Evening everyone.....
Well, the convoy on Saturday went well, save for some parking issues, but nothing we couldn't handle. Prelim numbers were that we had about 170 trucks, and stretched for about 8 miles down US41. Millis had about 10 trucks show up, not bad.
Been hauling the mail lately, have 43,000lbs of magazines and catalogs in the back right now, headed for Buffalo, then Newburgh, NY.
Going to sleep now, will try to check in before I hit the road tomorrow....
Happy belated B-day to Ray, would have said something sooner, but haven't been hooked up to IdleAire since Thursday night.
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
Me again stopping in between papers, problem sets and readings. Just got my new bike the other day so now i am spending all my spare time trying to find good spots within a short ride to take pictures of the Dinky (such a wierd name for a train, although it is kind of fitting after you see it). Anyway i guess since I'm going to be in here mooching food a lot(as college students do) and not doing all that much talking I will provide breakfeast tomorrow.
Lets see--
Buttermilk pancakes with your choice of
-strawberries
-blueberries
-whipped cream
-or good old canadian maple syrup
Oh waffles too with all the same sides and some eggs-hard boiled, sunny side up, scrambled or an omlet.
Oh what else to make.
Almost forgot lots of highly caffinated coffee to get everyone going on a wonderful Thursday morning. Plus a juice bar and milk for those(including me) who are living off the caffine grid for the present.
On the meat side we have bacon, sausage(spicy italian or regular) fried sliced ham and for anyone who wants to be real Jersey folk we will have bagels with cream cheese and lox.
Hope there is something here for everyone.
Dig in!
emmar-the cook without a kitchen
(the only thing thats nice about college food is that you don't have to make it and the only thing that sucks about college food is that someone else makes it)
It's good to be back. Hopefully I can stay around for a while!
I hope that everyone had a great day. I gotta get up at dark-thirty tomorrow...
Good night!
Dan
Dan, thanks much for the birthday wishes, even though you are a few days late.
And it's good to see you back in the Diner.
Ray
CANADIANPACIFIC2816
This is what I get for missing a day or two in the diner....sheesh!
Ray, a late to you! I hope it was a good one and that there's many good returns.
CW, I'll pray that everything gets back into gear for you quickly and as painlessly as possible.
Sorry that I've been away. Things at home and work have been uber busy. I should be around a bit more now.
Mutt glad to hear paula is doing ok.going to be hurting for awhile.Jim glad to see you.I've seen alot of close calls on the road myself where people dont leave themselves an out.they have to change lanes every 5 minutes or less very scary.Jim if your email changes let us know.time to matt off the bus.
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").
....Jim: Good to see you back on here with the rest of us.
Good news of getting a new computer....That's always kinda fun, but new stuff takes getting used to too.
As for high speed internet, we used dial up here for years, but the wife finally put her "foot" down and it's now Comcast hi speed internet since last December and we're well pleased with it for the most part of it's operation. Don't know if that is avail. in your area.
I get almost "0" spam.....Absoutely almost nothing. Good security is included with it, and it is always receiving "updates", so overall...I can say we're well pleased with it and of course no comparison to speed of former dial up.
We too are having "hot" weather still up north here....Was just outside touching up some trimming to my extensive shrubs around the house and got pretty warm. That should do it for this season, as they will not grow much more now and look nice for the Winter time until next Spring when the trimming starts all over again....I created a monster....for me to take care of.
Walt: Glad it's seems to be going normal for Paula....and we wish for a speedy rehab and mending.
Quentin
Jim, Welcome back, very glad things are going well for you.
Just talked to CW, she was in the middle of having one of the therapists in the room helping with some exercises, said it HURTS, but..........
Joe don't know about her using a wheelchair to get out to the patio, but she will have a walker to use, she's already done a bit of walking in the room with the help of one.
She says HI! to everyone, was surprised and pleased to hear about our owner coming in.
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!!
Morning All
Yes, it is me.
I finally got a new computer yesterday and trying to learn to use all the new bells and whistles. I am not sure that new is better but it does look nicer. I do like the new 19" flat panel monitor. I don't like the new keyboard as it seems smaller and harder to type on.
I might get high speed now as I have been kicked off AOL dial up more times than I can count in the last 2 days. I was not happy with AOL high speed when I had it before so I might switch to Yahoo. Is AT&T and Yahoo the same service?
I wish our cook a speedy recovery. I hope all is going well with her.
I am off today and was on vacation the last week so it is back to work Thursday. For those who did not know I am a machinist's helper now. I have a few other irons in the fire and hoping for another promotion but that might be a while.
Last Friday was dad's birthday so I was in Missouri for that occasion. He is a WWII vet and is still alive and kicking (not as high as he used to tho). It is a blessing to have both parents alive and somewhat well as they both are in their mid to upper 80s.
Our weather is nice at night but still hot (upper 80s and lower 90s during the afternoon) but at least it is not lower or mid 80s for the low at night. Today it is suspose to be around 90.
On the way to Missouri I saw 2 wrecks both were Toyota pickups following too closely to the vehicles in front. Both small pickups had major damage to the front end while the other vehicles had no damage or very light damage.
There is a wrecker just across the street picking up a small car that was totaled in a front end accident. The hood was slightly creased and had a small dent and a headlight cracked. That was all the visible outside damage but my neighbor said there was damage to the radiator. It is amazing to me that such minor damage can now "total" a smaller new vehicle. Actually it is vary scary to me.
I guess I will drive my Ford Ranger another year. It is a '97 and has had no major problems.
I read recently that Amtrak ridership is up. It would be nice to see it grow and the government fund it to be a viable service. I would love to take an Amtrak vacation. Anyone want to go with me?
Well my coffee cup is empty so time for a Diet Coke.
Everyone have a great day.
.....Weather is still a story here....64 degrees early this morning. That's mid Summer temps. Still very dry too. And....It's hot. high 80's yesterday and to continue for at least 6 or 7 more days...Might even see a bit of 90's.
Good morning. We have a clear sky and 46 degrees here in Sioux Falls. It's supposed to warm up to about 73 here this afternoon. It rained here most of yesterday.
Joe, thanks for making the coffee and the orange juice. I think I'll grab one of my cinnamon rolls before I leave the diner.
I was planning on shipping a care package to someone special later this afternoon, but last night while I was baking some oatmeal cookies I discovered that I had burned out the lower heating element in my oven. So I am now forced to put my plan on hold. Fortunately, I have a brother-in-law who knows how to go about replacing things like this, and he told me that he will drop in here later this afternoon to take a look at my oven's heating elements.
Ray CANADIANPACIFIC2816
good morning
juice and coffee are made with rays cinnamon rolls.can we get a wheelchair for cw to get out on the patio with mookie.larry that chili sounds great for lunch.matt has departed for school so its time for bed.
....Cannonball: If you have not seen Ball Hospital in some years, you might be surprised to see it's size now....
A brand new Cancer center {believe 120 million dollars worth}, is under construction now.
There is one wing of it ten stories high.
Believe they can do almost any treatment there now.
Happy motoring to you both.....
Q - thank you for the update! I will look so smart now since so many people have asked me where the name Ball State came from - now I can tell them!
I quote my forum friends a lot when I talk to my co-workers. They are learning w/o realizing it from people on the forum.
Tree - I will take the chili - I love good chili and probably won't even need the Tums.
Ed - you were doing really well until you hit the onions, peppers and garlic. I will just scrape that part to the side. My mouf would love it, my body would not.
I brought in a beef roast and a pork roast - remember those? Kind of like turkey? I will put them in the freezer and when we run out of ideas, I will make one with tatos and carrots around it. Beef roast - the one food I do eat with ketchup on it. I love that combination.
Ed part 2 - the black shirts are something you will read about only in history books. I think the time of the Cornhuskers has come and gone. The fans will remain faithful to the bitter end, but my crystal ball sez that the end is very near. But....we are becoming a very good university in matters other than football. We are on the cutting edge of a lot of good science work. For that, I am thrilled. (Except for the Driver, I don't thrill easily!)
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
ED ; We will have some of that Delicious supper you got on the stove . Good to be functioning here at the Junction after a long ride this month. Been busy catchin' up . ~~~ white rice w/ dusty paprika AHHHH.
Quentin ; good to hear Ball Memorial is still there . Second Son born there in 1957 ~~~~ OOOH over stuffed on supper , gonna go lay down and grunt a while . Thanks Ed. Respectfully , Cannonball
Y6bs evergreen in my mind
....J: It is a pretty nice campus. Roughly 18,000 students, and lots and lots of brand new buildings that have been constructed in the past decade. The school goes back into the last century's 'teens or twenties.
In fact, we just had a big doings the weekend before last....
This is Dave Letterman's home Alma Maltre.....and as stated above {the doings}, a brand new 21 million dollar Communication / Media Building was dedicated.....with his name on it...!! It is state of the art for AM....FM stations....and Recording studios, etc...and of course class rooms for such study.
A gathering of thousands were in attendance....including his Mom on stage with him. 21 people in his entourage landed at Muncie in 2 airplanes for the visit. It was quite a weekend for the University.
Muncie StarPress reported Dave left a 7 figure check to President Jo Ann Gora before he departed.
It is known he has been a great supporter of the school for years.
Stedman {Oprah's friend}, attended Ball State too....
Dave's remarks at the ceremony were very touching at times....a bit out of his element....Very touching. He called out a retired Professor in the audience "If it would not have been for {his name}, I would not have made it.....I owe it all to him turning me in the right direction"....or words similar to the effect. He was so honored and mentioned he hopes his dad {who died very young...57}, was looking down on him now as he would be so very proud....Quite a touching moment.
Yes....Ball State is a rather fine University....and President Jo Ann Gora seems to get pretty high marks in her position. She's been here just a few years now.....
The name comes from the original "Ball Brothers".....of the famous glass canning jars.....Factory was here for years and years. That's all changed around quite a bit now. Product has changed and they now are headquartered in Colorado. Some of the remnants of the Ball jar and lid mfg. is still here.
Our 1st class hospital also carries the "Ball" name.
Having pork chops a'la Ed...fried chops buried in mushrooms, with brazed onions, bell peppers and garlic.
Steamed green beans, white rice dusted with paprika, and for dessert, pear halves with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.,
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I'll take some casserole, mild.
I'll get tomorrow's lunch started now - a big pot of my famous "crock pot" chili. Extra seasonings will be available on the side. It'll simmer all night and the diner will smell, well, like chili in the morning! We won't discuss what it might smell like after lunch....
Lots of French and Italian bread, too.
Tums are at the end of the counter....
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Nebraska Blackshirts= country bumpkins?
Naw, I don't think so.....
afternoon
mutt hope Cw is feeling better.hope everyone liked the ham sandwhiches.the chicken and rice should be done soon enough for mookie to have a takeout order.matthew has been working on the layouts.thomas is on track 1 and james and edward are doubleheading a freight on track 2.
Of all the good things Nebraska should be known for - why does it always come down to someone who has a seat in our legislature and makes it his full time job to always make silly headlines.
We will always look like country bumpkins with people like him in public office! Fortunately it will end pretty soon and not a minute too soon for my part!
Mook
JoeKoh wrote:morninghad things to do in town after work.matt is up 3 suckers today(2 at the barber and 1 at the bank).ham sandwhiches for lunch today in the diner.tonights supper will be chicken rice caserole.I will be making a zestier batch with salsa too.Mookie someone in nebraska wants to sue the man upstairs???????oooh boy.stay away from that town.stay safejoe
morning
had things to do in town after work.matt is up 3 suckers today(2 at the barber and 1 at the bank).ham sandwhiches for lunch today in the diner.tonights supper will be chicken rice caserole.I will be making a zestier batch with salsa too.Mookie someone in nebraska wants to sue the man upstairs???????oooh boy.stay away from that town.
Supper sounds real good, maybe I should take some in to CW later. (I KNOW it's much better than what she'll get There!)
SUE the MAN upstairs?!?! Watch for lightning bolts, I'm staying away!!!!!
(this person HAS to be 7 cans shy of a six pack!!)
CANADIANPACIFIC2816 wrote:It looks like I am the first one in here this morning. I've got the coffee brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. I got up early enought to bake two pans of cinnamon rolls, and I have left both pans on the counter here with plenty of soft, spreadable butter. I am thinking it will be at least a week before Paula is back in the Diner, and I would imagine that she will be undergoing some physical therapy for her new knee. I for one was glad to hear that she came through this operation O.K. Ray CANADIANPACIFIC2816
It looks like I am the first one in here this morning. I've got the coffee brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. I got up early enought to bake two pans of cinnamon rolls, and I have left both pans on the counter here with plenty of soft, spreadable butter.
I am thinking it will be at least a week before Paula is back in the Diner, and I would imagine that she will be undergoing some physical therapy for her new knee. I for one was glad to hear that she came through this operation O.K.
Ray, unless she borrows a laptop, it will probably be longer than that before she can sit at the computer desk. [with one leg sticking "straight out", methinks she'll have a problem.]
They were going to get her up this morning and sort of start therapy on that leg/knee.
Thanks for those rolls, think I'll have a couple of them along with a BIG mug of coffee before I get going this morning.
"Chicken in the Enginehouse pickin' out those"; how about a least 10 years older than me?!
(and I know how much difference there is between ages!)
Pictures of those critters would be very nice and appreciated. And tell Boss Hen if she needs the surgery, go for it! After CW gets the other one done (whenever,eventually) I probably am going to HAVE one done myself. (joy of joys!)
Mook,Answering machines, Voice Mail?!
(and quit "hogging" the hammock.....the dog had a long day and night also!)
Sir Muddy: At least 10 years older, purrs, pristine condition (sort of) - maybe you should nickname it Mookie?
CW - you go girl!
Sarah - welcome back. Send more CSX this way! We need something new to look at for awhile!
Q....had 3 people scurrying around trying to find out where Ball State is - we play them this weekend here in Lincoln. I didn't have a clue and seems I wasn't alone! (I just found Wake Forest the other day!)
Anyway - we found it in Muncie! Probably been there the whole time and no one bothered to look!
Off to hammock. Short nite. Will require several naps throughout day. Hope I can sleep thinking of poor chicken working/slaving away in them 'ol cotton fields of home! Yeah right!
// Living in a time warp.....
Had a bright orange Porter 45 Tonner with siderods working around me all day. Rev's up like a bulldozer and comes with a cowcatcher. The critter/diesel mouse is at least 10 years older than me, probably more. Pristine condition, fairly purrs - even under load. Shares the enginehouse with a Davenport/Whitcomb RS4TC...
....Walt, very good to hear it all went well for Paula. We'll add a bit to prayers for good recovery and healing.
CW again sends her thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers.
She did however say; that the "Diner" had better be clean, or she's going to find
out who's responsible for ANY messes, and she's going to "kick" them!!
(just make sure she doesn't take a "level swing"!)
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