Subj : Chicken Salad [1]
To : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Sun Jul 02 2023 12:52:10
Hi Dave,
RH> House was built in 1992, don't know if any topsoil was added between
RH> then and when we bought it. Probably not, tho we've thought of getting
RH> some to level out the yard a bit.
DD> I've been dumping my collected coffee grunds around the depression in
DD> the front yard where a storm drain (go figger) is located to make the
DD> depression less steep and deep.
Steve's coffee grounds usually go into the compost barrel or directly on
the roses.
DD> We had a major storm hit my town on 29 Junw and take out about 60+% of
DD> the electric supply. So my bedroom computer that plays jazz to me as a
DD> "white noise" generator has benn inoperable. As has been the AC, the
DD> electric ranges, etc. Power came back on early this morning (about
DD> 2:20 as near as I can figure). The power outage came just as I was
DD> reachining for the <CTRL> S to save the recipes I had been inputting.
DD> Now I have 5 recipes to pound back in. Bv)=
Sigh! Good to see you back on line. This is my first time on the
computer since we left home, will be here for a bit, then move on to VT.
DD> the comings and goings of other trucks didn't bother me as my truck
DD> was usually running to power the AC or heater (depending on the DD>
RH> calendar) and the radio was on to provide "white noise". And I
would DD> roll a dollar bill up in the driver's window to keep the "lot
RH> lizards" DD> from banging on the door soliciting trade.
RH> Never had any of the "lot lizards" but have had some folks come by to
RH> take a look at the R-Pod. Had a busload of farmers and wives at a rest
RH> stop in TN take a look at it. (G)
DD> Well, the lizards wouldn't bother you guys because you're not
DD> potential profit. Bv)=
No, and we don't send out "drop by" vibes when staying at a truck stop.
Sometimes, when staying at a W-M lot, we will talk with other
boondockers, but those are rare times. Most often it's "pull in, set up,
go to bed, wake up and pull out"; occaisionally if someone needs help
setting up or otherwise we'll meet a fellow camper.
DD> My fingers live a life of their own. My KA attachment is *not* new.
DD> I've had (and used) it for a while.
DD> It's a $100 (at Amazon) attachment. I paid a lot less - but I've had
DD> mine for several (20+) years. Cuisinart has a stand-alone for U$80.
RH> That's what we have.
DD> How does it work for you? The KA attachment is certainly a lot easier
DD> than the old wooden bucket that my grand dad filled with ice and rock
DD> salt around the hand cranked I scream maker. All the children took a
DD> turn at the crank. Bv)=
We've always had electric ice cream makers. The Cuisinart one works
quite well, have to remember to pre chill the cannister so it resides in
the freezer when we're not making ice cream.
DD> I may get the Cuisinart if I can find a place on my limited counter
DD> top area to put it.
RH> BTW, we're goinng to be on the road for a bit. I will have my computer
RH> with me since we're not flying so will hopefully have a chance to log
RH> in from time to time and catch up with the echo. It'll be easier when
RH> we're visiting family; the mission trip part will be busier.
DD> I know the words to that song. Will this be the first outing for your
DD> new tow-along camper?
First real one; Steve had it to amateur radio field day last week. We've
discovered several things that need attention (here or back home), other
things we'd like to add or have added and want to move, etc. My mind
still halfway looks for the Frontier and R-Pod when we stop at a rest
area or otherwise tho it has helped that we've had the F-150 for a few
months (now sort of used to looking for it in a parking lot). The
kitchen area doesn't have the work space of the R-Pod but it has an
almost full size fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove, oven, microwave,
dinette seating, nice size sink................Still working out best
stowage space for things as we don't have the pantry that the R-Pod had.
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Catch you later,
Ruth
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