Trains.com

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

158798 views
5562 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Aledo IL
  • 1,728 posts
Posted by spokyone on Monday, May 28, 2007 12:37 PM
 Willy2 wrote:

Happy Birthday, Brian!!

Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]

Same wishes from me.
 Happy Birthday 





  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: The Beautiful North Georgia Mountians
  • 2,362 posts
Posted by Railfan1 on Monday, May 28, 2007 12:49 PM
Happy Birthday, Brian. Hope you have a good one.  Happy B-Day [bday]
"It's a great day to be alive" "Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, It might have been......"
  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Monday, May 28, 2007 1:10 PM
Thanks, Bob and Lance.  It's been pretty uneventful so far- I've just been putzing around the house.  We've been getting a few light showers in the area, so the desire to go out and chase trains hasn't been too strong.
  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: The Beautiful North Georgia Mountians
  • 2,362 posts
Posted by Railfan1 on Monday, May 28, 2007 1:22 PM
Brian, just checked out your pictures by clicking on your signature. Good stuff.
"It's a great day to be alive" "Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, It might have been......"
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,324 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, May 28, 2007 4:19 PM

brian happy birthday from nw ohio!!! we saw our parade and ceremony and then helped grandma and grandpa at their house.once I get some clamps my truck will have a cap for it.now matt and I can camp out in Deshler and leave the van at home for mom.CW thanks for the plate for work.better save some of that cake for a kitty tommorow.

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").

 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, May 28, 2007 4:38 PM

No need to worry, Joe:  that's why I made a full sheet cake!  I've also made some chocolate cupcakes, with red, white and blue icing on them, with decorations befitting Memorial Day.

There are several plates made up and in the fridge, for you Joe and Lance.  And as for everyone else, the next go around of gooooood food is on the warmer bar.  I'll let the grills cool down, and in about two hours, I'll be starting grilling again, for our friends on the West Coast.  The roasts are done, and they are also on the warmer bar, along with replenished warm and cold side dishes.  

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, EVERYONE!!

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Monday, May 28, 2007 5:00 PM

Latest report from Iowa- we now have bright sunshine, and the humidity and temp are on the rise as a result.  Currently 81.5 degrees.

 

(burp) 

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Aledo IL
  • 1,728 posts
Posted by spokyone on Monday, May 28, 2007 5:46 PM

About mid day I went out to niece's farm to draw 15 gallons of drinking water from her well. Well, a sudden downpour got me good when I was out in the open. I did not look as good as Ashley Judd did yesterday at Indy.

Great lunch CW. Thanks

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Louisville,Ky.
  • 5,077 posts
Posted by locomutt on Monday, May 28, 2007 8:51 PM

Happy B-Day [bday] Happy B-Day [bday] Happy B-Day [bday] Happy B-Day [bday] Happy B-Day [bday]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!!!!!!!

 

Hope it is a Great One!! 

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Monday, May 28, 2007 9:25 PM
Thanks, LM.  It's been a nice relaxing day- right now I'm sitting in my office and enjoying one of my birthday presents, the movie "True Grit" on DVD.
  • Member since
    September 2002
  • From: Rockton, IL
  • 4,821 posts
Posted by jeaton on Monday, May 28, 2007 9:39 PM

I was just driving by and thought I would drop in and snag some lefto-overs from the long wekend.  (Takes several pieces of Brian's cake, leaving many more for the cat.)

With travel over two weeks, followed by a wedding and a week's vist from son Russ and his family, haven't had much time for chit-chat.  Memorial Day weekend is the time of the annual club soccer tourney hear in town.  I think it is something like 120 teams-all ages- participating.  Matt's back home for the summer buddies got together to participate.  In spite of the fact that they had not played since a year ago last fall they did very well against organized club teams.  After that game the Delavan High School Girls team won their game in the second round of the state championship series.  They have an outstanding season record of 23-0, but now face formidable competition from the big city schools.

After sending our Saturday's rain down to Indianapolis, Sunday came on bright and clear.  Went down to Naperville, IL to spend some time with my son Greg and his girlfriend.  The girls went shopping while we took a stroll along the river walk.  Linda said the shops were great.  Sounds like a pretty good set-up.  Next time she can shop and I'll go down the road a bit and hang out at  Eola Yard.

Got about a three week backlog on chores and projects around here.  I'll stop again when I come up for air.

"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo Possum "We have met the anemone... and he is Russ." Bucky Katt "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in physics

  • Member since
    March 2002
  • 9,265 posts
Posted by edblysard on Monday, May 28, 2007 9:48 PM

Out polishing the markers on my parent's graves, and paying my respects to a few lost friends, when Taps sounded at the National Cemetery...

Day is done, so I though I might just mention that the folks we remember on this day gave their all, so you could have a bed to go to, and a place to call home tonight.

Rest easy, good friends....

23 17 46 11

  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Omaha, Nebraska
  • 1,920 posts
Posted by Willy2 on Monday, May 28, 2007 9:52 PM
 edblysard wrote:

Day is done, so I though I might just mention that the folks we remember on this day gave their all, so you could have a bed to go to, and a place to call home tonight.

Rest easy, good friends....

Very well said, Ed. You really have a good way with words.

Willy

  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Monday, May 28, 2007 10:05 PM
 Willy2 wrote:
 edblysard wrote:

Day is done, so I though I might just mention that the folks we remember on this day gave their all, so you could have a bed to go to, and a place to call home tonight.

Rest easy, good friends....

Very well said, Ed. You really have a good way with words.

Yep, he sure does.  Now that the day is over, it's time to take down our flag.

Staying dry, Ed? 

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:01 AM

Good Tuesday morning, all.  Man, yesterday was such a good day.  In between everything Iwas fixing for our cookout, I did a lot of reflecting, remembering and praying for our current military personnel, and all the ones who have gone before.  

Looks like with all the chocolate yesterday, no one got too out of control in here last night.  Everything is "neat as a pin" as the old saying goes.

Brian, I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday!!  

Coffee is on, fresh juices made, and there's a light breakfast of cold cereal on the breakfast bar.  Now it's time for me to get ready for the greedy ones at Tuesday Produce.  Some of those people are worse than two and three year old children, trying to get what they can, before someone else beats them to it.

Everyone have a good morning, and I'll see you all later.

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:21 AM

HappybirthdaybelatedlyBrian.

Iamsofarbehind....

Iwillhavetocutcross-countrytocatchup

SeeyouaboutWed......

Whoosh.....

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,324 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:54 AM

mookie

we sent 2 greenies back west to you you if you need help getting around.first night back at work was yuk. but anyway.

time for a nap.

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").

 

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,026 posts
Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:50 AM

Got a couple of branches dragging this morning.

Six trips on the Railroad - 20 miles each trip, most of it standing.  Talk about "getting your sea legs..."  Then there's that two hour commute to get there and home, not to mention cleaning the train at the end of the day. 

But I wouldn't miss it for anything.  We finally got the PA working properly on Monday, which saved a lot of 'on the spot' narration.  Once we get the tickets collected I usually just stand in a vestibule with the mike (so I can tell where we are) and do my talk from there.  

Bearclaw and some tea and time to move my office back to its usual location, now that the new furniture is in place.

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...

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Aledo IL
  • 1,728 posts
Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:53 AM
Larry. Sounds like you had a great and enjoyable day.
 Thumbs Up 





  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: MP 175.1 CN Neenah Sub
  • 4,917 posts
Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:00 AM
That would make for a fun weekend.  I finally found a good place to get pics of CN's Green Bay, WI yard when I got 'misdirected' on the way home Monday night.  I'll have to go back later!

Dan

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:14 AM

We had 64 people come for Produce today.  And all we had was individual Idaho baking potatoes, large bags of salad mix and orange juice.  Heard people saying they'd like to see them bring in some good tomatoes, along with the 5# bags of presliced onions. 

Larry, glad to hear you had a great time on the railroad over the weekend.  Know you enjoyed every minute of it, didn't you?  

On the lunch menu today:  BLTs w/fries and tossed salad.  Or, you can have some grilled burgers w/lettuce, tomato and mayo (or Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing).  

I'm gonna go and see if I can find something to knock this sinus headache.  It's about to give me fits.  

 

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:17 AM
A burger sounds good right now- especially from the diner, since I can't create any food odors here at home.  Joanie is fasting in preparation for her orthoscopic knee surgery this afternoon.
  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Aledo IL
  • 1,728 posts
Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:32 AM
 blhanel wrote:
A burger sounds good right now- especially from the diner, since I can't create any food odors here at home.  Joanie is fasting in preparation for her orthoscopic knee surgery this afternoon.
Give Joanie our best, from Barbara and I
  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: MP 175.1 CN Neenah Sub
  • 4,917 posts
Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:35 AM
A burger sounds great.  Give my regards for good luck to the other half!

Dan

  • Member since
    January 2002
  • From: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4,213 posts
Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:29 PM
Thanks, guys- time to head on down to the hospital.  I'll report in later...
  • Member since
    June 2001
  • From: US
  • 13,488 posts
Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:38 PM
Ouch, Brian!  Give her your protective boots to wear!  (I double dare you!)  Evil [}:)]

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Denver / La Junta
  • 10,820 posts
Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:53 PM

At least when he explains that the hospital "beat-up" Joanie, she can sorta hide the crutches.Whistling [:-^]

How's tin-feet's bedside manners class coming? 

(Boss Hen can start driving again, as of today - no more getting whacked with the white stick!)

Black Eye [B)]Black Eye [B)]Black Eye [B)]

 

ps - Mooks, got the job between Alliance and Ravenna....your side trips not taking you out to the great Nebrasky panhandle I hope!? (some of that work FM can't see for fear that it would jeopardize his slant on thingsBig Smile [:D])

 

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania
  • 13,456 posts
Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 4:43 PM

.....A little different question:  Has anyone noted "old Timer" poster on here or know if he is still on the Forum..?  Just wondered as I haven't seen any posts from him for months upon months.....

Quentin

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Louisville, KY
  • 9,002 posts
Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 5:44 PM

Quentin, I thought someone had been missing!  Wonder what's happened to Old Timer.  Maybe if he's lurking around, he'll read this, and say "Hello" to everyone.

Supper tonight:  sub sandwiches with turkey, lettuce, onion, cheese and tomatoes; and subs with roast, lettuce, tomatoes, onion.  There are bags of chips on the counter to have along with your subs.

Joe and Lance, there are subs made up for you two to take to work tonight.  

Angel cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,324 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:28 PM

CW

thanks for the lunch for tonight.Brian hope all goes well with the better half.well was out mowing and my nieghboor across the street decided to drop a tree.it fell right in between his shed and his truck.I was like holy something.MC thanks for the pictures.some people need to check their loads.

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").

 

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy