Subj : Eggs! To : Nancy Backus From : Barry Martin Date : Tue May 12 2020 08:25:00 Hi Nancy! BM>> OK, that speed is definitely more than I'd be comfortable at! ...I BM>> don't think I'd drive that fast; as a passenger with my cousin driving BM>> maybe -- he'd be more used to that speed, coordinating with the other BM>> drivers,... NB>> In a solid car built for speed, on a road built for speed, and with a NB>> driver used to speed, it shouldn't be too bad... ;) I don't think I'd NB>> be up to driving over 100 MPH... with a posted speed of 70 MPH, I'll NB>> possibly be going 75, and I've gone 80 where that's the posted speed... BM> There's also something about the speed perception if one is seated low BM> to the ground versus up higher. Not recalling which is which but one BM> 'altitude' it feels like one is travelling a lot faster then the same BM> speed at the other. NB> I'd guess it would be the lower to the ground that would seem NB> faster, but that's only a guess... ;) I'm thinking that's accurate. ...I've also noticed while driving in my hatchback trucks and SUVs -- vehicles that sit higher - tend to come closer to my rear bumper at a stop than cars. Half-thinking might be because the drivers sitting higher can look down and see the actual space between us wheras the drivers sitting lower see their hood and have to guess the spacing. Or could be just when I see my rear view mirror filled with a reflection of a semi it just looks really close! BM> And with less driving -- originally due to retirement and now most BM> places closed -- it feels like anything above 40 MPH is too fast. Just BM> used to in-town driving. NB> With the restrictions in place, I'm not driving much at all NB> either.. but a good portion of when I do drive is on the NB> expressway, so I'm still going 60, 65 regularly.... :) My other 'problem' is just about everything I need is within a handful of miles of the house. The I-74 Interstate is only a few blocks away and there is an interchange convenient but jmost of what I need is the opposite direction. ...So putting along at 35 and 45 MPH....! NB>> When I was young, I took my Duster up to about 90 once.... it was at NB>> night, open highway, no other cars around, straight-away road... NB>> Didn't stay there for long... the hood on my car started to lift, so NB>> things weren't all that steady at that speed... And haven't done NB>> it since.... I probably could have done it with my Shadow... and NB>> possibly also with the Volvo I have now... but haven't had the urge NB>> at all... :) BM> So you were a wild woman!! And having a hood lift either means it BM> wasn't latched properly or a lot of slack in the mechanism. NB> This hood was lifting at the windshield end of the hood, not the NB> latch end... I could see into the engine compartment from the NB> driver's seat... it lifted maybe a half-inch or less, just enough NB> to be noticeable... Better the windshield end! My guess with the «" lift is the hood wasn't fully latched, or maybe with all that breeze there was enough play in the mechanism: seems some hoods move over and around vs. just hinging. BM> I've seen a police show or two where the hood of the car being chased BM> opens -- one did remarkably well driving with hood pinned against the BM> windshield. NB> Those are shows... ;) IIRC it was on _Cops_ which is supposedly reallife. NB> Once the hood on my Shadow unlatched and NB> flew to the windshield... fortunately, I wasn't going too fast, NB> and was able to pull over to the side of the road safely... but I NB> had to have the car towed, and then had to replace the hood, NB> since it had damaged the mechanism that let the hood close... Not NB> a good experience... :) No, but at least you didn't panic and nothing more than a hood replacement. So you can not start qualifying a sa stunt driver! NB>>> Or couldn't figure out why there weren't any portals in that NB>>> expanse... BM>> He seemed to have tried just about every access he might hame imagined BM>> he saw! NB>> Poor thing.... ;) BM> One would have thought he would have gotten the idea after the first BM> few beak-clunks. He was able to see through the window as when we BM> started to go into the Dining Room he's stop trying to fly in and wait BM> until we left. Pretty sure he could see some reflection off the glass BM> from the outside which he obviously thought he could fly through but BM> after a dozen or so attempts one would think.... NB> Maybe the first bump addled his brain.... Something! We didn't catch the beginning so possible. The good news is he hasn't been back, though the foil strips are still on the window. Will have to take them off some time -- weather has been 'egh' lately, though this morning the weather forecast is for low- to mid-80's later next week. BM>>> There have also been a couple of other privately- BM>>> owned restaurants which have closed. Good news is so far most have BM>>> been struggling through. NB>>> Maybe some will revive once the strictures lift.... BM>> Hopefully! And I'll admit to be getting a little antsy to go out to BM>> eat. Have suggested take-out/delivery but so far 'nah'. NB>> It's just not the same.... but when one is really wanting something, NB>> it definitely is better than nothing... ;) BM> Yes, eating in the car or rewarming at home just doesn't quite do it, BM> though as you indicated better than not at all. NB> We've been bringing it home, and eating it right away... NB> generally hasn't cooled down too much... :) Right. Autumn's mother forwarded to us an e-mail coupon from a local pizza chain for a large pizza, bread sticks and pint of ice cream -- they arrived nice and warm (well, fortunately not the ice cream!) and so maybe the good delivery experience will break the slump. NB>>>> Old habits have their uses... BM>>> Plus a good use for the recyled paper stack! NB>>> That, too... :) BM>> I find some processes easier and more convenient to use paper, for BM>> others to do an all-electronic version, and for other a combination. NB>> I tend more to all paper or a combination for most things.... except NB>> for email and echo messaging... ;) BM> Yes, e-mail is a lot easier without paper! As I said before, BM> for me some things are easier to write on paper, others to make a note BM> on the computer. No real 'rule' as to when or why, just whatever I BM> find more convenient at the time. NB> Probably depends some on when/where/how you'd want to access the NB> information... ;) Just might! I'll probably always be a paper note person as don't have a smart phone attached. Figure as long as it works for me; I'll just be known as that crazy old guy running around looking at paper! Wonder if they'll have paper in a decade ortwo -- maybe I should start hoarding?! NB>>> And some stores' brands are as good as or better than the national NB>>> name brands... Still a few instances where the name brand has some NB>>> advantage, though.... BM>> Agree. Personally I don't like the taste of the house brands compared BM>> to Velveeta, so to me worth spending a couple of extra dollars. OTOH BM>> most of the crackers and nuts the Hy-Vee brand is just as good if not BM>> better so save money there. NB>> I wouldn't be getting Velveeta anyway, but agree with your point... ;) BM> I'm not sure if Velveeta is one of those acquired tastes. BM> I should also mention I've been purchasing the Mexican flavour which BM> has a slight bit of tang as opposed to the somewhat blandness of the BM> regular flavour. Have not had what I'm recalling as a "Bianco": seems BM> like that would be even blander. NB> The spicy one might be almost tolerable... I've heard that NB> Velveeta melts easier, but I don't usually need to do that NB> anyway... :) It's been so long since I had anything other than Velveeta I don't recall. Velveeta does melt into a nice ooze for a grilled cheese sandwich -- not too thick a slice! BM>>> I did have a couple for snacks. And then I forgot about 'em until BM>>> just now! NB>>> Figures... ;) BM>> In the interim they're still one or two packets down there. Guess I'm BM>> a cookie over fruit chew kind of guy! NB>> Have to bring them up so they're handy... ;) BM> Have to remind myself to do that -- the two/few are still down in the BM> kitchen! ...For that a paper reminder would seem more appropriate! NB> Probably... :) I did have one packet the other day; one left! NB> (Ramen noodles) NB>>>>> One way to try them out, anyway.... ;) BM>>>> That reminds me! NB>>>> And...........?? ;) BM>>> That one hasn't had any activity! NB>>> Probably have to bring one up just so you think of it when you might NB>>> be hungry.... ;) BM>> Those are still downstairs. Did see a recipe for making a BM>> granola-type snack with Ramen noodles. NB>> I foresee a lot of But Firsts getting in the way of trying out that NB>> recipe... BM> I'd do a regular Ramen Noodle meal, possibly with the pot pie added, BM> before the dessert/snack. NB> Four packs should make decent meal's worth... ;) Those still need to be prepared. ¯ ® ¯ Barry_Martin_3@ ® ¯ @Q.COM ® ¯ ® .... Why is it called chicken fried steak if it's BEEF? --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.47 þ wcECHO 4.2 ÷ ILink: The Safe BBS þ Bettendorf, IA --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462 * Origin: ILink: CFBBS | cfbbs.no-ip.com | 856-933-7096 (454:1/1) .