• 583 oddities cotd

    From MICHAEL LOO@1:123/140 to RUTH HAFFLY on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 07:17:24
    So my computer thinks I'm in Penn Yan, which oddly is
    where I'm going on July 4. Somebody must have looked
    up something on this system, and it stuck. Other than
    Crazy computer! (G) I worked at the Salvation Army camp outside of
    Penn
    Now it thinks I'm in New York City.

    Now it doesn't know if I'm in NYC or Rochester!
    I have not looked anything Rochestery up since
    the Penn Yan phenomenon.

    OTOH, my screen fades out, then back in from time to time. Nothing lost
    but it's annoying, especially when reading or replying. Seems to do it
    only with Fido, but I'm not on the internet that much so haven't noticed
    it there.

    That sounds to be a weak connection about to go. Perhaps
    something needs soldering.

    Yan one summer while a college student. Stopped by on the way south
    once > but it was between sessions and just about deserted.
    Keuka Lake is kind of nice if cold.
    Like about all of the Finger Lakes. The camp had a pool so we didn't
    have to deal with cold water for swimming.

    I'm not so sure that with my heart I should be jumping
    into a lake, though people may want me to.

    Probably not worth it.
    Depends on how much one appreciates
    German-style Riesling. And needs exercise.
    I'd pass on both the wine and the hike. A shorter walk, maybe, but not a
    6 hour one.

    My record was 24 trail miles with a sizable mountain
    in one dawn to dusk go, but I used to be in shape.

    We trust your tastes and local knowledge.
    OK, we're going to check out some seafood places.

    That sounds good, but one thing crossed my mind; if
    people really want prime rib, we can do it ourselves
    given enough oven space.

    Critical thinking always. So many recipes just don't
    add up as published or publicized. I'd suggest that a
    good dose of skepticism would do a wonder of insurance.
    A grain or two of salt helps also. (G)
    I'd prefer low-sodium insurance.
    That's why I said only a grain or two, not a shaker full. (G)

    I wonder how that idiom came about.

    Lilli would have Symphony Hall on when she picked
    me up; once in a while she'd slip up and have one
    of her own favored channels on (like the Shipps, she
    likes country music; she's partial to Jimmy Buffett).
    We also had The Highway (C&W, from Nashville) on for a bit. Heard Scotty McCreery, the young man from Garner that won American Idol back in 2010
    do several numbers. Some good music, but a lot of repititon on that
    station.

    That's how hits are made.

    Gringo too is mostly a gringo term.
    True, but an apt description.
    Crispy Chicken Cheesy Gringa
    Looks good but would leave off the cilantro or just have it available
    for those who wanted it.

    It's easy to omit and easy to add for those who miss
    it. I've discovered in my old age that though I don't
    really like the stuff, I tolerate it much better than
    before. What's odd is that I am beginning to dislike
    regular parsley almost as much.

    Hot Pepper and Cilantro Jelly
    Categories: Kentucky, condiment
    Yield: 6 x 8oz jars

    1 c minced bell peppers
    1/2 c minced jalape˙o peppers
    1 Tb minced garlic
    1/2 c minced cilantro
    1 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
    6 c pure cane sugar
    3 oz pk liquid pectin

    Start water bath canner boiling. You need enough water to
    cover the jars when you are ready to put them in canner.

    Sterilize and prepare 6 8 oz jelly jars, lids and rings.
    Keep the lids and rings in simmering water.

    Line a lipped baking tray with aluminum foil, and put
    jars in place. This helps prevents spills and makes for
    a faster cleanup.

    In a heavy nonreactive aluminum saucepan combine all
    ingredients EXCEPT pectin. Bring to a rolling boil,
    stirring constantly. Reduce heat to gentle boil. Stir
    while cooking for 5 min.

    Add pectin. At this point, the mixture will froth up.
    Cook for 1 min. Remove pan from heat. Skim off any foam.

    Fill jars with ladle and funnel. Leave 1/4" headspace.

    Wipe rims with wet towel, removing any spills. Add lids
    and rings, screwing on just until finger tight.

    Once canner reaches a rolling boil, add jars to canner.
    Add lid. Let canner come back up to a boil and process
    10 min. Remove jars, keeping from cool drafts. Flip the
    jars upside-down for the first 10 min of cooling. This
    lets the peppers suspend in the jelly, making a lovely
    presentation. After that time, set jars upright and
    allow to cool for 24 hr.

    Before storing check to make sure all jars sealed.

    Friends Drift Inn, inspired by Hobby Farm Magazine 7-8/2010
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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to MICHAEL LOO on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 21:28:14
    Hi Michael,

    Crazy computer! (G) I worked at the Salvation Army camp
    outside of > ML> Penn
    Now it thinks I'm in New York City.

    Now it doesn't know if I'm in NYC or Rochester!
    I have not looked anything Rochestery up since
    the Penn Yan phenomenon.

    Something got into its little pea brain that made it think you wanted to
    be in Rochester.

    OTOH, my screen fades out, then back in from time to time. Nothing
    lost > but it's annoying, especially when reading or replying. Seems
    to do it > only with Fido, but I'm not on the internet that much so haven't noticed > it there.

    That sounds to be a weak connection about to go. Perhaps
    something needs soldering.

    Steve would have to check that out; it's nothing I'd know where to to
    look for.

    Yan one summer while a college student. Stopped by on the way
    south > ML> once > but it was between sessions and just about
    deserted.
    Keuka Lake is kind of nice if cold.
    Like about all of the Finger Lakes. The camp had a pool so we didn't have to deal with cold water for swimming.

    I'm not so sure that with my heart I should be jumping
    into a lake, though people may want me to.

    I did enough times as a kid that I can pass on it now.


    Probably not worth it.
    Depends on how much one appreciates
    German-style Riesling. And needs exercise.
    I'd pass on both the wine and the hike. A shorter walk, maybe, but
    not a > 6 hour one.

    My record was 24 trail miles with a sizable mountain
    in one dawn to dusk go, but I used to be in shape.

    I've not done that much of a hike in one day. The right knee has been
    less than great since my freshman year in college (major traumatic
    injury) and my folks were never into serious hiking when I was a kid.


    We trust your tastes and local knowledge.
    OK, we're going to check out some seafood places.

    That sounds good, but one thing crossed my mind; if
    people really want prime rib, we can do it ourselves
    given enough oven space.

    We have a standard range but if people want to try grilling beef, we've
    several options there.

    Critical thinking always. So many recipes just don't
    add up as published or publicized. I'd suggest that a
    good dose of skepticism would do a wonder of insurance.
    A grain or two of salt helps also. (G)
    I'd prefer low-sodium insurance.
    That's why I said only a grain or two, not a shaker full. (G)

    I wonder how that idiom came about.

    Haven't the foggiest notion!

    Lilli would have Symphony Hall on when she picked
    me up; once in a while she'd slip up and have one
    of her own favored channels on (like the Shipps, she
    likes country music; she's partial to Jimmy Buffett).
    We also had The Highway (C&W, from Nashville) on for a bit. Heard
    Scotty > McCreery, the young man from Garner that won American Idol
    back in 2010 > do several numbers. Some good music, but a lot of
    repetiton on that station.

    That's how hits are made.

    Some numbers were pretty good, others, pretty forgettable.

    Gringo too is mostly a gringo term.
    True, but an apt description.
    Crispy Chicken Cheesy Gringa
    Looks good but would leave off the cilantro or just have it
    available > for those who wanted it.

    It's easy to omit and easy to add for those who miss
    it. I've discovered in my old age that though I don't
    really like the stuff, I tolerate it much better than
    before. What's odd is that I am beginning to dislike
    regular parsley almost as much.

    Probably had it as one garnish too many.

    ---
    Catch you later,
    Ruth
    rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28


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