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 .... "Lead us not into temptation. Tell us where it is. We'll find it" S evenson --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .