Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Good to see you back (for some reason, my F6 and F9 keys aren't
working. I've been reqading, not replying this past month, too many
irons in the fire to give Fido much attention.
Good to see you back as well. As for the function keys - try a
different keyboard. Unless you're using a leptop/netbook. Then you
have a problem requiring disassembly most likely.
I'm using a net book. Steve tried it, said to use the Function key as
well as the F6 or F9. It'll work that way until he can better trouble shoot it. Had to get a new battery for the net book, first 2 he ordered came in dead so 3rd was (successfully) ordered from a different source. It's about 4 or 5 years old so beginning to get a bit cantankerous. (G)
We had a good, but cold (low 30sF for highs) Christmas Day, day before
was even colder. Since we had church, we baked a ham the day before & Steve made a chocolate truffle cheese cake. Had rice and cole slaw with the ham.
I had thought you and Steve were R-Podding off to the wilds of the
Western US to vist chirrun and grandchirrun. Sean and I have been
trying to get Greg Mayman back into FIDO. Hopefully, if we're
successful it will induce Glen Jamieson and loose cannon, Kevin to
return as well
The R-Pod isn't a 4 seasons camper so we parked it for the winter. Not sure now, with my hand surgeries coming up (see message to Dale) when we'll be able to take it out again. We'd like to go up to NY to see Steve's family this spring, also have a 10 or 12 (forget exact dates)
trip to Alaska planned for late May. It would be nice to have the Austrailian guys back with us; its been a while since we've seen them.
I'll try to get back to being on Fido more regularly this year, only
one trip scheduled (so far) this year. Other than that, some hand
surgery is to be scheduled (on the right hand, I'm left handed/ambidexterous) in the not too distant future.
Is that going to be to see the progeny or the Vermont thing? Just
being nosy here. Bv)=
No, trip to Alaska, a combination cruise and inland tour by train/bus. late May, get back to NC in wee small hours of June 1. Don't know about
a VT trip this year, have to see what happens this spring.
Happy & blessed new year to all here,
Right back atcha.
This was my welcome the new year nosh on amateur night. Dennis and I
did not poke our heads outside the door from 1300 on 31 December until
the sun was up on 01 January.
We stayed in too, didn't go out until about 10:30 for church & lunch
after at the Hibachi Grill. First time there, a hole in the wall place, decent food. We split a seafood plate and each had a spring roll, with drinks and tip, just a bit over $20.
At which time I delivered the leftovers to my brother and his wife who were down with flu-like maladies - but not Covid.
Hopefully on the mend by now. So far we've avoided all of those
nasties.
Title: Crabby Corn Chowder
Categories: Seafood, Potatoes, Vegetables, Chilies, Dairy
Yield: 3 Servings
Looks good but sadly, one we can't do because of Steve's corn allergy.
Good to see you back (for some reason, my F6 and F9 keys aren't
working. I've been reqading, not replying this past month, too many
irons in the fire to give Fido much attention.
Good to see you back as well. As for the function keys - try a
different keyboard. Unless you're using a leptop/netbook. Then you
have a problem requiring disassembly most likely.
I'm using a net book. Steve tried it, said to use the Function key as
well as the F6 or F9. It'll work that way until he can better trouble shoot it. Had to get a new battery for the net book, first 2 he ordered came in dead so 3rd was (successfully) ordered from a different source. It's about 4 or 5 years old so beginning to get a bit cantankerous. (G)
I had a *cheap* keyboard that came with my newest Dell mid-tower which required use of the "function" key along with Fi, F2. etc. I soon
donated it to Computer Banc to be someone else's problem.
Just for S&G I fired off one of my ASUS netbooks which are at least 15 years old. I'm considering whether or not to update the Linux that
came pre-installed or just to let it churn along as-is. After having
it on
(plugged in) all morning I took it to lunch with my friend Les to play show and tell with my latest project. It fired up and did its thing at
the cafe ... even hooked into the WiFi and let me know "Captain!
Incoming message" when I got an e-mail. So the battery is still good.
We had a good, but cold (low 30sF for highs) Christmas Day, day before
was even colder. Since we had church, we baked a ham the day before & Steve made a chocolate truffle cheese cake. Had rice and cole slaw with the ham.
I had thought you and Steve were R-Podding off to the wilds of the
Western US to vist chirrun and grandchirrun. Sean and I have been
trying to get Greg Mayman back into FIDO. Hopefully, if we're
successful it will induce Glen Jamieson and loose cannon, Kevin to
return as well
The R-Pod isn't a 4 seasons camper so we parked it for the winter. Not sure now, with my hand surgeries coming up (see message to Dale) when we'll be able to take it out again. We'd like to go up to NY to see
Glen is surprising me by still being above ground. He's got to be in
his 90s by now. And Kevin is atill Kevin .... as skewed in his outlook
as he ever was.
I'll try to get back to being on Fido more regularly this year, only
one trip scheduled (so far) this year. Other than that, some hand
surgery is to be scheduled (on the right hand, I'm left handed/ambidexterous) in the not too distant future.
I see that you're going to have new knuckles installed. I was not
aware that could be done - altho, I'm not surprised. Good luck!
No, trip to Alaska, a combination cruise and inland tour by train/bus. late May, get back to NC in wee small hours of June 1. Don't know about
a VT trip this year, have to see what happens this spring.
I've been to Alaska - where the state bird is the mosquito and the
only thing over that hill is more hills. Once was quite sufficient for
me. I can understand why Swisher retreats to the Geriatric Snowbird's village in Aridzona every year.
This was my welcome the new year nosh on amateur night. Dennis and I
did not poke our heads outside the door from 1300 on 31 December until
the sun was up on 01 January.
We stayed in too, didn't go out until about 10:30 for church & lunch
after at the Hibachi Grill. First time there, a hole in the wall place, decent food. We split a seafood plate and each had a spring roll, with drinks and tip, just a bit over $20.
At which time I delivered the leftovers to my brother and his wife who were down with flu-like maladies - but not Covid.
Hopefully on the mend by now. So far we've avoided all of those
nasties.
As far as I know the "screaming wahjeemies" are over and the Charmin supply is breathing a sigh of relief.
Title: Crabby Corn Chowder
Categories: Seafood, Potatoes, Vegetables, Chilies, Dairy
Yield: 3 Servings
Looks good but sadly, one we can't do because of Steve's corn allergy.
I had quite forgotten about that. My good friend, Les, has an allergy
to fresh tomatoes. Cooked are OK. Which is a good thing since he is an
ICS Grand Master Chilli Cook.
My only allergies are to banananananas and marijuana (which got meout DD> of the 1960s pretty well intact). And I abhor bologna - but
When you get your hands back in working order you may want to try this
for one of your church fund raisers. Georgia (my sister) used this
recipe 10 fold in a fund-raiser for the local (to her) "Save the Opera House"
drive. They did 8 ounce bowls and ran out of chilli. Bv)= They also
had Michael Loo to do a violin recital - which went over as well as
the chilli. The old Opera House was saved (and refurbished).
Title: Chilli Supper: The Recipe
Categories: Stews, Chilies, Beef, Poultry
CONTINUED IN NEXT MESSAGE <<
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGE <<
Yield: 32 Servings
MMMMM---------------------------KICKER--------------------------------
2 1/2 tb Mexene chilli mix *
1/2 tb Ground cumin
1/2 tb Garlic granules
1/2 ts Salt; more to taste
96 oz Brooks Chilli Hot beans **
* Or Ray's Chilli Mix
** Not at an ICS cook-off unless entering the new "Home-
style" category. At your home - or restaurant: beans are
fine if you like them. (but NOT kidney beans)
This should produce 2+ gallons of chilli sauce.
Recipe adapted from Les Eastep's chilli supper recipe.
I have used this recipe in ICS chilli cook-offs and
have placed higher (ironically) than its originator
in those contests more than once.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Just for S&G I fired off one of my ASUS netbooks which are at least 15 years old. I'm considering whether or not to update the Linux that
We've done that with older ones, including the EEPCs we got around
2008. Steve put in a newer, basic OS and we donated them to a local
school in 2020 when kids had to switch to remote learning. Trying to do
a Zoom session on a cell phone wasn't good for the kids so some of them were able to get a (used) net book instead.
came pre-installed or just to let it churn along as-is. After having
it on
(plugged in) all morning I took it to lunch with my friend Les to play show and tell with my latest project. It fired up and did its thing at
the cafe ... even hooked into the WiFi and let me know "Captain!
Incoming message" when I got an e-mail. So the battery is still good.
Sounds like the battery got enough of a charge to let you use the
system remotely. I generally work off the battery, plugging in when finished for the day.
Title: Crabby Corn Chowder
Categories: Seafood, Potatoes, Vegetables, Chilies, Dairy
Yield: 3 Servings
Looks good but sadly, one we can't do because of Steve's corn allergy.
I had quite forgotten about that. My good friend, Les, has an allergy
to fresh tomatoes. Cooked are OK. Which is a good thing since he is an
ICS Grand Master Chilli Cook.
AFAIK, I've no food allergies. I've had to cook for groups, taking allergies into consideration, so I appreciate it if I'm told about them ahead of time (even before grocery shopping).
My only allergies are to banananananas and marijuana (which got me
out DD> of the 1960s pretty well intact). And I abhor bologna - but
that's DD> self inflicted. But it still triggers my gag reflex.
Sounds like me with peanut butter, coffee, coconut and marischino cherries. (G)
When you get your hands back in working order you may want to try this
for one of your church fund raisers. Georgia (my sister) used this
We don't fund raise outside of the church body as a general rule. Since
we joined, the church has had 2 yard sales open to the public, the last one was about 5 years ago.
recipe 10 fold in a fund-raiser for the local (to her) "Save the Opera House"
drive. They did 8 ounce bowls and ran out of chilli. Bv)= They also
Might be something for VFW or AL/ALA to consider however.
had Michael Loo to do a violin recital - which went over as well as
the chilli. The old Opera House was saved (and refurbished).
Michael's not around for a recital any more so we'd have to get another source for "dinner music"--probably easy enough to do with the seminary and college in town.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGE <<
Yield: 32 Servings
MMMMM---------------------------KICKER--------------------------------
2 1/2 tb Mexene chilli mix *
1/2 tb Ground cumin
1/2 tb Garlic granules
1/2 ts Salt; more to taste
96 oz Brooks Chilli Hot beans **
Lots of work but if split up, should go quickly.
* Or Ray's Chilli Mix
** Not at an ICS cook-off unless entering the new "Home-
style" category. At your home - or restaurant: beans are
fine if you like them. (but NOT kidney beans)
This should produce 2+ gallons of chilli sauce.
Around here, people like beans in their chili. That should increase the yield.
Recipe adapted from Les Eastep's chilli supper recipe.
I have used this recipe in ICS chilli cook-offs and
have placed higher (ironically) than its originator
in those contests more than once.
Have to think about giving this one a try--when my hands are working right. (G)
show and tell with my latest project. It fired up and did its thing at
the cafe ... even hooked into the WiFi and let me know "Captain!
Incoming message" when I got an e-mail. So the battery is still good.
Sounds like the battery got enough of a charge to let you use the
system remotely. I generally work off the battery, plugging in when finished for the day.
On the other paw - I fired up my big ASUS laptop (the one I had at the last Echo Picnic at Dale & Gail's former place). I wanted to cleam a
lot of "personal" stuff off of it preparatory to giving it to Georgia who's now in an assisted living facility. Her cell phone and tablet
just miss filling her wants.
Anyway, when I unplugged it from the mains current it died. Battery is pretty obviously shot. So a new example is on the way from Amazon.
Just U$20 .... she's a pretty good sister so she's worth that. Bv)=
8<----- CHOP ----->B
Title: Crabby Corn Chowder
Categories: Seafood, Potatoes, Vegetables, Chilies, Dairy
Yield: 3 Servings
Looks good but sadly, one we can't do because of Steve's corn allergy.
I had quite forgotten about that. My good friend, Les, has an allergy
to fresh tomatoes. Cooked are OK. Which is a good thing since he is an
ICS Grand Master Chilli Cook.
AFAIK, I've no food allergies. I've had to cook for groups, taking allergies into consideration, so I appreciate it if I'm told about them ahead of time (even before grocery shopping).
My only allergies are to banananananas and marijuana (which got me
out DD> of the 1960s pretty well intact). And I abhor bologna - but
that's DD> self inflicted. But it still triggers my gag reflex.
Sounds like me with peanut butter, coffee, coconut and marischino cherries. (G)
When you get your hands back in working order you may want to try this
for one of your church fund raisers. Georgia (my sister) used this
We don't fund raise outside of the church body as a general rule. Since
we joined, the church has had 2 yard sales open to the public, the last one was about 5 years ago.
Chilli Suppers are big around here ... not surprising since the legislature designated Springfield as the "Chilli Capital of the
Civilized Universe".
Pancake and Sausage breakfasts are a big deal as well. Went to one 2 Sundays ago, And I'll hit another next Sunday. Waiting for the announcement of the Italian-American War Veterans pancake and
(Italian) sausage breakfast. Bit of a different flavour for breakfast.
recipe 10 fold in a fund-raiser for the local (to her) "Save the Opera House"
drive. They did 8 ounce bowls and ran out of chilli. Bv)= They also
Might be something for VFW or AL/ALA to consider however.
had Michael Loo to do a violin recital - which went over as well as
the chilli. The old Opera House was saved (and refurbished).
Michael's not around for a recital any more so we'd have to get another source for "dinner music"--probably easy enough to do with the seminary and college in town.
Have you got a "youth" symphony or band? Those seem to go over well.
Title: Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)
Categories: Pork, Herbs, Chilies
Yield: 3 Pounds
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGE <<
Yield: 32 Servings
MMMMM---------------------------KICKER--------------------------------
2 1/2 tb Mexene chilli mix *
1/2 tb Ground cumin
1/2 tb Garlic granules
1/2 ts Salt; more to taste
96 oz Brooks Chilli Hot beans **
Lots of work but if split up, should go quickly.
Prepping for a chilli supper is a social occasion. Everyone has a good time and it shows in the result.
* Or Ray's Chilli Mix
** Not at an ICS cook-off unless entering the new "Home-
style" category. At your home - or restaurant: beans are
fine if you like them. (but NOT kidney beans)
This should produce 2+ gallons of chilli sauce.
Around here, people like beans in their chili. That should increase the yield.
People in this area like beans (except kidney beans) in their red
chilli. Chile Verde (green) not so much.
Recipe adapted from Les Eastep's chilli supper recipe.
I have used this recipe in ICS chilli cook-offs and
have placed higher (ironically) than its originator
in those contests more than once.
Have to think about giving this one a try--when my hands are working right. (G)
Good lock with that.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Chilli Suppers are big around here ... not surprising since the legislature designated Springfield as the "Chilli Capital of the
Civilized Universe".
Not a surprise. Western NY usually made chowder--I know it had chicken
in it but don't remember other meats. At one time my mom had a copy of
the recipe Dad's family used but it vanished into a black hole before I could make a copy of it. My brother has the family chowder pot but
AFAIK, it's just taking up space in his garage.
Pancake and Sausage breakfasts are a big deal as well. Went to one 2 Sundays ago, And I'll hit another next Sunday. Waiting for the announcement of the Italian-American War Veterans pancake and
(Italian) sausage breakfast. Bit of a different flavour for breakfast.
Sounds good. The Legion and Auxillary do a pancake breakfast once a
month as a fundraiser & the VFW has a chuck wagon (burgers and hot
dogs) they take to community events as their major fund raiser.
Around here, people like beans in their chili. That should increase the yield.
People in this area like beans (except kidney beans) in their red
chilli. Chile Verde (green) not so much.
Seems like anything goes here from what I've seen. The beanless chilis don't seem to do as well, despite our years of trying to educate folks
as to what true chili is.
Thanks, next Tuesday I get the new joint, after that heals, the tendon will be fixed. First one I have therapy right away, second one I need
to keep the hand immobile for a month before I can start therapy.
(combined with 1st post reply)
announcement of the Italian-American War Veterans pancake and
(Italian) sausage breakfast. Bit of a different flavour for breakfast.
Sounds good. The Legion and Auxillary do a pancake breakfast once a
month as a fundraiser & the VFW has a chuck wagon (burgers and hot
dogs) they take to community events as their major fund raiser.
Post 32 (where my brother was commander for a couple of years) has
"The Mess Hall" which is open to the public. It's a pub serving both
food and "adult" beverages. Profits are a big part of the Post's
budget. They host a chilli cook-off as well as a couple of chicken-fry fundraisers every
year. They are well known in the north end of town for their fried buzzard.
8<----- Jump to chilli ----->B
Around here, people like beans in their chili. That should increase the
People in this area like beans (except kidney beans) in their red
chilli. Chile Verde (green) not so much.
Seems like anything goes here from what I've seen. The beanless chilis don't seem to do as well, despite our years of trying to educate folks
as to what true chili is.
Texas chauvanists have spent years trying to convince people that
beans don't belog in chilli. Chilli was developed by trail cooks
adding chilies and other spices to beef that had "gone off" due to
lack of refrigeration. They added beans to the mix to stretch the
budget since beans are waaaay less expensive than beef.
Thanks, next Tuesday I get the new joint, after that heals, thetendon RH> will be fixed. First one I have therapy right away, second
Hang in there. Sometimes life sucks but it beats what's in second
place.
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What is ^^^ & ^^+^^^?Might be something for VFW or AL/ALA to consider however.
with the seminary RH>> and college in town.Michael's not around for a recital any more so we'd have to get another RH>> source for "dinner music"--probably easy enough to do
Have you got a "youth" symphony or band? Those seem to go over well.
There's a youth choir in town, don't know about instrumental music but wouldn't be surprised if there is one.
There is a youth choir in my university + instrumental music.
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