Datafever wrote:Hey, Ray. Nice cake! Are you going to bring that in for dessert tonight?
This was my birthday cake which my neighborhood grocery store produced in 2004 for my 50th. I shared it will all my friends who work for Howes Oil Company in Sioux Falls. Unfortunately, it all got eaten.
I was looking for a reasonably good picture of myself to share with other members of this forum, but I don't have anything else in a j-peg format in my files. But at least a few of you have some idea of what I look like.
Ray CANADIANPACIFIC2816
Well, it started snowing here in Sioux Falls at about 1:00 this afternoon, and so far we have about a half an inch of the white stuff on the ground.........and I think we will end up with a lot more snow than what I originally thought we would get. I only wish that we had gotten it at Christmas time. I just got back from a birthday party/open house for an old friend of mine who will be 80 years old on Tuesday. And it doesn't seem to be quite as cold as it was early this morning. With the snow coming down as it is, the visibility is not very good here.
I think I'll stop in at the Diner for dinner tonight. CW's description of what will be on the menu for tonight sounds pretty good to me.
Latest for here says 2-4" snow here by tomorrow morning. I'll take that as opposed to the potential ice not far south of the state line.
Willy, I'll have to see if there is a good rate for the move, but maybe the WSOR would leave a couple of open hoppers here in town. We could fill them with snow and run them over to the UP at Janesville for a run to Omaha. Back in the day, it would have been easier when the line was Milwaukee Road with trackage through to Omaha via Beloit and Savanna, IL. Oh, well.
"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
....So far our luck is holding....Rain and rain only so far this weekend. We'd be buried by now if the temp would have turned it to snow or worse....ice.
39 degrees now.
Quentin
As I guessed, the dry slot is swallowing us whole, at least for the time being. What a disappointment.
Lunch was great CW! I may just have to come in later and have the same thing for dinner too.
Willy
Well, I've got the next round of Sunday Dinner on the warmer bar. Especially for our good patrons on the west coast. After all, they need to eat, too!! And also for mid west and east coasters who want an early dinner/late lunch. At any rate, everything is ready, so mosey on up to the warmer bar, and fill your plates!
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blhanel wrote: Willy2 wrote: It looks we will get 4 to 8 inches of snow today and tonight, probably more like 5 or 6 inches in Omaha with slightly higher amounts just off to our north. The big mess continues across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois too. I hope everyone stays safe today. What, Iowa isn't worth mentioning?Snowblower is ready. BRING IT ON.And to get me ready, I'll take a big plate of that fantastic dinner.
Willy2 wrote: It looks we will get 4 to 8 inches of snow today and tonight, probably more like 5 or 6 inches in Omaha with slightly higher amounts just off to our north. The big mess continues across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois too. I hope everyone stays safe today.
It looks we will get 4 to 8 inches of snow today and tonight, probably more like 5 or 6 inches in Omaha with slightly higher amounts just off to our north. The big mess continues across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois too. I hope everyone stays safe today.
What, Iowa isn't worth mentioning?
Snowblower is ready. BRING IT ON.
And to get me ready, I'll take a big plate of that fantastic dinner.
Oops, sorry! Iowa too. It is snowing pretty good here in Omaha, but I'm a bit concerned that the dry slot is going to get us in a couple of hours. There is more snow behind it, but it could cut into our accumulations if it does indeed come overhead.
You've got the snow coming a little later this afternoon and tonight, Brian. Get ready!
Willy2 wrote:It looks we will get 4 to 8 inches of snow today and tonight, probably more like 5 or 6 inches in Omaha with slightly higher amounts just off to our north. The big mess continues across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Illinois too. I hope everyone stays safe today.
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Good morning everyone!
A little nippy here this morning, but a warming trend is forecast for the rest of the week.
Today's focus will be Psalm 22.
cherokee woman wrote:Our Sunday Dinner menu will be: Country Fried Steak w/baked potatoes, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, (giving you your choice of green veggies, here), Fried Chicken, mashed taters (not sure everyone likes baked taters w/fried chicken), and for dessert: we have: chocolate cake, white cake w/white icing, peach pie, apple pie, pecan pie, and chocolate pie.
Our Sunday Dinner menu will be: Country Fried Steak w/baked potatoes, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, (giving you your choice of green veggies, here), Fried Chicken, mashed taters (not sure everyone likes baked taters w/fried chicken), and for dessert: we have: chocolate cake, white cake w/white icing, peach pie, apple pie, pecan pie, and chocolate pie.
I am definitely coming over for the Country Fried Steak with buttered peas and mashed taters.
Willy2 wrote: Good morning! CW - That Sunday dinner sounds delicious! I will be in again later to have some.
Good morning! CW - That Sunday dinner sounds delicious! I will be in again later to have some.
Pikers. They're threatening us with two feet tonight.....
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TTFN.
Good morning to all! Know it's going to be a slooooow day here in the DD/CS. It usually is on the weekends. But that doesn't stop the cooking.
Ray, thanks for making the cinnamon rolls for breakfast. They sure do smell good! And taste very good!!
Everyone have a great day, stay safe, dry and warm, and come back in this afternoon for some food!!
good morning
Ray thanks for the rolls.here in nw ohio we were borderline rain/sleet now we are ice ice icy.not going to go out until tonight for work.going to be a slow ride for sure. 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").
Well, it looks like I'm the first one in the Diner this morning, it's dark here, guess I'd better turn some lights on.
The coffee is brewing, I've mixed a fesh batch of orange juice and I've put the hot chocolate out on the counter. And there are two pans of my cinnamon rolls here..........fresh from the oven. Better grab them while they are still warm.
I've been awake since 4:00 this morning, and right now it's not quite as cold here as it was at this time yesterday morning. We have 13 degrees ABOVE 0 and the wind chill leaves us at +5. Sioux Falls is supposed to be getting some snow in the middle of the afternoon. It probably will not amount to very much.
Randy, I didn't have any doubt that your rig could handle most snow drifts that they throw out our way. That ice is tricky stuff, though. As they say, keep the shiny side up.
Switch8frg wrote: Randy; Nice to hear you dont' have problems fireing up engine at your place . Cant' make out the brand of truck ,but it sure looks tough . The " Rattler " has 2 batteries the size of amicrowave oven & an alternator that you can almost weld with. Also have a 110 v. block heater. Guarenteed starts. See ya' Cannonball
Ooooo, Gel cell batteries!!! The truck in my avatar is a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 24-valve version of the B-block Cummins stuffed under the hood. So far the only item added is the stainless steel step bars, they make a big difference getting in and out of the truck. Future work involves stacks, heavy duty front and rear bumpers, strengthening of both axles, and engine work, probably in that order and as finances allow. And yes, there is enough room in the engine bay for twin turbochargers, I have seen these engines make over 600 hp and 1100 lb/ft of torque.
Block heater is also plugged in and working, it's nice to have heat in the morning....
Jay, ran okay last night on the ice, and today on the snow, if I feel the rear slipping, it goes into 4wd. The tires I have on my truck (Michelin LTX A/S) bite very well on the ice, they are siped for better traction.
I'll take some of the pepperoni/sausage, please. See everyone later.
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
Geese huddling on the asphalt are an opportunity! I'll take a couple of slices of the Hawaiian pizza and them I'm home to huddle by a warm fire. Stay warm folks, this too shall pass...
Bill
One #2 Kitchen Sink Pizza with a diet Vernors please...
// Goes to frezzer to warm up!...(Denver High Temp = 4 degrees, Low = -7 Degrees so far)
Geese huddling on the asphalt in the office parking lot to stay warm today, obstacle course!
I'd like some of that Hawaiian pizza tonight
Locomutt, it is nice to hear that you were able to spend time with your sister. Events like that can be precious.
WOW!! Busy,Busy day today!! Very much enjoyed visit with my sis,celebrating Her Birthday;
and I guess second Christmas. Eventhough she doesn't live that far from here,seems
like our schedules never coincide so that we can have a really good visit.
Will take a Supreme Pizz a and a LARGE Sierra Mist Please!!
Weather is still on the Iffy side,no heavy rain just yet,but being expected at anytime.
(Temps still in the high 50s......right now!!)
We had some very severe flooding in the city about 10 years ago and along with an Anniversary of the'37 Flood,some people are getting a bit "antsy" about predicted rain totals.
Can't remember what the Upper and Lower Gauges on the river are,but think we're right
at,or just barely below flood stage here. Our MSD crews are on 24 hour standby to
get the extra pumping stations going and to put Flood Gates in if necessary.(normal happening)
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!!
#3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3....
Sorry...really, really in the mood for pizza tonite!
Dan
Well, we had a great time with Mutt's sister this afternoon. Unfortunately, she didn't have enough time for me to take a picture of her and Mutt. Maybe the next time she comes down.
Time for the list of pizzas available for our SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA FEST:
1. Cheese 2. Supreme 3. Pepperoni/sausage 4. Goetta 5. Hawaiian and 6. Supreme w/mushrooms and extra peppers.
Sorry Jay, but you'll have to bring your own anchovies this week, to put on your pizza. I didn't have my helper tonight.
Everyone have a great evening, and eat as much pizza as you want. (Just don't make yourself sick, o.k?)
I'm putting my order in for Large Goetta and Pepperoni with some ice cold Dr Pepper.
Just got up from a well deserved and needed nap. Little Babies will do that to you.
Like CW said, it's been raining all day and not going to stop anytime soon until about Monday. Right now they are forecasting the Ohio River to crest Monday at almost 55 feet. Flood stage in Cincy is 52 feet.
Everyone have a great Sunday!!Brian(KY)
Datafever wrote: Something that I learned from my mom:To keep ice from forming on steps, fill a bucket with warm water, add some dishwashing liquid, and pour it over the steps.
Something that I learned from my mom:
To keep ice from forming on steps, fill a bucket with warm water, add some dishwashing liquid, and pour it over the steps.
Great - ice with soap in it! Gives slippery a new meaning!
Switch8frg wrote: Modelcar; Maybe their mommies didnt' tell them to get out of the cold , Cannonball
Chris is not the only one who's community has a problem with the @#!% geese. We have scores of them in Sioux Falls, and they seem to congregate anywhere there is a body of water, such as a lake or a river. And you can hardly walk anywhere in the parks or on the bike trails without stepping in goose doo-doo. And there should be a year-round, open hunting season on not only the @#!% geese, but crows, pigeons, starlings and grackles as well!! Sometimes dead birds can be a good thing.
CANADIANPACIFIC2816
We had a light coating of ice on the driveway and front steps from last night. Not nearly as bad off as many others. The ice is gone from the driveway, but the steps were still slippery until just a few minutes ago when I gave them a treatment with a little table salt. Yes, using a salt shaker. Neighbors may now be thinking that I have lost it, completly.
Dan-If you can, need a report on road conditions from you tomorrow morning. Stepson wants to drive up and see a buddy taking a midterm class at UWO and return Monday evening. Drop me an e-mail or post the word here at the diner.
Randy-How's that sucker run on glare ice?
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