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Posted by edblysard on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 7:15 PM
Maybe just a lot of hot air in both instances?Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 7:18 PM

Laugh [(-D]

Ed, e-mail will be forthcoming when I can remember exactly what I posted. 

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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 8:44 PM
 edblysard wrote:

Hey, is that a jeep sitting under the carport? 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:34 PM
Looks like a Wrangler and a Durango to me, but WI is a long way from TX!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:47 AM

Good Wednesday morning to one and all.  Nice and muggy here this morning, with a current temp of about 79, 80 degrees, and going up today.  Believe I heard that our high yesterday was 88 degrees.  

Ed, very nice pictures!!  Glad you all didn't get all the bad weather, that you could have gotten.  (And hope you don't get any, either!)

Coffee is ready, and there's fresh juices, iced tea and lemonade ready.  Even have some Tropical Punch and Grape Kook-Aid in the fridge and cooler this morning.  

Breakfast this morning:  usual items, plus there's boxes of cold cereal on the counter.  

Think I'll fix myself a couple of biscuits with sausage and scrambled egg, and head out to the garden for awhile, before it gets too warm and muggy to enjoy the outdoors.  If anyone would like  to join me, you're welcome to!!

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:48 AM

Quiet in here:  So will make my observations and leave. 

Lots of new faces in here - so happy to see them.  Helps with the moral support immensely.

I appreciate Ed's thoughts - I don't like range wars, but I also don't like a place I frequent being made a target for "places not to go" and brought up for ridicule.  Thick skin may be an asset, but I don't think it should be mandatory to just get through a public forum! 

Dan - poke a muffin through the slit in the headgear in that tall object in the corner.  He probably is getting hungry.....

Very unsettled weather yet - but nothing happening so far.  Unusual for August.

That is a Jeep in the carport in Houston.  You should see it at Xmas when it sports reindeer horns.  Pretty cool! 

Need a nap - been a long week already.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 6:54 AM

morning

more rain last night and more forecast for this afternoon and tonight.some schools have closed due to high water.Ed glad you get to dry out. these storms shall pass.going to quietly get some breakfast and go to bed.I put a do not disturb sign on the hammock.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 6:55 AM
with butter and jelly please...
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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 7:57 AM

All's quiet on the northeastern front.

Word in the trade press is that the CSX Montreal Secondary is being bought by MM&A.  That'll make an interesting change in scenery. 

Off to a video teleconference....

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:23 AM

.....Those reindeer antlers sport lights too. 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:10 AM

//comes to attention and salutes the cat

Yes ma'am!

//approaches tall object with tray of baked goodness, selects best 2 and places them through the opening near what appears to be the head of the tall object.  Places napkin in its hand

I have to go fix the truck this morning.  On the way home last night both headlights low beams burned out!  I hated driving with brights on but better that than playing pinball on the way home.  Back later....do I smell mexican in here today?

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:36 AM

oh-oh - a thought just occurred to me....wonder if those crumbs inside that suit are a problem....

Where is the broom CW?  We need to get it inside that suit.....

Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:45 AM

//steps back and says "Not it!"

Ever have one of those itches you can't quite get to?  It's in your mind...sitting there...saying 'Scratch me!  Scratch me!' but you can't reach it...just that little spot....

hehe

I've got the Mexican Fiesta all ready for everyone!  I stole the recipe for Taco John's Potato Ole's, plus we've got tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and taco salad for those who want something in a bowl.  Beverages are in the usual spot.

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:52 AM

Sorry, I'm allergic to broom handles.

//runs home to remove suit

//joints were starting to freeze up with rust anyway (the joke's getting old)

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 4:37 PM

Dan, thanks for getting the Mexican Fiesta ready for lunch today!!  I kept trying to get in here, but our computer had others plans (like not wanting to let me in anywhere!!)

I've got the evening version of our Wednesday Mexican Fiesta ready and on the warmer bar:  tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, and all kinds of Mexican desserts, including a chocolate one.  

Going to go find a cool spot to sit down:  it's been a real scorcher today!!

P.S.  Brian, do you need any WD40 or anything to get the kinks out of your armour?!?!Wink [;)]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 4:39 PM

CW I had a computer like the one you describe, but that's why I got the big hammer in the first place.

I'll grab a plate then sit outside for a bit...time to chill!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:40 PM

Cw just put the hammer back when you are done with it please.water water everywhere.the CSX toledo sub at ottawa and branch at Findlay ohio(former nyc) are under water.the water is starting to come north.independance dam on the maumee river is a speed bump right now.very muggy outside too.when this gets all done my yard will need baled.Cw thanks for supper tonight.

stay safe

Joe

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Posted by edblysard on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 5:48 PM

Joe,

Nothng beats going crabbing in your own backyard!

Course, if you live in Louisiana, its just right for free mudbugs...

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 6:12 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

P.S.  Brian, do you need any WD40 or anything to get the kinks out of your armour?!?!Wink [;)]

Nope, the suit is off and stowed away (except for the boots). 

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:42 PM

We could use some of that water up this way - I was running the washer and garden hose at the same time the other day and got ahead of my well (it came back just fine, although I did have to reprime the pump).

Lake Ontario is 8" below normal for this time of year (when it's usually low anyhow).  Considering the size of the lake, that's a lot of water.  Actually, all of the Great Lakes are low.

Had to work late tonight.  Let's see what's in the cooler....

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Posted by Modelcar on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:49 PM

Tree:  When one considers the size of your Lake Ontario, that amount of drop is massive.  Weather patterns this season seem to be way off the wall.

Just this past few days we received a total of 3.01" of rain.  That is the most we received since May 1st....!

Yards are now at least trying to return a bit green.  I usually have a very nice yard most of the season, but it's been totally brown now for weeks and weeks.

Had  a new submersible pump installed 2 years ago and our water table at that time was at 18' below grade here.  Don't know what it might be now.  Have never run low on water since we built this home 36 years ago.  Hope it continues.

Seems weather patterns are all out of normal all around the world.

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Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:00 PM

The folks who control the flows in the Seaway have a very delicate balancing act to perform.  In the spring, they need to prevent flooding, but also need to store water against a shortage such as this later in the season, when they also have to ensure there is enough water for the ships to transit the Seaway.  They also have to consider how much water is coming into the system, and, as I mentioned, even Lake Superior is below normal, which doesn't bode well for those downstream. 

Boaters are currently complaining about the low water exposing rocks and shoals that are usually not a problem.  Of course, the folks repairing the damage to those boats are having a busy season...

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:33 PM

A nice strong cup of tea and keep it coming please. Gotta relieve some steam

It's quiet in here, well except for the trains going by

I plan to make a trip out to Flagstaff this Christmas and plan to take videos of trains...I can't wait!

And I still keep forgetting to post my pics on here as well...rats. 

 

EIDT: Tree, I am going to give you a hug...cause I could use one....*drive by hug* ok thanks Big Smile [:D] I feel so much better

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Thursday, August 23, 2007 5:02 AM

Mmmmph

//digs in fridge for some remnant of cold pizza and Mt. Dew.  Remnants found, must inhale them...

Mmmmmph...I think I'll find a soft spot on the floor and pass out....Sleepy [|)]

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, August 23, 2007 6:59 AM

 NightrainAFD1987 wrote:
EDIT: Tree, I am going to give you a hug...cause I could use one....*drive by hug* ok thanks Big Smile [:D] I feel so much better

Any time...Smile [:)]

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, August 23, 2007 6:59 AM

well larry the water will eventually get to you.has to go into lake erie first.some schools are still closed due to high water.we are very fortunate.Dan be careful.you might want to move the couch.otherwise the cat will pounce on you.

stay safe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, August 23, 2007 7:29 AM

Good morning, everyone.  Slept very good last night. Guess I was so tired, couldn't wake up this morning, until 7:45.  Got coffee ready, and I'm drinking my first cup for the day.  

Breakfast is now ready:  sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, bagels, bear claws, and cereal boxes on the counter.  

Getting ready to brown some pork chops, and put in the Crock Pots for supper tonight; lunch will be tuna salad sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, and your choice of fries or onion rings.  Is there anything else you all would like for lunch and/or supper tonight?!?!

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Thursday, August 23, 2007 9:37 AM

//picks self up off floor

Thanks for breakfast CW.  I couldn't sleep last night so the nap helped.  I think I'll still hold the couch down for a bit.  Back in later...

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:19 AM

The tuna and grilled cheese sandwiches are now on the warmer bar, along with fries and onion rings; also put out leftover roast beef sandwiches w/'smashed' taters and gravy, and in the cooler are garden salads, cole slaw, potato salad, and some fresh from the garden sliced yellow and red tomatoes.  

(Putting a cold bottle of water against my forehead, helping to cool me down.)

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:21 PM
Rain, rain, and more rain here in CR today- oh well, at least we're not getting the Biblical amounts.  I wish I could send it down your way, CW.

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