edblysard wrote:Well,I know I belong on the "odd" side, so who will fill in the "ends" part? jeaton wrote: Seems like some residents of glass houses are throwing stones. If Bergie were to establish a rule allowing only serious posts, I'd say that Trains.com could probably save about 92.5% of the system storage used for the forum. I figure my number would be about98.5% useless and the other 1.5% left just by accident. One thing about the DD&CS is that it is a place for the odds & ends. Today my camera and I are going to brave 90 degree heat and see if we can catch some good train action. If I get a good shot or two, I might want to post something on the forum. Does it make any sense to start a new thread to post a couple that are likely to be pretty much run of the mill?Have a good one.
Well,
I know I belong on the "odd" side, so who will fill in the "ends" part?
jeaton wrote: Seems like some residents of glass houses are throwing stones. If Bergie were to establish a rule allowing only serious posts, I'd say that Trains.com could probably save about 92.5% of the system storage used for the forum. I figure my number would be about98.5% useless and the other 1.5% left just by accident. One thing about the DD&CS is that it is a place for the odds & ends. Today my camera and I are going to brave 90 degree heat and see if we can catch some good train action. If I get a good shot or two, I might want to post something on the forum. Does it make any sense to start a new thread to post a couple that are likely to be pretty much run of the mill?Have a good one.
Seems like some residents of glass houses are throwing stones. If Bergie were to establish a rule allowing only serious posts, I'd say that Trains.com could probably save about 92.5% of the system storage used for the forum. I figure my number would be about98.5% useless and the other 1.5% left just by accident.
One thing about the DD&CS is that it is a place for the odds & ends. Today my camera and I are going to brave 90 degree heat and see if we can catch some good train action. If I get a good shot or two, I might want to post something on the forum. Does it make any sense to start a new thread to post a couple that are likely to be pretty much run of the mill?
Have a good one.
Ed, I think most of us are on the "ODD" side and are tired of taking it in the "END",
SO....................................!!
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!!
I guess wherever I go, there I am!
I'll head to the river and see what I can scare up. Thanks Walt!
Dan
truck is packed and ready to go.its starting to cool down a little bit.anyone wanting toasted marshmellows is welcome to join us in deshler.
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").
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Good Afternoon!
I personally don't care what anyone thinks about the Diner, I'm just glad to be able to be a part of it since I've made so many friends here. If the rest of the forum thinks that the only things we talk about here are the weather and "gooseberries", then that's their problem.
Speaking of the weather... it's still hot and humid here. Nothing new about that.
Everyone have an excellent evening!
Willy
switch7frg wrote:Walt , I remember Dec. 15 really well, especially4:30PM . at Pt. Pleasant.I was a driver with Point express . At 4:30 AM , I crossed that bridge with a load of molten aluminum from the Kaiser plant at Ravenswood ,W.Va. which was headed to Chrysler casting plant at Kokomo Ind. Several trips up the approach Isaw the rt. side cables wobble . That after noon 5pm news told the story .It took me years to get over that day. I would like to believe my guardian angel was looking after me.~~~~ Any hoo , we will be gone till autum. We suffered a severe case of wanderlust this week . So broker guy hooked up with us .We will be haulin' mining equipt.( gravel & sand) going to S.D. & Montana , Miles City . Picked up at Salt Lake. Maybe we will run across Randy in his new career . Rattler is snortin' to go,got new micro oven and pantry is stocked except for meat .I will try to keep in touch , but laptops don't always do right. Leaving Sun. eve. Respectfully, Cannonball & Shirl.
Yesh!!! I was 17 years old at the time, a senior in high school and had been across that bridge
a couple of weeks prior to that happening. Family lived about 100 miles or so downstream,
and we had made a family outing one weekend to Gallipolis. Went up the WVa. side, crossed the river and back down into Gallipolis.
Just take care in your travels, and remember to keep the "Shiny Side" up!!
Cannonball & Shirl, have a safe journey, and you will be missed! Hopefully, the laptop connections will let you report in, whenever possible, to let us know how you're doing.
Our FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY is now underway. Tonight we have: cod, catfish, rainbow trout, perch, haddock and halibut; along with corn on the cob, cole slaw, fries, onion rings, and an assortment of homemade pies for dessert.
You all have a good evening, and keep as cool as possible!!
good morning
no one has been here yet? matt and i came home.csx was running them fast(all the mow crews went home).how about a saturday brunch?we saved a couple smores from last night too.be back later for tonights pizza.
Joe
Willy2 wrote:Locomutt - The waving thread has been eerily quiet since late yesterday evening. Let's not stir things back up by causing trouble with the breakfast selections!
I didn't mention ANY thread by name. Take it the way you want too.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
locomutt wrote: Willy2 wrote:Locomutt - The waving thread has been eerily quiet since late yesterday evening. Let's not stir things back up by causing trouble with the breakfast selections! I didn't mention ANY thread by name. Take it the way you want too.
Sorry. I was just making an attempt at maintaining some degree of peace for as long as possible.
Joe and Mutt, thank you both so very much for fixing breakfast this morning!! You both did excellent jobs, as usual. I got out of the house early, went to the grocery, to get ice cream, creamcicles, and ice cream sandwiches. Thought they'd all be good for all of us cooling down, in this heat!!
Will be back later, to fix the pizzas, and get them in the oven (probably around 6, 7 p.m. EDT.
I agree with Willy. Especially when one considers that Bergie asked very nicely to ease up on the menu discussion a little bit. Posting loaded menu items doesn't really seem to be in the spirit of acquiescing to Bergie's reasonable request.
Just my
-ChrisWest Chicago, ILChristopher May Fine Art Photography"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration." ~Ansel Adams
Well, it's been another really hazy, hot and humid day around here. I'm not really sure the exact reading, but the heat index is very high. Here's the SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA MENU:
1. anchovie2. Canadian bacon3. cheese w/extra cheese4. pepperoni/sausage/mushroom5. Hawaiian6. supreme
LC, just for you, I've fixed a fish of catfish, with a large side of onion rings.
And for dessert, there's peach pie ala mode for everyone!!
Hope you all enjoy, and enjoy the ac here in the Diner.
Good morning
for breakfast we have leftover pizza or pancakes sausage & eggs.juice lemonade,coffee and gatorade are ready to go too.
blhanel wrote:You and I are alot alike, Willy. I can't stand antagonism either.
What? You callin' me an antagonist? What's your problem bud? Them is warin words, You trying to pick a fight?
Sorry, couldn't resist (it's way past my bedtime)
Good Sunday morning! Joe, thanks so very much for putting out the leftover pizza, and making pancakes, sausage & eggs this morning. Also for making the coffee, lemonade and cooling the Gatorade.
We're supposed to have a chance for a few 'showers' this morning. But, if we do, it'll only make things more miserable this afternoon. Not really going to cool things off around here. Typical August weather.
Think I'll fire up the charcoal grill for this afternoon. It'll be the usual burgers, hot dogs, brats, corn on the cob, and grilled 'baked' potatoes. Anyone interested, can show up around 2 p.m. EDT, and everything will be ready. Including the usual side dishes of cole slaw, baked beans, potato salad.
chad thomas wrote: blhanel wrote:You and I are alot alike, Willy. I can't stand antagonism either. What? You callin' me an antagonist? What's your problem bud? Them is warin words, You trying to pick a fight? Sorry, couldn't resist (it's way past my bedtime)
Chad, you crack me up!
blhanel wrote: chad thomas wrote: blhanel wrote:You and I are alot alike, Willy. I can't stand antagonism either. What? You callin' me an antagonist? What's your problem bud? Them is warin words, You trying to pick a fight? Sorry, couldn't resist (it's way past my bedtime) Chad, you crack me up!
It's 2:04pm and I'm ready to eat.
CW
thanks for supper tonight.the rain is done for now and its just muggy outside.
Well, thank goodness it cooled off a bit here today - we had problems with the HEP generator yesterday, and after a discussion with the railroad's chief mechanic it was decided we wouldn't use it today. No lights, no fans, no A/C. I managed to power up the PA briefly for each trip using a car starter box and an inverter.
At least we had two passenger cars with windows that opened, as well as the baggage, with serves as our 'open air' car anyhow. Still, it was warm....
I think we may get some of Joe's rain later. No harm in that. The weekend was beautiful.
Saturday night I sat in on a lecture by Michael Kudish, author of the "Where did the Tracks Go in the Adirondacks" series of books. The second volume of the third edition is out, which covers the central region of the Adirondacks - and our former Mohawk and Malone/NYC Adirondack Division. I have some reading to do.
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Just got back from Door County, WI. Fun weekend!
On the way up and back we passed over the Leo Frigo bridge in Green Bay, WI. Saw loads of run-through UP power in the yard. If anyone noticed a shortage of UP power anywhere on that system I think I know where it is! Lots of nice lookin' widenose GEs. Off to bed...adios!
Good evening everyone (grabs a burger off the grill).
By the way, you wouldn't believe the high temperature in Sacramento, CA today--only 75° F.! We had a cold front go through and the high dropped from 98° F. yesterday to only 75 today, which is just ridiculously abnormal for where I live. The weather felt more like mid-spring than mid-summer.
Good Monday morning, all! SactoGuy, welcome back, long time no see!! Glad everyone seemed to have a good weekend, even if it was a hot weekend!
Coffee is on, oj, and lemonade are freshly made, and on the breakfast bar, you'll find the regular breakfast items.
It's going to be another 3H day, so everyone take care, and stay as cool as possible. Everyone who works outside, please make sure you've got plenty of Gatorade and water to keep yourselves hydrated!!
I'm headed out to the garden for a few, and enjoy the 'cool' air, before it starts getting really stuffy and unbearable.
Talked with our owner yesterday, and Jhh says "Hi" to everyone.
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