• Insurance

    From Dale Shipp@1:261/1466 to Ruth Haffly on Tue Oct 26 00:21:00 2021
    On 10-24-21 21:27, Ruth Haffly <=-
    spoke to Dave Drum about de-icing <=-

    If there is a chip - there are several national auto-glass companies
    that repair those so that they do not cause a crack-line to radiate
    out from the chip site. It's not expensive. I used a local company the last time I needed that service and they whacked me U$35. Which is
    cheaper
    than a new windscreen. Bv)=

    The one Steve used charged, IIRC, $50., not worth filing an insurance claim on.

    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance. Filing a claim should not have influence on
    any future rates by the company. OTOH, dings from parking lot
    encounters would use collision coverage. I recently had my front bumper scratched by a car pulling out in the space next to mine. A concerned
    citizen observed the driver get out of his car and walk around to look
    at the damage. He left a note on a business card under my wiper. I
    called him and he sent me pictures he had taken which were sufficient
    for me to file a police report and then for my insurance company go
    after him. His insurance company ended up paying for the entire damage
    repair including a car rental while my car was in the shop.


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

    Title: Stefado (Greek-Style Oven Beef Stew)
    Categories: Beef, Greek, Stew
    Yield: 4 servings

    15 oz Boneless chuck steak
    2 ts Olive oil
    2 c Water
    1/4 c Tomato paste
    2 tb Red wine vinegar
    2 Inch cinnamon stick
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Each cumin seed and pepper
    1 c Pearl onions, parboiled
    2 oz Feta cheese, crumbled

    On rack in broiling pan broil chuck, turning once, until rare, about 5
    minutes on each side; cut into 1-inch cubes.

    In 10-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; add chuck and saute
    for 5 minutes. Transfer meat with slotted spoon to a 1 1/2-quart
    casserole, reserving the pan drippings.

    Preheat oven to 350F.

    In same skillet stir water, tomato paste, vinegar, and seasonings into
    pan drippings; bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned
    particles. Pour over meat in the casserole; cover and bake for 1 1/2
    hours.

    Add onions, cover, and bake until meat is tender, about 30 minutes
    longer.

    Remove and discard cinnamon stick.

    Top with feta cheese and bake, uncovered, until cheese is softened and
    heated through, about 5 minutes.

    Makes 4 servings.

    [WEIGHT WATCHERS NEW INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK]

    Posted by Fred Peters.

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dale Shipp on Tue Oct 26 13:54:25 2021
    Hi Dale,

    out from the chip site. It's not expensive. I used a local company the last time I needed that service and they whacked me U$35. Which is
    cheaper
    than a new windscreen. Bv)=

    The one Steve used charged, IIRC, $50., not worth filing an insurance claim on.

    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance. Filing a claim should not have influence on
    any future rates by the company. OTOH, dings from parking lot

    Probably so, but just as easy to pay out of pocket.


    encounters would use collision coverage. I recently had my front
    bumper scratched by a car pulling out in the space next to mine. A concerned
    citizen observed the driver get out of his car and walk around to look
    at the damage. He left a note on a business card under my wiper. I called him and he sent me pictures he had taken which were sufficient
    for me to file a police report and then for my insurance company go

    Somebody did the right thing. Some years ago, my dad parked in the local grocery store lot, went in and did his shopping. A while later, one of
    the local state troopers came to the house asking him about the car.
    Turned out, someone had hit it (minor damage) and run. Somebody else saw
    it, got a plate # and reported it to the police station. Again, a case
    of the wrong doer getting caught. The damage to Dad's car was so minor
    that it wasn't noticeable unless looked for.


    after him. His insurance company ended up paying for the entire
    damage repair including a car rental while my car was in the shop.

    That's the way it should be.


    Title: Stefado (Greek-Style Oven Beef Stew)
    Categories: Beef, Greek, Stew
    Yield: 4 servings

    I've seen this spelled with an I instead of an E. Either way, it looks
    good, and about right, now that things are cooling off.


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    Ruth
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  • From Dale Shipp@1:261/1466 to Ruth Haffly on Thu Oct 28 01:33:04 2021
    On 10-26-21 13:54, Ruth Haffly <=-
    spoke to Dale Shipp about Insurance <=-

    cheaper
    than a new windscreen. Bv)=

    The one Steve used charged, IIRC, $50., not worth filing an insurance claim on.

    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance. Filing a claim should not have influence on
    any future rates by the company. OTOH, dings from parking lot

    Probably so, but just as easy to pay out of pocket.

    I don't know why it would not be just as easy if not more so to have it
    paid by the insurance company. You go to the people who fix windshield
    chips, show them your insurance card, and then you are done with it. At
    worst, a phone call to your insurance agent.

    I have never seen a wheat berry, but I seem to recall that you use them.

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

    Title: Bean And Wheat-Berry Stew
    Categories: Low fat, Stew, Posted
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 1/2 c Dry great northern beans
    1 c Wheat berries
    7 c Water
    6 sm Potatoes, cut in half (red
    Potatoes are pictured)
    1 lg Onion, sliced
    4 Cloves garlic, minced or
    Pressed
    5 ts Ground cumin
    4 ts Turmeric
    1/2 ts Pepper (optional)

    Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil,
    reduce heat, cover and simmer over medium heat at least
    3 hours. (In a slow cooker, cook 8 to 10 hours on high.)
    Serves 8 to 10.

    Per serving: 111 cal.; 5g prot.; 0.6g fat; 22 g carb.; 0 chol.; 6mg
    sod.

    Date: Thu, 23 Sep 93 09:09:40 EDT
    From: jgrant@craft.camp.clarkson.edu (Judy Grant)
    from: Vegetarian Times

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  • From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to RUTH HAFFLY on Wed Oct 27 21:05:00 2021

    Quoting Ruth Haffly to Dale Shipp <=-

    cheaper than a new windscreen.

    The one Steve used charged, IIRC, $50., not worth filing an insurance claim on.

    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance.

    Comprehensive insurance runs about $150 per year extra and has a $100
    (or more) deductible, so you certainly wouldn't file a claim for a
    $50 bill.

    I keep my insurance costs down with $1000 deductibles and dropping
    both comprehensive and collision once my vehicle is 5 or 6 years old
    and has a low book value. And I've never had an accident or a claim
    in 55 years of driving.

    Another new recipe: this is an English traditional treat that has
    become a Winnipeg specialty.


    MMMMM-----Meal-Master - formatted by MMCONV 2.10

    Title: Imperial Cookies (Empire Cookies)
    Categories: Cookies, Canadian
    Servings: 12

    FOR THE COOKIES:
    1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
    1/2 c white sugar
    1 egg
    1 ts vanilla
    2 c cake and pastry flour,
    sifted
    1 ts baking powder
    1/4 ts salt
    1/3 c raspberry jam
    Candied cherries or red
    icing (optional)
    FOR THE ICING TOPPING:
    1 c sifted icing sugar
    1/4 ts almond extract
    1 TB hot water, approximate

    Elegant, soft, delicate and delicious iced cookies filled with
    raspberry jam. This recipe is a hybrid between Canadian Living's
    Classic Empire Cookie recipe and the amazing Anna Olson's Empire
    Cookie recipe.

    In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy.Beat in egg and
    vanilla. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and
    salt. Stir into butter mixture in 3 additions. Shape the dough into
    a disc (it will be very soft).Wrap in plastic and chill in the
    fridge until firm, about 2 hours.

    On a lightly floured work surface, gently knead the dough just to
    soften it slightly. Roll out the dough to approximately 1/4-inch
    thick and cut out cookies using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Place the
    cookies on the baking trays, leaving 1/2 inch between them. Bake in
    a 350 F oven until edges are light golden, about 10 minutes. Let
    cool completely on racks.

    While your cookies are baking and cooling, you can now make the
    icing topping. In small bowl, stir icing sugar with almond extract;
    drizzle in enough of the water to make spreadable icing. Once your
    cookies are cooled, stir the raspberry jam to soften and spread a
    little on a cookie bottom.

    Sandwich a second cookie on top, pressing gently to secure. Repeat
    with the remaining cookies. Spread your icing on top of each cookie
    sandwich. Top with a dot of red icing, or a candied cherry (totally
    optional). Let cookies stand until set, about 1 hour.

    Yields 12, Cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to 5
    days. They also freeze very well. Serve to your friends, or hoard
    for yourself. I did. Elegant and pretty. Tart and sweet.

    Jaime

    From: Claudia's Cookbook

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    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to JIM WELLER on Fri Oct 29 05:29:00 2021
    JIM WELLER wrote to RUTH HAFFLY <=-

    cheaper than a new windscreen.

    The one Steve used charged, IIRC, $50., not worth filing an insurance claim on.

    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance.

    Comprehensive insurance runs about $150 per year extra and has a $100
    (or more) deductible, so you certainly wouldn't file a claim for a
    $50 bill.

    Things must be different in the northern reaches of the North American continent. All of my comprehensive claims were zero deductible. And, if
    buying "full coverage" as required by lenders if the vehicle is financed,
    it's all included in the premium. It may be, in fact, a separate line
    item ... I never looked, to tell the truth. Just sucked it up and bought
    what was required by my lender.

    I keep my insurance costs down with $1000 deductibles and dropping
    both comprehensive and collision once my vehicle is 5 or 6 years old
    and has a low book value. And I've never had an accident or a claim
    in 55 years of driving.

    If my ride isn't mortgaged to the bank/finance company it gets "state
    minimums" for insurance. I've not had a "chargeable" accident since the
    early 1960s. All damages to my cars have been paid by the other party's insurance. Bv)=

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Tandoori Chicken Burger ! Food Insurance
    Categories: Poultry, Herbs, Chilies, Breads, Dairy
    Yield: 4 servings

    1 1/2 lb Ground chicken breast
    4 Green onions
    3 tb Grated fresh ginger
    2 tb Lemon juice
    1 tb Paprika
    2 ts Ground cumin
    1/2 ts Ground cardamom
    1/4 ts Cayenne pepper; or more
    Salt & pepper
    Naan bread
    Sliced cucumber
    Chopped cilantro
    Red onion; sliced thin

    MMMMM----------------------YOGHURT SAUCE-----------------------------
    8 oz Container plain Greek yogurt
    1 tb Fresh mint; chopped
    2 ts Ground cumin
    1 tb Fresh lemon juice
    Salt & pepper

    Put the chicken and all of the spices in a bowl and mix
    well. Form into 4 patties.

    Mix the yogurt sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

    Slice some cucumbers, red onions, and cilantro.

    Cook the Tandoori Chicken Burgers on a preheated grill
    over medium-medium high heat. About 3 minutes per side.

    Throw the Naan bread on the grill during the last few
    minutes.

    Top the burgers with a few sliced cucumbers, red onion,
    and a generous handful of cilantro.

    Add the yogurt sauce and there you have it, the easiest
    and freshest tasting burger ever.

    RECIPE FROM: https://full-buzz.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dale Shipp on Thu Oct 28 14:06:43 2021
    Hi Dale,


    The one Steve used charged, IIRC, $50., not worth filing an insurance claim on.

    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance. Filing a claim should not have influence on
    any future rates by the company. OTOH, dings from parking lot

    Probably so, but just as easy to pay out of pocket.

    I don't know why it would not be just as easy if not more so to have
    it paid by the insurance company. You go to the people who fix
    windshield chips, show them your insurance card, and then you are done with it. At worst, a phone call to your insurance agent.

    Steve was the one that did it, I didn't question his line of thought at
    the time and I'm not going to, now, years after the fact.



    I have never seen a wheat berry, but I seem to recall that you use
    them.


    Title: Bean And Wheat-Berry Stew
    Categories: Low fat, Stew, Posted
    Yield: 4 Servings


    If you've seen a kernel of wheat, you've seen a wheat berry. I don't
    remember where/when I picked up that term but I've used it for years.

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to JIM WELLER on Fri Oct 29 14:45:37 2021
    Hi Jim,


    I believe that windshield repair or replacement is covered under your comprehensive insurance.

    Comprehensive insurance runs about $150 per year extra and has a $100
    (or more) deductible, so you certainly wouldn't file a claim for a
    $50 bill.


    I'm not sure what sort of coverage we have on the truck; it's a 2010
    model so replacement value isn't a lot. Probably minimum comprehensive,
    more collision and personal injury.


    I keep my insurance costs down with $1000 deductibles and dropping
    both comprehensive and collision once my vehicle is 5 or 6 years old
    and has a low book value. And I've never had an accident or a claim
    in 55 years of driving.

    We've had several over the years, including an accident 5 days after we
    were married that totalled (front end collision) our Pinto. The most
    recent one, 3 years ago, when we were passengers in my aunt's car, was "interesting" dealing with a NJ insurance company.

    Another new recipe: this is an English traditional treat that has
    become a Winnipeg specialty.


    Title: Imperial Cookies (Empire Cookies)
    Categories: Cookies, Canadian
    Servings: 12

    Looks good; I made a pumpkin roll yesterday for Steve's birthday. I had
    some pumpkin in the freezer--thawed it out and dumped it into a strainer
    to drain excess water. From a 2 cup container that was about 7/8 full, I
    think I drained off about 2/3 cup of water. I had the 2/3 cup that I
    needed to do the roll, with about 1.5 tablespoons of pumpkin left.

    ---
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    Ruth
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  • From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to DAVE DRUM on Sat Oct 30 00:12:00 2021

    Quoting Dave Drum to Jim Weller <=-

    All of my comprehensive claims were zero deductible.

    Then your policy must be correspondingly costlier.

    It may be, in fact, a separate line item ... I never looked

    Yeah, comprehensive and collision are separate line items.

    I keep my insurance costs down with $1000 deductibles and dropping
    both comprehensive and collision once my vehicle is 5 or 6 years old
    and has a low book value. And I've never had an accident or a claim
    in 55 years of driving.

    And no recent tickets of any kind. Consequently my premium is just
    $300 and change for PL-PD coverage.

    Title: Tandoori Chicken Burger
    Naan bread
    yogurt sauce

    A nice concept!

    Before I got on the watermelon kick I was playing around with grape
    juice. But I never spring for over priced Grey Goose.

    MMMMM-----Meal-Master - formatted by MMCONV 2.10

    Title: Grape Goose
    Categories: Alcohol, Beverages, Fruit
    Servings: 1

    30 ml GREY GOOSE La Poire
    60 ml Fresh White Grape Juice
    Fresh White Seedless Grapes
    Fresh Lime Quarter
    Fresh Mint

    Muddle grapes, one mint sprig and lime wedge in the base of a Boston
    glass. Add GREY GOOSE La Poire and grape juice. Top with cubed ice
    and shake. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass over cubed ice.
    Garnish with a hand-bruised sprig of mint.

    From: Greygoose.Com

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    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Dave Drum@1:229/452 to JIM WELLER on Sun Oct 31 10:10:36 2021
    JIM WELLER wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

    All of my comprehensive claims were zero deductible.

    Then your policy must be correspondingly costlier.

    It may be, in fact, a separate line item ... I never looked

    Yeah, comprehensive and collision are separate line items.

    I keep my insurance costs down with $1000 deductibles and dropping
    both comprehensive and collision once my vehicle is 5 or 6 years old
    and has a low book value. And I've never had an accident or a claim
    in 55 years of driving.

    And no recent tickets of any kind. Consequently my premium is just
    $300 and change for PL-PD coverage.

    My coverage on the BMW is U$218 (just looked). The little Ranger pickup
    is a few dollars less (U$204). There is a multi-vehicle discount as well
    as some sort of discount for having the home-owners under the "umbrella"
    with the vehicles.

    I had been with one local-ish insurance company for my vehicle and home
    owners insurance for many, many years until I boought the little Chevy
    HHR and they wanted to hit me 2.5X what I was paying for the Beemer.

    Apparently their actuaries had flinched at the claims generated by the
    HHR nationwide and jacked the price. So, I showed the actuaries a one-
    finger salute and switched companies .... staying with the same agent.

    Title: Tandoori Chicken Burger
    Naan bread
    yogurt sauce

    A nice concept!

    Before I got on the watermelon kick I was playing around with grape
    juice. But I never spring for over priced Grey Goose.

    The last booze I bought was a 750 of Hennessey. It may outlast me as I
    don't use a lot of hard liquor in my cooking.

    This one is in my "Impress the guests" list:

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Fillet Of Beef Prince Albert
    Categories: Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Wine, Booze
    Yield: 6 Servings

    3 tb Sunflower oil
    1 lg Onion; sliced
    1 cl Garlic; fine chopped
    2 Carrots; diced
    2 Celery ribs; thin sliced
    1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) beef fillet;
    - trimmed
    75 g (3 oz) duck liver pate'
    Salt & fresh ground pepper
    1/2 ts Truffle oil (opt)
    8 sl Rindless streaky bacon
    4 Fresh bay leaves
    100 ml (3 1/2 fl oz) cognac
    200 ml (7 fl oz) Madeira
    150 ml (5 fl oz) fresh beef stock

    MMMMM--------------------------TO SERVE-------------------------------
    Handful chopped fresh
    Parsley
    Creamed potatoes
    Green beans

    Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan. Fry the
    onion, garlic, carrots and celery for 10-12 minutes, or
    until softened and golden-brown. (You may need to
    increase the heat toward the end of the cooking time to
    encourage the vegetables to brown.) Spoon the cooked
    vegetables into a casserole dish.

    Place the beef fillet onto a chopping board. Cut a
    pocket in the side of the fillet, leaving a 2cm/1in gap
    at each end. (Make sure that you only make an incision
    halfway into the meat and that you don't cut the meat
    into two pieces).

    Cut the pate' into 1.5cm/1/2" wide strips, place inside
    the pocket and drizzle with the truffle oil, if using.
    Close the pocket to encase the filling. Season the beef
    all over with sea salt and plenty of freshly ground
    black pepper.

    Wrap the beef in the bacon rashers and secure with
    kitchen string. Place a bay leaf between the bacon and
    string every other rasher. Set aside.

    Set the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas 4.

    Heat the frying pan and add the remaining oil and brown
    the beef fillet in the frying pan for 10-12 minutes, or
    until the bacon is crisp and golden-brown. Place the
    beef fillet on top of the vegetables.

    Remove all but two tablespoons of fat from the frying
    pan and stir in the flour. Slowly add the cognac,
    stirring constantly. Once the mixture is boiling, add
    the Madeira, followed by the beef stock. Bring the
    liquid to a simmer then pour immediately around the
    beef. Cook the beef in the oven for 30-35 minutes for
    rare beef, or 40 minutes for medium-rare.

    Carefully remove the beef onto a chopping board, cover
    with a piece of foil and two tea towels. Return the
    casserole to the hob and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or
    until the liquid thickens slightly. Strain through a
    fine sieve into a warmed jug. Carve the beef into thick
    pieces.

    Pour some of the sauce into six deep plates. Place the
    beef on top and garnish with fresh parsley and serve
    with creamed potatoes and green beans.

    By The Hairy Bikers

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.bbc.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Sun Oct 31 12:42:02 2021
    Dave Drum wrote to JIM WELLER <=-

    My coverage on the BMW is U$218 (just looked). The little Ranger pickup
    is a few dollars less (U$204). There is a multi-vehicle discount as
    well as some sort of discount for having the home-owners under the "umbrella" with the vehicles.

    Wow. That's amazing. For our 21 year old minivan and 13 year old accent
    and apartment insurance we pay $218 A MONTH. Both have clean abstract and
    no history of careless or impaired etc. Auto insurance is the MIN amount required by law here in Ontario as well.

    Shawn

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Shawn Highfield on Mon Nov 1 04:53:00 2021
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    My coverage on the BMW is U$218 (just looked). The little Ranger pickup
    is a few dollars less (U$204). There is a multi-vehicle discount as
    well as some sort of discount for having the home-owners under the "umbrella" with the vehicles.

    Wow. That's amazing. For our 21 year old minivan and 13 year old
    accent and apartment insurance we pay $218 A MONTH. Both have clean abstract and no history of careless or impaired etc. Auto insurance is the MIN amount required by law here in Ontario as well.

    My vehicle insurance is "state minimums". The home-owners is a
    "replacement cost" policy with liability coverage, mine subsidence,
    etc. which I am not required to carry since the mortgage was paid off
    a couple years ago. But, prudence dictates I oughta keep it up. My
    total annual payment to Erie is around U$750.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Gorgonzola & Mortgage Lifter Tomato Pizza
    Categories: Pizza, Cheese, Breads, Vegetables, Chilies
    Yield: 4 Servings

    2 1/4 ts (1 pkg) active dry yeast
    1/3 c Warm water (110ºF/40ºC)
    1/2 c Whole wheat flour
    1/2 c All-purpose flour
    1 tb Vital wheat gluten *
    1 ts Extra virgin olive oil
    1/2 ts Kosher salt
    Cooking spray
    1 tb Cornmeal
    3/4 c (3 oz) shredded mozzarella
    1/2 c (2 oz) crumbled Gorgonzola
    2 Mortgage Lifter tomatoes;
    - into 1/4" slices
    2 tb Chopped fresh basil
    1 cl Garlic; minced
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Crushed red pepper

    Mortgage Lifter tomatoes, a pink-fleshed beefsteak
    variety, are also often labeled "Radiator Charlie".
    Substitute another pink or red-fleshed beefsteak,
    if necessary.

    Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water in a large bowl;
    let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flours into dry
    measuring cups, and level with a knife. Add flours,
    wheat gluten, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; stir
    until a soft dough forms.

    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead
    until smooth and elastic (about 3 minutes). Place dough
    in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat
    top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85º), free
    from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press
    two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough
    has risen enough.)

    Set oven @ 450ºF/230ºC.

    Punch dough down. Roll dough into a 10" X 14" rectangle
    on a lightly floured surface. Place dough on a baking
    sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with corn
    meal. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85ºF/30ºC),
    free from drafts, 20 minutes.

    Sprinkle cheeses evenly over dough. Arrange tomato
    slices in a single layer over cheese. Combine basil
    and remaining ingredients in a bowl; sprinkle mixture
    evenly over tomatoes.

    Bake at 450ºF/230ºC for 12 minutes or until crust is
    golden brown. Cut pizza in 8 (5" X 3 1/2") rectangles.

    * Vital wheat gluten strengthens the dough. Look for
    it at health-food stores and large supermarkets.

    Recipe by: Jeanne Thiel Kelley, Cooking Light

    From: http://www.myrecipes.com

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  • From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to SHAWN HIGHFIELD on Sun Oct 31 22:55:00 2021

    Quoting Shawn Highfield to Dave Drum <=-

    That's amazing. For our 21 year old minivan and 13 year old
    accent and apartment insurance we pay $218 A MONTH. Both have clean abstract and no history of careless or impaired etc. Auto insurance is the MIN amount required by law here in Ontario as well.

    I deal with an insurance company directly, not through agents. It's
    called The Personal. When I switched to them a year ago my premiums
    on house and car went down 50% and I got better coverage. Just
    google their 800 number and give them a call before your next
    anniversary.



    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Mon Nov 1 19:52:24 2021
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Wow. That's amazing. For our 21 year old minivan and 13 year old
    accent and apartment insurance we pay $218 A MONTH. Both have clean abstract and no history of careless or impaired etc. Auto insurance is the MIN amount required by law here in Ontario as well.

    My auto insurance is higher here than it was in Atlanta because there's a statistically higher proportion of the population that doesn't have car insurance.

    When I have a vehicle, I carry the highest amount of liability insurance
    that is allowed in the state of Tennessee ($200,000/500,000/150,000 IIRC). When my stepfather was hit by a drunk driver, he ran up over USD$1,000,000
    in medical bills in less than 30 days. They were all paid for.

    Some people may call it foolish spending a good bit of money on car
    insurance but if you have a severe accident, that insurance helps a lot immediately.

    Though for full liability on my Pathfinder, $35K of renter's insurance, and
    a $1,000,000 liability bond through my insurance company costs me about $45
    a month. Not bad.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Creamy Mushroom Meatballs
    Categories: None
    Yield: 1 Servings

    1 pk Meatballs
    1 cn (10 oz) cream of mushroom
    -soup
    2/3 c Undiluted Carnation 2% e.
    -Milk
    1 cn (10 oz) drained sliced
    -mushrooms

    Defrost 1 package meatballs Combine 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom
    soup and 2/3 cup undiluted Carnation 2% e. Milk in medium saucepan.
    Add 1 can (10oz) drained sliced mushrooms and meatballs Heat through.
    Serve over rice or noodles. Makes 6 servings.

    Posted to EAT-L Digest 25 Feb 97 by Lilia Prescod
    <lprescod@ITRC.UWATERLOO.CA> on Feb 25, 1997.

    MMMMM

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Sean Dennis on Wed Nov 3 08:04:52 2021
    Sean Dennis wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    Some people may call it foolish spending a good bit of money on car insurance but if you have a severe accident, that insurance helps a lot immediately.

    Here that would be around $600 a month, maybe more. I do know 3 years ago when I sold my cab's I was paying $8500 a year for insurance on them, and current manager told me it's over $10,000 a year each taxi now as there are no longer any insurance companys who will insure them. (Facility company only now)

    Shawn

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to JIM WELLER on Wed Nov 3 08:06:16 2021
    JIM WELLER wrote to SHAWN HIGHFIELD <=-

    I deal with an insurance company directly, not through agents. It's
    called The Personal. When I switched to them a year ago my premiums
    on house and car went down 50% and I got better coverage. Just
    google their 800 number and give them a call before your next
    anniversary.

    No new company will insure my 21 year old minivan without a new saftey and pictures. Neither of which are possible as it's rusted out beyond repair
    and would never pass a saftey.

    Shawn

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  • From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to SHAWN HIGHFIELD on Sat Nov 6 22:00:00 2021

    Quoting Shawn Highfield to Jim Weller <=-

    The Personal.

    No new company will insure my 21 year old minivan without a new saftey
    and pictures.

    My car is 9 years old. They didn't ask for either. But then I only
    booked PL-PD and not collision or comprehensive.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: The Metropole Cocktail
    Categories: Alcohol, Beverages
    Yield: 1 Serving

    2 oz Brandy (Remy-Martin or
    Courvoisier VSOP Cognac)
    1 oz French Vermouth (Noilly Prat
    French Dry)
    1/8 oz Simple syrup (to taste)
    1 ds Orange bitters (Bitter Truth
    Orange Bitters)
    2 ds Peychaud's bitters

    Stir all ingredients until very cold; strain into a chilled cocktail
    stem. Garnish with cherry (original) or lemon twist.

    I characterize the Metropole as a brandy-based cocktail, though the
    original formula suggested equal parts brandy and vermouth.

    Probably invented somewhere around 1890, the Metropole was the house
    cocktail of New York City's Metropole Hotel. The Metropole stood
    near 42nd and Broadway—,he heart of the city's theater district, not
    a safe or savory neighborhood even in the 19th century. It was Times
    Square, before Times Square existed.

    Whatever failings the hotel and its neighborhood may have had, the
    cocktail named for the place should find welcome in any respectable
    bar. It is delicious, comfortable, and delightfully balanced.

    David Wondrich (Imbibe!, 2007) reports that the Metropole was first
    published in Modern American Drinks (1894) by George J. Kappeler,
    and it is from Kappeler that we get the original equal-parts brandy
    and vermouth formula. It does not make a very good drink; it is
    neither a brandy nor a vermouth drink, a case where the sum of one
    and one is less than two. The 2:1 proportion listed here provides a
    much more balanced and unified cocktail. (This isn't just my
    idea, Wondrich's account goes on to note that as early as 1904, Paul
    E. Lowe, in Drinks as They Are Mixed, was already onto the more
    brandyesque version.)

    As for the brandy itself, a mixing-grade cognac seems just the thing
    here. The Remy-Martin VSOP cognac is the Cold Glass house brandy,
    and makes a fine Metropole; I'm sure any number of other VSOP-grade
    cognacs would be good, as well.

    Noilly Prat's vermouth seems to be made for this drink. Its lush,
    herbal character blends perfectly with the cognac and the spices in
    the Peychaud’s. The little bit of sugar—about a barspoon—is barely
    needed, but it rounds out the flavors nicely.

    From: Cold-Glass.Com

    MMMMM



    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to JIM WELLER on Mon Nov 8 12:13:34 2021
    JIM WELLER wrote to SHAWN HIGHFIELD <=-

    The Personal.
    My car is 9 years old. They didn't ask for either. But then I only
    booked PL-PD and not collision or comprehensive.

    9 is a lot newer then 21 (22 in Jan). ;) My wife's accent is 12 years
    old and no issues with insurance company changes. So when the van dies
    (and I don't think it will make it through the winter) we'll switch company's next June when it renews.

    Shawn

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  • From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to SHAWN HIGHFIELD on Tue Nov 9 21:06:00 2021

    Quoting Shawn Highfield to Jim Weller <=-

    My car is 9 years old. They didn't ask for either. But then I only
    booked PL-PD and not collision or comprehensive.

    9 is a lot newer then 21

    Very true. I never had a problem insuring a 1974 pickup when it was
    27 years old but that was also 20 years ago.That truck was purchased
    by my stepson who is also 47 years old when he was 14. With the help
    of some older friends he restored it into good working condition and
    licenced it the day after he turned 16. After he got out of
    community college and into a good paying mining job he sold it to
    his sister after he bought the first of many new expensive trucks.
    When she blew the engine and was in a tight position I lent her the
    cost of a rebuilt engine. Later on she "sold" it to me for the price
    of the engine, thereby repaying the "loan". It was parked in my yard
    for years and was used by all three of us. We all had our own
    passenger cars and the family only needed one pickup truck jointly.
    Eventually it was sold very cheaply to another 14 year old boy to
    save. I spotted it about 5 years ago and for all I know it's still
    on the road!

    While I was looking up my Yorkshire pudding recipe I found several
    more Yorkshire breads and sandwiches.

    A buck is a rarebit with a poached egg on top.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Yorkshire Buck
    Categories: British, Cheese, Eggs, Bacon, Muffins
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1 tb Butter
    1 lb Cheshire cheese, grated
    1 c Ale (not beer)
    7 lg Eggs
    1/4 ts Salt
    1 ts Dry mustard
    2 ds Tabasco
    6 sl Canadian back bacon
    3 English muffins
    2 tb Dijon mustard

    Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler. Add the cheese and
    as it begins to melt, add the ale slowly, stirring constantly.
    Beat 1 of the eggs and add it, along with the salt, dry mustard,
    and Tabasco. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the
    mixture is smooth. Lower the heat and keep hot. Poach the
    remaining 6 eggs and keep them warm while you fry the bacon on a
    griddle. Split and toast the English muffins and spread them with
    a thin coating of Dijon mustard. Put the muffins on a serving
    plate, pour on the cheese, and top with a slice of bacon, a
    poached egg, and some more cheese. Serve as hot as possible. Run
    the muffins under a hot broiler to glaze the tops, if you like.

    The Nero Wolfe Cookbook by Rex Stout, 1973

    MMMMM


    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to JIM WELLER on Fri Nov 12 08:54:46 2021
    JIM WELLER wrote to SHAWN HIGHFIELD <=-

    9 is a lot newer then 21
    Very true. I never had a problem insuring a 1974 pickup when it was
    27 years old but that was also 20 years ago.

    Things are different now from what my broker tells me. I tried a couple
    of the online insurance places and the website wouldn't do anything except
    tell me an agent would have to phone me.

    The old van is on her last legs now anyway, developed the tic of death in
    the engine. (mitibiti 3 litre) So will drive it as long as I can and then
    will have to figure out a taxi / bus to get to work.

    Shawn

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  • From Dave Drum@1:229/452 to Shawn Highfield on Fri Nov 12 11:03:18 2021
    Shawn Highfield wrote to JIM WELLER <=-

    9 is a lot newer then 21
    Very true. I never had a problem insuring a 1974 pickup when it was
    27 years old but that was also 20 years ago.

    Things are different now from what my broker tells me. I tried a
    couple of the online insurance places and the website wouldn't do
    anything except tell me an agent would have to phone me.

    The old van is on her last legs now anyway, developed the tic of death
    in the engine. (mitibiti 3 litre) So will drive it as long as I can
    and then will have to figure out a taxi / bus to get to work.

    Sounds like you need to find a bicycle (maybe weed whacker powered) or
    an inexpensive "beater with a heater".

    The $50 to $100 bargain rides of my youth are now $1000 to $1500 for
    anything that moves under its own power and has windows that can be
    rolled up.

    Inflation is a wonderful thing, innit?

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Inflation Dinner
    Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Herbs
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1 lb Hamburger meat
    2 lg Bell peppers; seeded, chop'd
    2 md Onions; chopped
    1/2 ts Dried basil
    14 1/2 oz Can tomatoes; drained and
    - chopped
    Salt & pepper
    1 tb Oil

    Cook peppers and onions in oil until soft. Add 'burger,
    break with fork, and cook until brown. Add tomatoes and
    seasonings. Simmer 1/2 hour. Serve over rice.

    Serves 4.

    RECIPE FROM: http://www.recipesource.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

    MMMMM

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Sun Nov 14 11:29:02 2021
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    Sounds like you need to find a bicycle (maybe weed whacker powered) or
    an inexpensive "beater with a heater".

    The weed whacker powered would work for 5 months of the year, but the other
    7 not so much. :)

    The $50 to $100 bargain rides of my youth are now $1000 to $1500 for anything that moves under its own power and has windows that can be
    rolled up.

    Around here a bargan ride is around $4000, that's something that is
    "Certified" and ready to license. We got Andrea's accent for $4700 almost
    two years ago and have had (touch wood) no issues so far.

    Inflation is a wonderful thing, innit?

    Oh yeah.

    Shawn

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Shawn Highfield on Mon Nov 15 04:53:00 2021
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Sounds like you need to find a bicycle (maybe weed whacker powered) or
    an inexpensive "beater with a heater".

    The weed whacker powered would work for 5 months of the year, but the other 7 not so much. :)

    I realise that central Illinois is a bit warmer overall than further
    north. We just dipped below freezing for the first time this season in
    the past week. But, still, I see these contraptions, sounding like a
    squadron of angry mosquitoes out on the streets darned near year-round.

    And they are unregulated/unlicenced.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Bombay Bicycle Club Chicken & Walnut Salad
    Categories: Greens, Poultry, Nuts, Citrus, Vegetables
    Yield: 2 Servings

    Iceberg lettuce; shredded
    1 1/2 c Diced chicken
    3/4 c English walnut halves
    1 c Canned Mandarin orange
    - segments
    1/2 c Shredded coconut; toasted

    MMMMM----------------------CITRUS DRESSING---------------------------
    2/3 c Olive oil
    2 tb Orange juice
    3 tb Lemon juice
    1 cl Garlic; minced
    1 1/2 ts Grated orange peel (zest)
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Fresh ground pepper

    Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Mix
    well. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes
    about 1 cup.

    On a bed of iceberg lettuce, layer chicken chunks,
    walnuts, Mandarin orange segments and toasted coconut.

    To toast sweetened shredded coconut, sprinkle some in a
    single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350ºF/175ºC for
    10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Stir and
    check frequently to prevent burning. Remove from oven
    and allow to cool before using.

    Top with citrus dressing.

    FROM: The Trading Post by Kathryn Rem

    RECIPE FROM: http://www.sj-r.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

    MMMMM

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Tue Nov 16 10:08:00 2021
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    I realise that central Illinois is a bit warmer overall than further north. We just dipped below freezing for the first time this season in
    the past week. But, still, I see these contraptions, sounding like a squadron of angry mosquitoes out on the streets darned near year-round.

    The e-bikes are popular here year round for those who can't drive legally.
    I'm too old to ride a bike in the winter now. ;)

    And they are unregulated/unlicenced.

    I think they need at least a basic road test.

    Shawn

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  • From Dave Drum@1:229/452 to Shawn Highfield on Tue Nov 16 11:37:04 2021
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I realise that central Illinois is a bit warmer overall than further north. We just dipped below freezing for the first time this season in
    the past week. But, still, I see these contraptions, sounding like a squadron of angry mosquitoes out on the streets darned near year-round.

    The e-bikes are popular here year round for those who can't drive
    legally. I'm too old to ride a bike in the winter now. ;)

    I used to ride motorcycles year-around. When I was young, dumb and
    thought myself bullet-proof.

    And they are unregulated/unlicenced.

    I think they need at least a basic road test.

    That implies regulation and licensing. Something not likely to happen
    here until some high-powered person's son strains himself through the
    grille of a semi or similar. Then it will become a holy grail cause.
    And ruin it for all the winos who otherwise would have to walk or take
    the bus.

    Bv)=

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Red Wine Sauce For Chicken
    Categories: Sauces, Vegetables, Wine
    Yield: 3 Servings

    2 tb Butter; unsalted
    1 tb Minced garlic
    3 md Sweet onion; diced fine
    1 tb Paprika
    1/4 c Light brown sugar
    1/2 c Chicken broth or stock
    1 c Red wine; pinot noir or
    - burgundy
    1/4 ts Salt
    Salt & pepper

    Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Sweat the
    onion and garlic until translucent.

    Add the flour and paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

    Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, whisking.

    Add the wine, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer
    until the sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
    Season with salt and pepper.

    If the sauce thickens too much thin it by adding more
    unsalted butter to get the desired consistency.

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

    MMMMM

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  • From JIM WELLER@1:135/392 to SHAWN HIGHFIELD on Mon Nov 15 22:15:00 2021

    Quoting Shawn Highfield to Dave Drum <=-

    Around here a bargan ride is around $4000, that's something that is "Certified" and ready to license.

    The only passenger vehicles that require a safety check in the NWT
    are taxis. I just looked at a local "Buy, Sell, Trade" website and
    found beaters starting at $500 and reliable transportation as low
    as $1500 for a car, $2500 for a truck. I have often sold off my
    worn out old cars for $500 to optimistic young men who are
    confident in their repair ability.

    $100 bargain rides of my youth are now $1000

    And the average $75 per week wage is now $1000 per week so really,
    inflation isn't that bad after all,

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Rhubarb Fool
    Categories: Irish, Desserts, Dairy, Fruit
    Yield: 4 Servings

    8 Plump sticks of rhubarb
    4 oz Sugar
    1 sm Knob of butter
    1/2 pt Whipping cream

    Cut the rhubarb into chunks and sweat with the sugar and butter
    over a low heat until cooked but not mushy. Liquidise or pass
    through a food mill. When cold, fold into stiffly whipped cream.
    Allow to set in the fridge and serve with Lady finger or Boudoir
    biscuits.

    Apple or gooseberry fool is made in exactly the same way, except
    that in the case of gooseberries the puree should be sieved to
    remove pips. It may be necessary to adjust sugar to taste.

    From: Patricia Plummer

    MMMMM




    Cheers

    Jim


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  • From Dale Shipp@1:261/1466 to Dave Drum on Wed Nov 17 02:15:04 2021
    On 11-16-21 11:37, Dave Drum <=-
    spoke to Shawn Highfield about Insurance <=-

    The e-bikes are popular here year round for those who can't drive
    legally. I'm too old to ride a bike in the winter now. ;)

    I used to ride motorcycles year-around. When I was young, dumb and
    thought myself bullet-proof.

    Did you ever lay one down? Or have a serious accident?

    And they are unregulated/unlicenced.

    ?? What sort of motorcycle are you talking about? The ones I know about
    (e.g. BMW which my son rides) are regulated and need a special
    license.


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

    Title: Sausage, Potato And Green Bean Stew
    Categories: Stew, Potato, Boat, Beans
    Yield: 1 servings

    2 tb Corn oil
    6 Italian style sweet or hot
    -sausages (about 1-1/2
    -pounds)
    2 lb Small potatoes (about 15)
    2 Onions
    2 lb Green beans, ends and
    -strings removed
    1 ts Thyme leaves
    1/2 ts Salt

    Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan. Add the sausages in one layer
    and brown, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, peel
    the potatoes and set them aside. Cut each onion into 8 pieces. Add
    potatoes and onions to sausage, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Then
    add beans, thyme and salt, and mix until beans are under the potaotes
    and sausages. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir
    in 1/2 cup of water to free solidified juices in the bottom of the
    pan. Serve one sausage per person with some potatoes, onions, beans,
    and a few spoonfuls of the pan juices. Makes 6 servings.

    Origin: Journal American
    Shared by: Sharon Stevens

    From: Sharon Stevens Date: 10 Feb 94

    MMMMM


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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to JIM WELLER on Wed Nov 17 09:59:54 2021
    JIM WELLER wrote to SHAWN HIGHFIELD <=-

    The only passenger vehicles that require a safety check in the NWT
    are taxis.

    Well I live in regulation-o so we can't do much of anything.

    I just looked at a local "Buy, Sell, Trade" website and
    found beaters starting at $500 and reliable transportation as low
    as $1500 for a car, $2500 for a truck. I have often sold off my
    worn out old cars for $500 to optimistic young men who are
    confident in their repair ability.

    Very rare for me to sell a vehicle, mostly when I'm finished with them
    they are finished too. If I'm lucky scrap is high enough that I get at
    least a free tow to the junk yard for it.

    Shawn

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Shawn Highfield on Wed Nov 17 05:15:00 2021
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I realise that central Illinois is a bit warmer overall than further north. We just dipped below freezing for the first time this season in
    the past week. But, still, I see these contraptions, sounding like a squadron of angry mosquitoes out on the streets darned near year-round.

    The e-bikes are popular here year round for those who can't drive
    legally. I'm too old to ride a bike in the winter now. ;)

    And they are unregulated/unlicenced.

    I think they need at least a basic road test.

    Not here. Totally unregulated - except they must obey traffic laws like
    stop signs and such. No worries about speed laws - the only way one of
    those would exceed 30 MPH is tossing it out a 12th story window in the
    St. Nicholas Hotel. Bv)=

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Satan's Bicycle
    Categories: Five, Booze
    Yield: 4 Servings

    2 oz Irish Cream
    2 oz Oval (brand) Vodka

    Mix a shot of Vodka and Shot of Irish Cream over ice.
    Fill the rest of the glass with cream soda. Stir up the
    chunks and make your friends drink/eat it.

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Dale Shipp on Wed Nov 17 06:12:00 2021
    Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    The e-bikes are popular here year round for those who can't drive
    legally. I'm too old to ride a bike in the winter now. ;)

    I used to ride motorcycles year-around. When I was young, dumb and
    thought myself bullet-proof.

    Did you ever lay one down? Or have a serious accident?

    Not on the street. Closest I came was when I misjudged the surface in a
    turn and would up in the forsythia bushes in front of Mrs. Danko's front
    porch.

    And they are unregulated/unlicenced.

    ?? What sort of motorcycle are you talking about? The ones I know
    about (e.g. BMW which my son rides) are regulated and need a special license.

    Real motorcycle require a special test and classification on the driver's licence in Illinois.

    These are basically weed whacker engine powered bicycles and they are
    totally unregulated in Illinois except for being required to follow the
    traffic laws/obey stop signs, etc.

    Do you remember the SEars/Allstate MoPed sold from the 50s into the 70s?

    Puch two-strokes from Austria were sold by Sears-Roebuck of Chicago from
    the 1950s to at least 1979 under the Sears Allstate label.

    One could pedal it away from a stop then engage the engine, starting it
    with the momentum of the pedalling. If one ran out of petrol one could
    pedal to the nearest gas station for more fuel/oil mix.

    This web site may give you a better grip on what's available today:

    https://www.gasbike.net/

    They sell complete (assembled) sub-80cc powered bicycles as well as kits, engines, parts, etc.

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    Title: Yellow Bicycle
    Categories: Five, Booze, Citrus
    Yield: 1 Servings

    Ice
    1/2 oz St-Germain Elderflower
    - Liqueur
    1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
    4 oz Prosecco or cava
    Lemon zest *

    Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add
    St-Germain and Chartreuse and stir until well chilled.

    Strain into a cocktail glass and then top with Prosecco
    or cava. Garnish with lemon zest.

    * To make a Green Bicycle substitute lime zest.

    Recipe: Rye: in the Tenderloin, San Fransisco, CA

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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  • From Dale Shipp@1:261/1466 to Shawn Highfield on Thu Nov 18 01:05:06 2021
    On 11-17-21 09:59, Shawn Highfield <=-
    spoke to Jim Weller about Insurance <=-

    Very rare for me to sell a vehicle, mostly when I'm finished with them they are finished too. If I'm lucky scrap is high enough that I get
    at least a free tow to the junk yard for it.

    Around here, there are many charities that will come get your vehicle
    and take it away for you -- no matter what the condition. Then they
    give you a donation slip in case you want to declare a charity donation
    on your taxes.


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    Title: Veal Vermouth
    Categories: Mnbl, Meat, Stew
    Yield: 5 servings

    2 lb Veal cutlets
    -salt to taste
    -pepper to taste
    -parmesan cheese (finely
    -grated)
    -butter or margarine
    2 lg Onions, chopped
    4 Carrots, sliced - not too
    -thin
    1 c Mushrooms, sliced ( 1/2 lb)
    3 Chicken bouillon cubes
    1 1/2 c Boiling water
    1/2 c Vermouth or any white wine

    Somewhat a veal stew, very tasty.

    Cut veal into serving size pieces or a little smaller. Sprinkle
    cutlets with salt, pepper, and cheese.

    Brown them in butter in a heavy skillet. Place in a 3 quart
    casserole. Now saute the onions, carrots, and mushrooms in the
    skillet. Add more butter if necessary.

    Meanwhile dissolve bouillon cubes in water and add wine. Pour over
    the semicooked vegetables. Then pour all over veal. Refrigerate
    casserole.

    Bake covered at 325 F for one hour.

    Juice is excellent over noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.

    Source: "Make It Now, Bake It Later", Barbara Goodfellow, 1965.
    Library of Congress # 65-24035.

    == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==

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