OK, Thanks, Larry( tree68) : [tup] [tup]
Waiting for that Positive Outcome! [:-^]
ns was shuffling trains around.The local was in town too.work still busy.need to get chores done.
stay safe
Joe
ns was clear when I left work.Still busy.working on chores.
stay safe
Joe
It’s raining. But there’s a little more snow in the forecast, so the odds of a white Christmas are pretty good.
Working on my Christmas Cards. Some changes in the list since last year, so I’ve got to “check it twice.”
Getting rested up for the final weekend of Polar Express, too.
I was at a party on Sunday evening and talking to a young lady who was a couple years ahead of my daughter in school (her sister was in my daughter’s class). Polar came up, and she said they had ridden. When we figured out when, it turned out I’d been one of the engineers that night…
evening
Ns had some empty cars uptown. work still busy.Time for bed.
stay safe
Joe
Millie had her “dr” appt yesterday. Had some minor things fixed and a good oil/lube. Rushed her in because we have some snow this morning. Not going to be a lot, but any snow brings ice and travel better done in your favorite easy chair.
Listening to scanner (police/fire) and lot of people just defying gravity and needing to be picked up off the ground and others trying to see what the underside of their vehicle looks like!
We were sitting in the dealer’s showroom while waiting for Millie. I saw a huge SUV - that if we bought it, I would need a block and tackle to get in and out. Driver said the interior was spectacular, but it is something I would never know. I guess I would have to tell him how nice the exterior was! Tires look good. License plate is clean!
Wonder where they hide the out-riggers? Obviously - optional equipment, which no one puts on.
[X-)]
I believe society would not relish the idea of me owning a BIG SUV or monster truck. The temptation would be too great… “I’m sorry officer, I don’t know what came over me. The light turned green, and the traffic in front of me just wasn’t moving fast enouhg. Besides, haven’t you always wanted to squash some cars with a monster truck?”. [}:)]
Morning all: Snow on the ground, mostly a dusting; about an 1 and 1/4" out in the yard. Not a lot of traffic stiring, BNSF pretty quiet, one westbound about 4 AM. Guess they are getting their crews lined out to handle the holiday traffic?
Norris & Mookie-I got that’ Monster Truck’ wanna mash ignorant drivers thing out of my system a long time ago… Too many years on the Road. Can’t count the number of times I’ve been told I was #1, or flashed an invitation to an ‘Italian Wine and Cheese party’… (an exagerated arm/ finger optional signal, mostly an East Coast Thingy.) Ask Randy V. or IGN, I am sure they can fill you in on the pertinent details.
Everybody be Safe, Too close to Christmas for a WHOOPS ! [:'(]
Frankie (our vehicle) is also in the hospital. There was some previously-unseen damage from his encounter with the deer this past June. It was uncovered by our trusty mechanic–who, as soon as he saw it, stopped work immediately until our insurance people could have a look. This was two days ago; the adjustor should be out sometime today. Meantime, we’re in a rental unit, which is also covered by insurance.
(We took advantage of the situation to inform our mechanic that since the car was tuned up earlier this month the radio has been playing too sharp. There was about five seconds of silent panic on his part, followed by “How do you know?”, before Pat cracked up. He did, too, finally…lately he’s been saying, “Aww, you guys…” to us a lot.)
evening
ns had an eastbound in the siding.They had quite a few cars of brand new green tractors.The local was uptown working as well.Went into Defiance.The new viaduct warning signs were working on clinton street.Csx had a green signal for a westbound but we weren’t able to see the train.Chores to do.
stay safe
joe
Finally got the Christmas cards out, and several gift packages ordered from a “made in Michigan” place not far from the old hometown. They won’t guarantee delivery by Christmas, but that’s my fault, not theirs. So they’ll be holiday gifts instead.
One gift left to buy, but the store I want to buy it at doesn’t have an outlet here, so I have to wait until I get to Utica.
Last three days of the Polar Express. I’m engineer two days, and conductor the other.
It’s amazing how many people I’ve talked to who have ridden PE this year. Unfortunately, I never see them on the train because I’m in the cab, far from the madding crowd…
Weatherguessers threatening us with freezing drizzle tonight. Might lead to a few ditch-seekers (or pole-seekers, the usual MO this year). If I can stay home, that would be just fine.
Time to start organizing for the weekend.
We had that freezing drizzle here this morning. Always fun to watch drivers when that happens. The roads just looked wet. They were black ice.
52 gifts wrapped (and only 2 for yours truely), first batch of 250 (!) cards/Christmas letters mailed/delivered today. Whew
Did you hear that we are all invited to Murphy’s house for egg nog and yummy horsy D’s. Anyone that celebrates with those numbers, must be good for a spectacular party!
I don’t think I know 52/250 people let alone buy for them or spend $ for stamps on them! Must have been lonesome in years past in zero population So Dak! [(-D]
Come on up! I bet we have enough Christmas goodies to feed everyone.
And no fair picking on Southern Dakota, just because the population of the whole state runs a little less than that of metro Lincolnomaha Nebraska.
I’m trying to figure out what a horsy D is.
Might be a midwest thing. The uppity folks are more inclined to call them horse-doovers. The French- uppity and otherwise- would call them hors d’oeuvres.
I have to give you credit - I was too lazy to look up how to spell it! [:X]
Goggle is your friend. [;)]
Were you wearing your Google-goggles, Norris?[;)][(-D]