Well, the extreme cold is mostly gone (all the way up to 20 right now), but we got snow in it's place. The ol' lake effect machine was cranking last night. I was at a class within the snowbelt - they let us go early as we'd gotten about 3" there in an hour or so. Slow going until I got a few miles from home - then it was clear roads! Such is lake effect!
Bearclaw (a little butter and warmed on the grill, please) and some orange-n-spice tea and I'm set.
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Yumm, Cinnamon rolls and coffee! Gosh, I almost feel sorry for you folks in the east and the midewest with the nasty cold weather. Willies weather machine must have finally gotten adjusted right as it's nice out west. Mid 20's for a low and temps are topping out right around 60 degrees in the daytime. This kind of weather can stay around as long as it likes.
Bill
Okay everyone, lunch is on the warmer bar: Mookie's request of beef sandwiches and turkey sandwiches with mashed taters and the beef and turkey gravies. There is also fresh garden salad, if anyone would like some.
The snow has moved on eastward, so until the next round comes in later this afternoon, we have overcast skies, and a current temp of 30 degrees.
I know I've already asked about our two Dans, and no one's heard from them. But has anyone heard from Chad?!?! Been awhile since we've heard from him. And where are Kevin & Carl?! What is happening with all these MIAs around here?!?!?!
Message From:The Cook with Unanswered Questions
cherokee woman wrote:I know I've already asked about our two Dans, and no one's heard from them. But has anyone heard from Chad?!?! Been awhile since we've heard from him. And where are Kevin & Carl?! What is happening with all these MIAs around here?!?!?!
You say that there are some people missing? Why, that is certainly strange.
Hmmm... What's that noise coming from my walk-in freezer? I certainly hope that nobody got in there by mistake, because it is mighty cold in there and for some reason I never got around to fixing the inner latch mechanism.
Dan
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CW,
I talked to Chad not too long ago. He's been busy at work, and hasn't had a lot of free time. Besides, I'm thinking that his free time might be being spent with a new toy. Hopefully we'll hear a little bit about that pretty soon.
-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
Datafever wrote: cherokee woman wrote:I know I've already asked about our two Dans, and no one's heard from them. But has anyone heard from Chad?!?! Been awhile since we've heard from him. And where are Kevin & Carl?! What is happening with all these MIAs around here?!?!?!You say that there are some people missing? Why, that is certainly strange.Hmmm... What's that noise coming from my walk-in freezer? I certainly hope that nobody got in there by mistake, because it is mighty cold in there and for some reason I never got around to fixing the inner latch mechanism.
*bang bang bang!*
Let me out!!!! It's COLD in here!
Wow - good I was going by on my way out the door - C'mon out Nighttrain.....Trying to look like a northerner?
I am history.
Tomorrow...
Mook!
NightrainAFD1987 wrote: Datafever wrote:Hmmm... What's that noise coming from my walk-in freezer? I certainly hope that nobody got in there by mistake, because it is mighty cold in there and for some reason I never got around to fixing the inner latch mechanism. *bang bang bang!* Let me out!!!! It's COLD in here!
Datafever wrote:Hmmm... What's that noise coming from my walk-in freezer? I certainly hope that nobody got in there by mistake, because it is mighty cold in there and for some reason I never got around to fixing the inner latch mechanism.
Is that what's been going on with my winter? I accidentally roamed into the freezer and I've been stuck in there for the past two months? I would guess that there are a lot of other Coloradoans who have shared my plight! (This must be a big freezer!)
Well, I've talked to Carl a couple of times over the past several weeks via e-mail, so that clears up where he is. That just leaves Kevin.
The gates of the arctic are just about ready to open. A low tonight of 0 with wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Highs tomorrow through Monday generally in the single digits above zero (although Sunday could manage the teens) and lows in the single digits below zero (although some double digits below zero can't be ruled out) with wind chills as low as 30 below zero at times. This is what winter is all about. Finally, a taste of some real winter weather, rather than this wimpy stuff we've had so far. Yes!
Willy
Cw will take a plate for work tonight. willy express package some of that chill to the deep south.I'll tell my brother you sent it.
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").
CopCarSS wrote: NightrainAFD1987 wrote: Datafever wrote:Hmmm... What's that noise coming from my walk-in freezer? I certainly hope that nobody got in there by mistake, because it is mighty cold in there and for some reason I never got around to fixing the inner latch mechanism. *bang bang bang!* Let me out!!!! It's COLD in here!Is that what's been going on with my winter? I accidentally roamed into the freezer and I've been stuck in there for the past two months? I would guess that there are a lot of other Coloradoans who have shared my plight! (This must be a big freezer!)
Chris:
If you find out what the story is, let me in on the see the results. Thanks for the pix. My three scottish terriers (Gus, Doogie & Nigel) would go in the picture as jaws, paws and black fur in perpetual motion...
It's so cold here that the new toy train (RTD light rail) had catenary failure right outside my window today. Wonder what other severe cold technical glitches make themselves known this winter. We already know they forgot to add switch heaters!
mbkcs wrote: blhanel wrote: Railfan1 wrote:Mmmmmmmm. Meatloaf. .....if you folks have ESP- I've been hoping to get down by the UP's Cedar River Bridge this weekend .... Yes, I have ESP. I predict you will be very cold.
blhanel wrote: Railfan1 wrote:Mmmmmmmm. Meatloaf. .....if you folks have ESP- I've been hoping to get down by the UP's Cedar River Bridge this weekend ....
Railfan1 wrote:Mmmmmmmm. Meatloaf.
.....if you folks have ESP- I've been hoping to get down by the UP's Cedar River Bridge this weekend ....
Yes, I have ESP. I predict you will be very cold.
Nah. There's a spot just downstream from the bridge where I can park the van right next to the river, with an unobstructed view out my driver's side window. Just sit in the van, crack the window slightly so I can hear approaching train horns (grade crossings on either side of the bridge), and turn the radio on low! I've got a few representative shots posted on my rrpicturearchives site in the 2006 Cedar Rapids Area Shots album, like this one:
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Railfan1 wrote:What's for supper?
Lance, you ask what's for supper? Well, I'll tell ya: FOOD!! Just kidding. For supper tonight, you have your choice of: 1. spaghetti & meatballs w/garlic Texas toast or garlic bread; 2. There's still some beef & turkey sandwiches w/mashed taters & gravy; 3. leftover lasagna w/garlic Texas toast or garlic bread & tossed salad.
Meat selections and garlic toast/bread are on the warmer bar, and the salad is in the cooler, already in bowls, so just help yourself.
Everyone have a good evening, stay dry, warm and safe.
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I'll have the number 1 with Texas toast. And heavy on the Parmesan cheese.
Sorry, Brian, your pic showed up as a broken link for me.
CW, you have outdone yourself again. I'll go with that delicious lasagna and all the fixin's.
Well, if anyone comes in overnight, all the leftovers are in the fridge. Just grab a plate, fill it up with whatever leftovers you want, and heat it up in the microwave. When you're through, please put your dirty dishes into the dishwasher for me, and I'll start it in the morning.
good friday morning!!!
juice coffee and some big fixins this morning. we have waffles or pancakes bacon or sausage eggs and toast.got to get out the special kitty plate for the mookster. enjoy today the freezer is coming tommorow and sunday.
Joe
"u"u" zzzz
Ugh. I think I'll pass- suffering from the crud here. I'm at work, but I should be home in bed.
Hey Nightrain, hope you're dodging all that nasty weather down there...
Good Friday morning to all! Yes, I finally woke up, after going to sleep somewhere around 1 a.m.
Nightrain, glad to see that you're warming up!
Joe, thank you for making breakfast this morning. Not sure I could have handled it this morning: my hands are so numb and aching this morning, from good ole arthritis, it's all I can do to type, much less try to prepare and fix food.
Iowa Brian, hope you feel better!
But I'll be back in a couple of hours, to start our FRIDAY FISH FRY.
Yesterday was the first of many with a with a full schedule of clients. Refunds were good, no complaints. Only 5 or 6 more weeks of 6-10. We always take Sundays off including next which is my birthday. No gifts please, but you can offer an honorarium to your favorite old folks home.
No temperature here today at the moment. Highs barely in the teens. I heard somethings about subzero lows in the coming couple of days. No doubt my next heating gas bill will approach the size of the national debt. Have a good one.
Jay
"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
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