Subj : Re: Eggs! To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Mon May 18 2020 18:37:54 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 12-May-2020 08:25 <=- BM>>> ...I don't think I'd drive that fast; as a passenger with my cousin BM>>> driving maybe -- he'd be more used to that speed, coordinating with BM>>> the other 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 faster, NB>> but that's only a guess... ;) BM> I'm thinking that's accurate. Lower to the ground you get more of a sense that things are rushing past, so more sense of speed... And I'm also reminded of airplanes... up in the air they seem to be just floating along, but when they land, going much slower, suddenly you are aware of how FAST you are going... :) BM> ...I've also noticed while driving in BM> my hatchback, trucks and SUVs -- vehicles that sit higher - tend to come BM> closer to my rear bumper at a stop than cars. Half-thinking might be BM> because the drivers sitting higher can look down and see the actual BM> space between us whereas the drivers sitting lower see their hood and BM> have to guess the spacing. Or could be just when I see my rear view BM> mirror filled with a reflection of a semi it just looks really close! Probably some of each... :) 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 either... NB>> but a good portion of when I do drive is on the expressway, so I'm NB>> still going 60, 65 regularly.... :) BM> My other 'problem' is just about everything I need is within a handful BM> of miles of the house. The I-74 Interstate is only a few blocks away BM> and there is an interchange convenient but most of what I need is the BM> opposite direction. ...So putting along at 35 and 45 MPH....! That would make a difference... :) 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 latch NB>> end... I could see into the engine compartment from the driver's seat.. NB>> it lifted maybe a half-inch or less, just enough to be noticeable... BM> Better the windshield end! My guess with the «" lift is the hood BM> wasn't fully latched, or maybe with all that breeze there was enough BM> play in the mechanism: seems some hoods move over and around vs. just BM> hinging. Definitely with the breeze the higher speed was generating, the air was getting up under the hood... whether it was from the latch or the grill, I don't really know, but I think it more likely the latter... As I recall, the latch end of the hood seemed pretty solidly in place, so likely play in the hinge.... scary enough to get me to let off on the accelerator... ;) 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... ;) BM> IIRC it was on _Cops_ which is supposedly reallife. Still, probably at best reenactments, not filmed as it originally happened... or was that an early reality show....? ;) NB>> Once the hood on my Shadow unlatched and flew to the windshield... NB>> fortunately, I wasn't going too fast, and was able to pull over to NB>> the side of the road safely... but I had to have the car towed, and NB>> then had to replace the hood, since it had damaged the mechanism NB>> that let the hood close... Not a good experience... :) BM> No, but at least you didn't panic and nothing more than a hood BM> replacement. So you can now start qualifying as a stunt driver! No thank you... ;) Not into the adrenaline of it... 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.... BM> Something! We didn't catch the beginning so possible. The good news BM> is he hasn't been back, though the foil strips are still on the window. BM> Will have to take them off some time -- weather has been 'egh' lately, BM> though this morning the weather forecast is for low- to mid-80's later BM> next week. Maybe the 'girlfriend' talked him into moving to some other yard with her... ;) 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... generally NB>> hasn't cooled down too much... :) BM> Right. Autumn's mother forwarded to us an e-mail coupon from a local BM> pizza chain for a large pizza, bread sticks and pint of ice cream -- BM> they arrived nice and warm (well, fortunately not the ice cream!) and BM> so maybe the good delivery experience will break the slump. And pizza delivery has a reputation for keeping the pizza nice and warm... they probably have the ice cream pints deep-frozen so that they'll stay frozen for the trip, too... BM>> As I said before, for me some things are easier to write on paper, BM>> others to make a note on the computer. No real 'rule' as to when or BM>> why, just whatever I find more convenient at the time. NB>> Probably depends some on when/where/how you'd want to access the NB>> information... ;) BM> Just might! I'll probably always be a paper note person as don't have BM> a smart phone attached. Figure as long as it works for me; I'll just BM> be known as that crazy old guy running around looking at paper! Wonder BM> if they'll have paper in a decade or two -- maybe I should start BM> hoarding?! I'm sure there will always be paper... at least in our lifetime... computers were supposed to do do away with paper, and instead there's far more than there ever was... ;) 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 Velveeta NB>> melts easier, but I don't usually need to do that anyway... :) BM> It's been so long since I had anything other than Velveeta I don't BM> recall. Velveeta does melt into a nice ooze for a grilled cheese BM> sandwich -- not too thick a slice! I'm happy with the way cheddar melts... ;) 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... :) BM> I did have one packet the other day; one left! Just need to eat it before it goes too far out of date... ;) NB> (Ramen noodles) 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... ;) BM> Those still need to be prepared. One of these days.... ;) Or, you could just donate them to a food cupboard for someone else to use.... ;) ttyl neb .... A marriage like martinis and olives or biscuits and gravy --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .