D.D. & C. S. (Same folks just a brand new coffee shop--everyone welcome)

[tree68]

Neighbor mowed his lawn today.  Usually he just mows right up to the driveway (I own maybe two feet off the edge of it), but today he left a couple of feet unmowed.  What's up with that? (Rhetorical question - you need not answer....) 

Unsolicited answer. "Price of lawnmower gas"

[Mookie]

Porcupine meatballs - hamburger, egg, rice, splash of milk, seasoning to taste (onion, which I love but can't eat), mush together like when you make meatloaf, form medium size meatballs, brown on two sides, pour can of tomato sauce and small can V8 or tom juice and let simmer slowly until all flavors go through.

This is "after work, I am tired, crabby and don't want to cook too much". 

Another recipe has basically the same thing but in the oven, but that takes longer and shortens my temper considerably (I hate to cook!)

Or if you want a heart attack on a plate - fried potatoes, browned kielbasa sausage and either eggs or cheese or both over all the taters and sausage when they are about done. 

(Fried potatoes with eggs mixed in was a dinner when it was just Mom and me and Dad was on the road.)  

 

[CNW 6000]

I think my arteries just constricted a bit from reading that!

[spokyone]

Or if you want a heart attack on a plate - fried potatoes, browned kielbasa sausage and either eggs or cheese or both over all the taters and sausage when they are about done. 

Boy, that sounds good!

[JoeKoh]

wow mookie. i better keep up on my cpr training.the spindles and posts and rails are all painted.after a nap matt will help when we attach the spindles back onto the deck.then i will do the deck floor last.if mother nature is going to crank up the heat we'll take advantage of it.

stay safe

joe

[cherokee woman]

Okay, Mookie's lunch suggestion sounds like a winner, so here it is:

beef noodle soup/w oyster crackers; and for anyone who doesn't want that, there is tuna casserole w/pasta noodles, peas and carrots in a creamed sauce.

And for supper tonight, it will be Mookie's porcupine meatballs w/the broccoli,raisin,sunflower seed, apple salad.  And if anyone else has something they would also like for tonight, I'll make that as well.

There is plenty of iced tea, lemonade, limeade, and iced water to quench everyone's thirsts today, as well as Gatorade, and soft drinks.

 

[CNW 6000]

When did we get that Gatorade tap here?  Heck, I don't care I love it!  I'll take that and a brief snack of pretzels then back to work.  Two more fitness classes and a personal training client before 1 PM!

[tree68]

When did we get that Gatorade tap here?  Heck, I don't care I love it! 

The problem is keeping it stocked - MC usually walks out of here with a barrel of Gatorade under each arm....

[mudchicken]

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=70643

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/slideshow/news/13371985/detail.html

FREE BEER IN DENVER!

(Bring your own frosty mug, has a hint of asphalt on the palate)

Carl: These were the same cars you saw wandering through town here.

Wonder if Copcar got an early wakeup call this morning?

ATSF/BNSF 2505 (GP35) and BN/BNSF 2708? (GP38M) are toast....

EDIT: BN/BNSF Engine was  BNSF 1532...

[Mookie]

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=70643

Wonder if Copcar got an early wakeup call this morning?

I'll drink to that! 

[Willy2]

I took my first three semester exams this morning. They were geometry, world history honors, and chemistry. The geometry and history grades have not been posted yet, but the chemistry was. I got a solid 'B' on the exam and my overall grade for the semester for chemistry is a 97.5%. Not too bad for someone who thought chemistry would be his worst subject! I'm almost certain I got an 'A' on the geometry exam and probably an 'A' or 'B' on history, so nothing to worry about there.

Lots of rain coming tonight. Computer models say two to three inches, I say one to two inches, we'll see what happens. One thing that's certain is that it's going to be very wet for the next 24 hours.

[Mookie]

Willy - Yea!  Maybe the landlord will quit watering the dead sod for a day or two.... 

Congrats on the grades.  I was a good tooter wasn't I!!!!   

Off to see some trains -

Later....

Ms Moo

[Railfan1]

Willy, Good job.

[blhanel]

Judging from the sounds of things, Willy, you must not have a 4.0 GPA or are trying to maintain one, which is OK as long as you're doing your best.  Keep up the good work!  Our daughter managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA until her Junior year, when illness and other issues, combined with stress, kept her from completing make-up work for Choir and Band, of all things.  She really felt bad about getting B's in those classes as a result, but we didn't fault her for it given the effort she put into everything else, and told her not to worry about it- just look to the future and put the past behind you.

[Modelcar]

.....That engine appears to be one without a primemover....A Slug...??  But then it wouldn't be single...it'd be attached to Mom....

Surely the P M wasn't wiped clean of the chassis with the loaded tanks....

Looks like it's almost a total loss or would require a total and major rehab and then some.

I'll bet there will be lots of questions regarding that move.....

A tank car loaded with asphalt must be one of the heaviest.  The spilled material for the workers to wade around in to clean up the mess will be a real mess.....!!

[Willy2]

Judging from the sounds of things, Willy, you must not have a 4.0 GPA or are trying to maintain one, which is OK as long as you're doing your best.  Keep up the good work!  Our daughter managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA until her Junior year, when illness and other issues, combined with stress, kept her from completing make-up work for Choir and Band, of all things.  She really felt bad about getting B's in those classes as a result, but we didn't fault her for it given the effort she put into everything else, and told her not to worry about it- just look to the future and put the past behind you.

I've got a 4.0 GPA and I plan on keeping it! I have straight 'A's except for a 'B' in world history honors. However, a 'B' in a honors class is considered an 'A', thus the 'B' doesn't prevent me from keeping the 4.0 GPA. It's nice how these things work out.

 

[cherokee woman]

Willy, congrats on the grades!!  I know you'll do very, very well, on the other ones.  We in the DD/CS are very proud of you!!  

 

[cherokee woman]

And for supper tonight, it will be Mookie's porcupine meatballs w/the broccoli,raisin,sunflower seed, apple salad.  And if anyone else has something they would also like for tonight, I'll make that as well.

There is plenty of iced tea, lemonade, limeade, and iced water to quench everyone's thirsts today, as well as Gatorade, and soft drinks.

 

 

The supper of the broccoli salad, along with some tuna noodle casserole are now on the food bar.  So everyone grab a plate, and your drink of choice from today's liquid menu and head on out to the patio.  Enjoy your supper and your evening, everyone!!

[mudchicken]

Modelcar: _EVERYTHING_ got cleaned off the frame of the Santa Fe GP-35 #2505

(and just to keep the beer cold, it's now SNOWING on the west side of Denver!--gotta keep that Coors Beer cold, don't 'cha know)

[jeaton]

Modelcar: _EVERYTHING_ got cleaned off the frame of the Santa Fe GP-35 #2505

Good Grief!! (Charlie Brown).

How fast was that run away cut moving???

[blhanel]

Judging from the sounds of things, Willy, you must not have a 4.0 GPA or are trying to maintain one, which is OK as long as you're doing your best.  Keep up the good work!  Our daughter managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA until her Junior year, when illness and other issues, combined with stress, kept her from completing make-up work for Choir and Band, of all things.  She really felt bad about getting B's in those classes as a result, but we didn't fault her for it given the effort she put into everything else, and told her not to worry about it- just look to the future and put the past behind you.

I've got a 4.0 GPA and I plan on keeping it! I have straight 'A's except for a 'B' in world history honors. However, a 'B' in a honors class is considered an 'A', thus the 'B' doesn't prevent me from keeping the 4.0 GPA. It's nice how these things work out.

 

Well, ALRIGHT!  //high fives 

[Railfan1]

Well, Just put almost $50.00 in gas in my little ol' pickup truck and it still had over a quarter of a tank. Oh, well. I've got to get ready for work. Have a nice evening everyone, take care.

[Railfan1]

Oops, almost forgot my supper, thanks CW.

[Modelcar]

.....Thanks M C.....That must have really been a smashing hit...at some speed.  I realize the weight must be tremendous but the damage is awesome.....

[CNW 6000]

Nice job on the grades Willy.  My last semester in college I had a 4.0 GPA as well. 

Morning everyone!  Thought I'd kick on the lights and get the beverages hot and cold, respectively.  There's some bagels and cream cheese along with some muffins of various varieties.  I'll be outside since it's 71 degrees at 5:25!  YAY!

[cherokee woman]

Good Thursday morning, everyone.  Hope everyone had a good evening, and managed to get a good night's sleep and rest.  If you're like me, just wasn't long enough!! 

Coffee is on, juices are freshly made, and fresh tea is brewing/steeping.  

On the breakfast bar this morning, you will find:  turkey bacon, sausage, hash browns, oatmeal, toast, cantaloupe & watermelon chunks.  There's also some packages of cold cereal on the counter.

Everyone have a good morning, and you'll find me out in the garden (after I put Mookie's coffee mug down off the shelf), enjoying the cool air, and my coffee.

[Mookie]

Yessss - coffeeeeeee----thanx CW.  Rained awhile toward morning, still spitting.  No 2 inches, but nice rain.  Could have done w/o the 33 mph wind gusts, however.  All headed east as per usual.

Good morning......................(for a nap)

[CNW 6000]

I thought I heard a sound right behind me.  Just beat you in CW I guess.  I just heard it's supposed to storm around here tonight.  I may go and try to get some lightning pictures.

[JoeKoh]

good morning

willy good job keep up the good work.did you know good grades can also help on car insurance? just finished cutting the grass now matt and I are going to get our ears lowered.after a nap we have to go out to aunt kathys house.lucy wants to play with matthew.tonight will be friday!!! yeahhhhh!(cw thanks for breakfast)

stay safe

joe

[tree68]

They keep pushing the forecast thunderstorms out - we were supposed to see them Friday, now we're up to Sunday - should make an interesting day on the railroad...

Filled my tank up last night - it was beyond E (taking a chance there....) and took 25+ gallons.  You can do the math...  Fortunately my grocery store has a deal where every $50 I spend there gets me a dime a gallon off gas, up to 20 gallons.  Saved me $4 last night...