tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60392591214714159292010-03-04T21:22:54.208-06:00The Adventures of an ordinary guy.Denisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-36341730409475882512010-03-04T21:22:00.001-06:002010-03-04T21:22:54.263-06:00

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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12219869652334762966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-10564208491699447832010-03-01T18:13:00.001-06:002010-03-01T18:15:16.280-06:00

At the beach- chilly 63 degrees with a 20 mph wind- BUT... we were shovelling sand not snow!

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Scenes from Florida 2010. Jake and Ben at Cape Canaveral.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12219869652334762966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-76826752426346477662010-02-08T21:20:00.003-06:002010-02-08T21:28:00.770-06:00

With the addition of one part -- the boiler, suddenly the chassis goes from a frame with wheels to....a locomotive.It was another cold and wet day Saturday, so many of us worked down in our shops since we couldn't work out at the track.Bill, Al and I mounted the smokebox on the cylinders then positioned the boiler on the frame. I was very happy at the end of the day!

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-74545391018620010732010-01-29T20:21:00.005-06:002010-01-29T20:51:55.973-06:00

My favorite metal supplier has one employee out, so smaller orders like mine are secondary in the queue, and it's now going on two weeks waiting for metal. Kinda puts a crimp in my 'just in time' approach to procurement. I'd switch to another supplier, but they sell in 20 foot lengths, or charge a fee per cut for a shorter piece. I can't manage -much less- transport 20' pieces, and most of my

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-33426062804436595802010-01-14T22:49:00.004-06:002010-01-14T23:07:43.642-06:00

Some nostalgia from 2001 - a little video clip of my big "Texas Trip" with the historic Frisco 1522 Steam Locomotive. I am so grateful to have been able to participate in this mainline steam trip. For me it truly was an experience of a lifetime.A crew member's perspective of the BNSF Employee Appreciation Special June 21, 2001 as pulled by the Frisco 1522 Steam Locomotive. This was a 28 day,

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-90240359923189839252010-01-03T21:32:00.007-06:002010-01-05T22:09:30.117-06:00

Ransomville, NY. Friday, January 1, 2010. Once again Myself, Dad, my Brother and his Son attended the Hangover 150 race new Years Day!A total of one hundred and seventy two cars entered the 10th annual Hangover 150 Enduro at Ransomville Speedway. The stands were again packed in time for the 12:00 noon start. The crowd was really into it, enjoying all the racing action amidst light snow showers

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-77910082496634011202009-12-29T19:07:00.003-06:002009-12-29T19:52:33.323-06:00

Today I visited my Grandmother in the very small village of Castile, NYMom and Dad were with me and we went out to the "Hawley Lumber Yard" restaurant in the nearby town of Perry. Dad's first choice, "The Hole in the Wall" restaurant was closed today. We had a leisurely lunch and over two excellent deserts (shared by everyone at the table) of coconut creme pie and a chocolate fudge pie topped

Denisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-86630253027318074202009-12-27T10:36:00.009-06:002009-12-27T12:20:25.913-06:00

The Christmas party on Mom's side of the family:back: Makenzie, Mike, Megan, Paul, AJ, Peter, Penny, Donny, Joel, Karen, Steve, Ann, Jim, MichelleJulie, Kim, Mike, Jack, Nancy, Erin, Josh, Jake, Ben, Zack, Danielle, DenisKim and daughter MeganPenny & Don, Steve, PeterJack and Megan pose for Megan's new cameraJulie & Daughter Makenzie with Aunt Ann, Julie's MomSome of the cousins - Zack, Jake, Ben

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-33137615315665557122009-12-27T07:49:00.000-06:002009-12-27T07:49:00.174-06:00

Ben and Jake break the peppermint pig Christmas Eve 2009, continuing the tradition. The pig is made of hard peppermint, which tastes almost like a candy cane. Traditionally, after Christmas dinner the head of the household places the pig in a velveteen pouch and smashes it with a metal mallet. It is then passed around the table, so everyone gets a turn. Typically, each person recalls

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-90110925421845332702009-12-26T17:01:00.000-06:002009-12-26T17:01:00.401-06:00

Jake flies his new toy helicopter Christmas day

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-41055315628628842242009-12-26T11:59:00.000-06:002009-12-26T11:59:00.553-06:00

Relax and Take a Break the Holidays for a minute:The historic dam on Black Creek in Churchville. Built in 1810 by Samuel Church for the saw mill and flour mill. The dam for the mill remains today, with a small park next to it.

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A few pics from Christmas Eve dinner. We get things going by opening the party crackersBen finds something funny during dinnerWearing the crowns from the party crackers, and Bob wearing his toy prize -- a scrunchie -- on his ear, we bless the evening meal.Christmas Day with the family; Laughter, gifts, silliness and love.

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-76397291522985476722009-12-22T19:40:00.009-06:002009-12-23T11:11:05.086-06:00

Unexpectedly, there was sunshine today! I thought I'd take advantage of it and be a tourist in my hometown and take a few pics of familiar places.The mighty little village of Churchville, population 1,500, was founded in 1810 by Samuel Church. He build a saw mill and flour mill powered by Black Creek. The dam for the mill remains today, with a small park next to it. Flour milling remains a

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-64844788472190232522009-12-22T09:04:00.002-06:002009-12-22T09:04:00.435-06:00

Today Mom, Dad and I drove out to Westfield, NY, way down at the western tip of New York just below Lake Erie and visited my Great-Aunt Esther at her home. We drove to the little town of Ripley and had lunch at Meeder's restaurant for some home style cooking and more importantly, some delicious home made pies. I had a slice of tangy, slightly tart rhubarb and left nothing behind on the plate!

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-92016860009836591532009-12-21T20:48:00.002-06:002009-12-21T21:03:57.981-06:00

White Trash is a party mix/snack my brother makes up every year during Christmas. Consisting of Cheerios and Chex brand cereals, pretzels, peanuts and white chocolate, this sweet and crunchy mix is a popular favorite and an easy one to bring to parties. It's a standing 'must bring' to several of the holiday gatherings I'll be going to.If you want to make your own, you'll need: * 9 cups

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-69264017441727756272009-12-20T18:33:00.003-06:002009-12-20T18:45:52.061-06:00

Let me start out by saying I basically agree with the sentiments reserved for store-bought "kept in a tin" fruitcake that most people are familiar with. Those things are nothing like mom's homemade, aged fruitcake!Doesn't that look yummy! Moist and tender, this cake is almost all spoken for by the time it is made by neighbors, aunts, uncles and siblings. If you want a piece, you better look

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-70766509049617798532009-12-20T14:16:00.000-06:002009-12-20T14:16:00.632-06:00

Here it is after a cleaning: Steve's 1915 SouthBend latheDad and I will move the shop around a bit and put this new machine "into the stables" with the rest of his wood working ones.

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-88466053473182784542009-12-20T13:12:00.002-06:002009-12-20T14:51:25.278-06:00

A number of Churchville Lions and friends braved the cold 20 degree weather to deliver food and toys to 59 families in the Churchville, NY area on Sunday. Steven and Zack tried to keep warm while Lions Bill gave directions to Denis., Lion Ray and Ann. Each family received at least two boxes of can goods, oranges, apples, a bag of potatoes and a ham for their Christmas dinner. All boxes were

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The tradition continues...Dad and the boys (just me this year, Steve had to work) take over the kitchen and make the Christmas cookies. Mom wisely flees the house and goes shopping. There's a message in that action - she'd rather spend time with the shopping masses than at home when we're in the kitchen! All kidding aside, this years cookie crop includes Russian Tea cookies, Peanut butter

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-68283087543109999272009-12-17T15:00:00.002-06:002009-12-17T15:00:00.887-06:00

A shot of the barn in the backyard looking out the kitchen bay window, with snowflakes in the air and blue 'Three wise men' globe ornaments on the window ledge.

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-27577585558980802262009-12-16T21:26:00.003-06:002009-12-16T21:36:54.237-06:00

Tonight my brother Steve and I went to Wimpy's Burger Basket for a garbage plate. -- This one is a base of macaroni salad and home fries, two burgers, mustard and topped with a spicy meat sauce. Served with two slices of Italian bread and butter. Red Hot sauce optional. Yummy!The Garbage Plate originated here in Rochester, NY at Nick Tahou's Hots. Wimpy's is closer so that's where we go. Steve

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-22098176944350471702009-12-15T22:01:00.003-06:002009-12-15T22:14:02.377-06:00

Monday, 14-December-2009 a typical overcast day for Rochester. The Family Home that I've known all my life. Mom and Dad have pictures of the pine trees (there's a row of them on the right) when they just planted them--they were only two feet tall!

Denisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039259121471415929.post-4175647151833898642009-12-15T21:45:00.003-06:002009-12-15T22:01:20.454-06:00

My brother Steve picked up this lathe a couple of years ago and it has been in storage ever since. Thinking I had a metal lathe project to do for Dad, I've been pumping Steve to move it out of storage and bring it to Dads place over Christmas. Steve called his buddy Shawn Monday night and brought it over.I spent Monday evening looking it over and putting it back on it's legs, and most all of

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