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Posted by CopCarSS on Friday, April 6, 2007 8:39 AM
Where have you procured all the new graphics from, Brian? And when do we get to see the smiley sporting a set of tin shoes? Tongue [:P]

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Posted by blhanel on Friday, April 6, 2007 8:48 AM

 

I caught wind of a new Firefox add-on over in fuzzybroken's 3um the other day, so I decided to give it a try.  It's not perfect- the buttons don't just insert a smiley into the text box like they should, but I get around that by bringing up the smiley in a preview window and getting the web address out of the properties box.

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Posted by spokyone on Friday, April 6, 2007 9:13 AM
Having skipped breakfast, I am ready for lunch.
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Posted by Willy2 on Friday, April 6, 2007 9:18 AM

 spokyone wrote:
Having skipped breakfast, I am ready for lunch.
 I'm Gassy 


Everyone evacuate the diner!! Shock [:O]

I would like to wish everyone who will not be in the diner on Sunday a very Happy Easter!

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Posted by blhanel on Friday, April 6, 2007 9:22 AM

Well Bob, if you're going to be that way...

 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, April 6, 2007 9:34 AM

LMAO!  Pass the Beano over there! 

What a gorgeous day!  Shame I'm stuck inside for most of it...but I'll live.  What's for lunch?

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, April 6, 2007 10:20 AM

Our FRIDAY FISH FRY is now under way.  On the menu today:

1.  Cod
2.  Catfish 
3. Haddock 
4. Perch
5. Shrimp 

We also have the regular side dishes:  fries, hushpuppies, corn on  the cob, coleslaw; 

And at each place, is a small Easter basket (filled with all kinds of goodies) for everyone! 

HAPPY EASTER TO ONE AND ALL, FROM THE COOK!!

 

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Posted by Krazykat112079 on Friday, April 6, 2007 10:40 AM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Our FRIDAY FISH FRY is now under way.  On the menu today:

1.  Cod
2.  Catfish 
3. Haddock 
4. Perch
5. Shrimp 

One of each please, to start!  Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, April 6, 2007 11:01 AM
Well I'm not quite that hungry...but I'll take some perch, haddock and if there's any around some fries.

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, April 6, 2007 11:17 AM

 CNW 6000 wrote:
Well I'm not quite that hungry...but I'll take some perch, haddock and if there's any around some fries.

You just have to get in ahead of Matt for those fries....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, April 6, 2007 12:21 PM

matts got his fries for now. if bob keeps it up we will have to open the front door for some fresh air.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, April 6, 2007 1:00 PM
 JoeKoh wrote:

matts got his fries for now. if bob keeps it up we will have to open the front door for some fresh air.

stay safe

joe

 

I would say that Bob may have a solution for the Higher Gas prices, but.................. 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, April 6, 2007 1:05 PM
I bet he could help out in the greenhouse too...

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Posted by CopCarSS on Friday, April 6, 2007 1:53 PM

Just a quick reminder to everyone that cold, rainy days may not be the best for railroad photography (though some of my personal favorite railroad shots were taken on such days), they work tremendously well for spring flowers...

Hope you all have a great Easter!

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Friday, April 6, 2007 3:08 PM
Good news, I do not have preeclampsia!, The doctor just saw that I had a case of high blood pressure. He did advise me to take it easier than I am though, that means I can’t do things around the house as much, and rest more. Sadie is in great health, as am I, so things are fine.

I still think I want to hold off on the salty stuff for a while anyway, sort of as a precaution. So today I will have…..two tuna salad sandwiches, and some fruit. With orange juice.

With the fish fry I will have a grilled salmon, with veggies. No fries until Sadie is out at least
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Posted by spokyone on Friday, April 6, 2007 3:25 PM
Thanks for sharing the good news with us, Duff. There are lots of blood pressure medicines that will not harm the baby. Have a great Easter!  The Lord is risen.

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Posted by Willy2 on Friday, April 6, 2007 3:39 PM

Chris - very nice picture. Unfortunately, it has been so cold here that the tulips in our front garden were destroyed by the frost, even though we covered them. It really made me mad because at our old house we never had more than just one or two tulips bloom since the squirrles were always digging up the bulbs. Our new neighborhood doesn't have many squirrles, so the tulips were looking like they would be beautiful, but then the frost hit. It just got too darn cold.

Lows tonight and Saturday night will be in the teens and these should set new records. I can't wait for warmer weather to return.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, April 6, 2007 4:08 PM
What's your best guess-timate on that Willy?  I hope soon!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, April 6, 2007 4:49 PM

Chris, that photo is beautiful!  I really like it!!! 

Bob, like the latest smilies you've got up!  

Duff, glad to hear you're doing better, and do NOT have preeclampsia!  You rest as much as you can, and here are a couple of tuna salad sandwiches and some mixed veggies and fruit for you.

For everyone else, there's more fish, fries, hushpuppies and corn on the cob on the warmer bar.  Cole slaw, salads, and desserts are in the cooler.  Everyone have a great evening, and I'll probably be in later to fix up some late evening snacks.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, April 6, 2007 5:13 PM

will take some more fish please.just talked with nora on the phone. they are doing okay.rick and the boys are watching the cleveland home opener in the snow.i hope they dont run out of hot chocolate.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by mudchicken on Friday, April 6, 2007 5:30 PM
 Krazykat112079 wrote:
 cherokee woman wrote:

Our FRIDAY FISH FRY is now under way.  On the menu today:

1.  Cod
2.  Catfish 
3. Haddock 
4. Perch
5. Shrimp 

One of each please, to start!  Dinner [dinner]

I've got dibs on the half keg of tartar-sauce in the walk-in cooler.

Willy: Carl & Pat get in there OK? I-80 must have been an adventure.

Snirt and snizzle here all day. Good day to do research....We must have been the only folks working in the building today.

Police pulled a car over this morning on I-25 with big ears and a cotton tail on the trunk. Almost as bad as a red paint job on a car? Cause quite a traffic backup....

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Posted by Big90mack on Friday, April 6, 2007 5:42 PM

ill have some fish ,fries and some hushpuppies and a large dr pepper

just got back from taiwan its good to be home Smile [:)]

 

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Posted by Willy2 on Friday, April 6, 2007 5:44 PM
 mudchicken wrote:
 Krazykat112079 wrote:
 cherokee woman wrote:

Our FRIDAY FISH FRY is now under way.  On the menu today:

1.  Cod
2.  Catfish 
3. Haddock 
4. Perch
5. Shrimp 

One of each please, to start!  Dinner [dinner]

Willy: Carl & Pat get in there OK? I-80 must have been an adventure.

 

I haven't talked with Carl and Pat yet, but I plan on calling them this evening. Hopefully they made it safely. I can't wait to see them tomorrow! I believe Pat and my mom are going to look at some antiques while Carl and I train watch. That way everyone will be happy.

Dan - My best guess-timate on when warmer weather will arrive is early next week, especially for Nebraska. It looks like you will be stuck in the 40s through next week, if not longer, before substantially warmer air comes your way.

EDIT: Mudchicken - I heard from Carl and Pat and they are doing fine. They actually took Highway 30 across much of Nebraska, thus avoiding a lot of the mayhem of I-80.

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Friday, April 6, 2007 6:25 PM

 spokyone wrote:
Thanks for sharing the good news with us, Duff. There are lots of blood pressure medicines that will not harm the baby. Have a great Easter!  The Lord is risen.

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I guess the doctor didn't feel it fit to prescribe me meds for it, just take it easy Since it goes down if I lay down for a while.

Mmmm Grilled salmon, with veggies, whole wheat rolls....and cranberry juice. Now that's a meal Dinner [dinner] 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:46 AM

good  morning

juice and coffee are ready to go.more lake effect snow for today.willy tell carl and pat we said "hi".matt and his cousins are going to look for eggs inside today.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, April 7, 2007 7:14 AM

Good Saturday morning, all!  Joe, thank you so much for putting the coffee on, and making the juice.  I don't think we're due to get any flurries or snow showers today, but it is going to be a very cold day.  But I'd bet the church across the street will still hide the eggs outside for the kids.  I've seen them do it before!!

For breakfast this morning, I've made pancakes, waffles, sausages, turkey bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy.  It's on the warmer bar, ready and waitin', so help yourselves.

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Posted by Railfan1 on Saturday, April 7, 2007 8:25 AM
Happy Saturday everybody. I think I'll dig to some of those pancakes.Dinner [dinner]
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Posted by tree68 on Saturday, April 7, 2007 11:43 AM

Quiet in here today.  Then again, it's spring, and mostly nice outside (although the lake effect machine is running in traditional areas).  Bit nippy outside, and I have inside stuff to do.  Better get to it....

Headed out with friends (non-rail types) for Mexican and music tonight, so will miss the pizza.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Saturday, April 7, 2007 4:17 PM

Hope everyone is staying toasty warm today.  It's very overcast here, with a good breeze blowing outside.  On the warmer bar, you will find the following pizzas for our SATURDAY NIGHT PIZZA FEST:

1.  Canadian Bacon
2.  Cheese
3.  Goetta
4.  Hawaiian
5.  Pepperoni/Sausage/Mushroom
6.  Supreme
7.  Anchovie (especially for Jay)

Since I didn't make it back in last night, for a late evening snack, there will also be, around 9 p.m. EDT, popcorn popped in the fireplace.  Sounds nice and warm, doesn't it.

Now, to get my potato salad fixed for tomorrow.

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