Sean Dennis wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

The wiring in the woods is so shoddy microwaves just commit
sucide when we plug them in up there. Lost two before I
figured out it was the wiring.

When I lived in the old house across town (2009-2013), I had wiring
like that. Old aluminum wiring, old-style screw-in fuses...it was a
mess. Plus I had two electric meters...

Actually aluminum wiring came after copper. S'truth.

My dad bought a three story house in the mid 1960s that had been built
in 1914 ... which I learned when we scraped to multiple layers of old,
tacky wallpaer from the lath & plaster walls. The second floor hall had
been sign on the plaster by "August Rechner and crew" on 22 August 1914.

The house had one electrical circuit for the whole house with a 20 amp
fuse on each leg. And the cloth insulated wires for the lights in the
bedrooms were run through the gas pipes for the former gas lights when
the place was first "electrified".

Pop came home with a 200 amp service box and a stack of breakers, spools
of 12 gauge copper wire and some looooooooong fish tapes and we went to
work, Let me tell you - fishing wires from the basement to the attic
(3rd floor) was a treat. We were helped by the wall stude being long
enough to be a straight drop. That sort of construction would be a non
starter today. Firstly because you'd be hard pressed to find framing
lumber of that length. And secondly because it's a violation of the more
modern fire codes which require a "fire-break" betweem floors.

Once we got the wiring done, the wallpaper off the walls, and the plumbing updated we were ready to start knock out walls, moving doors, etc. to
make my mom happy ......... but that's another story. Bv/=

Power outages call for kitchen creativity. Rather than cooking meat
for tacos, open up some canned chicken. You can season it if you want,
but to save time, dollop it onto your taco shells with some avocado,
canned corn and tomatoes, if you have them, for a delicious
Mexican-inspired meal.

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Title: Power Outage Chicken Tacos
Categories: Poultry, Vegetables, Chilies, Fruits, Herbs
Yield: 8 tacos

1 lb Boned, skinned chicken; in
- 1/2" strips/chunks
+=OR=+
3 (5 oz ea) cans chicken meat;
= drained
1/3 c Water
1 ts Sugar
1 tb Chilli spice mix
1 ts Onion powder
1 ts Dried oregano
1 ts Ground cumin
1 ts Paprika (opt)
1/2 ts (ea) salt & garlic powder
1 md Avocado; peeled, seeded, diced
1 c Corn niblets; thawed
1 c Cherry tomatoes; quartered
2 ts Lime juice
8 Taco shells; warmed

Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over
medium-high heat. Brown chicken. Add water, sugar and
seasonings. Cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no
longer pink, stirring occasionally.

If the power is out open and drain the cans of chicken.
Then shred/mash the chunks with forks. Toss with the
seasoning mixture. Use a camp stove or gas grill to
warm the mixture.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gently mix avocado, corn,
tomatoes and lime juice. Spoon chicken mixture into taco
shells; top with avocado salsa.

Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Makes 4 servings

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

did he sell you fire insurance? If the wiring sucks that badly it
would be a good idea to have some form of coverage .... and an
easy escape route.

Could just go out one of the three doors. Lots of escape routes, and can't get fire insurance as it wouldn't pass the inspection.

Might have to bail out a window, too. If you own the site on which the
cabin is located you might think about putting up a new structure. The
only problem I can see/guess would be getting the ready-mix truck out
to the site to pour the footings instead of renting a mixer and making small-ish batches of concrete.

I helped a friend build a cabin in a rustic setting - so I know about
the mix-it-yourself hassle. Once the footings were done we laid cinder
block 24" foundations for a "tall crawl" and used salvaged (and well - seasoned) 2" X 12"s from a former military depot building for the floor
joists and 1" X 10" sheathing boards from the same source for the floor
itself. The we laid out the walls (2" X 6" exterior) pre-wired/insulated,
and the interior walls (2" X 4" pre-cut studs - prewired). It was all up
and ready for the roof trusses in 2 days - with just the two of us.

The next weekend I borrowed a boom truck from J&L Antenna service and we
made (on site) and installed the trusses. Second day we sheathed the roof insulated the attic and applied the roofing (salvaged corrugated steel
painred a jaunty royal blue).

Finishing up took him about six more weekends - but the place was usable
as shelter once the roof was on. The really neat thing (I thought) was
when George went to a nearby native timber sawmill and bought the bark
strips sawn off when the logs were "squared up". He used those for the
siding on his new weekend place - looked like a rustic log cabin (except
for thar bright blue roof).

All this was 55 or so years ago when I wore a younger man's clothes.

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Title: Tam's Log Cabin Democrat Homemade Rotisserie Seasoning
Categories: Spices, Rubs, Herbs, Potatoes, Dairy
Yield: 16 Servings

MMMMM--------------------ROTISSERIE SEASONING-------------------------
4 ts Salt
2 ts Paprika
1 ts Onion powder
1 ts Garlic powder
1/2 ts Pepper
1 ts (rounded) dried thyme
1/4 c Extra virgin olive oil

Note: This amount works for about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds of
skinned, boned chicken. If you are using breasts, pound
them out so that they will cook evenly in the oven.

Set oven @ 350ºF/175º. Mix all the dry ingredients in a
small bowl. Wash and pat dry the chicken w/paper towels.

Line a baking sheet with foil and then coat each chicken
tender or breast with the oil. I tend to do this in a
large bowl and just stir them all around until they are
all coated. Lay them out on the baking sheet & sprinkle
with the seasoning mix on both sides. I just use a spoon
to do this but you can use a spare spice shaker as long
as the openings are large enough for the dried thyme to
pass easily through them. Once coated, place uncovered
in the oven and bake for 18 to 30 minutes, be sure to
check them at about 18 minutes and adjust the time as
needed to cook the chicken until completely white inside
and juices run clear.

You can also cook the breasts or tenders on the grill or
use the seasoning on a whole chicken and bake or grill.

Recipe by: Tammie McClure, Log Cabin Staff Writer

From: http://thecabin.net

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Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

Might have to bail out a window, too. If you own the site on which the cabin is located you might think about putting up a new structure. The

It's a trailer in a trailer park. It's been there over 50 years and our
lot is enclosed by tall cedar trees. We're have a price in mind and will either re-build this one or haul it out and get a newer one. Maybe even
this spring.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Might have to bail out a window, too. If you own the site on which the cabin is located you might think about putting up a new structure. The

It's a trailer in a trailer park. It's been there over 50 years and
our lot is enclosed by tall cedar trees. We're have a price in mind
and will either re-build this one or haul it out and get a newer one. Maybe even this spring.

I was under the impression that it was a travel trailer set up on/in a
private spot in the boondocks. But, if it's in a moblie home park it
must be a "standard" and permanently set-up unt. Not a tow behind.

I lived in a tin can like that for many years. Even hosted an echo
picnic from there. I'd probably still be there except whilst I was at
my brother's house recovering from a broken ankle and the surgery to
repair same black mold took it over. So now I live in a conventional
bungalow and I'm not "trailer trash" any longer,

The good news is that used homes are (in this area anyway) pretty low
priced. A co-worker recently bought a pretty decent 12" X 65" home. It
cost him more to get it moved onto his lot than it did to buy it.

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Title: Trailer Park Surf 'n' Turf Meatball Soup
Categories: Pork, Seafood, Poultry, Herbs, Soups
Yield: 5 Servings

MMMMM-------------------------MEATBALLS------------------------------
6 oz (170g) raw shrimp; shelled,
- deveined
9 oz (255g) ground pork
1/2 c (60g) bread crumbs or panko
1 lg Egg
1 1/2 tb Chopped chives
1/2 ts Fresh minced ginger root
Oil for frying
Salt & fresh ground black
- pepper

MMMMM----------------------------SOUP---------------------------------
4 c (1 liter) chicken stock;
- preferably homemade
pn Saffron (opt)
1 tb Oyster sauce
1 tb Fish sauce
1 tb Soy sauce
1/2 ts Fresh minced ginger root
Salt
Several fresh basil leaves;
- coarse chopped, garnish
6 oz (170g) small pasta; such as
- salad pasta
1 Green onion; fine diced

Peel and devein the shrimp, if not already done. Chop
well. Combine the shrimp and the pork with the bread
crumbs, egg, chives, and ginger in a large bowl. Blend
well. The mixture should be stiff enough to hold a shape.
If too moist, add some bread crumbs 1 teaspoon at a time
to get the desired consistency.

Roll portions of the meat mixture to form meatballs about
1" (2.5cm) in diameter.

Heat the oil to about 375ºF/190ºC in a heavy skillet.
There should be enough oil, depending on the size of your
skillet, to be about half as deep as the meatballs are
wide.

Sauté the meatballs, turning often, until golden brown, in
small batches, if necessary, so as not to crowd the pan.
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Combine the stock, optional saffron, sauces, and ginger
root in a deep saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the
heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add the pasta and bring to a
gentle boil. About 5 minutes before the pasta is cooked,
add the meatballs. Continue cooking until the pasta is
almost tender. Adjust for salt. Finish by adding the
chopped basil, remove from the heat, and serve lightly
garnished with diced green onion.

Serves 4 to 6

By Dennis W. Viau

RECIPE FROM: http://white-trash-cooking.com

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Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

private spot in the boondocks. But, if it's in a moblie home park it
must be a "standard" and permanently set-up unt. Not a tow behind.

It's been in the same location for 50 years. ;) There are tires and a
hitch but it would need special permission to go down the road. It would
also fall apart within seconds of attempting to move.

my brother's house recovering from a broken ankle and the surgery to repair same black mold took it over. So now I live in a conventional bungalow and I'm not "trailer trash" any longer,

We have mold of some kind as we can smell it, but don't see any black
yet. Lost all my things to black mold in another house and this isn't that smell. More of a mildew smell.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

private spot in the boondocks. But, if it's in a moblie home park it
must be a "standard" and permanently set-up unt. Not a tow behind.

It's been in the same location for 50 years. ;) There are tires and a hitch but it would need special permission to go down the road. It
would also fall apart within seconds of attempting to move.

My tin can had the hitch and the axles were still in place. But when it
left Lot 6 in the trailer court it was in pieces on the back of a (several actually) flatbed - 6 wheel truck. Moving any trailer over 8" wide and 50"
long requires special permitting from the Dept of Transportation.

my brother's house recovering from a broken ankle and the surgery to repair same black mold took it over. So now I live in a conventional bungalow and I'm not "trailer trash" any longer,

We have mold of some kind as we can smell it, but don't see any black
yet. Lost all my things to black mold in another house and this isn't that smell. More of a mildew smell.

Still not good.

... There's a hot place with pitchforks waiting for you...

It's called an alfalfa field. Bv)=

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Title: Lamb Cooked On Hay; w/Boulangere Potatoes
Categories: Lamb/mutton, Potatoes, Herbs, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

MMMMM--------------------BOULANGERE POTATOES-------------------------
ds Olive oil
1 lg Onion; thin sliced
1 Leek; thin sliced
1 md Fennel bulb; thin sliced
2 cl Garlic
1 Fresh thyme sprig
1 ts Fennel seeds
50 g (2 oz) butter
500 ml (18 fl oz) lamb or chicken
- stock
700 g (25 oz) potatoes
Salt & fresh ground pepper

MMMMM----------------------------LAMB---------------------------------
ds Olive oil
1/2 Bag of hay; (clean eating
- hay from the petshop and
- not bedding hay)
1 Rack of lamb; French trimmed

FOR THE BOULANGÈRE POTATOES, set the oven @ 160ºC/325ºF
/Gas 2.

Heat a heavy-based pan, add some oil, then add the sliced
onion, leek, fennel, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds and fry
for 3-4 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring the stock to the boil in a saucepan and
grease a small ovenproof dish with a little of the butter.

Slice the potatoes thinly on a mandoline and start to
layer up the dish with alternating layers of potato and
the onion mixture, seasoning with salt and fresh ground
black pepper in between.

For the final layer, arrange the potatoes in a neat
layer and pour over the hot stock.

Add a couple of knobs of butter, cover with foil and
bake for one hour. Remove the foil and cook for another
30 minutes, or until cooked and crisp.

FOR THE LAMB, turn the oven up to 200┬║C/400┬║F/Gas 6.

Heat a dash of olive oil in a cocotte (a cast iron
casserole dish with a lid) placed over a stove top and
brown the lamb all over. Remove the lamb from the
cocotte.

Add the hay and a little more oil, just until the hay
starts to smoke, then place the lamb on top and cover
with the lid.

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the lamb
is pink.

TO SERVE, remove the lamb from the hay, rest for 5-10
minutes, then carve and serve with the boulangère
potatoes.

Serves four.

By Tom Kitchin; Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

RECIPE FROM: http://www.bbc.co.uk

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Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

My tin can had the hitch and the axles were still in place. But when it left Lot 6 in the trailer court it was in pieces on the back of a
(several actually) flatbed - 6 wheel truck. Moving any trailer over 8" wide and 50" long requires special permitting from the Dept of Transportation.

Same here. It will come apart when they mvoe it.

that smell. More of a mildew smell.

Still not good.

No it's not.

Shawn

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Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

My tin can had the hitch and the axles were still in place. But when it left Lot 6 in the trailer court it was in pieces on the back of a
(several actually) flatbed - 6 wheel truck. Moving any trailer over 8" wide and 50" long requires special permitting from the Dept of Transportation.

Same here. It will come apart when they mvoe it.

The frame will likely survive. The "home" part - not so much.

There is a guy (company) in this area who "wrecks" old mobile homes.
They strip the aluminum envelope and window frames to sell for recyclying, salvage any copper and unique "mobile home sized" fixtures or usable
appliances for their repair/refurbishment department. They also make
and sell multi-vehicle goose-neck trailers for car haulers from the
frames. Everything else goes into a "rollback" to be tipped at the local landfill.

I hooked up ane of my managers with them. He has an older home on a
private lot and needed a mobile home sized bathtub to replace the unit
in his place. He couldn't find anything at Lowe's or Menards (D-I-Y)
building materials. The guy at 5-Star just said, "Sure. What colour?"

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Title: Italian Meatballs (Mobile Home Version)
Categories: Beef, Pork, Cheese, Vegetables, Herbs
Yield: 2 Dozen

1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
1 lb (450g) ground pork
4 lg (55g ea) eggs
6 tb Italian parsley flakes
1/2 c (125g) ricotta cheese
1/2 c (50g) grated Parmesan or
- Romano cheese
1 tb Garlic powder
2 tb Onion powder
+=OR=+
1/2 md Onion; fine chopped, sautéed
- til tender, or caramelized
1/2 ts Oregano flakes
1/4 ts Grated fresh nutmeg
1/2 ts Pepper
1 c (60g) bread crumbs; more as
- needed
1 tb Salt; to taste *
Oil to brown the meatballs

* Shape and cook a small patty to taste for salt before
adding the salt.

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Cook a small amount and taste for salt.

Shape the meatballs with your hands using 3 to 5 ounces
(85 to 142g), rounding well (they should be about 1-1/2
inches (4cm) wide). Heat the oil in a large non-stick
skillet, making sure it is heated well before adding the
meatballs. For even browning, there should be enough oil
to come about halfway up the sides of the meatballs. (Some
recipes recommend rolling the meatballs in bread crumbs
before browning.) Fry until golden brown on all sides.
Place browned meatballs on paper towels to drain before
adding to the sauce. Cook thoroughly in sauce, about 1/2
hour.

As an alternative, the browned meatballs can be placed in
a baking pan, covered with foil, and baked at 325ºF/165ºC
for about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, place
on paper towels to drain for a few minutes, and then
add to the heated sauce.

By Dennis W. Viau; The Mobile Home Gourmet

Recipe from: http://www.white-trash-cooking.com

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Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

The frame will likely survive. The "home" part - not so much.

True.

There is a guy (company) in this area who "wrecks" old mobile homes.
They strip the aluminum envelope and window frames to sell for
recyclying, salvage any copper and unique "mobile home sized" fixtures
or usable appliances for their repair/refurbishment department. They

There are people around here that do it as well. I'll make a deal with
the park owner to haul it out of the lot for me and he can sell it for
scrap himself.

in his place. He couldn't find anything at Lowe's or Menards (D-I-Y) building materials. The guy at 5-Star just said, "Sure. What colour?"

I have all normal sized appliances in mine. I replaced the flush toilet
with a camper style one to help conserve water though.

Shawn

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