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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 26, 2007 12:01 PM
oh-oh - I'm afeared to ask.

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Posted by eolafan on Monday, February 26, 2007 12:08 PM
Down here in IL ("flatland" to you cheeseheads and yupers up there), we had about seven to nine inches Saturday night and yesterday.  It was very wet snow and stopped for a while right about lunch time so I went out and shoveled (bad idea) and then it started again with a vengence at dinner time and I needed to go do it all over again after din-din...right now it is flurrying a bit but no biggie.  Wow, I can't wait until Spring!
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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 26, 2007 12:49 PM

I second that i cant wait for spring as well.

stay safe

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, February 26, 2007 2:01 PM

 CNW 6000 wrote:
 BTW my little cat (Chace http://www.danielgbraun.com/cgi-bin/i/images/chace_010_256x192.jpg) had his first try at the out-of-doors yesterday.  He made it about a foot out of the door, slipped on snow, and then boogied back to the warm bed!

 

Dan, that sounds very similar to what one of my cats did Years ago!! In the Winter of 

1977-78, we had a "Blizzard" in this area, with totals amounting to about 22"; one of the

cats decided he wanted outside, so I opened the front door, and gently "tossed" 

him out towards the snow. He "Whirled" in Mid-air, paws Never touching the snow   and landed on the porch.......needless to say, he Never wanted out in that Stuff again!!Laugh [(-D]

 

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 26, 2007 2:23 PM

and the first break dance was recorded!

Nite...

4 left feet Mook.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 26, 2007 4:56 PM

Here's the menu for tonight: 

Beef vegetable soup w/cornbread and grilled cheese sandwiches and fries.

For dessert tonight, Mixed Fruit Jell-O w/fruit cocktail in it and a dab of Cool-Whip on top.

Thought we'd go a little bit on the light side tonight.  

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Posted by mudchicken on Monday, February 26, 2007 5:12 PM

The Cook is in cahoots with BossHen again.....darn!

LC and I are gonna be in deep trouble with this diet.Sigh [sigh]

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Posted by blhanel on Monday, February 26, 2007 6:17 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Here's the menu for tonight: 

Beef vegetable soup w/cornbread and grilled cheese sandwiches and fries.

For dessert tonight, Mixed Fruit Jell-O w/fruit cocktail in it and a dab of Cool-Whip on top.

Thought we'd go a little bit on the light side tonight.  

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Posted by tree68 on Monday, February 26, 2007 8:29 PM

Actually, it sounds pretty good to me, too.

I hated doing overnights at the EMS squad - there were folks there who sounded off no matter what position they were sleeping in. 

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Monday, February 26, 2007 8:39 PM

I'll tell ya, takin some electives on the side at a community college introduces ya to much cooler people than in the engineerin classes.

 

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, February 26, 2007 9:54 PM
 mudchicken wrote:

The Cook is in cahoots with BossHen again.....darn!

LC and I are gonna be in deep trouble with this diet.Sigh [sigh]

 

The COOK'S Cholesterol is much higher than her other half........................

(she was just tested, and found out it was HIGH!; last time I was tested, mine was

WAY less than her's) 

Guess who suffers the MOST from DIET !!!!!!! 

Guys; DON'T Complain TOO Loudly!!!!!!!! 

 

Unfortunately; that's about what I had for Supper tonight!!

 

 

Adrain, that looks like a "Keeper"!!!! 

 

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Posted by Datafever on Monday, February 26, 2007 10:31 PM
I guess that I'll go with a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches tonight.  And some soup too.  And I might as well get some fries with that.  No, make that double fries.  Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by Big90mack on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 2:56 AM
For all you night owls like me I just made home made cherry & apple pie and vanilla ice cream with fresh hot coffee.  Dinner [dinner] 
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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:30 AM

Good Tuesday morning to one and all!  Jesse (big90Mack), you're killing me here!!  I happen to love both apple and cherry pie!!  How on earth is eating that going to bring down my cholesterol?!?!?!  Guess I could just eat the filling, but dang, the crust is soooo good!Big Smile [:D]Evil [}:)]

Mudchicken, don't worry.  I'm not going to let you all suffer with me.  I'll be making food that satisfy everyone.  From now on, you'll find two separate menus listed (as soon as I can get them made up!).

Coffee is ready, juice is made, and we've got hot water ready for cocoa, tea.  Also got milk heating for hot chocolate.

On the warmer bar you will find:  turkey bacon, sausage, oatmeal, western omelettes, (toast, corn flakes, raisin bran, and Cheerios are on the counter).

Everyone have a great day, and if anyone has any requests for lunch/supper, please let me know, after I get back from Produce Tuesday.

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Posted by Mookie on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:51 AM

Lunch...hmmm...hot beef sandwiches are always good.  I will personally "print" the bread for everyone. 

It's coo, no cold - but no wind yet, so a rather nice morning. 

Joe - I just "stirred" up some OJ for you.....Big Smile [:D]

Going to wrap around my coffee and rest....

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Posted by Big90mack on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:51 AM

oops Blush [:I] sorry about that 

 its ok to sneak a bite every now and then when nobody is lookin he he heMischief [:-,]

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Posted by mudchicken on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:51 AM
 locomutt wrote:
 mudchicken wrote:

The Cook is in cahoots with BossHen again.....darn!

LC and I are gonna be in deep trouble with this diet.Sigh [sigh]

 

The COOK'S Cholesterol is much higher than her other half........................

(she was just tested, and found out it was HIGH!; last time I was tested, mine was

WAY less than her's) 

Guess who suffers the MOST from DIET !!!!!!! 

Guys; DON'T Complain TOO Loudly!!!!!!!! 

 

Unfortunately; that's about what I had for Supper tonight!!

 

 

Adrain, that looks like a "Keeper"!!!! 

 

LM - I know, I know - the cook has access to all those really big, sharp kitchen implementsShock [:O]

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:21 AM

mookie

thanks for the oj. eye is starting to clear up and its not as dry as it was last night.will take some grillecheese and stew to go for lunch.going to let mamma rest.hope she or matt doesnt catch it.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Datafever on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Good morning, everyone.  It is another beautiful day.
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Posted by locomutt on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:19 AM
 mudchicken wrote:
 locomutt wrote:
 mudchicken wrote:

The Cook is in cahoots with BossHen again.....darn!

LC and I are gonna be in deep trouble with this diet.Sigh [sigh]

 

The COOK'S Cholesterol is much higher than her other half........................

(she was just tested, and found out it was HIGH!; last time I was tested, mine was

WAY less than her's) 

Guess who suffers the MOST from DIET !!!!!!! 

Guys; DON'T Complain TOO Loudly!!!!!!!! 

 

Unfortunately; that's about what I had for Supper tonight!!

 

 

Adrain, that looks like a "Keeper"!!!! 

 

LM - I know, I know - the cook has access to all those really big, sharp kitchen implementsShock [:O]

 

Yes she does, and she's NOT afraid to use them!!!! Shock [:O]Dead [xx(]

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Posted by spokyone on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:57 AM

Hello everyone. The ice storm on Saturday left our Mercer County without power. On Sunday we had a shelter set up at the Baptist Church in Joy. Thanks to the volunteer firefighters who found gasoline generators and fuel to provide power for heat, lights and refridgerators. With food from our own fridges and the school, we fed good hot meals to over 100 people until the power came back on early today for most folks. Some folks slept on cots provided by Red Cross. We had a chance to meet people who do not attend church. The sheriff department transported people with special needs to centers with proper facilities.
  A little horn tooting here. Folks want me to enter the next Chili Cookoff. The fact that I had enough ingredients for six batches was a blessing in itself.
  I will check back to see what is on the menu for tonight. Pizza would hit the spot.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:20 AM

Hello all!  Back from Produce.  All we had today were bags of spinach, 5 # bags of taters, and heads of lettuce.  Looks like slim pickins' lately.  Guess with all the extreme cold around the country, particularly in California and Florida, good produce is hard to find.

On the warmer bar you will find:  hot open face roast beef sandwiches w/mashed taters and beef gravy, whole kernal corn and green beans and hot cornbread fresh from the oven.  I didn't thicken the gravy with flour this time.  That way, I think it's all right for me to have a little bit of gravy on my taters.  

Joe, glad your eye is getting better.  And Spokyone Bob, glad everyone is all right, and you all now have power back.  If you have any chili left, would you like to bring some in for supper tonight?  I'm one of these who can eat chili, even in the hottest August heat. 

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Posted by Datafever on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:41 AM
CW, I have a friend who takes medication to keep his cholesterol level down.  What's interesting is that he could keep his cholesterol down to a reasonable level by watching what he eats, but he says that he prefers to take the medication so that he can eat whatever he wants to eat.  Captain [4:-)]
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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:42 PM
Ugh, the last few days I have been under the weather. I apparently caught a cold from somewhere last week, and it’s been making me feel really sludgy lately, so I haven’t been around much.

I think I will just take some fries, and some tea, keep the tea coming.

Now to fall asleep in the corner~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>
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Posted by edblysard on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:40 PM

Looking at the "Awww factor" here...

Found this little girl, (the one in the pointed ears, not the one with the eyeglasses) in the bolster of a Trinity covered hopper....her front paw had been run over, only left the thumb.

So, one more stray at my house...the girls decided to name it Trinity.

And the beat goes on.....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:42 PM

will take some chili and fries for supper tonight. going back to work.I am considered not contagious anymore because i've been taking medicine for a day now. i dont wish this on anyone.nighttrain you dont need to sleep in the corner. i'm sure mookie wont mind you borrowing the hammock.here is a blanket for you.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:51 PM
 edblysard wrote:

Looking at the "Awww factor" here...

Found this little girl, (the one in the pointed ears, not the one with the eyeglasses) in the bolster of a Trinity covered hopper....her front paw had been run over, only left the thumb.

So, one more stray at my house...the girls decided to name it Trinity.

And the beat goes on.....

My dad was an over the road trucker.  We had stray cats from every truck stop in the upper plains.Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:54 PM

Spokyone - From our ice storm we learned that generators are gold, especially when the outage gets into the third or fourth day, with no end in sight. 

Ed - You're just a softy....

Chili and fries does sound good.  Fill 'er up!

Crunch time at work this week - have a task that requires I visit around 40 locations by COB Wednesday, hoping that I can get to the equipment at each.  Since it won't work after tomorrow unless I touch it, I'm sure I'll be getting calls from a bunch of folks on Thursday....

Off to a meeting.  I'd rather not go, but obligations are obligations.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:58 PM

Ed that's a cute little one!  I hope she recovers.  We had a three legged cat in the neighborhood that we called Tripod but then she disappeared one day. 

Anyone know what a rapid, ticking-type sound would be coming from a GP38-2?  It almost sounds like 'rickita-tickita-tickita-tickita' and repeats.  I heard that today on a consist of WSOR engines near Utica, WI.  The sound didn't seem to be engine RPM related.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:02 PM

Ed, she is a cutie pie!!  And I know she'll be "spoiled" in your household!!  Congrats on the new addition!!

Joe, chili andfries are ready for you.  Wasn't sure if spokyone Bob would make it back, so I did make chili this afternoon.

There are six large Crock Pots with chili on the front counter.  Also have grilled cheese sandwiches and PB&J sandwiches, so you all have your pick of sandwiches.  Also got fries ready.

Duff, you take take of that cold, and get plenty of rest.  Take all the fries you want, okay?

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