvation.  The Umler feed I use has gone in and out, making logging these things a challenge.

I'll actually make it to cardiac rehab all three times this week.  And on Friday I have an MRI and CT scan to map out the cancer lesions they found outside my spine.  Three zaps of intense, precisely-targeted radiation ought to take care of that.  My hope now is that that's what was causing my PSA numbers to go up.

Carl

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, September 23, 2019 7:27 AM

CSSHEGEWISCH
Lynn's biggest complaint is that the days are getting too short, she prefers sunset to come at no earlier than 8:00 PM.

The outside lights on our FD Banquet Hall are on a timer.  It's a constant chore to go in and reset the timer through the year so they come on at an appropriate time.  The 4PM-ish setting on December 21 is clearly overkill on June 21, when It's not dark until around 9:30...

We could put them on an eye, but I haven't been able to talk our folks into it yet.

LarryWhistling
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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Monday, September 23, 2019 7:21 AM

We're expecting a high of 73 today, a little warmer over the next few days.  Lynn's biggest complaint is that the days are getting too short, she prefers sunset to come at no earlier than 8:00 PM.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by BaltACD on Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:19 PM

tree68
Fall has fell,

The leaves as well,

Have fallen to the ground.

And everyone knows, when the cold wind blows,

Jack Frost will soon be 'round.

Most of the leaves were still on the trees today, so my student engineer didn't have any problem with them.  But they are changing, although the colors this year are tending toward dull hues.  Soon enough, they'll be on the rails, with wet weather to help them stick to the rails.

Might as well just get out a grease gun and grease the rails.  You'll get better traction than on those leaves...

Locally - the first day of Fall is forecast to have a high of 90+

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

              

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, September 22, 2019 7:30 PM

Fall has fell,

The leaves as well,

Have fallen to the ground.

And everyone knows, when the cold wind blows,

Jack Frost will soon be 'round.

Most of the leaves were still on the trees today, so my student engineer didn't have any problem with them.  But they are changing, although the colors this year are tending toward dull hues.  Soon enough, they'll be on the rails, with wet weather to help them stick to the rails.

Might as well just get out a grease gun and grease the rails.  You'll get better traction than on those leaves...

LarryWhistling
Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) 
Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you
My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date
Come ride the rails with me!
There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...

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Chatterbox Fall 2019
Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, September 22, 2019 5:45 PM

Evening

Tomorrow starts the Fall season.Mother Nature going to send rain according to the guessers.going to be a busy week with meetings and errands after work.Next Saturday is the annual Fostoria train festival.Matt wants to go find some deals.Time to get stuff around for tomorrow.Work comes early.

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").

 

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