Subj : Re: Spare Gus
To   : Shawn Highfield
From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Jun 05 2024 05:04:00

-=> Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> I've been dragged back from the brink by the doctors several times.
 DD> And each time I've learned something new about my body.

 SH> That's a good thing.

As Winnie the Churchill once said "I always enjoy learning. I do not 
always enjoy being taught". I think that's in my taglines file but I'm
too lazy (at 04:30) to go check.  Bv)=

 DD> I could scrape by with just the monthly Social Security cheque. But

 SH> Mine will be very very small.  I didn't pay into the CPP until 2 years
 SH> ago as I was self employeed most of my life.

US Social Security collects a percentage of self-employment income when 
taxes are filed every year. Up to a maximum amount. A couple of years when
I was in the printing and graphic arts racket I got tagged for the max.
Also when I was trailer trucking.

 DD> what I make at my job allows me some toys and indulgences. And gets me
 DD> out and a about rather than just vegging out. I've seen too many of my
 DD> old pals quit working, plop down on te couch with a bowl of popcorn and
 DD> the remote control. And soon be carried out feet first by the coroner.

 SH> Agreed there.  Even if I won the lottery I would still work weekends or
 SH> something just to get out and be around people.

My friend (and fellow chilli cook) Les is 87 this year and he still does
volunteer work for the local Habitat for Humanity - running their wood
shop, repairing mildly damaged furniture items, etc. And he sits on the
boards of a couple non-profits .... still. Although he claims he is 
slowing down - he's amazing. He's had to take it easy the past couple
of months due to heart issues. But he's chomping at the bit to get back
to doing .... to the displeasure of his new(ish) wife.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Charity Event Grilled Pineapple Rice
 Categories: Rice, Fruits, Herbs, Citrus
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 c  Prepared jasmine rice
      1 c  Chopped, grilled, fresh
           - pineapple
    1/2 c  Chopped, grilled, green
           - onions
    1/4 c  Rough chopped cilantro
    1/4 c  Pineapple juice
           Zest and juice of 1 lime
           Salt
 
  Prepare rice according to packaging instructions.
  
  Grill the green onions, turning frequently for about 2-3
  minutes until there are dark brown grill marks.
  
  Grill the pineapple on each side until there are dark
  brown grill marks.
  
  Small dice the pineapple and green onion, and rough chop
  the cilantro.
  
  Add the diced pineapple, green onion, cilantro, lime
  zest, lime juice, and pineapple juice to the rice and
  stir until combined.
  
  Add salt to taste.
  
  Servings: 4
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://recipes.hastybake.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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.... "A cheapskate won't tip a server. I'm just careful with my money" Dave Drum
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