Little things cost more by weight, and trendy
little things are even more so.

Quite so. I've seen, but not bought any, at the farmer's market.

Farmers with tweezers, I can see it now.

Probably not until it warms up again next spring tho.

At any thaw they might pop up.

I don't think we're going to have that much more warm (or relatively
warm) weather until spring. Today is to have a high of about 60 but go
back to the 40s for a spell tomorrow.

Don't lose hope for a thaw.

I've gone from well above average to well below
average in the last few days - one of the miracles
of modern technology is that I can get chills and
colds faster than ever before.

(G) I remember that. Don't know if it's from my childhood or when

our > girls were small tho.
If we looked up the original slogan we could
make a more educated guess.

Is it worth the time/effort?

What is worth? From the 10 minutes I allotted me
for the task, the original referenced quote came
from the intro to the Superman TV show, which
debuted in 1952. To test the hypothesis that this
was the first time the catchphrase appeared
anywhere, that might take more digging. I'm
comfortable with 1952, because that would jibe
nicely with the first time I encountered the joke,
approximately 1958.

The fact that it costs me 8 1/2c a day makes it
less likely that the high-priced spread will get
my business back even when it's certified safe.

Sounds like a smart idea.

There are downsides to the old cheap product -
they're what drives demand for the high-priced
spread - but to me they're less important than
they used to be, and cost is more relevant.

I thought springs wore greens. Autumns were
yellow and brown and such. I forget what I am.

You can wear almost any color, just depends on the tone, shade and
intensity. Springs are about a medium warm color range. Autumns are also warm, but more intense. Winters and summers are cool colors, with blue undertones, spring and autumn have more yellow undertones. I can't wear
pink, purple, black or white but can wear a burgundy, persimmon, winter
(off) white, browns, or navy. I will wear a golden, but not pale yellow,
teal or turquoise instead of a true blue and a jade instead of a true
green. And, yes, autumns are more earthy toned than any of the others.

Well, as far as my wardrobe goes, I can wear
just about any color ... but choose not to.
Anyhow, the four seasons analogy is always
going to be imperfect - perhaps if anyone
cared they could hone things down and say
"you're a September 4th or April 20th."

Now with my weight fluctuating because of
fluid management, I have to keep more sizes
of clothes around. The day after Thanksgiving,
my 34 pants were falling off.

Such "fun". (G) Sounds like you need both a belt and suspenders.

And have few examples of either and don't
generally care to use them. A cummerbund
maybe, but that's just for special occasions.

Ours was just done nicely. Chops, we'll grill to a rare for Steve,

not > quite medium for me. He will just put his on the grill a minute
or two > after he puts mine on. (G)
Leg does well rare as well.

Maybe next time we'll try it rare but Steve wanted it braised, like we
do the shanks.

I don't think the Sicilians do rare lamb
the way the French and perhaps northern
Italians do.

going on > ML> in > the future and not be concerned.

Luckily, it's all hypothetical.

It'll get here..........tomorrow. (G)

I hope it'll not get here at all.

It will, one day at a time.

That was almost funny, given the original
context.

Waterfall pork

Let's leave the cilantro out of this and I'll consider it.

The seasoning mix referenced below contains
coriander powder but no cilantro.

Easy waterfall pork
Categories: Appetizer, Salad, Thai
Serves: 2

2 pork chops, about 11 oz
2 oz thinly sliced shallot
1/2 c mint leaves
3 chopped green onion
1/2 Tb labb-namtok seasoning mix or tt
2 ts fresh lime juice
1 ts fish sauce
Olive oil spray
Lettuce or any fresh vegetables as a side

Oven at 425F.

Prepare the herbs while waiting for the oven.

Wash and dry pork chops.

Place aluminum foil on a cooking sheet, and
spray it with olive oil sray. Lay pork on the
foil and bake the pork for 30 min. Remove,
cool, and slice.

Combine sliced pork in a mixing bowl with the
seasoning mix, fish sauce, lime juice, shallot,
green onion, and mint leaves. Mix well.

You can add more seasoning mix, lime juice, fish
sauce as you desire, but it is better to start
with the small amount.

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Hi Michael,

Little things cost more by weight, and trendy
little things are even more so.

Quite so. I've seen, but not bought any, at the farmer's market.

Farmers with tweezers, I can see it now.

One lady odes use them--she will make a juice "shot" out of them. I've
never tried it; I'd rather eat the veggies than drink the. BTW, we were
at Publix yesterday, stopped at the Aprons (recipe demo) stand. The
recipe of the week was pork tenderloin with a garlic-spinach sauce
served over veggie spirals. I'd have cut the red pepper flakes a bit but otherwise pretty good. They were pushing the ingredients--we told the
demo lady that we'd buy our own veggies and spiralise them, she
understood.

I don't think we're going to have that much more warm (or relatively warm) weather until spring. Today is to have a high of about 60 but

go > back to the 40s for a spell tomorrow.

Don't lose hope for a thaw.

No, but colder weather is settling in for a few months. We're finally officially out of hurricane season tho.

I've gone from well above average to well below
average in the last few days - one of the miracles
of modern technology is that I can get chills and
colds faster than ever before.

Understandable; I'm fighting a cough, hoping it won't turn into
bronchitis.

(G) I remember that. Don't know if it's from my childhood or

when > ML> our > girls were small tho.

If we looked up the original slogan we could
make a more educated guess.

Is it worth the time/effort?

What is worth? From the 10 minutes I allotted me
for the task, the original referenced quote came
from the intro to the Superman TV show, which
debuted in 1952. To test the hypothesis that this
was the first time the catchphrase appeared
anywhere, that might take more digging. I'm
comfortable with 1952, because that would jibe
nicely with the first time I encountered the joke,
approximately 1958.

Sounds OK to me. I don't know when the first time I heard either the
original phrase or the joke version was.

The fact that it costs me 8 1/2c a day makes it
less likely that the high-priced spread will get
my business back even when it's certified safe.

Sounds like a smart idea.

There are downsides to the old cheap product -
they're what drives demand for the high-priced
spread - but to me they're less important than
they used to be, and cost is more relevant.

Cost can be a big factor in things--my parents used to go for the lowest
price on anything, and then having to buy again when it wore out. Fine
for growing kids shoes but false economy for washers, fridges, etc. Last
I knew tho, the fridge they put into the cellar (I believe the one
bought in the late 50s/early 60s) when they remodeled the kitchen in the
late 70s was still running.

I thought springs wore greens. Autumns were
yellow and brown and such. I forget what I am.

You can wear almost any color, just depends on the tone, shade and intensity. Springs are about a medium warm color range. Autumns are

also > warm, but more intense. Winters and summers are cool colors,
with blue > undertones, spring and autumn have more yellow undertones.
I can't wear > pink, purple, black or white but can wear a burgundy, persimmon, winter > (off) white, browns, or navy. I will wear a
golden, but not pale yellow, > teal or turquoise instead of a true
blue and a jade instead of a true > green. And, yes, autumns are more earthy toned than any of the others.

Well, as far as my wardrobe goes, I can wear
just about any color ... but choose not to.
Anyhow, the four seasons analogy is always
going to be imperfect - perhaps if anyone
cared they could hone things down and say
"you're a September 4th or April 20th."

It's not that specific but it does give you an idea of what colors will
look best on you. I once bought Steve an orange shirt--he wore it once
or twice but it didn't look good on him. OTOH, it looked very good on
me, but a gray one wouldn't. It would look good on him tho. One time
while we were visiting our older daughter, he wore a pink shirt--she
commented on how good it looked on him. The same pink would not have
looked good on me.

Now with my weight fluctuating because of
fluid management, I have to keep more sizes
of clothes around. The day after Thanksgiving,
my 34 pants were falling off.

Such "fun". (G) Sounds like you need both a belt and suspenders.

And have few examples of either and don't
generally care to use them. A cummerbund
maybe, but that's just for special occasions.

You probably don't have as many of those special occaisions now, do you?
Our social life, now that Steve has retired from the Army, has changed
also; we don't have the formal dress occaisions any more.

Ours was just done nicely. Chops, we'll grill to a rare for

Steve, > ML> not > quite medium for me. He will just put his on the
grill a minute > ML> or two > after he puts mine on. (G)

Leg does well rare as well.

Maybe next time we'll try it rare but Steve wanted it braised, like

we > do the shanks.

I don't think the Sicilians do rare lamb
the way the French and perhaps northern
Italians do.

It's all a matter of taste. Steve's ancestry is from the Calabrian
region--the toe of the boot. Have to see what the specialties are from
there.

going on > ML> in > the future and not be concerned.

Luckily, it's all hypothetical.

It'll get here..........tomorrow. (G)

I hope it'll not get here at all.

It will, one day at a time.

That was almost funny, given the original
context.

Thought you would enjoy it.

Waterfall pork

Let's leave the cilantro out of this and I'll consider it.

The seasoning mix referenced below contains
coriander powder but no cilantro.

Easy waterfall pork
Categories: Appetizer, Salad, Thai
Serves: 2

2 pork chops, about 11 oz
2 oz thinly sliced shallot
1/2 c mint leaves
3 chopped green onion
1/2 Tb labb-namtok seasoning mix or tt

******************************

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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Understandable; I'm fighting a cough, hoping it won't turn into bronchitis.

One thing that you do not want is any sort of infection / flu when you
get your knee done. They had to postpone Gail's original date because
of that. SO -- take care and win the fight.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: LUSCIOUS LENTIL SOUP
Categories: Soups
Yield: 8 Servings

8 c Chicken stock or water
4 md Carrots, sliced
4 Celery stalks, sliced
1 md Onion, chopped
1 Leek, chopped
1 tb Fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 c Red lentils
1 Tomato, chopped
3 cl Garlic, crushed
1 lg Bay leaf
1/8 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Ground thyme

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat 45
minutes. Puree 2 cups soup in blender. Mix with remaining soup in
pot. Heat thoroughly and serve. Makes 8 servings.

Variations: Serve with lemon wedges for added zest. Or add 1
tablespoon miso for extra flavor.

Calories: 166 Protein: 14g Carbohydrates: 28g Fat: 0.5g, 0.03%
Sodium: 38mg Cholesterol: 0mg

Cooking for Good Health by Gloria Rose ISBN: 0-89529-577-6 Entered by
Carolyn Shaw 3-95 Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 03-17-95

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Hi Dale,

Hope you had a good trip--we've driven thru TN a number of times on our
way to/from out west.

Understandable; I'm fighting a cough, hoping it won't turn into bronchitis.

One thing that you do not want is any sort of infection / flu when you
get your knee done. They had to postpone Gail's original date because
of that. SO -- take care and win the fight.

Went to an urgent care clinic yesterday and got 10 days worth of
Augmenton (antibiotic) and a cough suppressant. I'm hoping I caught it
soon enough to be well over it by the time the knee is done--no date set
for that yet but we're thinking the early part of January. The worst
will be knocked down by the time we will be leaving on our Christmas trip--we'll get to shop at the Publix in Zephyrhills that sold a big
lottery winning ticket (Powerball, IIRC) a few years ago.

Title: LUSCIOUS LENTIL SOUP
Categories: Soups
Yield: 8 Servings

8 c Chicken stock or water
4 md Carrots, sliced
4 Celery stalks, sliced
1 md Onion, chopped
1 Leek, chopped
1 tb Fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 c Red lentils
1 Tomato, chopped
3 cl Garlic, crushed
1 lg Bay leaf
1/8 ts Pepper
1/4 ts Ground thyme

Nice thing aboout lentils and split peas is that they do cook up fast,
without the need for an overnight pre soak.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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On 12-03-18 15:13, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about 615 was was overflow <=-

Hope you had a good trip--we've driven thru TN a number of times on
our way to/from out west.

It was a decent trip. This one was sponsored by a local group in
Columbia -- our of 40 people, I was one of about four males. The rest
were single women, either divorced, widowed or never married. The worst
part was getting there. To get there, we had a coach ride from
Columbia. Counting meal and rest stops, a total of about 13 hours.
They stopped on the way at two Cracker Barrel restaurants -- not a great
place, but reasonable inexpensive food. Then we were there in Pigeon
Forge for three full days. Saw six shows with three dinners at a show.
The shows varied in quality, as did the food, but all in all pretty ok.
Then another long coach ride home, stopping at another CB for lunch and
then a choice of Wendys or Burger King for dinner.

This comming weekend, we are going with the same group to Lancaster.
That is not so long a drive and we are driving ourselves. I think that
there are two dinner shows involved.

Understandable; I'm fighting a cough, hoping it won't turn into bronchitis.

Went to an urgent care clinic yesterday and got 10 days worth of
Augmenton (antibiotic) and a cough suppressant. I'm hoping I caught it soon enough to be well over it by the time the knee is done--no date
set for that yet but we're thinking the early part of January. The
worst will be knocked down by the time we will be leaving on our
Christmas trip--we'll get to shop at the Publix in Zephyrhills that
sold a big lottery winning ticket (Powerball, IIRC) a few years ago.

I do certainly hope that the infection is gone. I also doubt that you
and Steve intend to test your luck with Powerball:-}}


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Savory Red Lentils
Categories: Low fat, Beans, Posted
Yield: 4 Servings

Made for dinner
1 c Red lentils (picked
Through)
1 Onion
1 tb Minced garlic (many many
Cloves)
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dill
1/2 ts Savory
1/2 ts Chili powder
2 c Water

Saute chopped onion and garlic in water (of course) for several
minutes. Rinse red lentils (mine always have bug carcasses in 'em, so
it's a good idea that you do so), and add with the rest of the
ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook for a few minutes more - 5 or so if you want to.
This last step is not mandatory, but I didn't use enough water (only 1
1/2 cups), so I added 1/2 cup more and let it mix for a couple of
minutes.

Slop this up with some good fresh bread. I had some French Meadow
Summer Bread - basil flavor. I warmed a chunk up in the microwave.
Date: Sat, 15 May 93 00:19:05 EDT
From: tara@starburst.umd.edu (Tara McDermott)

Converted to MM format by Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md.

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Hi Dale,

Hope you had a good trip--we've driven thru TN a number of times on
our way to/from out west.

It was a decent trip. This one was sponsored by a local group in
Columbia -- our of 40 people, I was one of about four males. The rest were single women, either divorced, widowed or never married. The

That must have been quite the trip. (G)

worst part was getting there. To get there, we had a coach ride from Columbia. Counting meal and rest stops, a total of about 13 hours.

I'm not sure how long it takes us but we usually head out towards Durham
to pick up I-85 which joins in to I-40. Depending on where we're headed,
we can take I-40 most of the est of the way across the country. We've
gone by the Pidgeon Forge exit, but never stopped. Lodge Cast Iron is in
that area; I wouldn't mind stopping there some time to see what we can
add to our collection.

They stopped on the way at two Cracker Barrel restaurants -- not a
great place, but reasonable inexpensive food. Then we were there in

We've stopped at them from time to time as well. The one in Easton, MD
let us park the camper over night in a side lot, toward the back.

Pigeon
Forge for three full days. Saw six shows with three dinners at a
show. The shows varied in quality, as did the food, but all in all
pretty ok. Then another long coach ride home, stopping at another CB
for lunch and then a choice of Wendys or Burger King for dinner.

Sounds like a nice little break in the routine get away. Sometimes just
a short change from the normal is good for a recharge. Did you go to
Wendy's or BK for dinner? (G)

This comming weekend, we are going with the same group to Lancaster.
That is not so long a drive and we are driving ourselves. I think
that there are two dinner shows involved.

I'm sure you will have free time for exploring the area. I'd be looking
for quilt/fabric shops (G) and general stores.

Understandable; I'm fighting a cough, hoping it won't turn into bronchitis.

Went to an urgent care clinic yesterday and got 10 days worth of
Augmenton (antibiotic) and a cough suppressant. I'm hoping I caught it soon enough to be well over it by the time the knee is done--no date
set for that yet but we're thinking the early part of January. The
worst will be knocked down by the time we will be leaving on our
Christmas trip--we'll get to shop at the Publix in Zephyrhills that
sold a big lottery winning ticket (Powerball, IIRC) a few years ago.

I do certainly hope that the infection is gone. I also doubt that you

I've spent the last few days doing a lot of nothing, just working on
getting better. Steve has been laying plank vinyl flooring in the
kitchen, getting it done before the new fridge is delivered on Monday so
meals have been very easy do.

and Steve intend to test your luck with Powerball:-}}

I've got better things to throw my money away on. Aldi has a sous vide
unit on sale this week; I think I'd rather get that than a lottery
ticket. Probably won't get either tho.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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On 12-05-18 13:40, Ruth Haffly <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Trip <=-

pretty ok. Then another long coach ride home, stopping at another CB
for lunch and then a choice of Wendys or Burger King for dinner.

Sounds like a nice little break in the routine get away. Sometimes
just a short change from the normal is good for a recharge. Did you go
to Wendy's or BK for dinner? (G)

We went to the BK. We had been to a Wendy's within the past few weeks
(for the first time in a decade+) and were not too pleased with the
burgers. We sort of liked the BK burgers better. I had their hot
chicken sandwich. It was a bit too hot for me, mostly just coated on
the outside with cayenne pepper and a breading.

This comming weekend, we are going with the same group to Lancaster.
That is not so long a drive and we are driving ourselves. I think
that there are two dinner shows involved.

I'm sure you will have free time for exploring the area. I'd be
looking for quilt/fabric shops (G) and general stores.

We have not been there for quite a while, maybe five years. We will
have free time since we are going up early before the main group, and
staying a day extra. The first gathering is lunch on Saturday and we
did not want to risk trying to get up early enough to make that. The
last show is over at 6 pm on Sunday, and we decided to stay there that
night instead of driving home in the dark -- even though it is only a
two hour drive.

Only thing we have planned as extra is to visit one of the outlet malls
looking for some replacement glassware.

and Steve intend to test your luck with Powerball:-}}

I've got better things to throw my money away on. Aldi has a sous vide

That is true of most people. Either one is mathematically challenged or
is just willing to toss the money for entertainment value.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: A Pilgrim's Lentil Pottage
Categories: Crs, Vegan, Healthy
Yield: 8 Servings

2 ts Olive oil
2 cl Garlic, finely chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
8 c Cold water
1 1/2 c Lentils, rinsed in cold
Water and drained
3 tb Ketchup
1/8 ts Ground cloves
1 1/2 ts Salt
Black pepper

Soften vegetables in oil in soup pot. Add water, lentils,
ketchup, cloves and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to low, cover
and cook until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes, adding more
water if needed. Season. If desired, add vinegar, wine, or lemon
juice for flavor.

Per serving:
11 cal., 7g pro., 1g fat, 19g carb., 0mg chol., 477mg sod., 6g
fiber.

Vegetarian Times 11/95.
Shared by Carolyn Shaw 1/96

From: Danial Mannen Date: 02-09-96
Cooking

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Hi Dale,

pretty ok. Then another long coach ride home, stopping at another CB
for lunch and then a choice of Wendys or Burger King for dinner.

Sounds like a nice little break in the routine get away. Sometimes
just a short change from the normal is good for a recharge. Did you go
to Wendy's or BK for dinner? (G)

We went to the BK. We had been to a Wendy's within the past few weeks (for the first time in a decade+) and were not too pleased with the burgers. We sort of liked the BK burgers better. I had their hot

I usually get a chicken sandwich instead of of a burger. Last time we
were at a Wendy's, I wasn't too pleased with their chicken either.

chicken sandwich. It was a bit too hot for me, mostly just coated on
the outside with cayenne pepper and a breading.

I've not had one, been a while since we went to a BK. This is the time
of year I like to go to Arby's, at least once, for their mint shake. CFA
has one also, but the Arby's one is better, IMO.

This comming weekend, we are going with the same group to Lancaster.
That is not so long a drive and we are driving ourselves. I think
that there are two dinner shows involved.

I'm sure you will have free time for exploring the area. I'd be
looking for quilt/fabric shops (G) and general stores.

We have not been there for quite a while, maybe five years. We will
have free time since we are going up early before the main group, and staying a day extra. The first gathering is lunch on Saturday and we
did not want to risk trying to get up early enough to make that. The

Smart, gives you a bit of a chance to settle into the area also.

last show is over at 6 pm on Sunday, and we decided to stay there that night instead of driving home in the dark -- even though it is only a
two hour drive.

That is also smart, driving after dark, especially in the season when
deer are on the move, can be iffy, even in metro areas.

Only thing we have planned as extra is to visit one of the outlet
malls looking for some replacement glassware.

We got some at a Beall's outlet store in Savannah a few years ago. The
only problem there is that the tumblers are a bit heavier than I like,
so we saved a couple of the old ones. The last one broke a couple of
months ago so we got a couple of inexpensive ones over at the local
ReStore that are a good weight for me.

and Steve intend to test your luck with Powerball:-}}

I've got better things to throw my money away on. Aldi has a sous vide

That is true of most people. Either one is mathematically challenged
or is just willing to toss the money for entertainment value.

A tax on those who can't figure out that it is a tax, of sorts.

We did pick up a sous vide at Aldi's tonight--had to take the first one
back and exchange it. I think Steve now has something cooking as a test
in the replacement.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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