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Posted by spokyone on Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:53 AM
The best part about the time change is the Trick or Treaters will have an extra hour of daylight from now on.
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Posted by Datafever on Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:01 AM

Good morning, everyone.  A beautiful day!!!!

Brian, I'm not sure that I understand your comment about getting up for sunrise service after the change for daylight savings time.  Isn't the sunrise service at sunrise, regardless of the clock change?

Also, instead of saving energy by changing clocks forward every year, wouldn't it just make more sense to permanently adjust business hours, say from 7 to 4 instead of 8 to 5? 

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Posted by Willy2 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 12:55 PM

It's a very nice day here, too. The temperature is a pleasant 53 degrees with full sun. It looks like some clouds are moving in, but most of the day has been nice.

I gave my passenger train history speech yesterday and it went well. I have to imagine I got an "A" on it. I'll post it in its own topic a little later today.

Hope everyone has a superb weekend!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 1:13 PM

I sort of miss living in Arizona. We never had to set our clocks.

More fries, and a glass of sweet tea for me 

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Posted by blhanel on Saturday, March 10, 2007 2:16 PM
 Datafever wrote:

Brian, I'm not sure that I understand your comment about getting up for sunrise service after the change for daylight savings time.  Isn't the sunrise service at sunrise, regardless of the clock change?

No, it's 'sunrise' service in name only.  It starts at 7 AM regardless of when the sun comes up.  Easter Sunday is the only Sunday when such a service is added- any other Sunday's first service is at 8:30 AM, which on a Sunday is plenty early enough for me (I normally have to get up at 5 AM on a weekday!).

Beautiful day here, got out to do some UP watching this morning- I'll share a couple of pictures later. 

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Posted by spokyone on Saturday, March 10, 2007 2:52 PM
 NightrainAFD1987 wrote:

I sort of miss living in Arizona. We never had to set our clocks.

My fiancee and I spent a month in AZ last May. If I recall, the Navajo nations did observe daylight time even in AZ. That was confusing when we had appointments for tours. And YUP I love it out there. God willing we will return next year.

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Posted by Modelcar on Saturday, March 10, 2007 2:53 PM

....Joe:   As most folks know Indiana has finally changed over to using DST.  We still have some confusion with it though.  Some counties will be different and to prove it is  confusion I can't tell you which ones.  And yes, I too heard on the news, one county will advance 2 hrs.

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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 3:13 PM
 NightrainAFD1987 wrote:

I sort of miss living in Arizona. We never had to set our clocks.

More fries, and a glass of sweet tea for me 

Yeah, but I never know what time to call my mother....

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 3:32 PM
My family lives on the Rez so I knew about that. I lived in Flagstaff so it didn't make any difference to me, unless my family came to visit. It got confusing after that
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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:33 PM

Here are the selections for our SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA FEST:

1.  Anchovie
2.  Cheese
3.  Canadian bacon
4.  Hawaiian 
5.  Pepperoni/mushroom 
6.  Pepperoni/sausage 
7.  Supreme 
8.  Goetta

As per normal routine, I've made three extra large of each of the pizzas.

For dessert tonight, we have homemade chocolate chip brownies w/butter pecan ice cream.  

Everyone enjoy your pizzas.  I KNOW everyone has enjoyed this beautiful, sunshiny day, and hope everyone has a terrific evening.  And remember:

SPRING FORWARD ONE HOUR TONIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO NIGHTY-NIGHT!!

Message From:
The CookChef [C=:-)]

 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:06 PM

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME?? In my way of thinking, those three words should only be used to describe the preservation of a certain

Southern Pacific GS-4 CLASS LOCOMOTIVE, #4449!!!!!Cool [8D]

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Posted by Willy2 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:47 PM
 CANADIANPACIFIC2816 wrote:

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME?? In my way of thinking, those three words should only be used to describe the preservation of a certain

Southern Pacific GS-4 CLASS LOCOMOTIVE, #4449!!!!!Cool [8D]

Ray                                                                                                CANADIANPACIFIC2816

 

I like that thought! Smile [:)]

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, March 10, 2007 9:11 PM

not only preserving the 4449 but how about a trip to her hometown where she was born?lima ohio? that would be awesome!!! great day today.need some pizza but better get to bed before we spring ahead.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:17 PM

Good evening everyone.

(Grabs several slices of Supreme topping pizza Dinner [dinner] )

(Nerd alert on) 

By the way, I'm listening to music on my new Apple iPod nano (blue case 4 GB) as I type this. I do need way better headphones than the ones I'm using now (which I used with my older Creative Zen Nano Plus player).

(Nerd alert off) 

 

 

 

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Posted by emmar on Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:38 PM
 Willy2 wrote:
 CANADIANPACIFIC2816 wrote:

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME?? In my way of thinking, those three words should only be used to describe the preservation of a certain

Southern Pacific GS-4 CLASS LOCOMOTIVE, #4449!!!!!Cool [8D]

Ray                                                                                                CANADIANPACIFIC2816

 

I like that thought! Smile [:)]

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

And I agree with Brain about the time change, I am not looking forward to going to school in the dark again.

 CW I will take some of that butter pecan ice cream.  I can't get enough of it.  I might have to go on a diet if if the diner starts serving this up every week.  I think my bowl is going to resemble Mook's purse. Smile [:)]                                                                                          
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Posted by Datafever on Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:54 PM

I'll take a couple of slices of the Canadian Bacon pizza Dinner [dinner]

I hope that everyone survives the time change tonight. 

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:07 AM

Caught supper in town before going out with some friends to see a band we all like. 

I'll be in the freezer getting some of that ice cream.  Then I can reset all of my clocks before I crash for the night....

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 6:38 AM

Good morning everyone. It looks like I'm the first one in the Diner this morning. I've got the coffee brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. And I've put the hot chocolate out on the counter. Donuts this morning are on me, I stopped in at one of our local bakeries on the way to the Diner and bought four dozen donuts.

Currently, we have 29 degrees here in Sioux Falls, and it is supposed to warm up to 55 degrees here this afternoon......It may get a bit warmer than that. So far we have gotten rid of a lot of our snow. I'm looking forward to the day when I can take my mountain bike out and hit the bike trails.

I survived the "daylight savings" time change, at 5:30 this morning I figured I'd had enough sleep. My computer automatically adjusted to the move ahead one hour, now I need to reset all the other clocks in my house. What a pain in the butt!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Sunday, March 11, 2007 7:44 AM

morning

had to adjust my computer clock myself and our cell phones haven't adjusted yet.the only one left to change is the one in my truck.thanks ray for the oj and the doughnnuts.need to go fill some bird feeders.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by spokyone on Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:10 AM

To borrow a phrase. "It's a great day to be alive"

Has anyone heard from Lance? AKA railfan1. It's been awhile.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:21 AM

Good Sunday morning, all!!  Ray, thank you so much for bringing in the doughnuts this morning, and making the juice, coffee and hot chocolate!

All the clocks were changed last night, except for the clock in our bedroom, and the clock in the computer.  Guess I'll try to figure that out in a little bit (or Mutt will figure it out).

Bob, haven't heard from Lance.  Hope he's doing all right, and is well.   Maybe he's been working a lot, and hasn't had the extra time to stop in.

Guess that's about it for now; will be back in in a little bit, after I figure out a SUNDAY DINNER for today.OH!  OH!  OH!  Almost forgot:

Happy B-Day [bday] HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KY. BRIAN!!

Happy B-Day [bday] Happy B-Day [bday] Happy B-Day [bday]  

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:35 AM

YES!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRIAN!! Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 10:11 AM

"Another year older and deeper in debt..."  (Name that song?)

I think I got everything changed over but the VCR and the truck.  The VCR sits next to the cable box, so I can just refer to that, and the truck I'll get later, when I actually use it.

11AM and 36!  The cold snap is over, but the ugly part of winter begins - all the road dirt comes to the top, I get to find out exactly what the dog snuck out of the trash and tore up in the back yard (always empty containers, like baggies, but they are a pain to clean up).

On the other hand, green grass and flowers can't be far behind!

I'll be at the breakfast bar.

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Posted by Datafever on Sunday, March 11, 2007 10:54 AM

Good morning, everyone.  Another fantastic day out here in sunny San Jose.

Tree - Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford and it's "another day older and deeper in debt" 

Brian - Happy B-Day [bday]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:04 AM

Wow...birthday cake for breakfast!  WOO HOO WOO HOO WOO HOO SUGAR HIGH!!!!

Happy B-Day [bday]

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Posted by louisnash on Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:10 AM

Thanks for the birthday wishes. They are appreciated very much. I'm getting ready to head over to my mom's to watch trains and my grandma is fixing her signature Fried Chicken. Ain't nothin' better than grandma's fried chicken.

With the evening sunlight longer now, I'll get to see more train action. I only get to have a 23 hour bday, though.

I'll have plenty of cake. My bday cake has always been Angel Food as long as I can remember.

 Happy Train Watching to All.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:14 AM

HEY CW, HEY CW, HEY CW, HEY CW...

CAN WE HAVE THAT FOR SUPPER TOO? CAN WE HAVE THAT FOR SUPPER TOO?  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.....

IF ANYONE DOESNT WANT THEIR CAKE I'LL GLADLY EAT IT!!!!Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by Willy2 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:19 AM

Kentucky Brian - Happy Birthday! Happy B-Day [bday]

It's going to be another very nice day here in Omaha. What more can I say?

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:12 PM

*growl snarl* I hate Daylight Savings time!

 Birthday cake and donuts...hmmm........I take some donuts if SOMEONE (looks at CNW600) didn't eat them all...and some tea. LOL

I'll pitch in for a chocolate cake tonight, if anyone wants more of a sugar high as well.

 

Happy B-Day [bday] Kentucky Brian, Glad to see you back as well, 

 

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Posted by rvos1979 on Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:22 PM

Greetings from Burlington, WI!!

I'm laid off work for this coming week, so decided to come home to my parents and spend some time with them.  Also helping my sisters move out into their own apartment, mom will have an empty nest for the first time in 27 years (she has big plans, she says....).

Almost 50 degrees here, snow is melting fast, causing some minor flooding in the area, at this rate, snow should be gone by tuesday or so.  All in all, a beautiful day outside.

See everyone later for dinner....    

Randy Vos

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