Subj : Re: Crampers
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Apr 12 2023 15:26:00
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
RH> the drive). After an extra long one from NC to FL 9 years ago, Steve
RH> had his 2nd stroke about a week after we got back. That settled the
RH> matter; we usually stop for the day about supper time now.
DD> Errrrrmmmmm the sroke likely had little to do with the trip and more
DD> to do with a weakened blood vessel.
RH> No, in both strokes Steve had, it was after long travel (sitting,
RH> either on a plane or stuck in traffic). He has a hole in his heart--the
RH> one we're all born with but (usually) closes after birth. His didn't,
RH> causing a payton faramital ovale (PFO). In both instances, a blood clot
RH> broke loose from lower down, travelled up to the heart and into the
RH> hole, from there up to the brain. The hole is usually surgically
RH> repaired in people under 60; a newer surgery is now available on a
RH> limited (still somewhat experimental) basis for those over 60. In
RH> Steve's case, it isn't avalable around here so he's just living with
RH> it. When he had the CT scan after the 2nd stroke, they told him he'd
RH> had a prior one--and he could tell them exactly when. The Schofield
RH> Barracks clinic wrote it off as gastritis, the most common misdiagnosis
RH> of that kind (cerebeller) of stroke. He finally got the VA to recognise
RH> it/give him back pay for it about 18 months ago.
Thanks for making this a good day. I've learned something new - and any
day I learn somrthing new is a good day in my books. I've had friends &
relaties (my mom) who have suffered stroke. And everyone was a burst
aneurysm in the brain pan. My mother's proved to be the cause of her
death. Some of my friends recovered completely and others were impaired
to some degree or other. And a couple had follow-up strokes which didn't
do them a lot of good.
DD> make it DD> in two jumps. Usually Springfield to somewhere around
DD> Flagpole, Aridzona. The a short pop through Needles and across the
DD> Mojave wastelands to the metropolitan wasteland that is the L.A.
RH> basin.
RH> Easier for one person to do it than 2.
DD> Oh, I dunno. Other than potty breaks. The second person can saw logs
DD> whilst the driver steers the thing.
RH> I usually stay awake to act as a back up pair of eyes. The second
RH> stroke took away part of Steve's vision; he can still drive but it
RH> helps to have the second set of eyes in certain situations. We've had
RH> several times when the extra eyes have averted a bad situation.
I guess I'm just used to the Seven League Boots driving from being a long
haul trucker. But that had its pitfalls as well. Bv)=
DD> When I went by Phil's the other day to take him to his opthamologist
DD> appointment I noticed the Winnie was listing to the left with all
DD> three tires on that side airless. I mentioned it to him and he siad it
DD> was past due to go to Firestone for some "new shoes".
RH> He will have a time getting it to a dealership then. (G)
DD> There is a wrecker service in the expended family. If the tyres will
DD> air up - Uncle Joe has big compressors on his big service/tow truck.
RH> That's a help. Now that we've got a dual axle camper, we've got 4 tires
RH> there, 4 on the truck to replace. The wheels on the new camper are
RH> underneath the body so the potential for more damage is there if they
RH> should blow. Last year when one blew on the R-Pod (single axle,
RH> outboard wheels), it was on the passenger side, took the fender with it
RH> but otherwise, minor damage. We'd just passed the entrance to a truck
RH> weigh station but the shoulder was wide enough for Steve to pull off
RH> and change to the spare. Fender was a goner, UDOT (Utah DOT) truck
RH> found it and stopped in back of us just after Steve finished the change
RH> to let us know he had it.
I've always had good luck with General and/or Firestone-Bridgestone tires.
And abysmal bad fortune any time I've been saddled with Michelins. You, of
course, will do as you will. Just a bit of experience talking.
DD> Title: Blue Suede Shoes Biscuits DD> Categories: Breads,
RH> Dairy, Cheese, Citrus DD> Yield: 12 Servings
RH> Bojangles (a fried chicken chain here in the south) makes blueberry
RH> biscuits. We've stopped there a few times but prefer Popeye's.
DD> I've done a drive-by on Bojangles. I'm with you on Popeyes (no
DD> apostrophe) for any of my take-away chicken needs.
DD> I did notice that the "Tuesday Special" has jumped a dollar from the
DD> old U$1.19. Still a deal, though. They are also offering a blueberry
DD> and cream cheese individual pie - similar to Mickey D's.
RH> I think everything has gone up, even at dollar stores.
Our Dollar Tree is still called that. But there's a big sign in their
window with that says "$1.25 for most items."
I told a customer at the parts store the other day when he remarked about
the price of his parts "Nothing goes down any more but the left-front
tire on your car." He nodded his head and smiled as he removed his card
from the credit card machine.
DD> Title: Popeye's Blazin Heifer Sauce
DD> Categories: Dips, Chilies, Citrus
DD> Yield: 1 Quart
RH> Looks like an interesting combination of ingredients, might have to
RH> give it a try.
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Title: Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip
Categories: Cheese, Nuts, Chilies, Vegetables, Pork
Yield: 10 servings
8 oz Cream cheese; room temp
3/4 c Mayonnaise
1/2 c Slivered almonds; toasted
1 c Shredded sharp cheddar
1 c Shredded Swiss
1/4 c Blue cheese crumbles
8 sl Regular-cut bacon; cooked
- crisp, fine chopped
4 Green onions; white & green
- parts, sliced
1/2 ts Kosher salt
1/4 ts Ground black pepper
1/4 ts Garlic powder
1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
Buttery (Ritz) crackers,
- pretzels or raw veggies;
- for dippers
Toast the nuts over medium-low heat in a dry skillet,
stirring often; about 5-7 minutes. Don’t walk away!
Remove the almonds from the pan once golden and fragrant
and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream
cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Add the three types of cheeses, stir, then fold in the
bacon, toasted almonds, green onions (reserve some for
garnish) and spices.
Stir together everything together until evenly blended,
then transfer to a serving dish. Cover and chill for at
least 4 hours.
To serve, sprinkle with additional green onions. Then
serve with buttery crackers, salty pretzels and/or fresh
vegetables of your choice.
By: Ree Drummond
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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