UP Business (mal)Practice abbreviated codes

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UP Business (mal)Practice, Part 3

With the implementation of the new "GUI" (Graphic User Interface) computer system for work order reporting, the Union Pacific has developed a number of new abbreviated codes or reasons why WORK WAS NOT COMPLETED - ADDITIONAL CODES FOR WORK ORDER REPORTING:


EXCD: Exceeded all my work order minutes this month.
SPIDR: Black Widow on switch handle
SNKUF: Snake under the frog
DNUT: Received a Krispy-Kreme for giving the plywood place a second spot
RAYDO: Radio would only transmit on AM
SKTO: West Nile Virus rampant in Zone 10
PSY: Psyhic Hotline advised against it
STOOD: Endangered Spotted Toad under tie-plate
SON: Possible Spotted Owl Nest on first out car
ACI: Aluminum cans in walkway of recycler next door more attractive
BOOBOO1: Last time we tried to spot ‘em our trainee shoved over the bumper
SBFCW: Shadow between the first out car and the warehouse looks like a ramp
NOT: No Overtime
NGH: No garden hose at industry to fill overheated/dead locomotive
SDS: Conditions inside compound resemble a Sahara dust storm
BOOBOO2: Last time we tried to spot ‘em my helper shoved over bumper.
FEDTM: PUC/FRA Inspector hiding in weeds outside gate
NHABLA: Could not find anyone who could speak Engli***o remove ramp in car.
SGTWFL: Shipper got tired of waiting and used a folk lift to do his own switch
NOCOKE: White powder on ground at wallboard plant could be anthrax.
EPCTD: Empty pull cars only been there for ten days.
BOOBOO3: Last time we tried to spot ‘em our foreman shoved over the bumper.
FLUDPLNE: Enough standing water at industry to float a Zodiak
NOSBLED: Pull cars have high hand brakes.
LZY: Pull cars have low handbrakes
LSTCAR: Might get those Omaha Steaks if I run the work for three more days.