Hmmm quiet in here. Had a cup of tea....while waiting for the crowd to magically appear.
Tree - our engines go out on each and every medical. The "ambulances" are scattered among the fire stations, more by geography/population than anything. So the engine gets there first most of the time. For a city our size, we have quite a few fire stations. I checked their response time and it is average 4.5.
I know that some cities call the police to investigate before they call out the fire department. Our city seems to call the fire department when there is even an inkling of a medical problem. T
It is humid - Houston Ed sez it is really humid down there, so taking his suggestion, I am going to nap quietly under the big tree out back.
Did you all hear QUIETLY.....
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Well, I'm in early this morning. My mom and I drove my dad to the airport this morning. He has to go to Boulder, Colorado to do some stuff for the company he works for.
Since nobody else has offered anything for breakfast, I've brought in donuts and juice. Enjoy.
Willy
willy thanks for the oj and the doughnuts.work was busy as usual.and in the"totally no respect file" we have some people that literally ripped a flagpole out of the ground in toledo.what makes it worse is it was at a veterans memorial in a cemetary.I know a popular show has just ended but some people defineatly need whacked.
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").
Willy2 wrote: Well, I'm a bit unhappy! I had no idea that this past weekend, the Chinese QJ's were running on Iowa Interstate to Council Bluffs. I don't know how I didn't find out that they were coming, but I guess they've come and gone and I've totally missed out. I was looking through pictures on Railpictures.net and all of a sudden I'm seeing photos titled: "QJ's in Council Bluffs" and similar other titles. This is just really sad. I missed out on what could be my only chance to see them! Arrrgh. If there is any light at the end of the tunnel, it's the fact that the UP 844 will be coming at the end of June, so at least I'll be able to see one steamer this summer. Of course the 844 isn't as unique as the QJs, but at least it is something.
Well, I'm a bit unhappy! I had no idea that this past weekend, the Chinese QJ's were running on Iowa Interstate to Council Bluffs. I don't know how I didn't find out that they were coming, but I guess they've come and gone and I've totally missed out. I was looking through pictures on Railpictures.net and all of a sudden I'm seeing photos titled: "QJ's in Council Bluffs" and similar other titles. This is just really sad. I missed out on what could be my only chance to see them! Arrrgh.
If there is any light at the end of the tunnel, it's the fact that the UP 844 will be coming at the end of June, so at least I'll be able to see one steamer this summer. Of course the 844 isn't as unique as the QJs, but at least it is something.
Welcome to the club, Willy. I knew nothing as well, and would've planned a trip to my daughter's place in West Des Moines if I had known about it.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
locomutt wrote:Isn't a can of 3-in-one oil or WD-40 required for your all's "Grips" as "Standard Equipment"?!?!
Not yet, but that's not a bad idea...
I'd grab a bearclaw and some tea, but I seem to be occupied providing shade for a certain kitty...
Larry 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...
ok - you can take "leaf" and go get two bearclaws and 2 teas.....
HURRY!
locomutt wrote: Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote: Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote:Somehow, my widdle plastic hardhead ain't gonna do it. Brian, methinks there will be a run on those tin hats. (What would Dorothy in Kansas say?)"Ohhhhh Toto, Toto..." is my guess about what'd she'd say. After all RRers in hardhats and steel toes with big hammers are easier to deal with that flying monkeys and a yellow brick road, right?LC Nobody wants to quote TinMan? ...They are getting to cautious around here with the denizens of this diner...Rough Crowd!Hey, most T&E guys I know would make sure that Wicked Witch got wet down in a unique way that would make Tin Man rust for SURE...lol...LCIsn't a can of 3-in-one oil or WD-40 required for your all's "Grips" as "Standard Equipment"?!?!
Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote: Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote:Somehow, my widdle plastic hardhead ain't gonna do it. Brian, methinks there will be a run on those tin hats. (What would Dorothy in Kansas say?)"Ohhhhh Toto, Toto..." is my guess about what'd she'd say. After all RRers in hardhats and steel toes with big hammers are easier to deal with that flying monkeys and a yellow brick road, right?LC Nobody wants to quote TinMan? ...They are getting to cautious around here with the denizens of this diner...Rough Crowd!Hey, most T&E guys I know would make sure that Wicked Witch got wet down in a unique way that would make Tin Man rust for SURE...lol...LC
mudchicken wrote: Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote:Somehow, my widdle plastic hardhead ain't gonna do it. Brian, methinks there will be a run on those tin hats. (What would Dorothy in Kansas say?)"Ohhhhh Toto, Toto..." is my guess about what'd she'd say. After all RRers in hardhats and steel toes with big hammers are easier to deal with that flying monkeys and a yellow brick road, right?LC Nobody wants to quote TinMan? ...They are getting to cautious around here with the denizens of this diner...Rough Crowd!
Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote:Somehow, my widdle plastic hardhead ain't gonna do it. Brian, methinks there will be a run on those tin hats. (What would Dorothy in Kansas say?)"Ohhhhh Toto, Toto..." is my guess about what'd she'd say. After all RRers in hardhats and steel toes with big hammers are easier to deal with that flying monkeys and a yellow brick road, right?LC
mudchicken wrote:Somehow, my widdle plastic hardhead ain't gonna do it. Brian, methinks there will be a run on those tin hats. (What would Dorothy in Kansas say?)
"Ohhhhh Toto, Toto..." is my guess about what'd she'd say. After all RRers in hardhats and steel toes with big hammers are easier to deal with that flying monkeys and a yellow brick road, right?
LC
Hey, most T&E guys I know would make sure that Wicked Witch got wet down in a unique way that would make Tin Man rust for SURE...lol...
Isn't a can of 3-in-one oil or WD-40 required for your all's "Grips" as
"Standard Equipment"?!?!
I don't generally carry it due to potential fire hazard, but I'm sure some guys do. We can usually get one of the track or signal guys to bring some if we really need it. Don't want to take their work, it makes them MAD!!
Brought along my frosted oat cereal and skim milk if anybody wants...
Mook, can your bowl use a refill on the white stuff?
Limitedclear wrote: locomutt wrote: Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote: Limitedclear wrote: mudchicken wrote:Somehow, my widdle plastic hardhead ain't gonna do it. Brian, methinks there will be a run on those tin hats. (What would Dorothy in Kansas say?)"Ohhhhh Toto, Toto..." is my guess about what'd she'd say. After all RRers in hardhats and steel toes with big hammers are easier to deal with that flying monkeys and a yellow brick road, right?LC Nobody wants to quote TinMan? ...They are getting to cautious around here with the denizens of this diner...Rough Crowd!Hey, most T&E guys I know would make sure that Wicked Witch got wet down in a unique way that would make Tin Man rust for SURE...lol...LCIsn't a can of 3-in-one oil or WD-40 required for your all's "Grips" as "Standard Equipment"?!?! I don't generally carry it due to potential fire hazard, but I'm sure some guys do. We can usually get one of the track or signal guys to bring some if we really need it. Don't want to take their work, it makes them MAD!!LC
Hmmmm, Hadn't thought of that, probably would be a violation of union rules.
Mook, our Ambulances are stationed all over the city, depending on their distance from
"Scene", dispatch will send an engine company that's closer for "First Response".
We're about to get a $ 70 + million dispatch center that will "Link" ALL emergency services
together.(radio services, computer technology so all police, fire and ems units can have
"Instant Information")
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!!
Limitedclear wrote: Brought along my frosted oat cereal and skim milk if anybody wants...Mook, can your bowl use a refill on the white stuff?LC
Tree - I have an issue I would like to "fix" with our FD - in the very nicest way, of course....
They go out on every "man down, nature unknown" - w/o sending an officer out first to investigate it. 99% of the time, it is "man down, sleeping it off"....And that requires an engine and and a rescue vehicle - police come usually later to help the man off to a bed somewhere.
This has to be very expensive to send out this much equipment each and every time - and we do seem to have a few....I think I would investigate that. But then, I would hire more police officers than we have - I think we have way too few for what we need. But that's another story.
Where is the bearclaw....?
blhanel wrote: Willy2 wrote: Well, I'm a bit unhappy! I had no idea that this past weekend, the Chinese QJ's were running on Iowa Interstate to Council Bluffs. I don't know how I didn't find out that they were coming, but I guess they've come and gone and I've totally missed out. I was looking through pictures on Railpictures.net and all of a sudden I'm seeing photos titled: "QJ's in Council Bluffs" and similar other titles. This is just really sad. I missed out on what could be my only chance to see them! Arrrgh. If there is any light at the end of the tunnel, it's the fact that the UP 844 will be coming at the end of June, so at least I'll be able to see one steamer this summer. Of course the 844 isn't as unique as the QJs, but at least it is something. Welcome to the club, Willy. I knew nothing as well, and would've planned a trip to my daughter's place in West Des Moines if I had known about it.
It makes me feel better to know that I wasn't the only one to not know about it. I wonder why it was not publicized better?
Tuesday Produce wasn't much today, just onions and potatoes. Everybody was saying, "Well, guess I'll go home and fry up some potatoes w/onions." We only had 35 people today, so didn't take long. I helped getting produce ready this morning, by putting onions in bags, while two other ladies opened the 10# bags of potatoes, and divided them in half, so everyone could have potatoes. They only brought us about 20 bags of potatoes.
Then, after Produce, I came back home, and then went and caught a bus to go to the library. I had about 4 or 5 books that they were holding for me, and I also picked up a book for Walt.
On the warmer bar, you'll find BLTs w/fried taters & onions; in the cooler are garden salads, mixed fruit Jell-o w/whipped cream on top, and there are the usual cakes: chocolate, yellow, white, and devils food cake.
Dan
thanks for the BLTS and fries.matt likes the cake. time to go outside and help matt practice his t-ball.
Joe
Mookie wrote:cof cof......
Need a cough drop there Madam Mook? Or you could try some herbal tea if that tickles your fancy better than a cough drop...
CNW 6000 wrote:I'll grab about a half-dozen BLT's and then hit the shade near the patio...if the Tree is willing to...branch...out!
Don't ya know that he has branches all over?!?!
BTW, the BLTs and shade sound great.
Mook, you should do something about that cof......let the chicken go!!!!!!
For supper tonight, I've fired up the charcoal grill, and have the following on the warmer bar: steaks, pork chops, hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, corn on the cob and "baked" potatoes, and baked beans.
In the cooler: garden salad, Jell-O salad, cole slaw, potato salad, and all the desserts listed on today's lunch menu.
Everyone have a great evening!! Let's all head out to the patio and deck and watch the trains go by!!
You know... it always seems like Mookie and I are getting into trouble in this forum for things that are much too small to get into trouble for.
Looks like I've got some people on my case in the "Problems of a teenage railfan" thread, so I'll be hiding in the corner now if anyone wants me for something. I don't think anyone should have taken offense to anything I said in there. Of course, the fact that I was being rational is probably what made some folks mad.
blhanel wrote:I just looked the end of that thread over, Willy, and it doesn't seem that bad to me. I wouldn't worry about it. Looks like P42 finally came out of hiding and clarified himself.
Ok, but I just hate to have folks mad at me when I wasn't trying to get anything going. I guess I wasn't as worried about the current state of the thread as I was about the possibility that it will turn into something worse.
I could always get my hammer out if you need some backup!
I think I'll bring some firewood out by the firepit tonight so we can have a weenie roast and SMORES if anyone is interested. I'll light the Tiki Torches and get the fire going in about 45 minutes or so. I've got dogs, buns, ketchup and mustard. If you want other toppings I'm sure there's some in the fridge in the Diner. There's also some chips and potato salad for sides. Mmmm...I can smell the woodsmoke now. Just don't douse the fire too early Larry!
Willy2 wrote:...the fact that I was being rational is probably what made some folks mad.
How dare you! On the internet??? Yikes!
Mookie wrote: Tree - I have an issue I would like to "fix" with our FD - in the very nicest way, of course....They go out on every "man down, nature unknown" - w/o sending an officer out first to investigate it. 99% of the time, it is "man down, sleeping it off"....And that requires an engine and and a rescue vehicle - police come usually later to help the man off to a bed somewhere.This has to be very expensive to send out this much equipment each and every time - and we do seem to have a few....I think I would investigate that. But then, I would hire more police officers than we have - I think we have way too few for what we need. But that's another story.Where is the bearclaw....?
Ended up taking a very long drive in the country - to see if I could find a couple of fiber optic lines... I found them, and got out of the office for about 4 hours in the process. Hardly a bad thing.
Tomorrow's bearclaw will be served with a side of fresh cream...
There are places where fire rolls on "9-1-1 hang up" and "9-1-1 abandoned" calls - usually nuisance calls. Our cops take 'em here.
Unfortunately, you have to respond to what the caller tells you. We get no end of calls for "fires" that were set intentionally - by the person burning the brush pile, or whatever. The caller is breezing by in their car, sees smoke and flames, and just knows it's a fire that has to be put out... I don't want them to not call if it's a real problem, but more often than not, they just never take the time to see what's really burning, and if, indeed, it actually needs to be extinguished.
CNW 6000 wrote: Willy2 wrote:...the fact that I was being rational is probably what made some folks mad. How dare you! On the internet??? Yikes!
Willy2 wrote:You know... it always seems like Mookie and I are getting into trouble in this forum for things that are much too small to get into trouble for. Looks like I've got some people on my case in the "Problems of a teenage railfan" thread, so I'll be hiding in the corner now if anyone wants me for something. I don't think anyone should have taken offense to anything I said in there. Of course, the fact that I was being rational is probably what made some folks mad.
Don't you dare stand in the corner!!! Speak what you believe!!!!
If it made anybody mad, that's their problem!!
Just an FYI, I think you're a very "Upstanding Young Person" that's going to go a long way in life.
Willy, you're fine. I, too, just reread the posts you are unsure about. It's cool. You said nothing inflammatory.
If I can find it, there is an essay on the different types of people you always find on a forum. It is very funny and when you come across the one that describes you best, it can be a bit uncomfortable. It's like a Myers-Briggs test for forum users. The point of this is; don't take too personally what anyone says on the forums unless it is a direct attack or someone spewing hatred and dangerous ideas. For the most part posting on any forum is just cyperspace bragging that my computer is bigger than yours. Some people that post have serious issues. Some post because they seek knowledge. A lot of us post because we seek friendships and understanding; a common ground.
Remember this always, that on this diner, in this crazy world of train watching, there are many of us who want nothing but happiness for you and all the young people who grace us with their enthusiasm, energy and quest for knowledge.
Tina
Thanks for the support, folks. Hopefully that topic will just die an easy, peaceful death tonight.
Mbkcs: If you can find that essay, send it to me. I'll be interested to read it.
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