Subj : Towing the Line was: Chic
To : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Tue Jul 23 2024 12:11:04
Hi Dave,
RH> We don't carry a balance on our cards either. Couple of times when we
RH> had big projects (house siding, new heating/cooling unit), a windfall
RH> has come in at the same time to pay for it.
DD> Found money is *always* nice.
RH> Yes, but no such windfalls this week. Truck needed some routine work,
RH> a/c return failed and had to be replaced & system cleaned, then
RH> something in the upright freezer jammed the door just slightly open &
RH> iced up the system. Found that in time to rescue most everything, gave
RH> us a chance to weed out some stuff. Thankfully, Tricare for Life and
RH> Medicare covered my (specialist) doctor's appointment and we were able
RH> to use the camper (which has a/c) when the house got hot. Also, Steve
RH> got a bit of a discount on the truck work.
DD> Bruo (the BMW) is going to Eurosport on Wednesday to get its oil
DD> changed and some little, niggling, problems looked at. The worst is
DD> jumping out of gear whilst driving down the road. I suspect low
DD> transmission fluid - but, he's not "making his territory" (drips) and
DD> 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.
DD> 8<----- WHACK ----->8
DD> The Guineas around here used both ricotta and cottage cheese. And
DD> once in a while just small curd cottage cheese.
RH> Guess it depends on what area of Italy you're from.
DD> There are regional specialtiesd in nearly any cuisine.It's seldom the
DD> same all over the country. Bv)=
RH> True, Steve's mom's family is from the Calabrian region, the toe of the
RH> boot. Well known as stone cutters.
DD> Almost Swiss, then. Bv)=
No, closer to Sicily. Switzerland is up near the top of the boot.
