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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, July 26, 2007 7:50 AM
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Even I have to draw the line on certain fish.  Ack...  and does anyone really ever eat oysters?  (gag)

My dad has a tradition of eating oyster soup every Christmas Eve, but I'm with you (gag). 

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Take cover Brian, cuz we are getting a rain forecast which means, it will completely miss us and move over into Iowa. 

Umbrella at the ready!Captain [4:-)]

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:17 AM

Thanx CW - been out prowling the forum, so need a pick-me-up.

LC - will take the salmon, thank you.  Did you see the big squid that is suddenly up north instead of Mexico and points south, where it should be?  Even I have to draw the line on certain fish.  Ack...  and does anyone really ever eat oysters?  (gag)

CW - we have had 3 major fires here in the last couple of weeks.  I am not sure if it is the season, weather or just coincidence.  Had another big one last nite and you are right - so many of the more expensive homes are really under-insured.  Maybe Tree will contribute to this one.  Maybe he has some knowledge. 

Take cover Brian, cuz we are getting a rain forecast which means, it will completely miss us and move over into Iowa. 

I know the Chicken is roasting, but wonder if he is surviving?  We haven't had the tank of Gatorade moved in awhile...... 

Think I will splurge and have a blueberry beagle with my coffee!  Dinner [dinner]

 

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:06 AM

Good Thursday morning, all!  A nice morning here, although showers/storms may be in later on this afternoon.  

Coffee is ready, as well as freshly made juices, iced tea and lemonade.  

On the warmer bar, you all will find:  turkey bacon, sausage patties, homemade buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, fresh sliced tomatoes, and there's some raisin & spice oatmeal this morning.  

Anyone hear this morning about the home in the rich section of Cincinnati, called Indian Hills?  A $3 million dollar home totally destroyed by fire.  Sure do hope they had enough homeowner's insurance.  I know even people with plenty of $$$$$ are sometimes underinsured.  They said the home was originally owned by members of the Kroger family.

Mookie, I've got your big coffee mug ready and waiting for you!!

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:53 PM
Yep, LC, crab legs will work also!  Gee, do you also have any rolled oysters?!?!?!  I haven't had them in too many years to remember! 
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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:58 PM
One big platefull of stew, please, with one big piece of chocolate cake.Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by Limitedclear on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:53 PM
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It's been quite an interesting day/afternoon here in the Diner!! 

Think I'll behave myself tonight, and just say that supper is on the warmer bar:  beef stew w/cornbread and garden salad.  Dessert tonight:  chocolate cake and chocolate brownies w/ice cream.

LC, could I interest you in fixing some smoked salmon for our FRIDAY FISH FRY?!?!  

 No problem.  Are crablegs OK too?

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Posted by Railfan1 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:42 PM
Thanks for the plate CW.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:31 PM

It's been quite an interesting day/afternoon here in the Diner!! 

Think I'll behave myself tonight, and just say that supper is on the warmer bar:  beef stew w/cornbread and garden salad.  Dessert tonight:  chocolate cake and chocolate brownies w/ice cream.

LC, could I interest you in fixing some smoked salmon for our FRIDAY FISH FRY?!?!  

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Posted by Limitedclear on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 2:30 PM
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Hey Dan....feel the air conditioning better?  Evil [}:)]

CW - I think I have accomplished my work for today.  May I have a can of tuna to go?  (Easier to carry that way!)

Off to work some more on HP.....

Got some nice smoked salmon...

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 1:32 PM

Yes I can Mook.  Thanks!  Now I just need to find a couple Band-aids and I'll be all set!

(Note to self: Do NOT fall asleep at the Diner!)

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 12:50 PM

Hey Dan....feel the air conditioning better?  Evil [}:)]

CW - I think I have accomplished my work for today.  May I have a can of tuna to go?  (Easier to carry that way!)

Off to work some more on HP.....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 12:42 PM

what happened in here??better get the broom out. going to be another busy night at work tonight.Cw will take a plate for work tonight.thanks

stay safe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 12:07 PM

//yawns and stretches

What a nice nap...what the...hey!  What happened to my pants?  They're shredded!  I seem to have been 'gotten'.  I'll stand up and move along then!

//trips on shoelaces tied together

OUCH!  LOL that's what I get for crashing in the chair!  Ahh, boots with no laces.  I better wear those for a while!  I better get myself to the corner where's it's safe.

//clanks off to hide in the corner

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:16 AM

Mookie, I was holding the chair for you; but I don't know if you ever got Dan, or whomever you were going after!!  Who did you get?!?!  Now, who else can we pick on today?  Hmm, where's Kevin at lately?!?!  Haven't seen him around for quite awhile.  Wonder if he just got tired of all of us, and decided to leave the forums.

Lunch is now ready on the food bar:  tuna salad sandwiches, BLTs, cold roast beef sandwiches, ham & cheese, bologna & cheese, pimento sandwiches, PB, & PB&J sandwiches, and there are a variety of different flavor chips on the counter.  Everyone help yourselves, and have a good afternoon.

Walked over to the store, two blocks west of us about an hour ago, and you can feel the humidity a little bit.  But the temp isn't bad at all:  83 degrees at noon.  Our high today is to be 85, with only a 20% chance of late afternoon, early evening rain showers/t-showers/storms.  Tomorrow's 40% chance, and about 60% chance Saturday.

 

 

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:22 AM

psst:  CW...

Hold the chair - I will go into attack mode....

YO DAN!

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:55 AM
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Hey Ray, thanks for bring in the rolls and doughnuts!!  Now, everyone can have a very good variety of breakfast items from which to select this morning!!

As far as cooking today, lunch is going to be cold cuts and chips, and for supper tonight, I've got two large Crock Pots going in the kitchen, with beef stew in them.  And the cornbread will be baked in the oven, while the AC is blowing right on me, to keep me cool!!

Yeah, thank God for air conditioning! I wouldn't be able to do much baking at this time of year without it. I am getting ready for another Fair Week open house with Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society here in Sioux Falls, and when I first joined our club in 1980 I began a tradition of providing a lot of homemade goodies, mostly cookies and a pan of chocolate fudge brownies for the rest of the club's membership to munch on during the course of our open houses, especially the one during the week of the Sioux Empire Fair. Before I head for work this morning I am going to go to my neighborhood Sunshine supermarket and stock up on things like oatmeal, brown sugar, grated coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, eggs, flour, virtually everything you would find in a cookie recipe. I usually turn out a pretty good smorgasboard of goodies for our club's open houses, and our Fair Week open house begins Tuesday morning, August 7th.

For those of you who live within a few hundered miles of Sioux Falls, I might encourage you to make the trip out here just to see our club's layout out here on the north end of the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Just ask for "Lofty" and if I am there, I will be happy to bring you inside and give you a tour of our club's layout.

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Posted by blhanel on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:44 AM

 

clank - clank - clank

//walks in door carrying second pair of tin boots, tosses them towards Dan

CRASH!!!

Better put those on, Dan- good, now we're prepared for mischief!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:56 AM

Hey Ray, thanks for bring in the rolls and doughnuts!!  Now, everyone can have a very good variety of breakfast items from which to select this morning!!

As far as cooking today, lunch is going to be cold cuts and chips, and for supper tonight, I've got two large Crock Pots going in the kitchen, with beef stew in them.  And the cornbread will be baked in the oven, while the AC is blowing right on me, to keep me cool!!

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:45 AM

Zzz [zzz]...

Huh?  Whazzat?...

mmph

Zzz [zzz]

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:41 AM

Thanks much for putting the coffee on, Dan. The rest of us coffee drinkers here appreciate it! I am contributing a nice selection of rolls and donuts from the local bakery for breakfast this morning. It's gonna get pretty hot in most places this afternoon and I figure Cherokee Woman might not want to do much cooking today.

I hope everyone has a good day. Stay cool, stay safe!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:39 AM

Good morning, Dan, Mookie, and anyone else who's shown up this morning!  Dan, thank you for making the coffee.  I've made fresh juices, lemonade, and iced tea.  They're in the fridge, getting nice and cold!!

Mookie, here's your big cup of coffee.  Think I'll join you in the corner booth, after I get breakfast on the warmer bar.  Today you'll find:  turkey bacon, sausage patties & links, sausage gravy & homemade buttermilk biscuits, hash browns and Western omelettes.

Mookie, I feel a little mischievious this morning.  Trying to think of somebody around here that we can "rattle their cage" a little bit.  Got any ideas?!?!Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 5:51 AM

Whistling [:-^]  SCRATCH, SCRATCH, FILE, BUFF, FILE, SCRATCH......

'mornin' Dan - Comfy?  Hmmmm?????  Mischief [:-,]

Tree - printing airline tickets?  Shy [8)]

CW - I think I will have a big cup of coffee this morning.  Starting out as a strenous day already. 

I need some R & R trackside, but it is just way too hot to sit there, even in the shade.  And unlike BNSF, I can't run the air in Millie all the time.  (boy I am glad that's all I have to complain about!)

Going to just sit here and wait for some action.  I will make some later after I have rested a little.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 5:15 AM
 blhanel wrote:
 cherokee woman wrote:

6.  supreme

And for dessert, we have fudge brownies, chocolate cake, and yellow cake with caramel icing.  Sorry about the brownies not having nuts in them, but since I can't have anything with nuts anymore, did not want to be tempted.  

Any of that supreme left?  And as far as apologizing for no nuts, you don't need to for me- I can't stand 'em.  Leave 'em out ALL the time! 

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]  Morning again!  I'll get the coffee going and grab a cup of OJ then take a nap in the closest comfy seat around...ahh...Zzz [zzz]

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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 9:01 PM
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6.  supreme

And for dessert, we have fudge brownies, chocolate cake, and yellow cake with caramel icing.  Sorry about the brownies not having nuts in them, but since I can't have anything with nuts anymore, did not want to be tempted.  

Any of that supreme left?  And as far as apologizing for no nuts, you don't need to for me- I can't stand 'em.  Leave 'em out ALL the time! 

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Posted by Railfan1 on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 6:31 PM
Thanks, CW.
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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 5:17 PM

Save a few slices of the Canadian Bacon for me! I'll be in the Diner sometime after 9:00 cst tonight.

It sure is hot and dry here in the Dakotas. Right now we have a temp of 90 degrees here in Sioux Falls. The humidity here is sitting at 57%. My yard has turned brown and gone dormant until we get some rain here. Sioux Falls is kind of surrounded on three sides by the Big Sioux River, and I am hearing reports from our local news media that the river could end up running dry here within the next couple months. Sioux Falls gets a hefty share of it's water from the Sioux River and the thought that it could end up running dry is a little scary to me.Shock [:O]

I am going out to our local HO scale railroad club, the Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society with another one of our club members tonight. I recently purchased a Colorado & Southern USRA 2-10-2, a product of the Proto 2000 division of Walthers, and I am going to try to get a Digitrax decoder installed in it either tonight or next Tuesday night. I plan to run this "new toy" of mine during our club's annual open house during the week of the Sioux Empire Fair. I also have a CB&Q M-4 class 2-10-4 in custom painted brass, and I'm thinking that I should be able to run both locomotives together. That I think, would be neat.

I hope the rest of you out there have a good evening.

Stay cool, stay safe!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 5:02 PM

Got more pizzas on the warmer bar for tonight.  Larry, here's some Hawaiian for you. 

Joe, glad you found your containers in the fridge!  Lance, there are some containers for you also, for work tonight.  I put a couple of slices of each kind of pizza in the containers for you two.  So, you both have a variety of pizzas tonight!!

Everyone have a terrific evening, and I'll probably be lurking about this evening.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 4:52 PM

Hawaiian for me, if you please.

There's been an interesting discussion of the runaway cars in Watertown on a local board - it's amazing what people don't know....  Of course, I take every opportunity to straighten 'em out.

Time for a trip to the print shop - got some tickets to turn out.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 4:51 PM

Cw got my container thanks.see ya in the morning.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 11:11 AM
The 'za sounds great CW!  I'll take some #5 and leave some chocolate and coffee out near the hammock.  Time to be scarce for a bit!

Dan

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