First Cup Diner!

[jerryd6818]

This place sure doesn't do much business at this time of the morning. I thought sure someone would be up getting ready to go fishing or mow the lawn (the Colonel). Guess I'll go see if I can grab an extra 40 winks.

[TripleF]

Waitin' for the owners to open the diner.

[Paladin]

Mornin guys, hope you got those extra 40 winks. I'm coolin my 1st and getting ready for men's breakfast meeting.

[philco]

Good moning all.
I've been up for two hours now but just now got around to stopping in. I went to bed a little later than usual but my dog woke me up at 5 AM wanting to go outside. When he wants out, you better let him out. I did and I've been up ever since. I woke up hungry so I fried up some bacon, sliced a fresh ripe tomato and made myself a bacon and tomato sandwich.....and yes I used Miracle Whip to add a little touch of perfection to it.

[shugy]

just could'nt sleep any more, just realized i'm out of coffee guess i'll have to make tea

[whitebuffalo58]

Woke up at 4:30 with a charlie horse in my right calf! That's twice in the past week! Finally got it worked out and made my way to the coffee pot. I hate rude awakenings like that, kinda sets the tone for the whole rest of the day.

WB

[royal0014]

Mornin' all. Just finished the first cup, got the wife and kid gone to school/work. Peaceful. Might finally gave a chance to work on the Soddy Jr

Buffalo, get some pottasium (sp?) tablets, or eat bananas

Great day to all!

[Old Hunter]

Morning gents, we are at Carolina Beach for the week. It rained during the drive down and is still raining; didn't get up until 0715, then had to go find a store to buy some coffee filters so I could put the pot on. Got that done and went to Britt's Donuts to get some of their great beach donuts - damn, already back to Fall hours (got to wait until THUR-FRI-SAT to buy some) - had to eat a banana for breakfast (like Obama-care - forced healthiness)! I'll be checking in as the WIFI works and we are at the condo - have a good one!

[philco]

By golly Old Hunter I believe you take more vacations than the president and his wife............and that's saying something. Enjoy the beach.

[Old Hunter]

You bet Phil! Of course I'm paying for mine with money I earned working (big difference between me and obama!)

[big monk]

Woke up at 4:30 with a charlie horse in my right calf! That's twice in the past week! Finally got it worked out and made my way to the coffee pot. I hate rude awakenings like that, kinda sets the tone for the whole rest of the day.

WB

Good Mornin' folks____havin' my first ""Coke Zero"" of the day,a little early this morning---ANOTHER WONDERFUL DAY TO BE WAKING UP !!!!!

Whitebuffalo___you must have sent that "charliehorse"" my way __just dragged me out one side of the bed and the wife out the other side we wuz' both runnin' around in the dark hollerin' "'cramp!! cramp!! cramp!!!!!!!!!! ""_____ I tried that "Banana" thing (didn't help) and someone told me the pottasium tabs,sorta eat up your stomach lining,if you take em' awhile ??? ____

[royal0014]

Mornin' all. Just sitting here in the dark, too early to wake everybody. Haven't even started the pot yet.

Must be sumthin goin around....the Boss woke up middle of the night with leg pain, though I don't think hers was a cramp. Over-size veins, she's scheduled for outpatient next week.

Monk, I've not heard of stomach issues with the potasium tablets, but I never took them long term, either. Usually a couple days worth and I was good for awhile. I think it's been two or three years since I had a bout with the cramps

Well, it's back to work tonight. I hope the other shift straightened out some of the mess from over the weekend .......but I ain't holdin' my breath

Great day to all!

[TripleF]

Well, well.....the diner's filling up early this mornin.

Mornin' Monk. Royal. (tip hat).

I'll take CBH and over easy eggs on top of the CBH. Wheat toast and coffee, please waitress.

[philco]

Morning folks. Cool and a little foggy here this morning. It seems to me the weather is more typical of September than August, but that's sort of the way it's gone most all year. The weather we have had was a month early and it's been that way since January.

Monk I'm not even gonna ask what ya'll was doing to bring on the cramps like that. Just don't try it again without stretching first.

Can I get an order of biscuits and gravy please?

[Shearer]

Try magnesium tablets for cramps.They worked for me.I could not sit for an hour without getting cramps.Now I take a magnesium tablet when feel cramps starting .Don't take to many they can upset your stomach.

[whitebuffalo58]

Sorry Monk, I wouldn't wish one of those things on my mother-in-law! Well, not usually anyway.
I used to do alot of weight training when I was younger. A charliehorse was a good sign that you had probably gotten a decent workout, but didn't cool down properly. The job i'm on right now, has been a fairly physical one. Running up and down a ladder all day is good excercise, but hard on legs that aren't used to it. A good routine of stretches before bed will likely stop the cramps from happening. It worked last night anyway, and it's a much more pleasant morning then yesterdays was!
Coffee's tastin' pretty good this morning. Hope ya'll have a fine one!!

WB

[Old Hunter]

Morning gents, sipping the first cup and watching the waves roll in. We're going to take the Southport ferry a little later and drive down to Calabash for seafood.

[Paladin]

Sorry to be late getting in this morning as I kinda slept in. Got my first cup underway.
At my age, I have found that the cramp problem is best averted by drinking quite a bit of water. Iced tea or sodas won't work and as a matter of fact, they are just the opposite. They dehydrate the body just a bit. I tried bananas til I burned completely out on them and I am not prone to take pills. I have always been one to say 'if I am not thirsty, why drink water'. It does work for me and it is worth a try.
Have a great day everyone!

[shugy]

Can't believe I slept in till 8:00 even the dog slept in ! got so busy yesterday forgot to get coffee again Write myself a note I guess. morning to all

[TripleF]

Alllllllll aboard!

Workin' on re-writing my e-book from 2010 today.

[big monk]

Mornin' Scott _____ hope you guys are not in any danger from all the storms,down your way ??? ___ we are still getting rain a few time each week, keeps the lawn mower busy and the flowers blooming______but, it's another beautiful morning to ""WAKE UP"" ___hope everyone has a great day__Monk

[jerryd6818]

Good morning gents. As my ex-brother-in-law used to say, "Every day above ground is a good day". I have the NCR retirees breakfast this morning. Now I have to make a decision to make, a half order of biscuits and gravy or a short stack of blueberry pancakes.

[TripleF]

Yeah.......tough decision Jerry.

NCR meeting? National Cash Register? Were you a key to their success?

[Paladin]

Mornin', Jerry and Scott! It is another great day with just a little feel of fall in the air. but I really mean just a little.
Jerry, I am confident you will make the decision without too much trouble. Me, I'd go with the biscuits and gravy!

Ray

[jerryd6818]

Ray -- They're both mighty good. The place we go each month is a Swedish pancake house (lot of Swedes in Rockford. Swedes and Italians). I'm not a big fan of Swedish pancakes but their B&G and blueberry pancakes are very tasty.



Scott -- Yes, National Cash Register. Started with them right after I got out of the Corps in the fall of '66. I didn't stay for the long haul but I ended up with 15 years under my belt (split service). I am proud to say I was a cog in that big wheel.