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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 4:29 PM

 Sterling1 wrote:
So what's their reason for the shutdown? ...

As noted toward the end of the old Diner thread, really long threads (we were up to nearly 1000 pages IIRC) tend to bog down the server.  Normally a really long thread doesn't get much past a dozen pages or so before it fades into oblivion.

Because of the rambling nature of the thread, starting a new one won't mean much of a difference.  As I suggested in the old place, maybe we should "remodel" once a year, just as a housekeeping thing...

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Posted by Datafever on Saturday, December 30, 2006 4:11 PM
So, is there pizza tonight?  Or is the cooking part of the diner not operating yet?
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Posted by Sterling1 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 3:59 PM
 jhhtrainsplanes wrote:

Greetings to all our regular customers and  Welcome to any new ones.  Some of you know we have been asked to begin a new coffee shop so here it is.  Please begin using this one ASAP.  I believe they will probally lock the old one within a few days.  It is sad to see it go but we can all meet here and carry on the same 'ol chat.

I wish to thank each and every one of you for making the old coffee shop the success that it was.  I look forward to meeting all of you here in the new shop.

I wish that 2007 will be a most prosperous year for all our guests and that it exceeds your wildest expectations.  God bless each and every one of you.

Thank you all.

Jim

So what's their reason for the shutdown? ...

Also while this may seem sad that they are locking up the old DD/CS, I have noted in the past that it had become an institution of trains.com and was surprised to see it still running.

However with that business taken care of I should say that while I'm in college, I still railfan when I can.

Oh yes and what's that smell .......

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 3:10 PM

Agreed to the previous comment: gotta love that new diner smell!  This place is nice and I think I'll like it!  Way to go JHH and CW!

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Posted by edblysard on Saturday, December 30, 2006 3:07 PM

Good to have you back Jim.

CW, I bet the Mookie can find her way...pretty resourceful for a feline!

In fact, just got a new recipe for a kitty energy drink in mail...think I will stick with Starbucks though...the new one includes blended goldfish....

 

Everyone stay safe this weekend, stay cut in, and if you over do, call a cab.

Already been to a few to many cemeteries this year for my taste, and don't want to have to go to any next year.

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Posted by Mookie on Saturday, December 30, 2006 12:45 PM

mmph, (shove), grunt, (push) - that kitty litter is heavy!  Need get my cup - someone put it up really high.  Tree?  Brian?  Need some height here!

I am in only to grab a donut and leave again.  We are off again on the 2nd - my normal day off - due to Pres. Ford evidently needing a day off, too. 

Back again on Wed, now.

Kisses [:X]

 

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Posted by Datafever on Saturday, December 30, 2006 12:34 PM
Hello, and good morning.  What a charming place this is.  Think I'll come in and sit for a spell. Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 12:05 PM

 cherokee woman wrote:
   Just one little question:  did you guys get all the train layouts dismantled, packed up and moved? 

Found some out of work elves to assist.....Big Smile [:D]

Hope Ms Mook finds her way in here. 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:33 AM

Thank you Jim for our new location.  And thank you Larry, for moving everything.  Just one little question:  did you guys get all the train layouts dismantled, packed up and moved?  I don't recall Mutt saying anything about it, but I could be mistaken.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:51 AM

 

 

....Cheers to Jim to getting a new diner up and running.  Best wishes to all for new year.

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Posted by samfp1943 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:49 AM
 jhhtrainsplanes wrote:

Greetings to all our regular customers and  Welcome to any new ones.  Some of you know we have been asked to begin a new coffee shop so here it is.  Please begin using this one ASAP.  I believe they will probally lock the old one within a few days.  It is sad to see it go but we can all meet here and carry on the same 'ol chat.

I wish to thank each and every one of you for making the old coffee shop the success that it was.  I look forward to meeting all of you here in the new shop.

I wish that 2007 will be a most prosperous year for all our guests and that it exceeds your wildest expectations.  God bless each and every one of you.

Thank you all.

Jim

Welcome BacK, Jim!

     It is good to hear from you, your comments have been missed.

 

 


 

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:48 AM
Oh Good! Now can I have my big bowl of oatmeal, two bananas and a small plate of sausage patties for breakfast? And a Supreme topping pizza for the Pizza Fest tonight? Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:20 AM

I sure love that new diner smell! 

I moved over the stuff from the old diner, so CW's trademark breakfast is on the new warmer!

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D.D. & C. S. (Same folks just a brand new coffee shop--everyone welcome)
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:17 AM

Greetings to all our regular customers and  Welcome to any new ones.  Some of you know we have been asked to begin a new coffee shop so here it is.  Please begin using this one ASAP.  I believe they will probally lock the old one within a few days.  It is sad to see it go but we can all meet here and carry on the same 'ol chat.

I wish to thank each and every one of you for making the old coffee shop the success that it was.  I look forward to meeting all of you here in the new shop.

I wish that 2007 will be a most prosperous year for all our guests and that it exceeds your wildest expectations.  God bless each and every one of you.

Thank you all.

Jim

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