Subj : Re: Hansicapped
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Tue Jan 07 2025 06:02:00
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
RH> steps. There are several rooms on that level but then to go to the
DD> Sort of like Topsy ... "It just growed"
RH> Kinda sorta.Right now, with the merger, we're going to be close to
RH> maximum seating capacity which will inhibit growth. Going to be
RH> interesting..............
DD> Or force an expansion.
RH> True, something to consider. Last couple of services, we've been
RH> sitting in the "overflow" room--the church we're talking about merging
RH> with has taken over Sunday services, lock, stock & barrel and their
RH> music is much louder than our older ears prefer. Tried different places
RH> in the sanctuary but never found one where the music was at a tolerable
RH> level.
I've found that an increase in volume does not necessarily signal an
increase in sincerity or quality. Bv)=
DD> 8<----- CHOP ----->8
DD> I've only ever bought one new car and have avoided all of those
DD> "exrtended warranty" plans for both my cars and my house. Much to
DD> their marketer's chagrin ... I can count and do maths problems more
DD> complex that 1 plus 1.
RH> Counting the Pinto Steve bought before we got married, we've bought 4
RH> vehicles brand new. Got the extended service with the 2 Escapes and the
RH> F-150, nice that we know we can get (and have gotten) service
RH> nationwide. We also have funds set aside for major work, should it be
RH> needed. Didn't get an extended warranty with the house--big ticket item
RH> (heating/ac unit died on us) was covered by the sale of the Escape that
RH> was in the accident in Wyoming.
DD> I have relatives or close-enough friends in the building and HVAC
DD> trades. And I can (for now) handle my own wiring. Dunno how much
DD> longer I'll be able to handle ladders or working on my knees. Getting
DD> back up really requires advance planning.
RH> Understandable. Steve can do a lot of the work around the house but not
RH> all. A former neighbor works in HVAC & put in the new unit for us and
RH> maintains it.
If I hit the lottery (or other big payday) and build my dream kitchen/
house it will be heated/cooled by a heat pump and the driveway as well
as any sidewalks will be heated - for no shovelling. Bv)=
DD> Supper tonight is going to be simple. Popeyes is offering a BOGO on
DD> their nice chicken sandwiches. I've got some creamy cole-slaw in
DD> the icebox and I can nuke up a baked potato w/bacon bits, chredded
DD> Cheddar and, of course, butter. A veritable banquet.
RH> Sounds good, nearest Popeye's to us is in Raleigh. Went to a wedding
RH> yesterday at (his home church) for our minister of music, reception had
RH> a lot of small munchies--fruit, vegetables, mini quiches, cheese cubes,
RH> meat and crockers, etc. Instead of doing a big cake, they had a small
RH> one for cutting/feeding each other and mini cupcakes for the guests.
RH> All in all, very enjoyable.
And less messy to clean up after.
DD> Title: Microwave Baked Potato
DD> Categories: Five, Potatoes
DD> Yield: 1 Spud
RH> I've done that from time to time but usually now bake several russets
RH> and sweet potatoes at the same time. Did that the other day, had some
RH> potatoes for supper that night, fried potatoes (using russets) Friday
RH> night and a couple more meals with potatoes some time this week. Steve
RH> likes sweet potatoes and they usually take a while to bake to the right
RH> degree of done-ess to caramelise some of the sugar. So, by doing
RH> several at once, it saves power, has them available for a quick reheat
RH> later.
My favourite use for sweet potatoes is deep fried.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Air-Fried Sweet Potato Tots
Categories: Five, Potatoes, Chilies
Yield: 4 Servings
2 sm Sweet potatoes; peeled (14
- oz. total)
1 tb Potato starch
1/2 ts Garlic granules
2 ts Creole seasoning *
1 1/4 ts Kosher salt; divided
3/4 c Red Gold Sriracha Ketchup;
- opt (see notes)
Nonstick cooking spray
* Tony Chachere's (green can) or Louisiana Fish Fry
(orange can).
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Add potatoes, and cook until just fork tender, about 15
minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate to cool, about 15
minutes.
Working over a medium bowl, grate potatoes using the
large holes of a box grater. Gently toss with potato
starch, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Shape mixture
into about 24 (1") tot-shaped cylinders.
Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place
1/2 of tots (about 12) in single layer in the basket,
and spray with cooking spray. Cook @ 400oF/205oC until
lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes, turning tots halfway
through cook time. Remove from fry basket and sprinkle
with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining tots and
salt. Serve immediately with ketchup.
UDD NOTES: The first time I made this I made it to the
exact recipe. The second time I added the Creole dust
for spice and subbed the Heinz ketchup with the Red
Gold Sriracha Ketchup.
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.bhg.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
MMMMM
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