CW
I have a sense of how you feel. Many years ago and at a far different place from here, I and my family were on vacation and while we were gone a kid from the neighborhood broke into our house. Two or three in the morning. Our neighbor next door would often get up during the night and while sitting in the dark near a window watched the perp crawl through a window into our house. She called 911 and the guy was busted.
Didn't make much difference that he was caught or that we didn't lose anything. It still hits you in the gut.
Needless to say, we improved the window locks, put the little chain thingys on the doors and got some timers to turn on lights while we were away. Thing about burglars is that they tend to go for the place that looks like the easiest spot to get into. Throw up a few obstacles or some lights and they usually move on.
Bad enough, but we're glad that there was nothing more. Take care.
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
Willy
Well, going to give everyone a update on happenings around our house. Semi-bad news: two teens attempted to break into our house this morning. Walt and I heard a noise, and thought the dog was into something. So, as he was walking around to check on her, he heard a noise out back. Someone had broken the back door window, and had one foot in the door, trying to get into the house. When they saw Walt, they immediately ran!!!! (And Walt's not THAT scary!) Walt said he hopes he scared the daylights out them, as they did him!! It ain't everyday that you catch someone trying to break into your HOME, when you ARE HOME!!!!!!!!
He came into the living room, and told me to call the police. Someone had just attempted to break into our home. So, I called 911, and an officer responded within five minutes. After she (officer) took the report, we cleaned up the broken glass. Now, Walt has some repair work, that he didn't want to have to do.
So, I'm not in the frame of mind to think about a lunch menu; so you all are on your own, I know there's enough in the fridge, that you can find something good to eat!
Does anyone have any nerve pills I can borrow?!?! I'm still shaking like a leaf in a hurricane!
Morning All,
Willy, can you speed up that cold front you've got headed our way? I'm not a fan of heat, and that three digit stuff you sent yesterday was a bit much...
Went out to CRRM Saturday. Stayed for awhile, but then the heat and the crowds (couple bus tours) got to me a little bit, so I packed up and headed out. Still, I managed to get the LF camera out and get some 4x5 shots while I was there. Now I get to spend an evening developing them tonight!
Well, must be on my way. Hope you all have a great day!
-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
Well, yesterday at this time I was out waiting for 844 to come through and tomorrow at this time I'll be out waiting for it. However, today, here I am in the Diner. Yesterday really was a good day, but I do need a break from the 844 chasing.
Mookie - I googled "pedal car". Quite the contraption, I must say. But just think, if we all used one of those for transportation, our pollution fears would be ended.
The weather remains dry in this part of the state. There was a chance for storms on Tuesday night, but that appears to be getting less and less as Tuesday comes closer.
That's all of my news from Omaha. Everyone have a good day!
Ugh! Driver bought me a new car to drive to work. It is Midnite Blue, has chrome wheels and leather seats - a convertible, to boot. Problem is it will only go as fast as I can pedal it and while it is downhill to work, it is still quite a workout. (No it isn't a bike or a cycle - it is a pedal cars for those of you old enough to remember them).
Actually, he brings me right to the door rain or shine and picks me up at the door, but does really give me a bad time about me driving and him riding. Riding with his eyes closed makes him dizzy....
We went fishing - I fished in a book and through my bino-cu-lars and he caught a bass and a perch or some such. There are so many grasses close to the shore - I can't fish - I get too frustrated and we spend more time in the reeds or the trees to make it worth our while for me to fish. So I enjoyed the late afternoon breeze in the shade and he fished and got sunburned.
Train action was a little light this weekend, but fun as always.
I will have some cantaloupe and a toasted beagle (blueberry, please). Gotta go check out Willy's pictures.....
Mook
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
morning
even with her being downsized to slug duty the cheesie engine 9122 was appreciated.thanks for breakfast CW.time for the mookie report
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").
Good Monday morning, everyone. Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Coffee is on, juices freshly made, and there's hot water for tea, along with iced tea and lemonade freshly made this morning.
On the breakfast bar: turkey bacon, sausage patties, scrambled eggs w/cheese, pancakes, watermelon and cantaloupe chunks.
Other than the ones who went to Galesburg, and Larry working on the scenic, did anyone else see any interesting train sightings over the weekend? Everyone have a good day, and take care.
Message From:The Cook, aka chief lizard scorcher
Jeaton - remember - things can serve as a bad example, too.....
Working (it may be as a volunteer, but it's still work) on the railroad is a great way to find out how wrong everything you thought you knew really was. Of course, some days we end up in discussions about such mundane things as the proper way to conduct a class 3 brake test when doing so by observing the brakes on the last car in the consist.....
I'll just grab a sandwich. I didn't even do trainman duties today and I'm still pooped...
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...
jeaton wrote: Limitedclear wrote: Gonna kick back with a favorite book, "The Railroad, What it is, What it does" to try and learn a bit more about how the RR is SUPPOSED to run and I'm hoping to spark up the BBQ and clam steamer later unless there's something better goin' on here. Perhaps I could bring the steamer and a couple big bags of littlenecks if there is interest...Have a golden day...LCHey, who needs a book when you can get everything about how a railroad is supposed to run right here on the forum. (Or is it everything about how a railroad is NOT supposed to run?)Bring the clams, I'll bring steaks for the grill, we can argue about it over dinner.Jay
Limitedclear wrote: Gonna kick back with a favorite book, "The Railroad, What it is, What it does" to try and learn a bit more about how the RR is SUPPOSED to run and I'm hoping to spark up the BBQ and clam steamer later unless there's something better goin' on here. Perhaps I could bring the steamer and a couple big bags of littlenecks if there is interest...Have a golden day...LC
Gonna kick back with a favorite book, "The Railroad, What it is, What it does" to try and learn a bit more about how the RR is SUPPOSED to run and I'm hoping to spark up the BBQ and clam steamer later unless there's something better goin' on here. Perhaps I could bring the steamer and a couple big bags of littlenecks if there is interest...
Have a golden day...
LC
Bring the clams, I'll bring steaks for the grill, we can argue about it over dinner.
I'll bring the clams, as to the know how I try to soak it up wherever I can. Occasionally I learn something on the forums even...
willy glad you had a good time.Cw will take some supper for work.going to see what ns runs by us at work tonight.
LC bbq sounds good for supper.your book sounds interesting.we are just relaxing before we have to go to work tonight.
Hey, another beautiful day. Hope everyone is having a glorious sunday. Just our of bed after a late night putting away the big toys (Dash 9s) and looking forward to a 16oz glass of OJ and a bagel with lox and CC...
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Good morning, everyone. We're getting some more rain this morning. Don't know about here at home last night, but we were in the east end of Metro Louisville, and it was raining very much. For awhile, it was a good downpour, from what I heard in the restaurant we were at. When we finished our meal, it was still pouring. When we got home, about 10:30, you could see a few damp spots in the parking lot across the street, and a few damp spots on our sidewalk. Not sure about the total rainfall amounts for last night.
Coffee, juices, tea and lemonade are freshly made, and for breakfast, we have leftover pizzas from last night!
We're to have more rain today, looks like it's going to be the off and on kind. Don't think anything is to be too serious, just showers. Everyone have a good Sunday!!
blhanel wrote:I'll take some of the leftover pizza- hey Willy, where's 844 headed?
844 will depart Fremont at 8:00 AM on Tuesday and then head to Boone, Iowa with stops in Denison at 10:30 AM and Boone at 1:30 PM. Here's a link to the rest of the schedule:
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/excurs/schedule.shtml
My goodness - must have been really nice out, or else everyone had "honey do" and other commitments.
Good day on the railroad. Back for more tomorrow.
I would say that the past 24 hours might be the quietest 24 hours the Diner has ever experienced. It's just been dead in here. I guess that means more pizza for me, though.
The UP 844 comes into Fremont tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, so I will be leaving the house at about 8:00 AM to head to Fremont and see it and get pictures. If the pictures turn out good, I'll post a few.
TTFN.
wow so nice today.everyone must have been outside like us.Got a big surprise for the birthday bash.our brother came up from florida to say happy birthday to all of us.lots off food and cake and ice cream.maybe I'll have pizza for breakfast.
Will be gone later, so thought I'd go ahead and post the SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA menu:
1. anchovie2. Canadian bacon3. cheese4. goetta5. Hawaiian6. Pepperoni/mushroom/sausage7. Supreme8. Veggie
Everyone have a good evening, and the last one in tonight, please turn off the warmer bar, put the leftover pizzas in the fridge, and utensils in the dishwasher.
Message From:The Cook
morning well it wasn't quiet in deshler last night.csx was running everything and the kitchen sink through town.we had alot of meets at the diamond.csx also ran a kitty around the wye this morning. i think its going back up to toledo to work(although they did take off the B&O below the cab)will be back for pizza later.Cw thanks for breakfast.
Joe
Good morning, everyone! Gee, looks like action in here was "dead" last night. Especially since no one was in, after I fixed supper, and set it out on the warmer bar. I came in this morning, and had to clean everything off the warmer bar, and wash everything up. Oh well.
Coffee, juice and hot tea, along with freshly squeezed lemonade are ready.
Breakfast is laid out on the breakfast bar: doughnuts, muffins of all kinds/flavors. And there's some bear claws, if Larry gets to make it before heading out for his day on the rails.
Everyone have a good day, and be careful whatever you do today, and wherever you go.
In honor of Joe's birthday today, tonight's supper will be:
Cod, halibut, founder, perch and whitefish, w/fries, cole slaw and potato salad; pork chop abracadbra, garden salad, green beans, fresh watermelon, chocolate birthday cake, homemade ice cream.
I hope everyone has a terrific evening, and, as Joe always says, "Stay safe!"
Message From:The Chief Lizard Scorcher
thank you everyone.CW will take some fish to go.after a power nap matt and i are going to the corn city.am going to watch the weather though in case we have to bug out.Willy just remember your drivers license is a privilage not a right and be aware of others on the road.prime example is a truck with a 53 ft trailer that was making a turn and wanted to take out the front of our van while i was in our marked lane.good thing I could back up.thanks again.
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