Subj : Re: Repairs To : Ruth Haffly From : Dave Drum Date : Fri May 31 2024 06:02:00 -=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=- DD> Never had a break-in. (touches wood) But currently if someone intrudes DD> on my home the 3 pooches (including a pit bull mix who is *very* DD> territorial) would shred their hindquarters for them. RH> We blame it on the local post office--we'd put in a mail hold; they RH> claim they never got it due to a computer glitch. We went away and a RH> package was left at the front door, mail jammed into the box, all RH> advertising nobody home. Lost a couple of family heirloom pieces plus RH> some one of a kind pieces from Israel and a lot of inexpensive stuff. The computer is a handy whipping boy. My situation is that if I'm gone, Dennis is here. If he's gone, I'm here. If my brother is off spending time at the camp ground he has me pick up his mail and rat hole it until he and Vicky get home. DD> BTW - I recommend 8<----- CLIP ----->8 RH> Have to see what Steve thinks of it. Generally tho, I have enough odds RH> and ends of stuff in the freezer, fridge and pantry that a no fuss meal RH> is easy to put together. I always have eggs on hand, both raw and RH> steamed; bread; fresh and/or frozen vegetables............... a lot can RH> be done with a bit of this and that. DD> It's a matter of convenience. If I'm banging recipes into the Meal DD> Muncher, or otherwise occupied I can toss a Healthy Choice into the DD> nuker for six minutes - et voila' - supper. And Jasper or Izzy (K9 DD> dishwashers) will pre wash the dish. RH> Between the 2 of us, usually someone is available to do a quick meal. RH> If we're out, sometimes we'll swing by and get take out from any one of RH> several favorite places instead. I also keep instant oatmeal on hand. I can make a quick lunch or supper with that, too. RH> Sigh! Small chance of seeing her now probably. DD> I keep her updated on the goings-on at the Zone. One of her favourite DD> District Managers has returned to this area to replace a manager she DD> didn't care much for. DD> Too bad she's married (to a nice guy). I once told her that if I were DD> even 30years younger and she wasn't already taken ....... RH> Sigh! (G) Too bad for me, not for her. When she had he latest son, Titus, and he was near his second Xmas I had come across some gigantic plush teddy bears (4 feet tall) so I gave one to Misty to give to the lad. I ran across her and her sons (two in Jr High/High school) when Titus was (I think) 5. We chatted for a while then went on our appointed rounds. Titus asked his Mom "Who was that dude?" When she said "That's the guy who gave you the big bear." He turned to his big brothers and declaimed "See, I told you there was really a Santa Claus". I got around the corner and into anther aisle before I lost it. This is good any time not just Holiday season. Warmed, it's like drinking a slice of apple pie. Bv)= MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Christmas Cider Categories: Beverages, Fruits, Citrus Yield: 16 Servings 3 c Water 4 Black chai tea bags * 8 c Apple cider or apple juice 2 c Low-calorie cranberry juice 1/2 c Orange juice 4 (3") sticks cinnamon 3 Whole cloves Cinnamon sticks and/or fresh - cranberries (optional) * To keep the cider from looking cloudy, be sure to purchase chai tea bags that do not contain milk solids. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. In a 6 to 8 quart Dutch oven, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, the 4 cinnamon sticks, the cloves, and the steeped tea. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and/or cranberries. Makes 16 (6-ounce) servings. Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare cider as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days. Serve chilled, or transfer to a large Dutch oven and heat through. Calories 68, Total Fat (g) 0, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 6, Carbohydrate (g) 17, Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 0 Diabetic Exchanges Fruit (d.e.) 1 From: http://www.diabeticconnect.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... "Never put a sock in a toaster." -- Eddie Izzard --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .