....That really sounds like a much, much full day....
Quentin
(2004 Kenworth T2000 with trailer pulls up outside diner)
Evening all........
Just got back from three weeks out on the road, roaming mostly in the south, spending a lot of time in Mississippi and Georgia, hauling paper, Gators, glass, beer, and building supplies. Today was a 500-mile day, ran from Janesville, WI to the Menards distribution center in Eau Claire, swapped trailers, and made a store delivery in Johnson Creek before coming to Burlington for a few days rest.
Will talk more tomorrow, really tired from being woke up at 3am this morning......
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
SactoGuy188 wrote:(Grabs several slices of Supreme topping pizza )By the way, you might want to bring out a few beers for University of Michigan fans--their highly-touted football team lost to Appalachian State by a final score of 34-32. Has to be one of the biggest upsets in quite a few years--well, not really given that Appalachian State did win the 1-FCS (e.g., 1-AA) championship two years in a row.
(Grabs several slices of Supreme topping pizza )
By the way, you might want to bring out a few beers for University of Michigan fans--their highly-touted football team lost to Appalachian State by a final score of 34-32. Has to be one of the biggest upsets in quite a few years--well, not really given that Appalachian State did win the 1-FCS (e.g., 1-AA) championship two years in a row.
In an ASTRO Jetson voice (the dog) "RUT ROW"!!!
There will be Rioting in the streets in Michigan tonight!!
(and they probably don't need any extra beers to egg them on!)
(I for one could grab a slice (or two) of pizza and a beer and settle back and relax for the evening.)
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!!
afternoon will take some mushroom and pepperoni pizza.we were listening to the ohio state game this afternoon and they gave the score(michigan/app state) in the third quarter.my dad called us on the way home with the final score.some guys I work with aren't going to be happy come monday.hey sacto that better be rootbeer we are giving out!!!
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").
Getting ready to go out for awhile, so decided to post our SATURDAY PIZZA FEST menu early. On the warmer bar:
1. Anchovie2. Canadian Bacon 3. Cheese w/extra cheese4. Goetta 5. Hawaiian 6. Pepperoni/sausage/mushroom 7. Supreme
Hope everyone's having a great day, and see ya later!!
mudchicken wrote:Well, Mooks could consider taking the hubcaps off the back truck of the DD40AX that Driver had to stuff and mount in their backyard. (on the side that touches the fence as opposed to the side that touches the back porch - who needs grass anyhow?)
At least you don't have to cut it!!!
(their backyard is THAT big?!)
mudchicken wrote:Mutt: Look for Mookie's combination hubcaps/dinner plates up on the top back shelf between the muffler bearings and the spare left-handed sprocket wrencH
DANG!!!!! So thats where they were?!
I think I was more concerned about the "muffler burn", and just didn't look in the correct place.
....78's.....Yes, that's going back a bit far. I sure know about them but have none and no means to play any if I did. Did play them as a kid though at grandma's place with a wind up Victrola.
I have a 33 with RR's sounds on it that is pretty good, but since I didn't have the turntable connected for quite a few years now, of course haven't heard it for years.
Modelcar wrote: ....Joe....Just a comment on the wind mills. My sis in law over near Somerset, Pa. explained to me today on email of seeing "the longest type semi" hauling more wind mill props...{They generally are 95 or so ft. in length}, applied to the ones that have been built and put in use the last decade in that area. And of course this signals more are under construction. That area now has several dozen....They are in Somerset and Shade townships.
....Joe....Just a comment on the wind mills. My sis in law over near Somerset, Pa. explained to me today on email of seeing "the longest type semi" hauling more wind mill props...{They generally are 95 or so ft. in length}, applied to the ones that have been built and put in use the last decade in that area.
And of course this signals more are under construction. That area now has several dozen....They are in Somerset and Shade townships.
good morning
Modelcar Q500 goes from cincinnati to chicago(uses the wye at deshler).a beautiful morning outside.matt and i are going to get our new glasses then we are going to go to my mom and dads house.they are celebrating 55 years.will be back for pizza later.
Good Saturday morning, folks!! I imagine things will be very quiet in here this weekend; but there will be folks in here, making sure there are beverages, things to eat, and songs to listen to, videos and DVDs to watch, along with watching the real live 1/1 trains going by the Diner.
SV, thanks for bringing in the cookies!!
Fresh coffee is ready, along with freshly made tea and lemonade. Managed to get a couple of Gatorade tanks in, and made breakfast. On today's menu:
bacon, sausage, homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes of different flavors & waffles, cantaloupe and watermelon chunks and blueberry, apple/cinnamon muffins.
Everyone have a great day (looks like it's going to be a terrific day, just about anywhere in the country), and I'll see you all tonight for SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA FEST.
45's???? How about 78 RPM? I have some RR sounds on 78 that I would love to get onto my PC and cell phone.
I bought some Schwann's "Ice Cream and Chocolate cake" for dessert, but the Porcelain Managerie ambushed me at the door and took it away from me. I tried to get it back, but 4 of them held me at bay with their their 6-inch hat pins, while they divvied it up amongst themselves! Fiesty things when it comes to sweets!
I did find their stash of De Beukelear "Creme de Pirouline Chocolatier" cookies... there was one unopened packet left in the cannister... help yerselves.
Semper Vaporo
Pkgs.
Okay, I know I'm running late for everyone on EDT for supper, but tonight's fish is hot off the grill, and on the warmer bar. Also replenished the sides of fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, etc., and baked more pies and cakes this afternoon.
And I also made more tea and lemonade, fruit punch and grape Kool-Aid.
Okay, I've worn myself out today. Been up since 4:40 this morning, and I'm ready to go collapse in my rocker/recliner!!
mutt you'll like the CD.saw some more of rotors for the big windmills going west to chicago on q 500 today.wonder where they are headed too??? They way mookie was talking she wanted the hubcaps for millie.I know a couple guys who do that kind of work but i need the size of millies wheels.Cw thanks for supper.
Mookie wrote:No Mutt - they have to be the "real thing!"... Everyone have a good long weekend....Moo
No Mutt - they have to be the "real thing!"...
Everyone have a good long weekend....
Moo
WELL, try to send a BNSF engine this way and I'll do my best!!
Do you want a speed recorder while I'm at it?!
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Ed and Quentin, (and Mookie) back then you could replace tubes in your sound systems.
You didn't have to replace the entire thing because a tube or early transistor failed.
Nowdays, it's cheaper to replace entire stuff.
We still have a turntable, bunches of LPs,45s, etc. Don't see us going to the "Flea Market" Soon!
Dan, I'd rather fire a .45, but I'm not going to use my 45s for target practice!!
Mook, give me a chance, and I'll start looking through catalogs and see if I can find anything besides coffee cups.(not sure I like or agree with color, I like blue & yellow better)(although if you send me some hubcaps, I probably could paint them the color you all want and put decals on them.)
Joe, a CD came in the mail today (JUST) that I'm very anxious to look at, just haven't had a chance yet.
...Well now Ed, you're dredging up memories.....For me, back in '64, I put together a pair of AR-3's, with AR Turntable powered by an H H Scott Receiver. A bit later, quite a bit later, that changed into ADS speakers , Lab Turntable, and powered by a Marantz reciever......Speakers are still in operation and since have had back of the room {surround sound}, stuff added and powered by Sony and some more peripherals....But you know what, I really don't use it much anymore....I really should, instead of looking at this screen so much.
I am having trouble getting out of here in one piece! Talked to Joe this morning - so will ask here what I ask him.....
Doing some Xmas Shopping and would like to buy (for The Driver, of course) (listen/read carefully): Some SD70 (Cream & Green) locomotive hubcaps. All wheels should have hubcaps, so I am just sure there are some SD70 hubcaps out there somewhere. (wouldn't that look classy!)
This will be a hunt like the Yellow Thingies was, only this time they may be harder to find. Slightly used is ok....
Excuse me while I giggle to myself and go hunt up lunch....
Man oh man, think we need to bring a record changer in, hook it up, and play our records! And maybe add a juke box, and load it up with 45s! Wouldn't that be neat!
Well, I did get the charcoal grill and the propane grill going this morning. Now, we have some nice cod, perch, catfish and bass on it's way to the warmer bar, to join the fries & hush puppies, baked beans and corn on the cob. In the cooler are cole slaw and potato salad, along with the regular desserts for today.
And for those of you who won't be back until Tuesday, grab some containers, fix them up, and take home with you for your supper tonight.
And my wish today, is for all of you to have a safe and happy holiday weekend; and come back next week all in one piece!!
locomutt wrote: CNW 6000 wrote: Mookie wrote:Mutt - I am a'gonna guess you sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies when you walk, at first.....That sounds familiar...I dropped 1450 lbs on my left knee doing the leg press about 7 years ago. Took me that long to get back to 1125 today for 5 reps. If I have to get knees replaced, I'm getting hydraulic ones!Bionic Dan?!
CNW 6000 wrote: Mookie wrote:Mutt - I am a'gonna guess you sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies when you walk, at first.....That sounds familiar...I dropped 1450 lbs on my left knee doing the leg press about 7 years ago. Took me that long to get back to 1125 today for 5 reps. If I have to get knees replaced, I'm getting hydraulic ones!
Mookie wrote:Mutt - I am a'gonna guess you sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies when you walk, at first.....
That sounds familiar...I dropped 1450 lbs on my left knee doing the leg press about 7 years ago. Took me that long to get back to 1125 today for 5 reps. If I have to get knees replaced, I'm getting hydraulic ones!
Bionic Dan?!
Yep!
To me a 45 is something you shoot...seriously tho, my folks have loads of records that are already willed to me (WOO HOO!) and I have a turntable. Some of those records are worth money...too bad I won't sell!
Dan
ooo - this is right up my alley -
Hang on to old things. I have an English Bulldog that my Grandfather had as a doorstop - it was made in the 1930's, wood composite and just found out that they are very rare. He is in pristine condition and while I have no plans to sell him, I will definitely leave notes for my heirs so someone doesn't just say it is nothing and toss it.
26 years ago, I dropped a cool 3 grand for a complete Marantz system...dual cassette player/recorder, dual reel to reel ¾ inch tape player recorder with an equalizer for both tape players; turntable, AM/FM receiver, pre amp and main amp, plus a mixing board...quad ceiling height speakers.
Best sound system I have ever heard, you could wake up the devil with it...and today I can buy a really good CD player for what a turntable needle will cost me.
Still got the rack of albums though...just can't seem to let them go.
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....Walt: With your mentioning of the 45's etc....reminds me and got me to thinking {just now}, I should reconnect my {pretty good}, turntable and make it available to play some records.
Haven't played records here for years.
I have a package of 45's {that I've never played}, that I received from a friend when his mom died several years ago that has an assortment of music....Especially, one performer that I really liked {way back then}, and haven't heard for years....Ken Griffin, orgain music.
One of these days....and I've been telling myself I'm going to do that for some time now....maybe I'll get it connected again. I guess I just took it out of the system as CD became the dominant and figured I'd not use it {the turntable}, anymore....We'll see.
Plus, I do have a box fitted with 45's of that bygone time that is still here and available to play.....
And yes, the turntable can play 45's or 33's......with fine tune adjustments for needle weight and table speed.
edblysard wrote:Quentin,I rode once after that, about three years later...just managed to get around the block, and back into my buddies driveway before the creeping willies got me...never been on one since, and don't miss it at all.Walt and CW...remember, this was 25 years ago, back when music still came on real albums, and a desk top PC meant the CPU was big enough to use as a desk!Lots of neat stuff has been invented since then, and joint replacement surgery had advanced to the point they can fix a lot of problems with nothing more than a little laser work.My father in law had a hip replaced two years ago, and if you didn't know about it, you couldn't tell from the way he walks and acts.A month of every other day Physical therapy and that was that...no pain, no complaints, no cane or walker, he loves it... Modelcar wrote: ....Ed....Did you give up on the motocycle.....? Sounds like you experienced a rather serious accident.
Quentin,
I rode once after that, about three years later...just managed to get around the block, and back into my buddies driveway before the creeping willies got me...never been on one since, and don't miss it at all.
Walt and CW...remember, this was 25 years ago, back when music still came on real albums, and a desk top PC meant the CPU was big enough to use as a desk!
Lots of neat stuff has been invented since then, and joint replacement surgery had advanced to the point they can fix a lot of problems with nothing more than a little laser work.
My father in law had a hip replaced two years ago, and if you didn't know about it, you couldn't tell from the way he walks and acts.
A month of every other day Physical therapy and that was that...no pain, no complaints, no cane or walker, he loves it...
Modelcar wrote: ....Ed....Did you give up on the motocycle.....? Sounds like you experienced a rather serious accident.
....Ed....Did you give up on the motocycle.....? Sounds like you experienced a rather serious accident.
Ed, we definitely remember 25 years ago. (fortunately, or unfortunately)
We still have LPs & 45s (records, not guns) and two 8 track players, with several tapes that are still usable. (and a 45 adaptor.)
I'm not sure what surgery CW will have, but there is a new joint "thingy" out now that can be used, and is approved by the FDA. (Foolish Doctors Association)
(No offense to any doctors that read this forum, but I have a low opinion of most!)
Joe, there are actually two overpasses that regularly get hit here in Louisville.
One is NS, (ex Southern) the other is CSX (ex L& N) The CSX one is the one
I saw yesterday. There several warning signs in both directions telling drivers of
the "Close Clearance", guess they ignore them or forget how tall the trailers really are!
(would have loved to know what he was carrying, might have gotten a decent discount
price if it was something that I wanted or could use.)
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