Getting into F150. I know the feeling but you are taller than me!
For my Rogue, There's a handle above the door but I use the steering
wheel to 'hop up'.
Well chimney guy came and not terribly unexpected is a chimney job.
Now we get annual cleaning with 'A Step in Time'. Fireplaces are
great but they do cost a little to maintain. Our last bill was in
2007 and primarily due to the nasty renters while we were in Japan.
Got back just in time to not have it fall off!
ok, fequent customer since 1995 (except in Japan) to current racks up custmer loyalty of 20% off plus Military of 10%= 30% off. The tech
was gobsmacked at that long of a history! 1,300$ is an excellent
price for all the work they need to do. Should have been 2,000+.
Ouch but not bad. I decided it's time to start some disbursements though. Now the little Trowe price IRA Whick builds 309$ everyquarter CS> is getting trimmed by 100$ a month. 10$ to Fed tax a
Life goes on!
IIRC, they brought it to the 2007 picnic at the Shipp's. That's the
first one we were able to attend and got to put a lot of faces with
names. Michael made some melt in your mouth crab cakes for that one; I know I brought an assortment of home made jams and did a peach cobbler
but don't remember any other dishes.
I really miss MLoo.
The F-150 has a handy handle on the door frame; I always take a step
onto the running board, grab the handle and swing myself in. Also make sure the door is only about halfway open, makes it easier to grab to close.
That handle is often referred to as the S.O.B. bar or G.D.it handle. Nearly all pickups and many S.U.V.s have them - either on the door
post or attached to the roof portion above the door. I use the on in
my brother's GMC Envoy regularly. And I know exactly what you mean
about opening the door only to the first detent.
8<----- NICK ----->8
We just got an African place - "Rraveller's Kitchen" that replace La
Bamba "Burritos as Big as Your Head". I'll have to give them a try and
see what they mean by "African" That's a biiiiig continent. Bv)=
I note from their on-line Door Dash menu that they also offer Afro-Mex items and vegetarian stuff.
You will have to try them and give us a report. A new local chain
opened a branch in WF recently so we got some take out for lunch the
other day. Alpaca is Peruvian based, charcoal grilled chicken. We'd had some at one of their other locations so knew what we were getting. We split half a chicken, an order of maduroes (fried plantains) and a
tossed salad. I've a feeling we'll be going back there on a sorta
regular basis.
I'd leave the plantains alone unless someone who knows can assure me
that they won't break me out in hives the way their look-alike the
banana does.
Some spots never do seem to hold a business long. There's one location here in WF that has probably had at least 5 different restaurants,
besides long times of sitting empty, in the 15 years we've been here. Nothing seems to last more than 6 months in that location.
Lee's Famous was there for several years - as was LaBamba Burritos.
But we have other locations which have been sampled briefly as
restaurant
locations. One place near my work had a Bellacino's Grinders & Pizza
shop there for eight years until the franchisee sold out and retired.
The new owners were totally clewless and soon had run the business
into bankruptcy. Then there was a string of pizza joints - some
w/alcohol
and some dry. None laasted long. Currently that location is shuttered.
Hi Carol,
Getting into F150. I know the feeling but you are taller than me!
For my Rogue, There's a handle above the door but I use the steering wheel to 'hop up'.
Whatever works, we use. (G)
Well chimney guy came and not terribly unexpected is a chimney job.
Now we get annual cleaning with 'A Step in Time'. Fireplaces are
great but they do cost a little to maintain. Our last bill was in
2007 and primarily due to the nasty renters while we were in Japan.
Got back just in time to not have it fall off!
We probably had this one cleaned when we moved in, but not since.
Because it's gas and we don't use it that often, I'm not concerned but
if we burned wood on a regular basis, we'd hire a cleaner or DIY.
ok, fequent customer since 1995 (except in Japan) to current racks up custmer loyalty of 20% off plus Military of 10%= 30% off. The tech
was gobsmacked at that long of a history! 1,300$ is an excellent
price for all the work they need to do. Should have been 2,000+.
Good deal. I don't recall my parents having there's done, presume my
younger brother did it when he was in the business. Still, that was 20 yearsof use before he went in, probably 20+ years since he quit. He's
living in the house now, using the fireplace for a lot of his heating so
I hope he keeps it well maintained. My dad built the house, made the
mistake of putting the furnace thermostat on the wall opposite the fireplace. Whenever he had a fire (and it was only in the winter), the
rest of the house was cold, just the living room was comfortable.
Ouch but not bad. I decided it's time to start some disbursements though. Now the little Trowe price IRA Whick builds 309$ everyquarter CS> is getting trimmed by 100$ a month. 10$ to Fed tax a
month. 8 months CS> from now, I'll srart pulling Social Security with
Medicare part B CS> kicking in as soon as I hit 65. Haven't touched
other IRA or my TSP CS> yet or any CDs.
We closed out an IRA to buy the R-Pod, haven't touched any other
retirement accounts since. Bought the R-Pod after looking at a couple of other campers because we liked the kitchen layout. It had more counter
top work space than the camper we have now but had just a 2 burner stove
and a microwave/convection oven.
Life goes on!
......and on and on and on..........until you get to the end. (G)
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
IIRC, they brought it to the 2007 picnic at the Shipp's. That's the
first one we were able to attend and got to put a lot of faces with
names. Michael made some melt in your mouth crab cakes for that one; I know I brought an assortment of home made jams and did a peach cobbler
but don't remember any other dishes.
I really miss MLoo.
So do I, as well as Nancy Backus. Since she lived in Rochester, we'd
visit her and Richard when we'd go to visit Steve's family. They were
the ones that introduced us to Taste Of Japan, the sushi place we enjoy
up there.
The F-150 has a handy handle on the door frame; I always take a step
onto the running board, grab the handle and swing myself in. Also make sure the door is only about halfway open, makes it easier to grab to close.
That handle is often referred to as the S.O.B. bar or G.D.it handle. Nearly all pickups and many S.U.V.s have them - either on the door
post or attached to the roof portion above the door. I use the on in
my brother's GMC Envoy regularly. And I know exactly what you mean
about opening the door only to the first detent.
So much easier...........of course I have to make sure whatever I'm carrying is put either on the dashboard or floor or passed over to
Steve. (G)
8<----- NICK ----->8
We just got an African place - "Rraveller's Kitchen" that replace La
Bamba "Burritos as Big as Your Head". I'll have to give them a try and
see what they mean by "African" That's a biiiiig continent. Bv)=
I note from their on-line Door Dash menu that they also offer Afro-Mex items and vegetarian stuff.
You will have to try them and give us a report. A new local chain
opened a branch in WF recently so we got some take out for lunch the
other day. Alpaca is Peruvian based, charcoal grilled chicken. We'd had some at one of their other locations so knew what we were getting. We split half a chicken, an order of maduroes (fried plantains) and a
tossed salad. I've a feeling we'll be going back there on a sorta
regular basis.
I'd leave the plantains alone unless someone who knows can assure me
that they won't break me out in hives the way their look-alike the
banana does.
I understand that, no fun to eat something and get hives (or worse).
Some spots never do seem to hold a business long. There's one location here in WF that has probably had at least 5 different restaurants,
besides long times of sitting empty, in the 15 years we've been here. Nothing seems to last more than 6 months in that location.
Lee's Famous was there for several years - as was LaBamba Burritos.
But we have other locations which have been sampled briefly as
restaurant
locations. One place near my work had a Bellacino's Grinders & Pizza
shop there for eight years until the franchisee sold out and retired.
The new owners were totally clewless and soon had run the business
into bankruptcy. Then there was a string of pizza joints - some
w/alcohol and some dry. None laasted long. Currently that location
is shuttered.
Waiting for something else to come along and give it a try.
BTW, B&N stopped supporting my Nook so I couldn't do anything but read what was on there so we got a newer edition today. Also stopped at
World Market, got some scone mixes and a mochi (rice cake) mix.
Ouch but not bad. I decided it's time to start some disbursements though. Now the little Trowe price IRA Whick builds 309$ everyquarter CS> is getting trimmed by 100$ a month. 10$ to Fed tax a
month. 8 months CS> from now, I'll srart pulling Social Security with
Medicare part B CS> kicking in as soon as I hit 65. Haven't touched
other IRA or my TSP CS> yet or any CDs.
We closed out an IRA to buy the R-Pod, haven't touched any other
retirement accounts since. Bought the R-Pod after looking at a couple of other campers because we liked the kitchen layout. It had more counter
top work space than the camper we have now but had just a 2 burner stove
and a microwave/convection oven.
Life goes on!
......and on and on and on..........until you get to the end. (G)
I've got another IRA untapped and a good TSP plus 49 CD's. Should be fine. Mostly making sure I don't push income over the lower rate for Medicare part B! They haven't raised that since 40 or so years ago.
So, I'm bleeding the taxable ones down to ensure RMDs don't bite me.
I really miss MLoo.
So do I, as well as Nancy Backus. Since she lived in Rochester, we'd
visit her and Richard when we'd go to visit Steve's family. They were
the ones that introduced us to Taste Of Japan, the sushi place we enjoy
up there.
Michael's passing was not a surprise as he's been having cardiac
issues for some time. Nancy, OTOH, was a surprise to me. First I knew
of it
wan an e-ail from Richard saying "You've lost your Scrabble partner"
then telling me of her passing.
After my initial shock I replied thanking him for letting me know and saying "I've lost a Scrabble partner. You've lost your life mate and wife."
Saw a window sign on a big, jacked-up pickup truck - "Please don't
park too close .... I'm fat" And agreed with the sentiment. I'm no
longer
considering myself fat - but I am plump, still. Last trip to the
8<----- NICK ----->8
The new owners were totally clewless and soon had run the business
into bankruptcy. Then there was a string of pizza joints - some
w/alcohol and some dry. None laasted long. Currently that location
is shuttered.
Waiting for something else to come along and give it a try.
Or throw their wallet out the window. Running a successful restaurant
is a lot of work. The only restaurant I actually ran was a downtown
cafe that was a "front" for the girls upstairs. I paid no rent, nor electric bills and it was still a bit "iffy".
But it certainly gave me an appreciation for the well run places I go
to for my grub.
BTW, B&N stopped supporting my Nook so I couldn't do anything but read what was on there so we got a newer edition today. Also stopped at
World Market, got some scone mixes and a mochi (rice cake) mix.
Did I tell you about Book Bub? I get at least on email a day listing
"free and reduced price" offerings. Here's the link:
https://www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals/free-ebooks
They offer "Free Ebooks in Any Genre for Any Ereader at BookBub".
In addition to my Kindle (and the app on my smarty-pants phone) Ihave DD> an e-reader on my desk top confuser. It's available for Win
They offer "Free Ebooks in Any Genre for Any Ereader at BookBub".I do get their e-mails; IIRC, you mentioned it when I got the Nook back
in 2012. I usually peruse the list for what may look interesting enough
to check into further before making a decision.
I just do the Nook; it's a good way to take a "stack" of books on a trip without taking up a lot of room. The Nook also fits nicely into my purse
so I can take it when I have a doctor's appointment--handy since they
don't have magazines in the waiting rooms any more. (G)
Ruth Haffly wrote to Carol Shenkenberger <=-
Wedon't have that much but doing well on Social Security and Steve's retirement/disability. We have several CDs, TSP and IRAs tucked away
for the future.
Today is a cool (mid 70s) and very wet day so we're going to do a
lasagne for supper. Bought a couple of Rao's brand lasagnes a few
months ago (BOGI sale) and tucked one in the freezer. They're not bad,
not as good as my home made but a lot better than Mrs. Stouffer's. (G)
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Or throw their wallet out the window. Running a successful restaurant
is a lot of work. The only restaurant I actually ran was a downtown
cafe that was a "front" for the girls upstairs. I paid no rent, nor electric bills and it was still a bit "iffy".
But it certainly gave me an appreciation for the well run places I go
to for my grub.
Yes; I worked as a waitress one summer so I appreciate what they do as well.
BTW, B&N stopped supporting my Nook so I couldn't do anything but read what was on there so we got a newer edition today. Also stopped at
World Market, got some scone mixes and a mochi (rice cake) mix.
Did I tell you about Book Bub? I get at least on email a day listing
"free and reduced price" offerings. Here's the link:
https://www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals/free-ebooks
They offer "Free Ebooks in Any Genre for Any Ereader at BookBub".
I do get their e-mails; IIRC, you mentioned it when I got the Nook back
in 2012. I usually peruse the list for what may look interesting enough
to check into further before making a decision.
In addition to my Kindle (and the app on my smarty-pants phone) I
have an e-reader on my desk top confuser. It's available for Windows,
MAC, and Linux as well as Android and iOS cell phones.
I just do the Nook; it's a good way to take a "stack" of books on a
trip without taking up a lot of room. The Nook also fits nicely into my purse so I can take it when I have a doctor's appointment--handy since they don't have magazines in the waiting rooms any more. (G)
They offer "Free Ebooks in Any Genre for Any Ereader at BookBub".I do get their e-mails; IIRC, you mentioned it when I got the Nook back
in 2012. I usually peruse the list for what may look interesting enough
to check into further before making a decision.
I just grabbed a few for the kindle here. Glad Dave re-posted that
info as I had forgot to sign up last time he did. :)
I just do the Nook; it's a good way to take a "stack" of books on a trip without taking up a lot of room. The Nook also fits nicely into my purse
so I can take it when I have a doctor's appointment--handy since they
don't have magazines in the waiting rooms any more. (G)
My Kindle is the same it fits into my "Murse" which is just a lunch
bag from Wallyworld that I keep all my cr...stuff in. Pocket's just aren't big enough for all my crap.
Wedon't have that much but doing well on Social Security and Steve's retirement/disability. We have several CDs, TSP and IRAs tucked away
for the future.
My brother is sitting pretty on that front. He has his union pension, school board pension and Social Security. His wife has the school
board pension and Social Security. They are making (he says) more than when
they worked. I, OTOH, have just Social security and my part-time job
at AutoZone to pad that out. Cashed out my investment plan to pay off
my little house - so, it's "doable".
Today is a cool (mid 70s) and very wet day so we're going to do abad, RH> not as good as my home made but a lot better than Mrs.
lasagne for supper. Bought a couple of *Rao's brand lasagnes a few
months ago (BOGO sale) and tucked one in the freezer. They're not
The only Stouffer's I get is their Spaghetti w/meat saue. It's a nice supper for one - nuke it for the stated 6 1/2 minutes, stir to mix and sprinkle some sawdust (shaker can Parm) over it and dig in. I've been going through the various offerings of "Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers"
as they are put on special offer. Plus the bowl of the steamer is nice when washed and saved as a serving bowl for picnics, oe cereal, or any
use where a shallow, non-breakable vessel would come in handy. One of
my favourites there is Chicken-broccili fettucine Alfredo. It's as
good as what I've had at many restaurants and (usually)
U$3.49/serving.
electric bills and it was still a bit "iffy".
But it certainly gave me an appreciation for the well run places I go
to for my grub.
Yes; I worked as a waitress one summer so I appreciate what they do as well.
I was offered a job as a cook once when I was making a Hollandaise in
a commercial kitchen. (I've told that story here before) I told the
lady who owned the kitchen "No thanks. I don't want to work that
hard."
BTW, B&N stopped supporting my Nook so I couldn't do anything but read what was on there so we got a newer edition today. Also stopped at
World Market, got some scone mixes and a mochi (rice cake) mix.
They did what? That's nasty on their part. Amazon's Kindle is
compatible (and supported) from the earliest version to the latest. I
got a newer
one to replace the Kindle Keyboard version I dropped and broke the
disply. They no longer offer the Keyboard version so I got a "paper
white" model and I can read very nicelyin low-light conditions.
I don'r watch the boob tube (as I've said many times) so reading is my form of infotainment. The last physical book I bought was a copy of
"Holy Blood, Holy Grail" a non-fiction tome.
Did I tell you about Book Bub? I get at least on email a day listing
"free and reduced price" offerings. Here's the link:
I do get their e-mails; IIRC, you mentioned it when I got the Nook back
in 2012. I usually peruse the list for what may look interesting enough
to check into further before making a decision.
I read the brief description in the e-mail and, if interested, click
the link and check out the fuller description on the web page. I
remember
plots and story lines better than titles - so sometimes I'll click on
a book that sounds like it's up my street on to be informed that I
already own it when I get to the Amazon page. Bv)=
MAC, and Linux as well as Android and iOS cell phones.
I just do the Nook; it's a good way to take a "stack" of books on a
trip without taking up a lot of room. The Nook also fits nicely into my purse so I can take it when I have a doctor's appointment--handy since they don't have magazines in the waiting rooms any more. (G)
I have a "portfolio" cover that was intended for a Nook. Besides the pocket for the e-reader there are two pockets for other stashes. It's
much like a ladies clutch purse or extra wallet - which is hand as I
take the Kindle wit me where ever I go. Especially to medical visits.
Our waiting rooms mostly do have magazines, etc. available - but the
stuff is so out-dated ..........
Hi Carol,
Ouch but not bad. I decided it's time to start some disbursements though. Now the little Trowe price IRA Whick builds 309$ everyquarter CS> is getting trimmed by 100$ a month. 10$ to Fed tax a
month. 8 months CS> from now, I'll srart pulling Social Security with
Medicare part B CS> kicking in as soon as I hit 65. Haven't touched
other IRA or my TSP CS> yet or any CDs.
We closed out an IRA to buy the R-Pod, haven't touched any other retirement accounts since. Bought the R-Pod after looking at a couple of other campers because we liked the kitchen layout. It had more counter top work space than the camper we have now but had just a 2 burner stove and a microwave/convection oven.
Life goes on!
......and on and on and on..........until you get to the end. (G)
I've got another IRA untapped and a good TSP plus 49 CD's. Should be fine. Mostly making sure I don't push income over the lower rate for Medicare part B! They haven't raised that since 40 or so years ago. So, I'm bleeding the taxable ones down to ensure RMDs don't bite me.
Wedon't have that much but doing well on Social Security and Steve's retirement/disability. We have several CDs, TSP and IRAs tucked away for
the future.
Today is a cool (mid 70s) and very wet day so we're going to do a
lasagne for supper. Bought a couple of Rao's brand lasagnes a few months
ago (BOGI sale) and tucked one in the freezer. They're not bad, not as
good as my home made but a lot better than Mrs. Stouffer's. (G)
flying for my computer, Nook, purse stuff, etc. When we drive
somewhere, it gets the computer, Nook and whatever else I put in.
There's one outside
zip pocket that's good for holding granola bars, a crossword puzzle
book, etc. A mesh pocket holds a water bottle. I've gotten my money's worth from the bag and it is still going strong.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Wedon't have that much but doing well on Social Security and Steve's retirement/disability. We have several CDs, TSP and IRAs tucked away
for the future.
My brother is sitting pretty on that front. He has his union pension, school board pension and Social Security. His wife has the school
board pension and Social Security. They are making (he says) more than when
They are doing well then. I didn't work long enough to get full Social Security but, some's better than none.
they worked. I, OTOH, have just Social security and my part-time job
at AutoZone to pad that out. Cashed out my investment plan to pay off
my little house - so, it's "doable".
Steve has mentioned cashing out an IRA to pay off the house but we've
not done so yet. Soon getting to the point when we have to draw from it
so we'll probably use that for extra house payments. We're paying extra
on the principle every month so already have the mortgage about half
paid.
One time when we were at my parent's house, my brothers were talking
about how good Mrs. Stouffer's lasagne is. Steve and I looked at each other with a "do they ever have lousy taste in food!" look. I guess it cmes naturally; my mom used to make lasagne with cottage cheese. I got
my lasagne recipe from my Italian MIL. (G)
flying for my computer, Nook, purse stuff, etc. When we drive
somewhere, it gets the computer, Nook and whatever else I put in.
This sounds perfect.
There's one outside
zip pocket that's good for holding granola bars, a crossword puzzle
book, etc. A mesh pocket holds a water bottle. I've gotten my money's worth from the bag and it is still going strong.
Good setup for sure. I find stuff just ends up piled in my car which isn't good considering they break into it all the time for change.
They are doing well then. I didn't work long enough to get full Social Security but, some's better than none.
By continuing to work and pay into SS my monthly cheque increases
every year (more than the COLA bumps. Plus, I enjoy what I do so it's
not "work" just .......
Steve has mentioned cashing out an IRA to pay off the house but we've
not done so yet. Soon getting to the point when we have to draw from it
so we'll probably use that for extra house payments. We're paying extra
on the principle every month so already have the mortgage about half
paid.
It's a matter of mathematics. Which is why I don't carry a balance on
my credit cards. And it makes it easier to get a home equity loan. I needed one when I re-roofed the house, rebuilt the patio cover and had
the tree removed that caused me to need to rebuild the cover.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
One time when we were at my parent's house, my brothers were talking
about how good Mrs. Stouffer's lasagne is. Steve and I looked at each other with a "do they ever have lousy taste in food!" look. I guess it cmes naturally; my mom used to make lasagne with cottage cheese. I got
my lasagne recipe from my Italian MIL. (G)
It's all in what you're accustomed to, I suppose.
The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. Andonce DD> in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
We've not had a break in for change yet, probably because the change
is not visible.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-
If we have any food/drink wrappers in the truck (Steve likes a mid afternoon snack when travelling so I keep nuts, bars, etc handy.),
we'll clean them out at the next rest stop. Cans and bottles (usually, tho, we just refill water bottles) go into recycle, wrappers into
trash. We've not had a break in for change yet, probably because the change is not visible.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
They are doing well then. I didn't work long enough to get full Social Security but, some's better than none.
By continuing to work and pay into SS my monthly cheque increases
every year (more than the COLA bumps. Plus, I enjoy what I do so it's
not "work" just .......
I'm self employed so I can pick and choose my jobs. Not doing anything right now because our AC not working right, current project is a
flannel shirt. Should have AC fixed Friday, then back to the sewing machine.
Steve has mentioned cashing out an IRA to pay off the house but we've
not done so yet. Soon getting to the point when we have to draw from it
so we'll probably use that for extra house payments. We're paying extra
on the principle every month so already have the mortgage about half
paid.
It's a matter of mathematics. Which is why I don't carry a balance on
my credit cards. And it makes it easier to get a home equity loan. I needed one when I re-roofed the house, rebuilt the patio cover and had
the tree removed that caused me to need to rebuild the cover.
We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times when we
had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling unit), a windfall
has come in at the same time to pay for it.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
One time when we were at my parent's house, my brothers were talking
about how good Mrs. Stouffer's lasagne is. Steve and I looked at each other with a "do they ever have lousy taste in food!" look. I guess it cmes naturally; my mom used to make lasagne with cottage cheese. I got
my lasagne recipe from my Italian MIL. (G)
It's all in what you're accustomed to, I suppose.
Probably so, but once I got my MIL's recipe, I never looked at my
mom's. Same as we said we'd make his mom's sauce & meatballs and my
mom's meat sauce, then decide which to keep making. Made his mom's
first, never made my mom's. (G)
The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
once DD> in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-
On credit cards, I carry often a small balance but under 1,000. Right
now it's higher but just covered a roofing job and am miway on a
chimney fix. It's about 3k and going up to 4k. I'll bleed it off
pretty fast.
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
Hi Ruth,
We've not had a break in for change yet, probably because the change
is not visible.
Doesn't matter here, I park my car in a public toilet, sorry that's garage. By
the time I step over the piles of poop and dodge "McBargins" who sets
his wares up along the stairs so you can't get in...
After we were done, we went over to Trader Joe's,
hadn't been there in several years. Picked up some goodies--dark chocolate covered coffee beans for Steve and dark chocolate covered
mints & caramels for me. Also got some crackers and maple leaf
cookies.
If we have any food/drink wrappers in the truck (Steve likes a mid afternoon snack when travelling so I keep nuts, bars, etc handy.),
we'll clean them out at the next rest stop. Cans and bottles (usually, tho, we just refill water bottles) go into recycle, wrappers into
trash. We've not had a break in for change yet, probably because the change is not visible.
For many thieves a parked vehicle is an "op shop". They'll break in
just to see if there's anything they can use/eat/drink/sell. I lock my
car even in my own driveway.
By continuing to work and pay into SS my monthly cheque increases
every year (more than the COLA bumps. Plus, I enjoy what I do so it's
not "work" just .......
I'm self employed so I can pick and choose my jobs. Not doing anything right now because our AC not working right, current project is a
flannel shirt. Should have AC fixed Friday, then back to the sewing machine.
Do you make enough to file with the Eternal Revenue Service? When I
ran a print shop in my basement as a side business one of the things I hated most was the paperwork for the IRS filings.
Steve has mentioned cashing out an IRA to pay off the house but we've
not done so yet. Soon getting to the point when we have to draw from it
so we'll probably use that for extra house payments. We're paying extra
on the principle every month so already have the mortgage about half
paid.
I got a link in one of my on-line news feeds the other day - so I
followed it and found myself nodding my head often as I read it. Worth
a read.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/pay-off-your-mortgage-early/
It's a matter of mathematics. Which is why I don't carry a balance on
my credit cards. And it makes it easier to get a home equity loan. I needed one when I re-roofed the house, rebuilt the patio cover and had
the tree removed that caused me to need to rebuild the cover.
We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times when we
had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling unit), a windfall
has come in at the same time to pay for it.
Found money is *always* nice.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
One time when we were at my parent's house, my brothers were talking
about how good Mrs. Stouffer's lasagne is. Steve and I looked at each other with a "do they ever have lousy taste in food!" look. I guess it cmes naturally; my mom used to make lasagne with cottage cheese. I got
my lasagne recipe from my Italian MIL. (G)
It's all in what you're accustomed to, I suppose.
Probably so, but once I got my MIL's recipe, I never looked at my
mom's. Same as we said we'd make his mom's sauce & meatballs and my
mom's meat sauce, then decide which to keep making. Made his mom's
first, never made my mom's. (G)
The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
once DD> in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldon the
same all over the country. Bv)=
On credit cards, I carry often a small balance but under 1,000. Right
now it's higher but just covered a roofing job and am miway on a
chimney fix. It's about 3k and going up to 4k. I'll bleed it off
pretty fast.
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
For many thieves a parked vehicle is an "op shop". They'll break in
just to see if there's anything they can use/eat/drink/sell. I lock my
car even in my own driveway.
I know, we have a high value item in the car but the windows are tinted enough that it's not easily visible. And yes, we do lock the truck all
the time, even in our driveway. The truck has an alarm and we live just off a fairly busy street so I don't think anybody would be dumb enough
to venture a break in.
Meanwhile, our fig tree is beginning its summer time bonanza out put.
I'll probably make some preserves again this year; we've been giving
away last year's out put. Those that we froze, were just turned into
fig syrup.
Steve has mentioned cashing out an IRA to pay off the house but we've
not done so yet. Soon getting to the point when we have to draw from it
so we'll probably use that for extra house payments. We're paying extra
on the principle every month so already have the mortgage about half
paid.
I got a link in one of my on-line news feeds the other day - so I
followed it and found myself nodding my head often as I read it. Worth
a read.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/pay-off-your-mortgage-early/
It's a matter of mathematics. Which is why I don't carry a balance on
my credit cards. And it makes it easier to get a home equity loan. I needed one when I re-roofed the house, rebuilt the patio cover and had
the tree removed that caused me to need to rebuild the cover.
We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times when we
had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling unit), a windfall
has come in at the same time to pay for it.
Found money is *always* nice.
Yes, but no such windfalls this week. Truck needed some routine work,
a/c return failed and had to be replaced & system cleaned, then
something in the upright freezer jammed the door just slightly open &
iced up the system. Found that in time to rescue most everything, gave
us a chance to weed out some stuff. Thankfully, Tricare for Life and Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
One time when we were at my parent's house, my brothers were talking
about how good Mrs. Stouffer's lasagne is. Steve and I looked at each other with a "do they ever have lousy taste in food!" look. I guess it cmes naturally; my mom used to make lasagne with cottage cheese. I got
my lasagne recipe from my Italian MIL. (G)
It's all in what you're accustomed to, I suppose.
Probably so, but once I got my MIL's recipe, I never looked at my
mom's. Same as we said we'd make his mom's sauce & meatballs and my
mom's meat sauce, then decide which to keep making. Made his mom's
first, never made my mom's. (G)
The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
once in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
same all over the country. Bv)=
True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the boot. Well known as stone cutters.
After we were done, we went over to Trader Joe's,
hadn't been there in several years. Picked up some goodies--dark
chocolate covered coffee beans for Steve and dark chocolate covered
mints & caramels for me. Also got some crackers and maple leaf
cookies.
Laugh, I just picked up maple leaf cookies on the weekend. Haven't
had one in a few years and saw them while shopping hungry.... LOL
Haven't had one in a few years and saw them while shoppingGreat minds........(G)
us that it didn't, considering all that we had going on with the
house. We would have been
Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-
On credit cards, I carry often a small balance but under 1,000. Right now it's higher but just covered a roofing job and am miway on a chimney fix. It's about 3k and going up to 4k. I'll bleed it off pretty fast.
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
What is the APR though? My American Express has the best annual percentage rate of my cards and it's at 23.97% (jut looked). The monthly percentage doesn't sound bad - until you do the math.
Last time I did home repairs I floated a home equity lona. I could have covered the new roof and patio cover and tree removal from my checking account 0 but I didn't want to go back to living paycheck to paycheck.
So I did the loan at 4.5% APR - and still paid it off as soon as I could. Then I learned that the hoe-eq loan was, in fact, a second mortgage when
I got the papers following pay-off.
Still, general purpose credit cards have ony been around sine 1958 with
the introduction of the Bank Americard - which became Visa. And the AMEX card.
For me the cards are a convenience item. And they let me tell panhandlers "Sorry, bub. I'm all on plastic."
This is as close to a Diner's Club recipe as I have ....
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Diner-Style Club Sandwich
Categories: Poultry, Pork, Vegetables, Breads
Yield: 2 servings
6 sl Thin-cut bacon
6 sl White bread; lightly toasted
1/4 c Mayonnaise; more as needed
2 lg Romaine or iceberg lettuce
- leaves; more as needed
1 (5 oz) beefsteak tomato;
- thin sliced
4 oz Thin-sliced roasted turkey
Fine salt & black pepper
Potato chips; toserve
Position a rack in the middle of the oven; heat to
425oF/218oC.
Place a towel-lined platter near your workspace.
Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on a large,
rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven (no need to
wait for it to be preheated). Roast the bacon for 18 to
20 minutes, or until it is crisped. Transfer to the
prepared platter and break each strip in half.
UDD NOTE: You can microwave your bacon in a 1000 watt
or more powerful oven for 5 minutes using a microwave
safe platter and paper towels.
While the bacon is roasting, gather and prepare the
remaining sandwich ingredients: the bread, mayonnaise,
lettuce, tomato, turkey, and salt and pepper.
To assemble the sandwiches, generously spread the
mayonnaise on one side of each of the bread slices. Cut
the lettuce leaves into 4 pieces, so they will fit
neatly on the bread.
Place a lettuce leaf on 2 of the slices; top each with a
tomato slice, then 3 bacon halves and a quarter of the
turkey, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Top
with a second slice of bread, mayonnaise side down.
Gently spread mayonnaise on the top slice of bread.
Repeat layering the ingredients in the same order on top
of this slice of bread. Cover the sandwiches with the
final slice of bread, mayonnaise side down. Gently press
down on each sandwich and use 4 toothpicks to secure the
sandwich layers in 4 equally spaced spots, pressing all
the way through the bottom slice of bread. Using a
serrated knife, cut each sandwich diagonally, into 4
triangular pieces (each piece should be secured in the
center with a toothpick).
Arrange the sandwiches on plates and serve with potato
chips.
From: Ann Maloney.
Makes: 2 double-decker sandwiches
RECIPE FROM: https://www.washingtonpost.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
MMMMM
... Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday. This is what I've been training for
Hi Carol,
On credit cards, I carry often a small balance but under 1,000. Right now it's higher but just covered a roofing job and am miway on a chimney fix. It's about 3k and going up to 4k. I'll bleed it off pretty fast.
This week we had some routine maintainence work done on the truck; air conditioner repair (return duct failed, had to be replace, area cleaned out); and upright freezer go into melt down mode (able to save a lot, decided to ditch some stuff). Don't know what the a/c cost, no cost for
the freezer but do know credit card took a hit. We were supposed to be
in VT this week so glad that trip was canceled so we could deal with the stuff here.
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
Ours does too but don't know how much. Do know we have some savings
which will probably pay the card off next cycle.
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
I know, we have a high value item in the car but the windows are tinted enough that it's not easily visible. And yes, we do lock the truck all
the time, even in our driveway. The truck has an alarm and we live just off a fairly busy street so I don't think anybody would be dumb enough
to venture a break in.
We're tlking about druggies, derelicts and other free-lance anarchists here.
I lock the car in the driveway and when I'm at a store or restaurant. Unless it's a quick in & out. Oddly, I don't feel the need to lock up
at work. Probably because I parkin a "spaz spot" right out front and I
can see the car clearly through the front window.
Meanwhile, our fig tree is beginning its summer time bonanza out put.
I'll probably make some preserves again this year; we've been giving
away last year's out put. Those that we froze, were just turned into
fig syrup.
I'm 82 years old and I have never had a fresh fig. I'll have to
correct that lack ..... I've only ever eaten Fig Newtons from a store bought pkg.
A quick trip to the search engine tells me that fiss will notdowell DD> in my groqing zone without lots of special help. Which may
I really had to dig to find a recipe that looked tasty and did not use wine - which yu do not do - as an ingredient. Finally found this one:
Title: Fig Brochettes w/Tapioca Cream
Categories: Dairy, Grains, Fruits, Herbs
Yield: 12 Servings
We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times when we
had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling unit), a windfall
has come in at the same time to pay for it.
Found money is *always* nice.
Yes, but no such windfalls this week. Truck needed some routine work,
a/c return failed and had to be replaced & system cleaned, then
something in the upright freezer jammed the door just slightly open &
iced up the system. Found that in time to rescue most everything, gave
us a chance to weed out some stuff. Thankfully, Tricare for Life and Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
Bruo (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
once in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
same all over the country. Bv)=
True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the boot. Well known as stone cutters.
Almost Swiss, then. Bv)=
Title: Swiss Chicken Casserole (Crock Pot)
Categories: Poultry, Cheese, Soups, Dairy
Yield: 6 Servings
Great minds........(G)Haven't had one in a few years and saw them while shopping
Exactly.
us that it didn't, considering all that we had going on with the
house. We would have been
Yes seems you guys have had your fair share of problems this week.
This week we had some routine maintainence work done on the truck; air conditioner repair (return duct failed, had to be replace, area cleaned out); and upright freezer go into melt down mode (able to save a lot, decided to ditch some stuff). Don't know what the a/c cost, no cost for
the freezer but do know credit card took a hit. We were supposed to be
in VT this week so glad that trip was canceled so we could deal with the stuff here.
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
Ours does too but don't know how much. Do know we have some savings
which will probably pay the card off next cycle.
I'll be close at end of month on it. Probably 2 months from now to payoff? Ih
I have available cash now but it's my emergency funds.
Doing much better this week, took the camper in for the needed repair
work today. Insurance should cover most all of that. Meanwhile, temps
have cooled off a bit but we're still going to be doing a lot of
grilling. It's nicer to add heat to the outside air than to heat up
the house. (G)
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times
when we had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling
unit), a windfall has come in at the same time to pay for it.
Found money is *always* nice.
Yes, but no such windfalls this week. Truck needed some routine work,
a/c return failed and had to be replaced & system cleaned, then
something in the upright freezer jammed the door just slightly open &
iced up the system. Found that in time to rescue most everything, gave
us a chance to weed out some stuff. Thankfully, Tricare for Life and Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
Bruo (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
Hopefully nothing too serious. Steve dropped off the camper today
for the work that needs doing, and hopefully covered by insurance.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
once in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
same all over the country. Bv)=
True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the boot. Well known as stone cutters.
Almost Swiss, then. Bv)=
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Title: Swiss Chicken Casserole (Crock Pot)
Categories: Poultry, Cheese, Soups, Dairy
Yield: 6 Servings
Nice an easy.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Hi Dave,
I know, we have a high value item in the car but the windows are tinted enough that it's not easily visible. And yes, we do lock the truck all
the time, even in our driveway. The truck has an alarm and we live just off a fairly busy street so I don't think anybody would be dumb enough
to venture a break in.
We're tlking about druggies, derelicts and other free-lance anarchists here.
They don't frequent our part of town.
I lock the car in the driveway and when I'm at a store or restaurant. Unless it's a quick in & out. Oddly, I don't feel the need to lock up
at work. Probably because I parkin a "spaz spot" right out front and I
can see the car clearly through the front window.
We sometimes, if we're just going to run into the house/back out in a minute, don't bother to lock the truck. Otherwise, it is locked any
time it's left alone, no matter how long or short a time. We don't have
a handicap tag (yet) but will probably end up with one eventually.
Meanwhile, our fig tree is beginning its summer time bonanza out put.
I'll probably make some preserves again this year; we've been giving
away last year's out put. Those that we froze, were just turned into
fig syrup.
I'm 82 years old and I have never had a fresh fig. I'll have to
correct that lack ..... I've only ever eaten Fig Newtons from a store bought pkg.
They are good; a Newton will give you a bit of the taste but nothing
like eating one fresh off the tree. Rinsed but still warm from the sun.
A quick trip to the search engine tells me that fiss will not
dowell DD> in my groqing zone without lots of special help. Which may
'splain DD> why they're not common around here.
And we're in a great spot for them. Steve planted another tree to be
last year so in a few years we'll have a super abundance of them.
I really had to dig to find a recipe that looked tasty and did not use wine - which yu do not do - as an ingredient. Finally found this one:
Title: Fig Brochettes w/Tapioca Cream
Categories: Dairy, Grains, Fruits, Herbs
Yield: 12 Servings
Thanks, looks interesting--and a way to use part of the bumper crop.
(G)
BY: Carol Shenkenberger (1:275/100)
The card is at 6.9% and pays cash back on any purchase (4% I think?).
Thats a dreamy apr. my lowest is 13.15
Doing much better this week, took the camper in for the needed repair
work today. Insurance should cover most all of that. Meanwhile, temps
have cooled off a bit but we're still going to be doing a lot of
grilling. It's nicer to add heat to the outside air than to heat up
the house. (G)
Yes the heat broke here too last night. I can actually move this
morning without being bent over like an old man.
I'm going to head to the woods after work today... I'm hoping to do
some grilling this "weekend" but we have so much going on with getting
the apartment ready for our Son and my FIL to move in, I may not stay long.
Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
Serviceman (current/former) and first responders get discounts in many places. AutoZone gives 10% - if they ask. If they are in uniform I hit
the "DISCOUNT" tab automatically.
Bruo (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
Hopefully nothing too serious. Steve dropped off the camper today
for the work that needs doing, and hopefully covered by insurance.
They kept it overnight waiting for a call-back from BMW as they had to
ask for help. Hopefully I'll get the car back today - even if they
have to wait for parts.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
same all over the country. Bv)=
True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the boot. Well known as stone cutters.
Almost Swiss, then. Bv)=
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Sorry you said to and my mind read top. Bv)= Senior moment.
We're tlking about druggies, derelicts and other free-lance anarchists here.
They don't frequent our part of town.
At least not the obvious ones.
time it's left alone, no matter how long or short a time. We don't have
a handicap tag (yet) but will probably end up with one eventually.
I've had one for years - and they do make it convenient. Especially as
the curbside spots are usually ramped. And I have trouble with curbs - both up and down - unless I have my cane or there is something to hold
on to to keep me steady. This getting old lark is not for wusses.
Meanwhile, our fig tree is beginning its summer time bonanza out put.
I'll probably make some preserves again this year; we've been giving
My grandparents had apple, cherry, apricot, paw-pae and crabapple
trees in the back yard of their town home. And a regular orchard at
the farm
with more apples, peaches, cherries, pears and blackberry brables as
well as raspberries on the other side of the orhard. Gooseberies and
May apples were available in the woods.
I'm 82 years old and I have never had a fresh fig. I'll have to
correct that lack ..... I've only ever eaten Fig Newtons from a store bought pkg.
They are good; a Newton will give you a bit of the taste but nothing
like eating one fresh off the tree. Rinsed but still warm from the sun.
I'll ask the folks down Jeffries Orchard farm stand about the availability.
I had a cherry tree in my front yard until the derecho winds hit last July.
A quick trip to the search engine tells me that fiss will not
dowell DD> in my groqing zone without lots of special help. Which may
'splain DD> why they're not common around here.
And we're in a great spot for them. Steve planted another tree to be
last year so in a few years we'll have a super abundance of them.
From my research they aren't huge trees like maples or oaks.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Meanwhile, our fig tree is beginning its summer time bonanza out put.
I'll probably make some preserves again this year; we've been giving
My grandparents had apple, cherry, apricot, paw-pae and crabapple
trees in the back yard of their town home. And a regular orchard at
the farm with more apples, peaches, cherries, pears and blackberry brambles as well as raspberries on the other side of the orhard. Gooseberies and May apples were available in the woods.
So putting up was a big production in the summer. Steve had a bowl full (about 2 1/2 quarts) in the fridge so yesterday he pulled out the dehydrator. Dried them down to maybe about 2 cups. We'll probably do another batch or 2 in the dehydrator before the tree ends production,
in probably early September.
I'm 82 years old and I have never had a fresh fig. I'll have to
correct that lack ..... I've only ever eaten Fig Newtons from a store bought pkg.
They are good; a Newton will give you a bit of the taste but nothing
like eating one fresh off the tree. Rinsed but still warm from the sun.
I'll ask the folks down Jeffries Orchard farm stand about the availability.
Do so, it's an ancient fruit; I think more popular in the southern US
than the northern. Fig preserves and a brie type cheese on a cracker
make a nice nibble. Last year when we took some preserves out to our daughters, I told the grand kids that these were special, for their mothers,(mom was to share), not to be used like regular jelly/jam for
pb&j or whatever.
I had a cherry tree in my front yard until the derecho winds hit last July.
My parents had one for years, until a storm did it in. It happened just before we came up for a visit so Steve saved some of the wood for his smoker.
We have a yard service; he'd not come in about 3 weeks and the grass
was a nice green when he came on Monday. With the rain, it's almost
as high as it was just before it was cut.
woods on a long term basis?
We bought a chicken from Sam's Club and Steve grilled a rack of ribs
late last week so we're eating off of them, reheating as desired in
the microwave. Right now the temperature is only 75; I could almost
bake something in the big oven without heating up the house too much. we'll work on left overs tho. (G)
Hi Dave,
We're tlking about druggies, derelicts and other free-lance anarchists here.
They don't frequent our part of town.
At least not the obvious ones.
True, may be some but well hidden.
time it's left alone, no matter how long or short a time. We don't have a handicap tag (yet) but will probably end up with one eventually.
I've had one for years - and they do make it convenient. Especially as the curbside spots are usually ramped. And I have trouble with curbs - both up and down - unless I have my cane or there is something to hold on to to keep me steady. This getting old lark is not for wusses.
Meanwhile, our fig tree is beginning its summer time bonanza out put. I'll probably make some preserves again this year; we've been giving
My grandparents had apple, cherry, apricot, paw-pae and crabapple
trees in the back yard of their town home. And a regular orchard at
the farm
with more apples, peaches, cherries, pears and blackberry brables as well as raspberries on the other side of the orhard. Gooseberies and May apples were available in the woods.
So putting up was a big production in the summer. Steve had a bowl full (about 2 1/2 quarts) in the fridge so yesterday he pulled out the dehydrator. Dried them down to maybe about 2 cups. We'll probably do
another batch or 2 in the dehydrator before the tree ends production, in probably early September.
I'm 82 years old and I have never had a fresh fig. I'll have to
correct that lack ..... I've only ever eaten Fig Newtons from a store bought pkg.
They are good; a Newton will give you a bit of the taste but nothing like eating one fresh off the tree. Rinsed but still warm from the sun.
I'll ask the folks down Jeffries Orchard farm stand about the availability.
Do so, it's an ancient fruit; I think more popular in the southern US
than the northern. Fig preserves and a brie type cheese on a cracker
make a nice nibble. Last year when we took some preserves out to our daughters, I told the grand kids that these were special, for their mothers,(mom was to share), not to be used like regular jelly/jam for
pb&j or whatever.
I had a cherry tree in my front yard until the derecho winds hit last July.
My parents had one for years, until a storm did it in. It happened just before we came up for a visit so Steve saved some of the wood for his smoker.
A quick trip to the search engine tells me that fiss will not
dowell DD> in my groqing zone without lots of special help. Which may
'splain DD> why they're not common around here.
And we're in a great spot for them. Steve planted another tree to be last year so in a few years we'll have a super abundance of them.
From my research they aren't huge trees like maples or oaks.
No, more like a bush. BTW, I was informed that the 2nd tree didn't make
it so we only have to one, but a very prolific one.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
Serviceman (current/former) and first responders get discounts in many places. AutoZone gives 10% - if they ask. If they are in uniform I hit
the "DISCOUNT" tab automatically.
We get it at quite a few places, sometimes coded at the register as a "senior" discount. Of course Steve's grey hair is a give away there
that he's entitled to that one. (G) One nice thing about the Michael's craft store chain--they give the discount to spouses of retirees also.
Bruno (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
Hopefully nothing too serious. Steve dropped off the camper today
for the work that needs doing, and hopefully covered by insurance.
They kept it overnight waiting for a call-back from BMW as they had to
ask for help. Hopefully I'll get the car back today - even if they
have to wait for parts.
All the parts are in for the camper and it is up at the RV place; they said they'll begin work next week. Next trip isn't planned until late September but we may do a local one if we get it back soon.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
same all over the country. Bv)=
True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the boot. Well known as stone cutters.
Almost Swiss, then. Bv)=
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Sorry you said to and my mind read top. Bv)= Senior moment.
Understandable. We've spent some enjoyable time in Switzerland when we were stationed in Germany. Used to camp in Interlaken with friends;
we'd bring marshmallows and graham crackers but buy the chocolate down there. One year we introduced (American) missionary kids living in
France to S'mores.
My grandparents had apple, cherry, apricot, paw-pae and crabapple
trees in the back yard of their town home. And a regular orchard at
the farm with more apples, peaches, cherries, pears and blackberry brambles as well as raspberries on the other side of the orhard. Gooseberies and May apples were available in the woods.
So putting up was a big production in the summer. Steve had a bowl full (about 2 1/2 quarts) in the fridge so yesterday he pulled out the dehydrator. Dried them down to maybe about 2 cups. We'll probably do another batch or 2 in the dehydrator before the tree ends production,
in probably early September.
The degydrator is nice. I use mine mostly for chilies - and the aroma
that permeates the house is a great appetite stimulant.
I'm 82 years old and I have never had a fresh fig. I'll have to
correct that lack ..... I've only ever eaten Fig Newtons from a store bought pkg.
They are good; a Newton will give you a bit of the taste but nothing
like eating one fresh off the tree. Rinsed but still warm from the sun.
I'll ask the folks down Jeffries Orchard farm stand about the availability.
Do so, it's an ancient fruit; I think more popular in the southern US
than the northern. Fig preserves and a brie type cheese on a cracker
make a nice nibble. Last year when we took some preserves out to our daughters, I told the grand kids that these were special, for their mothers,(mom was to share), not to be used like regular jelly/jam for
pb&j or whatever.
Probably because the fig trees do not do well in the Northern climate zones. I did some readig on what it takes to have a successful fig
crop in my area. YIKES!!! I'll buy figs that have been shipped in,
Thenkew veddy much. Bv)=
I had a cherry tree in my front yard until the derecho winds hit last July.
My parents had one for years, until a storm did it in. It happened just before we came up for a visit so Steve saved some of the wood for his smoker.
My tree service guy salvaged all the wood except the small branches
for his son's smoker. AFAIK I've never had cherry smoked anything. I
have,
however, used grapevine cutting to smoke a chuck roast very
successfully.
We have a yard service; he'd not come in about 3 weeks and the grass
One chore I hate with a passion is cutting the grass. Thankfully my
lawn is small so it doesn't take more thne 15 mins,
woods on a long term basis?
We're in a seasonal trailer park so Mother's Day (Can) to Thanksgiving (can) are when we're allowed in. Having said that when all the people
are moved in to the apartment, I'm probably going to be staying here
most days jsut so I have some time to myself.
We bought a chicken from Sam's Club and Steve grilled a rack of ribs
late last week so we're eating off of them, reheating as desired in
the microwave. Right now the temperature is only 75; I could almost
bake something in the big oven without heating up the house too much. we'll work on left overs tho. (G)
Our Grandson came to visit yesterday so we had Hot Dogs last night. :)
I enjoy one every now and again. Andrea also brought a nice store
made salad and fruit tray so we ate pretty darn well! Left over dogs
will be used instead of Bacon with our eggs when the rest of them wake
up. :)
We own about .28/acre, not really enough to justify buying a riding
mower but takes a while to do with a push mower. Your lawn sounds
like the one we had in Savannah; I don't think it took even 10
minutes to mow.
the property for I don't know how many years. My SIL and her husband
spend 6 months of the year in Florida, the other 6 months at this campground. We asked if we could rent a site for just a few days
while visiting in that area, got told "sorry, no".
We've done that from time to time, cut up the hot dogs and scramble
them with the eggs. My parents did that when I was growing up, called
it "hupple pupple". Found a similar dish in one of my German cook
books.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
My grandparents had apple, cherry, apricot, paw-pae and crabapple
trees in the back yard of their town home. And a regular orchard at
the farm with more apples, peaches, cherries, pears and blackberry brambles as well as raspberries on the other side of the orhard. Gooseberies and May apples were available in the woods.
So putting up was a big production in the summer. Steve had a bowl full (about 2 1/2 quarts) in the fridge so yesterday he pulled out the dehydrator. Dried them down to maybe about 2 cups. We'll probably do another batch or 2 in the dehydrator before the tree ends production,
in probably early September.
Probably because the fig trees do not do well in the Northern climate zones. I did some readig on what it takes to have a successful fig
crop in my area. YIKES!!! I'll buy figs that have been shipped in,
Thenkew veddy much. Bv)=
That's OK. If we ever get out that way, I can drop off either some
dried figs or preserves in the off season, fresh figs in July/August.
I had a cherry tree in my front yard until the derecho winds hit last July.
My parents had one for years, until a storm did it in. It happened just before we came up for a visit so Steve saved some of the wood for his smoker.
My tree service guy salvaged all the wood except the small branches
for his son's smoker. AFAIK I've never had cherry smoked anything. I
have, however, used grapevine cutting to smoke a chuck roast very successfully.
Other than things smoked tasting good, I don't recall anything specific about it. IIRC,the wood was probably used to smoke turkeys and Boston butts.
A quick trip to the search engine tells me that fiss will not
dowell DD> in my groqing zone without lots of special help. Which may
'splain DD> why they're not common around here.
And we're in a great spot for them. Steve planted another tree to be last year so in a few years we'll have a super abundance of them.
From my research they aren't huge trees like maples or oaks.
No, more like a bush. BTW, I was informed that the 2nd tree didn't make
it so we only have to one, but a very prolific one.
Figs love VB! Tons of them here. Fig farming has become 'a thing'.
I often trade apples for them.
This years apple crop looks to be 1.5 bushels. I'm going topractice CS> making apple cider. I'm all setup now for it.
Serviceman (current/former) and first responders get discounts in many places. AutoZone gives 10% - if they ask. If they are in uniform I hit
the "DISCOUNT" tab automatically.
We get it at quite a few places, sometimes coded at the register as a "senior" discount. Of course Steve's grey hair is a give away there
that he's entitled to that one. (G) One nice thing about the Michael's craft store chain--they give the discount to spouses of retirees also.
Hardee's/Carl's Jr. of the fats food places mhere gives a 10% senior spiff. But, you may have to remind the clerk the deduct the amount.
Bruno (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
Hopefully nothing too serious. Steve dropped off the camper today
for the work that needs doing, and hopefully covered by insurance.
They kept it overnight waiting for a call-back from BMW as they had to
ask for help. Hopefully I'll get the car back today - even if they
have to wait for parts.
Turned out that a wonky igition coil was the cause of the transmission shiftig to neutral. Which is bizarre i my experience. But, that's why
I get my service done at Eurosport. They have (or can get) the
solutions
to my problems. And it turned out that the coils from BMW were
actually le$$ that the aftermarket units from AutoZone. Which does't
hapen often.
All the parts are in for the camper and it is up at the RV place; they said they'll begin work next week. Next trip isn't planned until late September but we may do a local one if we get it back soon.
There's some pretty territory oven in the west end of your state. And
a bit of history revolving around the moonshiners and reveners.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Sorry you said to and my mind read top. Bv)= Senior moment.
Understandable. We've spent some enjoyable time in Switzerland when we were stationed in Germany. Used to camp in Interlaken with friends;
we'd bring marshmallows and graham crackers but buy the chocolate down there. One year we introduced (American) missionary kids living in
France to S'mores.
I sort of envy you guys the travel you got on Uncle Sugar's nickle. I spent my whole enlistment after boot camp at the Naval Air Station in Millington, Tn. Did fly around the world once on a "training" flight.
Saw a lot of blue water and cloud passing under out aero-chine. And
found that the inside of one military air field is much like any other right down to the mess hall.
Title: Navy S.O.S. (Minced Beef)
Categories: Beef, Vegetables
Yield: 10 Servings
Hi Carol,
A quick trip to the search engine tells me that fiss will not
dowell DD> in my groqing zone without lots of special help. Which m
'splain DD> why they're not common around here.
And we're in a great spot for them. Steve planted another tree to be last year so in a few years we'll have a super abundance of them.
From my research they aren't huge trees like maples or oaks.
No, more like a bush. BTW, I was informed that the 2nd tree didn't make it so we only have to one, but a very prolific one.
Figs love VB! Tons of them here. Fig farming has become 'a thing'.
I often trade apples for them.
We don't have enough to farm (the newer tree didn't make it so just have
the one) but the one tree we have is quite prolific. So far we've
dehydrated several pounds of figs, with more to come. Maybe ought to
take some to the farmer's market and do some bartering.
This years apple crop looks to be 1.5 bushels. I'm going topractice CS> making apple cider. I'm all setup now for it.
Sounds good to me. My parents had several apple trees. One year when he
was in a nearby college, my sister's son came over with several of his classmates to make cider. IIRC, they were able to make several gallons, splitting the yield so some went back to the college, some stayed with
my parents.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Serviceman (current/former) and first responders get discounts in many places. AutoZone gives 10% - if they ask. If they are in uniform I hit
the "DISCOUNT" tab automatically.
We get it at quite a few places, sometimes coded at the register as a "senior" discount. Of course Steve's grey hair is a give away there
that he's entitled to that one. (G) One nice thing about the Michael's craft store chain--they give the discount to spouses of retirees also.
Hardee's/Carl's Jr. of the fats food places mhere gives a 10% senior spiff. But, you may have to remind the clerk the deduct the amount.
The only Hardee's in WF closed several years ago, before the pandemic
hit so we have to find one in neighboring communities. Carl's Jr. is a western chain; we've stopped there a time or two when west of the Mississippi.
Bruno (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and there's no dipstick for either the engine oil or transmission fluid.
Interesting, so are you getting it fixed this week?
All the parts are in for the camper and it is up at the RV place; they said they'll begin work next week. Next trip isn't planned until late September but we may do a local one if we get it back soon.
There's some pretty territory oven in the west end of your state. And
a bit of history revolving around the moonshiners and reveners.
We've been out there various times. The lady that used to co-odinate
our Quilts of Valor group was a native of Tennisee; her family went
back generations. She told me about one ancester, Gunpowder Mary
(Google it) and how she outsmarted the British during the Revolutionary War.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Sorry you said toe and my mind read top. Bv)= Senior moment.
Understandable. We've spent some enjoyable time in Switzerland when we were stationed in Germany. Used to camp in Interlaken with friends;
we'd bring marshmallows and graham crackers but buy the chocolate down there. One year we introduced (American) missionary kids living in
France to S'mores.
I sort of envy you guys the travel you got on Uncle Sugar's nickle. I spent my whole enlistment after boot camp at the Naval Air Station in Millington, Tn. Did fly around the world once on a "training" flight.
Saw a lot of blue water and cloud passing under out aero-chine. And
found that the inside of one military air field is much like any other right down to the mess hall.
Should have stayed in longer, maybe had the chance to see more of the world. My dad was WWII, Navy, Pacific theater. He never cared for rice
or spam, interestingly tho, did like canned corned beef, after the war. One 3 week stretch in December 44 to January 45 they had alternating
meals of canned corned beef and Spam. Supply ship couldn't get thru.
Title: Navy S.O.S. (Minced Beef)
Categories: Beef, Vegetables
Yield: 10 Servings
Never heard of or saw that at home when I was growing up.
Shawn Highfield wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-
We own about .28/acre, not really enough to justify buying a riding
mower but takes a while to do with a push mower. Your lawn sounds
like the one we had in Savannah; I don't think it took even 10
minutes to mow.
Our lawn mower is 100% people powered. I picked one up on the side
of the road years ago when my hands still worked and was able to
sharpen the blades. For our lawn it's perfect, anything it misses we
get with the whipper snipper. ;)
the property for I don't know how many years. My SIL and her husband
spend 6 months of the year in Florida, the other 6 months at this campground. We asked if we could rent a site for just a few days
while visiting in that area, got told "sorry, no".
Our campground still has some transient spots he keeps open, however
if they don't like the look of you it's "booked solid." The family
that runs it
does an amazing job, if they sell (and we've replaced the current tin
can) we'll pull the trailer out. The current one hasn't moved in 50
years or more so while it's on wheels it will come apart when they hook
a tractor up to haul it out.
We've done that from time to time, cut up the hot dogs and scramble
them with the eggs. My parents did that when I was growing up, called
it "hupple pupple". Found a similar dish in one of my German cook
books.
With a picky eater like the grandson at least chopped up hotdogs are as good as bacon. (In his mind)
We own about .28/acre, not really enough to justify buying a riding
mower but takes a while to do with a push mower. Your lawn sounds
like the one we had in Savannah; I don't think it took even 10
minutes to mow.
Our lawn mower is 100% people powered. I picked one up on the side
of the road years ago when my hands still worked and was able to
sharpen the blades. For our lawn it's perfect, anything it misses we
get with the whipper snipper. ;)
the property for I don't know how many years. My SIL and herhusband RH> spend 6 months of the year in Florida, the other 6 months
Our campground still has some transient spots he keeps open, however
if they don't like the look of you it's "booked solid." The family
that runs it
does an amazing job, if they sell (and we've replaced the current tin
can) we'll pull the trailer out. The current one hasn't moved in 50
years or more so while it's on wheels it will come apart when they
hook a tractor up to haul it out.
We've done that from time to time, cut up the hot dogs and scramble
them with the eggs. My parents did that when I was growing up, called
it "hupple pupple". Found a similar dish in one of my German cook
books.
With a picky eater like the grandson at least chopped up hotdogs are
as good as bacon. (In his mind)
So putting up was a big production in the summer. Steve had a bowl full (about 2 1/2 quarts) in the fridge so yesterday he pulled out the dehydrator. Dried them down to maybe about 2 cups. We'll probably do another batch or 2 in the dehydrator before the tree ends production,
in probably early September.
My grandmother had bonanza amounts of fruits preserves, jams, jellies
and both peach and apple "butters". But the big production was
pickling the cucumbers. She made Virginia Chunk, Bread & Butter, Dill,
and with
the little guyus - Senf Gherkins. When she closed the house to move to assisted living I had an antique dealer drop by and make a bid on her stoneware crocks (up to 10 gallons) glass jars, etc. As well as the
old laundry stove in the basement. He added almost 10K to her bank
account
and amazed her. She had no idea "that old junk" was worth anythng.
8<----- HACK ----->8
Probably because the fig trees do not do well in the Northern climate zones. I did some readig on what it takes to have a successful fig
crop in my area. YIKES!!! I'll buy figs that have been shipped in,
Thenkew veddy much. Bv)=
That's OK. If we ever get out that way, I can drop off either some
dried figs or preserves in the off season, fresh figs in July/August.
That's a wonderful offer.
I nearly bought a smoker - but, the "reality" side of my brain said, "You'll buy. Set it up. Use it once or twice than spend the rest of
you life dusting it and working around it." So, I passed. I do have a charcoal grill w/offset fire box that I can use to smoke stuff if I
care to. I find, though, that the older I get the less time I spend in
my tiny kitchen.
Title: Senf Gherkins
Categories: Squash, Preserving, Pickles
Yield: 7 Pints
5 qt Cucumbers or Gherkins; 1 1/2
- to 3 inches length
1/2 c Salt
8 c Sugar
6 c Vinegar
3/4 ts Turmeric
2 ts Celery seed
2 ts Whole mixed pickling spices
8 (1") sticks cinnamon
1/2 ts Fennel; opt
2 ts Vanilla; opt
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGE <<
I would do likewise - if I had the counter space. My toaster oven is
also a convection oven (air fryer). I may toss my house-mates
collection of plastic food containers - or at least condense it down
to a reasonable size. He's badly infected with packrat-itis.
Then I'd have a spot for the toaster oven.
I was gonna buy one of those - but when I started looking I found
that the prices were as much as a small powered mower. I have an
Winch it up onto a flatbed trailer and haul it to the salvage yard.
Or look for a low underpass then call your insurance company.
are as good as bacon. (In his mind)Nothing is as good as bacon. Nothing ... not even steak.
Neighbour lady brought us a sack of just plucked tomatoes from her
garden. So, off to Humphrey's for bacon patties to make sandwiches.
With fresh, just picked tomatoes, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce they
became giant BLTs w/cheese.
would rather pay somebody to do it now. At the moment he is over at
the church house mowing, but on a riding mower. He and several other
the yard there, each one doing it once or twice a month, and usually working in 2s.
however if they don't like the look of you it's "booked solid."Good to know if we ever get up that way.
Not a good thing. I presume there's alternate ways to get it out.
Younger daughter's older son is on the autism spectrum so is more
picky about what he likes to eat. When we visited last year, he'd
gone vetetarian but was happy when his mom found vegetarian hot dogs
at Ikea.
Figs love VB! Tons of them here. Fig farming has become 'a thing'.
I often trade apples for them.
We don't have enough to farm (the newer tree didn't make it so just have
the one) but the one tree we have is quite prolific. So far we've
dehydrated several pounds of figs, with more to come. Maybe ought to
take some to the farmer's market and do some bartering.
This years apple crop looks to be 1.5 bushels. I'm going topractice CS> making apple cider. I'm all setup now for it.
Sounds good to me. My parents had several apple trees. One year when he
was in a nearby college, my sister's son came over with several of his classmates to make cider. IIRC, they were able to make several gallons, splitting the yield so some went back to the college, some stayed with
my parents.
Sounds like a plan for my apple cider! I won't try to ferment it, but next year might, For now, I don't have containers to do that
properly.
The only Hardee's in WF closed several years ago, before the pandemic
hit so we have to find one in neighboring communities. Carl's Jr. is a western chain; we've stopped there a time or two when west of the Mississippi.
When Carl's Jr. bought the Hardee's chain they initially re-branded
many of the stores to Carl's Jr. and watched sales make a death dive.
So they went back to being the more-familiar Hardee's
The local franchisee dragged his feet on the new signage so didn't
have to re-brand his stores. I understand the menus are slightly
different beteen C-J and Hardee's.
8<----- SNIP----->8
Interesting, so are you getting it fixed this week?
It's done. BMW FED-Exed the coils the day they diagnosed the problem
and I picked up the car next day.
There's some pretty territory oven in the west end of your state. And
a bit of history revolving around the moonshiners and reveners.
We've been out there various times. The lady that used to co-odinate
our Quilts of Valor group was a native of Tennisee; her family went
back generations. She told me about one ancester, Gunpowder Mary
(Google it) and how she outsmarted the British during the Revolutionary War.
8<----- WHACK ----->8
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
Sorry you said toe and my mind read top. Bv)= Senior moment.
Understandable. We've spent some enjoyable time in Switzerland when we were stationed in Germany. Used to camp in Interlaken with friends;
we'd bring marshmallows and graham crackers but buy the chocolate down there. One year we introduced (American) missionary kids living in
France to S'mores.
I sort of envy you guys the travel you got on Uncle Sugar's nickle. I spent my whole enlistment after boot camp at the Naval Air Station in Millington, Tn. Did fly around the world once on a "training" flight.
Saw a lot of blue water and cloud passing under out aero-chine. And
found that the inside of one military air field is much like any other right down to the mess hall.
Should have stayed in longer, maybe had the chance to see more of the world. My dad was WWII, Navy, Pacific theater. He never cared for rice
or spam, interestingly tho, did like canned corned beef, after the war. One 3 week stretch in December 44 to January 45 they had alternating
meals of canned corned beef and Spam. Supply ship couldn't get thru.
My brother did a tour in Vietnam. To this day he will not eat rice.
Title: Navy S.O.S. (Minced Beef)
Categories: Beef, Vegetables
Yield: 10 Servings
Never heard of or saw that at home when I was growing up.
We had S.O.S. fairly often when I was a youngster. Both the hamburger based and the "real" sliced, dried beef versions .... depending on how close it was to payday. Bv)=
Hi Carol,
Figs love VB! Tons of them here. Fig farming has become 'a thing'. I often trade apples for them.
We don't have enough to farm (the newer tree didn't make it so just have the one) but the one tree we have is quite prolific. So far we've dehydrated several pounds of figs, with more to come. Maybe ought to
take some to the farmer's market and do some bartering.
This years apple crop looks to be 1.5 bushels. I'm going topractice CS> making apple cider. I'm all setup now for it.
Sounds good to me. My parents had several apple trees. One year when he was in a nearby college, my sister's son came over with several of his classmates to make cider. IIRC, they were able to make several gallons, splitting the yield so some went back to the college, some stayed with
my parents.
Sounds like a plan for my apple cider! I won't try to ferment it, but next year might, For now, I don't have containers to do that
properly.
Do you have space in your freezer? Cider does freeze well, just have to
make sure you leave some head room. That way you can enjoy last year's
batch when the trees are blooming for this year's crop. (G)
Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I was gonna buy one of those - but when I started looking I found
that the prices were as much as a small powered mower. I have an
If I had paid for it I would have gone with some sort of powered one,
but for free it's been a great mower for at least 10 years now.
Winch it up onto a flatbed trailer and haul it to the salvage yard.
Or look for a low underpass then call your insurance company.
I wish a picture would show you how big this one is. To go down the
road one needs special permits and a police escort as it's over sized. Honestly as soon as they hooked it up to a winch the entire tin can
will come apart anyway.
are as good as bacon. (In his mind)Nothing is as good as bacon. Nothing ... not even steak.
He's 8. ;)
Neighbour lady brought us a sack of just plucked tomatoes from her
garden. So, off to Humphrey's for bacon patties to make sandwiches.
With fresh, just picked tomatoes, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce they
became giant BLTs w/cheese.
Sounds good!
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
The only Hardee's in WF closed several years ago, before the pandemic
hit so we have to find one in neighboring communities. Carl's Jr. is a western chain; we've stopped there a time or two when west of the Mississippi.
When Carl's Jr. bought the Hardee's chain they initially re-branded
many of the stores to Carl's Jr. and watched sales make a death dive.
So they went back to being the more-familiar Hardee's
Hardee's is better known east of the Mississippi. They used to do a
roast beef, similar to Arby's, slicing it after it was ordered.
Probably Arby's (or Roy Rogers in some markets) was more popular but I wish they'd not discontinued it.
The local franchisee dragged his feet on the new signage so didn't
have to re-brand his stores. I understand the menus are slightly
different beteen C-J and Hardee's.
It has been a while since we've been in a Carl's Jr; having the camper
we now usually fix our own lunches. IIRC, the menua are similr, but, as you say, slight differences. I can't recall specific ones tho.
8<----- SNIP----->8
My brother did a tour in Vietnam. To this day he will not eat rice.
I'm not surprised. Back when our older daughter and her husband bought
a Mitsubishi Eclipse, my dad didn't like the car because it was
Japanese (one of his ships was hit by an--unsuccessful--kamikaze
attack). He did buy German cars tho.
Title: Navy S.O.S. (Minced Beef)
Categories: Beef, Vegetables
Yield: 10 Servings
Never heard of or saw that at home when I was growing up.
We had S.O.S. fairly often when I was a youngster. Both the hamburger based and the "real" sliced, dried beef versions .... depending on how close it was to payday. Bv)=
Mom did other things to stretch the budget but never S.O.S.
would rather pay somebody to do it now. At the moment he is over at
the church house mowing, but on a riding mower. He and several other
the yard there, each one doing it once or twice a month, and usually working in 2s.
That's a good way to get it done without hurting anyone. Probably
more then enough men who have time to help out the church.
Good to know if we ever get up that way.however if they don't like the look of you it's "booked solid."
You wouldn't have an issue. Besides I'd let them know you were coming
and to give you guys the VIP spot. :)
Not a good thing. I presume there's alternate ways to get it out.
Just in peices. But we don't care as with luck we'll be replacing it
in 2026 with something new.
Younger daughter's older son is on the autism spectrum so is more
picky about what he likes to eat. When we visited last year, he'd
gone vetetarian but was happy when his mom found vegetarian hot dogs
at Ikea.
My daughter wasn't raised to be picky, but she sure lets her boy get
away with it. :)
one rolled along the blades to keep them sharp. I soon learned that
20 minutes tending to that chore would save me a lot of sweat and
nearly 30 miutes of time in actual mowing.
camp/ travel trailer is, in fact, a full blown red-neck mansion
(mobile home).
T'was. Last night I did a bag of pre-mixed lettuce salad with a
couple of those 'mters chopped up, some sunflower seeds and shredded Cheddar, covered in Russian dressing. I was stuffed. Bv)=
Title: Russian Salad Dressing
younger. The singles are all of college age or older, here mostly
because of the seminary and college but some locals with no school connection. It's a small property but has a lot of trees so a lot of
hand mowing has to be done.
family--visited Halifax and docked in Sydney but we took the bus tour
up to Badeck. Steve has said he wants to go back to Badeck, see some Canada, so we may head that way some summer.
willing to eat whole wheat pasta & brown rice than older daughter's.
But, she tried--her husband is more meat and potatoes than how she
was brought up.
classmates to make cider. IIRC, they were able to make several gallons, splitting the yield so some went back to the college, some stayed with
my parents.
Sounds like a plan for my apple cider! I won't try to ferment it, but next year might, For now, I don't have containers to do that
properly.
Do you have space in your freezer? Cider does freeze well, just have to
make sure you leave some head room. That way you can enjoy last year's
batch when the trees are blooming for this year's crop. (G)
Thats problematic. I'm shy of space in the frezer!
Hardee's bought the Roy Rogers operation for their fried chicken and
the roast beast came with. I used to enjoy watcheing the slicer "go to town" when they were making up a sandwich. And the fried chicken was *great*. Much better than Kentucky Fried Colonel for my $$$. And they
got quite a bit of it before Carl's Jr. bought them and discontinued
both the roast beef and the chicken. Bv(=
It has been a while since we've been in a Carl's Jr; having the camper
we now usually fix our own lunches. IIRC, the menua are similr, but, as you say, slight differences. I can't recall specific ones tho.
The one thing that Carl's Jr. brought to Hardee's that I think is a
plus iss the "Frisco" burger - a 1/3-pound charbroiled Black Angus
beef patty covered in Swiss cheese, mayo, tomatoes, and bacon
sandwiched between
toasted sourdough.
And now they have a BLT version which adds lettuce and more tomato and bacon. Right now they're offering 50% off in their app so I've had a
few of those. By itself it's a meal.
8<----- SNIP----->8
My brother did a tour in Vietnam. To this day he will not eat rice.
I'm not surprised. Back when our older daughter and her husband bought
a Mitsubishi Eclipse, my dad didn't like the car because it was
Japanese (one of his ships was hit by an--unsuccessful--kamikaze
attack). He did buy German cars tho.
Well, Mitsubishi did manufacture the Zero and other aeroplaes before switching back to cars after the war.
Bv)= In actuality it's the Japanese manufacturers who made Detroit "up their game" quality-wise. Used to be if you had a car the lasted for
100K miles it was rare, Then came the post-WWII Japanese cars. Now
it's not uncommon for me to wait on customers at AutoZone with
domestic iron that has more than 200K and still going strong.
Title: Navy S.O.S. (Minced Beef) DD> Categories: Beef,Vegetables DD> Yield: 10 Servings
Never heard of or saw that at home when I was growing up.
We had S.O.S. fairly often when I was a youngster. Both the hamburger based and the "real" sliced, dried beef versions .... depending on how close it was to payday. Bv)=
Mom did other things to stretch the budget but never S.O.S.
Since your Dad was in Unc's Yacht Club he probably put the kibosh on
that.
Hi Carol,
classmates to make cider. IIRC, they were able to make several gallons splitting the yield so some went back to the college, some stayed with my parents.
Sounds like a plan for my apple cider! I won't try to ferment it, b next year might, For now, I don't have containers to do that properly.
Do you have space in your freezer? Cider does freeze well, just have to make sure you leave some head room. That way you can enjoy last year's batch when the trees are blooming for this year's crop. (G)
Thats problematic. I'm shy of space in the frezer!
And still more summer crops to harvest. (G) Guess you will have to
either get creative in your arrainging of what goes in to free up space
or bite the bullet and get a new freezer. I'm still re-arrainging my
fridge freezer and the big one from the melt down of a couple of weeks
ago, finding I have more room than I thought I did.
Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-
camp/ travel trailer is, in fact, a full blown red-neck mansion
(mobile home).
It is, one from the 1970's or before. It's old old old. We're
hoping to get a new one after Andrea is done this round of schooling.
I want to hang onto this one for as long as possible due to having so
much space.
T'was. Last night I did a bag of pre-mixed lettuce salad with a
couple of those 'mters chopped up, some sunflower seeds and shredded Cheddar, covered in Russian dressing. I was stuffed. Bv)=
That sounds good. I had some bag-o-salad, onions, carrot, cuke, cheese deli ham salad with ranch dressing (which I dislike as a dressing but
was all I had and it was too hot to shake a mason jar.
Title: Russian Salad Dressing
Saved this once before but moving it up the list to a "totry this year" database. LOL
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Hi Dave,
Hardee's bought the Roy Rogers operation for their fried chicken and
the roast beast came with. I used to enjoy watcheing the slicer "go to town" when they were making up a sandwich. And the fried chicken was *great*. Much better than Kentucky Fried Colonel for my $$$. And they
got quite a bit of it before Carl's Jr. bought them and discontinued
both the roast beef and the chicken. Bv(=
There's a Roy Rogers in Winchester, VA. We stopped there last November
on our way up north and yes, we got (good) roast beef sandwiches. Might make it a more often stop.
It has been a while since we've been in a Carl's Jr; having the camper
we now usually fix our own lunches. IIRC, the menua are similr, but,
as you say, slight differences. I can't recall specific ones tho.
The one thing that Carl's Jr. brought to Hardee's that I think is a
plus is the "Frisco" burger - a 1/3-pound charbroiled Black Angus
beef patty covered in Swiss cheese, mayo, tomatoes, and bacon
sandwiched between toasted sourdough.
And now they have a BLT version which adds lettuce and more tomato and bacon. Right now they're offering 50% off in their app so I've had a
few of those. By itself it's a meal.
I've seen it advertised on tv, both a chicken version and a beef
version. I think I'd go for the chicken, but take the chicken out and
have it on the side. We don't have the app so would pay full price if
we went for it. Today's lunch was splitting a chicken bake at Costco; I had an appointment down in Raleigh, ran some other errands (including Costco) before going to the dr. Not the greatest but it beats a burger
or their pizza.
8<----- SNIP----->8
My brother did a tour in Vietnam. To this day he will not eat rice.
I'm not surprised. Back when our older daughter and her husband bought
a Mitsubishi Eclipse, my dad didn't like the car because it was
Japanese (one of his ships was hit by an--unsuccessful--kamikaze
attack). He did buy German cars tho.
Well, Mitsubishi did manufacture the Zero and other aeroplaes before switching back to cars after the war.
Which is why my dad was not happy to see our SIL's car.
Bv)= In actuality it's the Japanese manufacturers who made Detroit "up their game" quality-wise. Used to be if you had a car the lasted for
100K miles it was rare, Then came the post-WWII Japanese cars. Now
it's not uncommon for me to wait on customers at AutoZone with
domestic iron that has more than 200K and still going strong.
We put probably 100,000+ miles on the Frontier, know we did 135,00+/-
with the Honda in late 70s to early 80s.
Title: Navy S.O.S. (Minced Beef) DD> Categories: Beef,
Vegetables DD> Yield: 10 Servings
Never heard of or saw that at home when I was growing up.
We had S.O.S. fairly often when I was a youngster. Both the hamburger based and the "real" sliced, dried beef versions .... depending on how close it was to payday. Bv)=
Mom did other things to stretch the budget but never S.O.S.
Since your Dad was in Unc's Yacht Club he probably put the kibosh on
that.
Most likely so. (G) First time I had it was in college, made with
ground beef and served on a gritty roll. At the time, the school
newspaper printed menus for the week ahead; they called it S.O.S. to nobody's (that I was aware of) objection. When the school opened up
their new campus center with a cafeteria (instead of the under the
dorms family style meals), they stopped printing the menus.
younger. The singles are all of college age or older, here mostly
because of the seminary and college but some locals with no school connection. It's a small property but has a lot of trees so a lot of
hand mowing has to be done.
Nice to have a young group though, it means your chruch will be there
for a while yet. The one I went to has recently closed after over 100 years it's sad because it has one of the most beautiful pipe organs
ever in it and it still works. :)
Of course now the homeless have taken over the property so I'm sure
they will break in and destroy the church soon.
family--visited Halifax and docked in Sydney but we took the bus tour
up to Badeck. Steve has said he wants to go back to Badeck, see some Canada, so we may head that way some summer.
There is a lot to see around this area. Petroglyphs, caves,
waterfalls, big city's, small villages. Just don't waste your time visiting The dirty Shwa as there is nothing here. ;)
willing to eat whole wheat pasta & brown rice than older daughter's.
But, she tried--her husband is more meat and potatoes than how she
was brought up.
My father is like that. Likes his meat, potatoes and veg. ;)
My tin can was a 1974 model. I was pretty satisfied with it and
likely would be in it today paying the monthly lot rent - if not for
mold that took it over whilst I was staying with my bother
recuperating fro gall bladder surgery.
nuggets into my take away bag. My really fvourite salad dressing is a Thousand Islands base with shredded Gorgonzola cheese.
boil-in-bag or cafe' steamers selection. Or make a "baked" potato in
and top it w/butter, shredded Cheddar and some bacon bits.
Here's an easy one using 1000 Island gressing. I usually do it
w/boned, skinned thighs. You can use whatever pieces suit you.
Marylands (leg quarters) - unskinned have been used also.
Title: Thousand Island Baked Chicken
Of course now the homeless have taken over the property so I'mHopefully not.
sure they will break in and destroy the church soon.
So, well worth condsidering a trip up there. What's the local "gotta
have if you're in the area" food?
My dad was like that, potatoes had to be mashed 99.99% of the time,
rest of the time, fries or baked was acceptable.Mom never scrubbed
the skin on baking potatoes so we couldn't eat that.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I've got a good number of them, mostly in paperback as they were accumulated while Steve was in the Army. Found Alaska on the free table
at ReStore. Nook abridges them so I'm keeping my hard copy collection.
So does Reader's Digress. AFAIK Kindle doesn't do that unless it tells
you up front.
Nook tells you in its store that it is abridges, saves me money. I need
to transfer some of my other paperback to the Nook, clear off a shelf
or 2. (G)
Late edit - disregard that paragraph. I see feom the following post
that your toaster over in a convection/air fryer already. Still good advice.
True, Steve took a quick look at an air fryer at Costco yesterday, told him that we don't need it. Fine with him as he's used the toaster oven
on convection various times.
Title: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots
Categories: Five, Potatoes, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings
Easier just to buy a bag of sweet potato fries. That's what we do as
I'm not especially fond of sweet potatoes. My mom's mom used to do the candied, with marshmallows every year for Thanksgiving and every year
my parents made us take some. It was always the consistancy of baby
food and overly sweet; to this day I don't know if any of my siblings
can look at a sweet potato civilly. I can look at it, bake it, serve
it, but not eat it.
Do you have space in your freezer? Cider does freeze well, just have to make sure you leave some head room. That way you can enjoy last year's batch when the trees are blooming for this year's crop. (G)
Thats problematic. I'm shy of space in the frezer!
And still more summer crops to harvest. (G) Guess you will have to
either get creative in your arrainging of what goes in to free up space
or bite the bullet and get a new freezer. I'm still re-arrainging my
fridge freezer and the big one from the melt down of a couple of weeks
ago, finding I have more room than I thought I did.
Yup! Trying to eat up stuff from the chest freezer. Making some
inroads on it but slowly. Grr.
There's a Roy Rogers in Winchester, VA. We stopped there last Novemberlocations DD> converted to Hardee's. In 2002, the trademark was
on our way up north and yes, we got (good) roast beef sandwiches. Might make it a more often stop.
The chain started in Ft. Wayne, IN as an outgrowth of Azar's Big Boy.
The Roy Rogers chain was sold in 1990 to Imasco, then the parent
company of Hardee's, and experienced severe decline as many
It has been a while since we've been in a Carl's Jr; having thecamper RH> we now usually fix our own lunches. IIRC, the menua are
The one thing that Carl's Jr. brought to Hardee's that I think is a
plus is the "Frisco" burger - a 1/3-pound charbroiled Black Angus
beef patty covered in Swiss cheese, mayo, tomatoes, and bacon
sandwiched between toasted sourdough.
And now they have a BLT version which adds lettuce and more tomato and bacon. Right now they're offering 50% off in their app so I've had a
few of those. By itself it's a meal.
I've seen it advertised on tv, both a chicken version and a beef
version. I think I'd go for the chicken, but take the chicken out and
have it on the side. We don't have the app so would pay full price if
we went for it. Today's lunch was splitting a chicken bake at Costco; I had an appointment down in Raleigh, ran some other errands (including Costco) before going to the dr. Not the greatest but it beats a burger
or their pizza.
Do the Hardee's in your area do coupons? I get a monthly mailing from
some marketing outfit. Yesterday's haul had coupons for Popeyes,
Subway, Burger King, Hardee's and Little Caesar's (who have improved
their pizza greatly). Once in a while there is even a McD's sheet of coupons.
The bundle also contains window, siding and gutter hutles. As well as
a BelTone hearing aid flyer and general beauty & bath merch coupons.
8<----- SNIP----->8
We put probably 100,000+ miles on the Frontier, know we did 135,00+/-
with the Honda in late 70s to early 80s.
I had an '87 Honda Accord I'd likely still be driving had that tool
truck (Mac Tools dealer) not blown a stop sign just as I was entering
the intersection. 30 mph to zero in a jiffy. And a dandy cut on my forehead. I did have my seatbelt on which no doubt saved more hurts.
At the time it was wrecked it had over 200,000 miles on it.
My current ride, Bruno the Beemer has been to the moon and is on his
way home - 250,000 miles and still going strong.
Mom did other things to stretch the budget but never S.O.S.
Since your Dad was in Unc's Yacht Club he probably put the kibosh on
that.
Most likely so. (G) First time I had it was in college, made with
ground beef and served on a gritty roll. At the time, the school
newspaper printed menus for the week ahead; they called it S.O.S. to nobody's (that I was aware of) objection. When the school opened up
their new campus center with a cafeteria (instead of the under the
dorms family style meals), they stopped printing the menus.
Well, yeah. But a list of available choices would have been nice. I'm
not, and never have been a fan of cafeteria-style eating. If I'm doing "pick it yourself" pre-made dishes give me the wretched excess of a
good ol' buffet.
It's nice that they warn you. I've aleady cleared (years ago) hard
copies of books I feel were a "read once". Kindle has been on a tear
recently trying to hustle audio books. AS if ........ I prefer jazz
music for my listening. Although an audio book droning on and on will serve as a sleeping pill. Bv)=
I like sweet potatoes and I like Tater Tots. But I buy my Tots
frozen, never made my own. And have yet to see sweet potato tots at
If I ever make this I'll likely add some chile to offset the sweet.
But it does look good for a holiday gathering.
Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-
My tin can was a 1974 model. I was pretty satisfied with it and
likely would be in it today paying the monthly lot rent - if not for
mold that took it over whilst I was staying with my bother
recuperating fro gall bladder surgery.
We have no idea what year ours is. There are no plaques or
ownership. The owner of the trailpark bought the park from his grandmother and he told me it's been there as long as he can rememebr.
As for black mold, Andrea and I lost a lot of things to it in a house
we rented in Whitby in 2004 or 5. Including my xmas tree that had
things over 100 years old.
nuggets into my take away bag. My really fvourite salad dressing is a Thousand Islands base with shredded Gorgonzola cheese.
Something else I prefer as a dipping sauce over a salad dressing, but every so often I like it.
boil-in-bag or cafe' steamers selection. Or make a "baked" potato in
and top it w/butter, shredded Cheddar and some bacon bits.
We've done them in teh nuker, but for some stupid reason we tend to eat baked taters in the woods and not at home.
Here's an easy one using 1000 Island gressing. I usually do it
w/boned, skinned thighs. You can use whatever pieces suit you.
Marylands (leg quarters) - unskinned have been used also.
Title: Thousand Island Baked Chicken
I'm saving it just in case I get the urge for something like that.
I've been "off" meat again which sucks but pretty much everything
except fish is coming back up.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
There's a Roy Rogers in Winchester, VA. We stopped there last November
on our way up north and yes, we got (good) roast beef sandwiches. Might make it a more often stop.
The chain started in Ft. Wayne, IN as an outgrowth of Azar's Big Boy.
The Roy Rogers chain was sold in 1990 to Imasco, then the parent
company of Hardee's, and experienced severe decline as many
locations converted to Hardee's. In 2002, the trademark was
purchased by Plamondon Companies.
So they've been around a while, not as long as McD's. Found out Zaxbys (another southern chain) was founded in the 90s, still a youngster compared to some.
It has been a while since we've been in a Carl's Jr; having the
camper we now usually fix our own lunches. IIRC, the menua are
similr, but, as you say, slight differences. I can't recall
specific ones tho.
The one thing that Carl's Jr. brought to Hardee's that I think is a
plus is the "Frisco" burger - a 1/3-pound charbroiled Black Angus
beef patty covered in Swiss cheese, mayo, tomatoes, and bacon
sandwiched between toasted sourdough.
And now they have a BLT version which adds lettuce and more tomato and bacon. Right now they're offering 50% off in their app so I've had a
few of those. By itself it's a meal.
I've seen it advertised on tv, both a chicken version and a beef
version. I think I'd go for the chicken, but take the chicken out and
have it on the side. We don't have the app so would pay full price if
we went for it. Today's lunch was splitting a chicken bake at Costco; I had an appointment down in Raleigh, ran some other errands (including Costco) before going to the dr. Not the greatest but it beats a burger
or their pizza.
Do the Hardee's in your area do coupons? I get a monthly mailing from
some marketing outfit. Yesterday's haul had coupons for Popeyes,
Subway, Burger King, Hardee's and Little Caesar's (who have improved
their pizza greatly). Once in a while there is even a McD's sheet of coupons.
Yes, we get the recycle bag flyer with all sorts of coupons. Haven't
seen the Hardee's one in a while, last set was for Subway and BK.
The bundle also contains window, siding and gutter hutles. As well as
a BelTone hearing aid flyer and general beauty & bath merch coupons.
Fodder for the recycle bag.
8<----- SNIP----->8
We put probably 100,000+ miles on the Frontier, know we did 135,00+/-
with the Honda in late 70s to early 80s.
I had an '87 Honda Accord I'd likely still be driving had that tool
truck (Mac Tools dealer) not blown a stop sign just as I was entering
the intersection. 30 mph to zero in a jiffy. And a dandy cut on my forehead. I did have my seatbelt on which no doubt saved more hurts.
At the time it was wrecked it had over 200,000 miles on it.
My current ride, Bruno the Beemer has been to the moon and is on his
way home - 250,000 miles and still going strong.
We're still working on the frist hunderd thousand on the F-150, bought
it with about 58,000 on and I think we're somewhere in the 80s now. Got the truck end of February/beginning of March last year.
Mom did other things to stretch the budget but never S.O.S.
Since your Dad was in Unc's Yacht Club he probably put the kibosh on
that.
Most likely so. (G) First time I had it was in college, made with
ground beef and served on a gritty roll. At the time, the school
newspaper printed menus for the week ahead; they called it S.O.S. to nobody's (that I was aware of) objection. When the school opened up
their new campus center with a cafeteria (instead of the under the
dorms family style meals), they stopped printing the menus.
Well, yeah. But a list of available choices would have been nice. I'm
not, and never have been a fan of cafeteria-style eating. If I'm doing "pick it yourself" pre-made dishes give me the wretched excess of a
good ol' buffet.
It was (at that time) basically offer of 2 entrees, about 4 sides, a couple of desserts. Lunch time always had a tossed salad available
also. Now there's all kinds of choices, traditional, vegan and so on,
with a proper salad bar. (We stopped there in May, on our way to Ohio
from visiting family in the Rochester, NY area & had lunch there.)
Nook tells you in its store that it is abridges, saves me money. I need
to transfer some of my other paperback to the Nook, clear off a shelf
or 2. (G)
It's nice that they warn you. I've aleady cleared (years ago) hard
copies of books I feel were a "read once". Kindle has been on a tear recently trying to hustle audio books. AS if ........ I prefer jazz
music for my listening. Although an audio book droning on and on will serve as a sleeping pill. Bv)=
8<----- SHORTEN ----->8
Easier just to buy a bag of sweet potato fries. That's what we do as
I'm not especially fond of sweet potatoes. My mom's mom used to do the candied, with marshmallows every year for Thanksgiving and every year
my parents made us take some. It was always the consistancy of baby
food and overly sweet; to this day I don't know if any of my siblings
can look at a sweet potato civilly. I can look at it, bake it, serve
it, but not eat it.
I like sweet potatoes and I like Tater Tots. But I buy my Tots frozen, never made my own. And have yet to see sweet potato tots at the store.
I do see, and buy on occasion, sweet potato chips. Plain or flavoured.
If Yo' granny's candied sweet potatoes were the consistency of papThanksgivings and it always was (to borrow a pasta term) al dente. And
(baby food) she was over-cooking the dish. I've had it many DD>
tooth achingly sweet. The marshmallows had much to do with that.But DD> the sorghum/moasses did a lot to compound the felony. Bv)=
If I ever make this I'll likely add some chile to offset the sweet.
But it does look good for a holiday gathering.
Title: Candied Yams w/Pecans
Categories: Potatoes, Nuts, Herbs, Candy
Yield: 12 servings
Mine had a "builder's plate" right next to the circuit breaker box.
Takes me 5 minutes to nuke a "baked" potato to the edible stage. And
5 minutes to nuke bacon to crispy. A fortuitous match up.
You've mentioned that before. Medical science hasn't come up with an answer for you?
Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-
It's nice that they warn you. I've aleady cleared (years ago) hard
copies of books I feel were a "read once". Kindle has been on a tear
Just donated all of my "dead tree" editions. Been storing them for
years and well if I forgot I read it I'll enjoy it again on the kndle.
;)
recently trying to hustle audio books. AS if ........ I prefer jazz
music for my listening. Although an audio book droning on and on will serve as a sleeping pill. Bv)=
I really dislike the kindle interface now. Why won't books I've read
piss off? now they always exist in the library and it's anoying. (to
me)
I like sweet potatoes and I like Tater Tots. But I buy my Tots
frozen, never made my own. And have yet to see sweet potato tots at
I made them twice I think. Since they dont' make a gluten free version frozen, when Vincent was younger and even more picky, and Andrea was wanting a tot. It's one of those things, the frozen chemical filled
ones are just better. ;)
If I ever make this I'll likely add some chile to offset the sweet.
But it does look good for a holiday gathering.
Sweet taters for us are simple. Bake them until tender. Split and add butter and salt. Enjoy.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I prefer non audio books also. Steve and I usually don't have the same reading preferences so I'd not want him to have to listen to what I
like. It would also interfere with his radio-ing. I know, ear plugs but
I also don't want to just sit, listening to a book. If I were doing
other things, then I wouldn't be able to concentrate on the book.
8<----- SHORTEN ----->8
I like sweet potatoes and I like Tater Tots. But I buy my Tots frozen, never made my own. And have yet to see sweet potato tots at the store.
I do see, and buy on occasion, sweet potato chips. Plain or flavoured.
I'll eat the Terro veggie chips that have sweet potato as one of
several veggies but not regular sweet potato chips, fries, potatoes or what have you.
If Yo' granny's candied sweet potatoes were the consistency of pap
(baby food) she was over-cooking the dish. I've had it many
Thanksgivings and it always was (to borrow a pasta term) al dente. And tooth achingly sweet. The marshmallows had much to do with that.
But the sorghum/moasses did a lot to compound the felony. Bv)=
Not one of my favourites - but do-able if there were nuts added.
I don't know if she started with raw or canned potatoes, just knew I didn't like them. Us kids used to call them "baby food" as they were
about the conistancy of, maybe strained, baby food.
If I ever make this I'll likely add some chile to offset the sweet.
But it does look good for a holiday gathering.
Title: Candied Yams w/Pecans
Categories: Potatoes, Nuts, Herbs, Candy
Yield: 12 servings
You're more than welcome to my share of it. (G)
The chain started in Ft. Wayne, IN as an outgrowth of Azar's Big Boy.
The Roy Rogers chain was sold in 1990 to Imasco, then the parent
company of Hardee's, and experienced severe decline as many
locations converted to Hardee's. In 2002, the trademark was
purchased by Plamondon Companies.
So they've been around a while, not as long as McD's. Found out Zaxbys (another southern chain) was founded in the 90s, still a youngster compared to some.
Hardee's came to my town when they bought the Sandy's chain of fats
food joints. They were almost as old (1956) as McD's - but, obviously,
not as durable.
I've got apps for Hardee's, Wendy's, Popeyes, Arby's, Domino's Pizza
and Jimmy John's (subs). They are a convenience for me. Not to mention there are a lot of "app/on-line only" specials I take adbvantage.
Popeyes just wound up a "Buy 6 wings ($5.99) and get another 6 for
$1." That was supper last night for both me and Dennis - and the mutts loved the bones.
Used to have McD's app but Itook it off because they got overly picky
on usage and flooded my e-mail with (not so) "specials".
Do the Hardee's in your area do coupons? I get a monthly mailing from
some marketing outfit. Yesterday's haul had coupons for Popeyes,
Subway, Burger King, Hardee's and Little Caesar's (who have improved
their pizza greatly). Once in a while there is even a McD's sheet of coupons.
Yes, we get the recycle bag flyer with all sorts of coupons. Haven't
seen the Hardee's one in a while, last set was for Subway and BK.
The bundle also contains window, siding and gutter hutles. As well as
a BelTone hearing aid flyer and general beauty & bath merch coupons.
Fodder for the recycle bag.
True dat.
8<----- SNIP----->8
We're still working on the frist hundred thousand on the F-150,bought RH> it with about 58,000 on and I think we're somewhere in the
I don't flit about the country as much as I used to. Last non-local
(over 100 miles) trip I did was the last picnic at Dale & Gail's.
It was (at that time) basically offer of 2 entrees, about 4 sides, a couple of desserts. Lunch time always had a tossed salad available
also. Now there's all kinds of choices, traditional, vegan and so on,
with a proper salad bar. (We stopped there in May, on our way to Ohio
from visiting family in the Rochester, NY area & had lunch there.)
Was this at your college? Most campus dining halls don't do
"walk-ins". Unless it's run as a concession by an outside party.
Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Mine had a "builder's plate" right next to the circuit breaker box.
Our old one did. This one not so much, it could have been an empty
shell that someone built on... we just don't know.
Takes me 5 minutes to nuke a "baked" potato to the edible stage. And
5 minutes to nuke bacon to crispy. A fortuitous match up.
THat is handy!
You've mentioned that before. Medical science hasn't come up with an answer for you?
I'd have to go to the doctor for that and quite frankly I don't want to bother. Just as easy to eat a lot less meat and see what happens.
Andrea made chickpea curry last night, it was just a jar sauce I
thought it was okay, she took one bite and said too spicy. So I have
some for lunch today. :)
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Hardee's came to my town when they bought the Sandy's chain of fats
food joints. They were almost as old (1956) as McD's - but, obviously,
not as durable.
McD's had better PR folks. (G) Seriously, it was probably the Golden Arches and the fact you could get the same cheap meal at whatever franchise you went to, whether it be in Peoria, IL or Peoria, AZ.
I've got apps for Hardee's, Wendy's, Popeyes, Arby's, Domino's Pizza
and Jimmy John's (subs). They are a convenience for me. Not to mention there are a lot of "app/on-line only" specials I take adbvantage.
We've got no apps for any of the above and will keep it that way. Of
your listing, we go to Arby's and Popeyes, but neither one one of them that often.
Popeyes just wound up a "Buy 6 wings ($5.99) and get another 6 for
$1." That was supper last night for both me and Dennis - and the
mutts loved the bones.
We went to Alpaca's (Peruvian chicken) yesterday after church, split a half chicken and several sides. Brought some chicken home that we had
for supper.
Used to have McD's app but Itook it off because they got overly picky
on usage and flooded my e-mail with (not so) "specials".
Do the Hardee's in your area do coupons? I get a monthly mailing from
some marketing outfit. Yesterday's haul had coupons for Popeyes,
Subway, Burger King, Hardee's and Little Caesar's (who have improved
their pizza greatly). Once in a while there is even a McD's sheet of coupons.
Yes, we get the recycle bag flyer with all sorts of coupons. Haven't
seen the Hardee's one in a while, last set was for Subway and BK.
The bundle also contains window, siding and gutter hutles. As well as
a BelTone hearing aid flyer and general beauty & bath merch coupons.
Fodder for the recycle bag.
True dat.
Our recycle can is usually fuller than the regular trash can.
8<----- SNIP----->8
It was (at that time) basically offer of 2 entrees, about 4 sides, a couple of desserts. Lunch time always had a tossed salad available
also. Now there's all kinds of choices, traditional, vegan and so on,
with a proper salad bar. (We stopped there in May, on our way to Ohio
from visiting family in the Rochester, NY area & had lunch there.)
Was this at your college? Most campus dining halls don't do
"walk-ins". Unless it's run as a concession by an outside party.
It is run by an outside company with supplimental student staff. We
were there over graduation week end/class of '74 reunion but we've
been able to have a meal there other times.
I don't know if she started with raw or canned potatoes, just knew I didn't like them. Us kids used to call them "baby food" as they were
about the conistancy of, maybe strained, baby food.
If I ever make this I'll likely add some chile to offset the sweet.
But it does look good for a holiday gathering.
Title: Candied Yams w/Pecans
Categories: Potatoes, Nuts, Herbs, Candy
Yield: 12 servings
You're more than welcome to my share of it. (G)
Once upon a - the family drove to the south end of the staee to visit
my Mom's aunts and uncles and cousins. Before we arrived she turned to
the back seat and gtitted out "I don't care what they have for dinner
you take some. And eat it. And not complpain."
One of the dishes on offer was cooked turnips - which mother abhorred.
So, throughout the meal one or the other of we three kids would ask,
"why don't you have some more of these delicious turnips, Mom?"
My dad just sat there with a beatific smile on his face.
Hi Carol,
Do you have space in your freezer? Cider does freeze well, just have t make sure you leave some head room. That way you can enjoy last year's batch when the trees are blooming for this year's crop. (G)
Thats problematic. I'm shy of space in the frezer!
And still more summer crops to harvest. (G) Guess you will have to
either get creative in your arrainging of what goes in to free up space or bite the bullet and get a new freezer. I'm still re-arrainging my fridge freezer and the big one from the melt down of a couple of weeks ago, finding I have more room than I thought I did.
Yup! Trying to eat up stuff from the chest freezer. Making some inroads on it but slowly. Grr.
I know the feeling; we've been trying to "eat down the freezer" for a
couple of years. There's a lot of meat stored in it; Steve likes to grab things on sale for future smoking. I'm slowly but surely using up the
stock pile plus various other things we popped in there.
I get them off my Kindle when I'm finished reading. I just tap
"remove download" on the home page menu. It's still listed on the
And lots easier. My favourite breakfast 'taters are the little square cubes - sometimes called cottage fries or hash browns (not the
shredded ones) with a garlic-butter sauce lightly applied.
Sweet taters for us are simple. Bake them until tender. SplitEver do them in th \e microwave?
would ask, "why don't you have some more of these delicious turnips, Mom?"
My dad just sat there with a beatific smile on his face.
All you are sure of it that it's old and creaky but not old enough to
be an archeological "find". Bv)=
I like going to the doctor - except for the problems it causes with
my schedule.
of young doctors, either doing their "residency" or newly hired - of
the cute female persuasion. I'm too old for the mating dance but my
eyes do still work just fine. Bv)=
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
One of the dishes on offer was cooked turnips - which mother abhorred.
So, throughout the meal one or the other of we three kids would ask,
"why don't you have some more of these delicious turnips, Mom?"
We didn't complain to my parents, just among us kids. But when we got older and able to dish up our own plates, only a small dab of sweet potatoes were on them. She also boiled turnips; I disliked them but
not as much as I disliked sweet potatoes. I'll eat turnips now;
somewhere in my collection of recipies is one for Pot Au Feu, or as
Steve calls it, fancy French beef stew. It calls for turnips, not in
any great quantity. Extra turnips usually go into a mixed veggie beef
(or chicken) soup or stew.
My dad just sat there with a beatific smile on his face.
Did he like them?
Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I get them off my Kindle when I'm finished reading. I just tap
"remove download" on the home page menu. It's still listed on the
Okay I'll try that. I've just not been happy with the interface of the kindle, but I like everything else about it.
And lots easier. My favourite breakfast 'taters are the little square cubes - sometimes called cottage fries or hash browns (not the
shredded ones) with a garlic-butter sauce lightly applied.
They are called "Home Fries" here. :)
Sweet taters for us are simple. Bake them until tender. Split
Ever do them in th \e microwave?
Honestly no... I use the microwave very little, other then warming
things up. Frozen meals at work that kinda stuff, the rest of the
time I just prefer to use other methods of cooking.
McD's had better PR folks. (G) Seriously, it was probably the Golden Arches and the fact you could get the same cheap meal at whatever franchise you went to, whether it be in Peoria, IL or Peoria, AZ.
Sandy's didn't have Ronald McDonald or the Hamburglar. Just a figure
in a kilt w/bagpipes. And nothing remotely Scottish on the menu.
I've got apps for Hardee's, Wendy's, Popeyes, Arby's, Domino's Pizza
and Jimmy John's (subs). They are a convenience for me. Not to mention there are a lot of "app/on-line only" specials I take adbvantage.
We've got no apps for any of the above and will keep it that way. Of
your listing, we go to Arby's and Popeyes, but neither one one of them that often.
As I said, they're a convenience. I can order while at work and
pick-up on my way home ... or order from home and then do the quick
trip. That
works especially well with Popeyes on Tuesdays when the drive thru
lines a "around the block" long due to the "Tuesday" special. I order
from my confuser, drive to my nearby Popeyes and park right by the
door, nip
inside and go to the Door Dash station. I tell the clerk who I am,
pick up my food and beat feet for the house.
Popeyes just wound up a "Buy 6 wings ($5.99) and get another 6 for
$1." That was supper last night for both me and Dennis - and the
mutts loved the bones.
We went to Alpaca's (Peruvian chicken) yesterday after church, split a half chicken and several sides. Brought some chicken home that we had
for supper.
Never had Peruvian chicken. What is the distinguishing characteristic
that makes it "special"?
Yes, we get the recycle bag flyer with all sorts of coupons. Haven't
seen the Hardee's one in a while, last set was for Subway and BK.
I give the Subway sheet to Dennis as he prefers them over Jimmy
John's. The BK goes into the clipper pile. Every couple of months I go through
the pile and send the expired sheets to the newspaper pile for another trip through the system.
The bundle also contains window, siding and gutter hutles. As well as
a BelTone hearing aid flyer and general beauty & bath merch coupons.
Fodder for the recycle bag.
True dat.
Our recycle can is usually fuller than the regular trash can.
Sprig-a-leak's recycle program uses blue totes and the disposal
company that has the contract with the city runs "sorter" trucks that aluminum cans, etc. where the pay $$$ for your old cans. Sadly,
neither takes plastic grocery sacks. You have to haul those back to
one of the grocers who do recycle them.
Hy-Vee is the only one of my local stupormarkups that offer paperor DD> plastic at their check-outs.
8<----- SNIP----->8
with a proper salad bar. (We stopped there in May, on our way to Ohio
from visiting family in the Rochester, NY area & had lunch there.)
Was this at your college? Most campus dining halls don't do
"walk-ins". Unless it's run as a concession by an outside party.
It is run by an outside company with supplimental student staff. We
were there over graduation week end/class of '74 reunion but we've
been able to have a meal there other times.
So, it was/is a concession. Graduation time is pretty crazy at most of
the colleges/universities I've been around.
The interface has some weird sh..tuff. But, I suppose since I'm so
used to it I barely notice it anymore.
Some places they're called home fries, or cottage fries, or even hash browns - probably because the potatoes in corned beef hash are small cubes.
I have made this novelty cake - twice.
Title: Chile-Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake
Yup! Trying to eat up stuff from the chest freezer. Making some inroads on it but slowly. Grr.
I know the feeling; we've been trying to "eat down the freezer" for a
couple of years. There's a lot of meat stored in it; Steve likes to grab things on sale for future smoking. I'm slowly but surely using up the
stock pile plus various other things we popped in there.
Same here. We did fine when Charlotte was here but now I tend to
overbuy based on current eating. Ah well.
somewhere in my collection of recipies is one for Pot Au Feu, or as
Steve calls it, fancy French beef stew. It calls for turnips, not in
any great quantity. Extra turnips usually go into a mixed veggie beef
(or chicken) soup or stew.
Oddly I prefer turnips raw. Just peeled and sliced with a sprinkle of salt. I can tolerate them cooked/boiled if there is something of a
much different flavour to "chase" them with.
My dad just sat there with a beatific smile on his face.
Did he like them?
He didn't say one way or the other.But I noticed he only took a
courtesy helping on his own plate. Bv)=
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
somewhere in my collection of recipies is one for Pot Au Feu, or as
Steve calls it, fancy French beef stew. It calls for turnips, not in
any great quantity. Extra turnips usually go into a mixed veggie beef
(or chicken) soup or stew.
Oddly I prefer turnips raw. Just peeled and sliced with a sprinkle
of salt. I can tolerate them cooked/boiled if there is something
of a much different flavour to "chase" them with.
My dad just sat there with a beatific smile on his face.
Did he like them?
He didn't say one way or the other.But I noticed he only took a
courtesy helping on his own plate. Bv)=
Sounds suspiciously like he didn't like them either. My mom never
served them. We always went to her parents for Thanksgiving; her mom
had quite a spread, to include the turnips and sweet potatoes. At Christmas, her parents (and single sister) came to our house. Mom did turkey for quite a few years, then switched to goose some time when I
was in high school. Either bird, the sides were always mashed potatoes
and gravy, some vegetable like corn or peas, brown & serve rolls,
canned (jelly) cranberry sauce, celery sticks and olives. Dessert was always pumpkin pie. I do remember one year when her family couldn't
come up, she has shrimp cocktail as a starter but every year was
basically the same menu as the years before.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
McD's had better PR folks. (G) Seriously, it was probably the Golden Arches and the fact you could get the same cheap meal at whatever franchise you went to, whether it be in Peoria, IL or Peoria, AZ.
Sandy's didn't have Ronald McDonald or the Hamburglar. Just a figure
in a kilt w/bagpipes. And nothing remotely Scottish on the menu.
None of the kitsch, just good, inexpensive food.
I've got apps for Hardee's, Wendy's, Popeyes, Arby's, Domino's Pizza
and Jimmy John's (subs). They are a convenience for me. Not to mention there are a lot of "app/on-line only" specials I take adbvantage.
We've got no apps for any of the above and will keep it that way. Of
your listing, we go to Arby's and Popeyes, but neither one one of them that often.
As I said, they're a convenience. I can order while at work and
pick-up on my way home ... or order from home and then do the quick
trip. That works especially well with Popeyes on Tuesdays when the
drive thru lines a "around the block" long due to the "Tuesday"
special. I order from my confuser, drive to my nearby Popeyes and
park right by the door, nip inside and go to the Door Dash station.
I tell the clerk who I am, pick up my food and beat feet for the
house.
Nearest Popeyes for us is Raleigh so not convenient to do that.
Especially since northbound late afternoon/early evening traffic is
very slow going,chicken would be cold by the time we got home. Not
worth going down just to eat in either, more of "if we're in the area, we'll stop" kind of place. Same plaza as Harbor Freight, an occaisional stop.
Popeyes just wound up a "Buy 6 wings ($5.99) and get another 6 for
$1." That was supper last night for both me and Dennis - and the
mutts loved the bones.
We went to Alpaca's (Peruvian chicken) yesterday after church, split a half chicken and several sides. Brought some chicken home that we had
for supper.
Never had Peruvian chicken. What is the distinguishing characteristic
that makes it "special"?
Charcoal grilled, not sure what spices they use but it's good.
Yes, we get the recycle bag flyer with all sorts of coupons. Haven't
seen the Hardee's one in a while, last set was for Subway and BK.
I give the Subway sheet to Dennis as he prefers them over Jimmy
John's. The BK goes into the clipper pile. Every couple of months
I go through the pile and send the expired sheets to the newspaper
pile for another trip through the system.
The bundle also contains window, siding and gutter hutles. As well as
a BelTone hearing aid flyer and general beauty & bath merch coupons.
Same here, also some for several of the local Mexican restaurants.
Our recycle can is usually fuller than the regular trash can.
Sprig-a-leak's recycle program uses blue totes and the disposal
company that has the contract with the city runs "sorter" trucks that aluminum cans, etc. where the pay $$$ for your old cans. Sadly,
neither takes plastic grocery sacks. You have to haul those back to
one of the grocers who do recycle them.
Our trucks do a trash run, empty out and do a recycle run. We can't do plastic bags either, and are limited in recyclable plastics. Used to
have a smaller recycle can but a few years ago we were allowed to get a larger one, use the old can for yard waste, increasing the amount we
could dispose of there.
Hy-Vee is the only one of my local stupormarkups that offer paper
or plastic at their check-outs.
We have to buy paper or plastic at Aldi's or Lidl, buy paper at
Wegman's (no plastic for sale) so we usually bring our own reuseable
bags. We've quite a collection, including several insulated and a
couple that are regular one side, insulated the other.
Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
Sweet potatoes, I find, are not as sweet (without addtions in cooking)
as carrots. Carrots have a *lot* of sugar. Bv)=
Back 20 years ago or so, a co-worker was trying to get me involved in
the juicing craze. He may have been selling juicers as part of some scheme, I don't recall. I did watch a video or two about it and the pitchman mentioned using either carrots or apples in your juice recipes
in order to add sweetness.
I was introduced to that little factoid in a similar fashion. A guy I
knew was in a multi-level-marketing scheme for some brand of waterless cookware and he was both trying to hustle me to buy a set of his pots
and pans and to sign me up as an underling. I passed on both of those "opportunities". But I did learn a few things from the demo he did. Bv)=
Hi Carol,
Yup! Trying to eat up stuff from the chest freezer. Making some inroads on it but slowly. Grr.
I know the feeling; we've been trying to "eat down the freezer" for a couple of years. There's a lot of meat stored in it; Steve likes to grab things on sale for future smoking. I'm slowly but surely using up the stock pile plus various other things we popped in there.
Same here. We did fine when Charlotte was here but now I tend to overbuy based on current eating. Ah well.
We're slowly but surely making progress. The fridge freezer has a lot of empty space, the upright freezer gets a little more space each week.
We've got another bowl of figs that I think we'll dehydrate instead of freezing--don't have to use electricity to keep them dry. (G)
Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
I was introduced to that little factoid in a similar fashion. A guy I
knew was in a multi-level-marketing scheme for some brand of waterless cookware and he was both trying to hustle me to buy a set of his pots
and pans and to sign me up as an underling. I passed on both of those "opportunities". But I did learn a few things from the demo he did. Bv)=
"Waterless" cookware? How do you keep it clean. ;)
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