Subj : Traffic was: Repairs [1] To : Dave Drum From : Ruth Haffly Date : Wed Jun 12 2024 13:11:43 Hi Dave, RH> Steve recently saw a long term plan for the roads in this area. We live RH> off of West Holding but East Holding is a block or so closer to town. RH> He said that the plan joined the 2 but wasn't specific enough for him RH> to figure out how. We're just far enough off of the main road that we RH> may not have to move. DD> I assume that "Holding" is a street name. Yes, named for one of the older families in WF. They own the local propane distribution. DD> I knew a guy who was the traffic engineer for my town. His take was DD> that other than intersections of two arterial streets a 4 way stop DD> would bt more efficient at moving traffic and giving all a "chance'. RH> Second place (and on more busy intersections was called"Treadle RH> Operated" traffic signals. They no longer use treadlesbut an RH> induction coil installed DD> in/ under the pavement. RH> The latter would probably work well in this area. Some years ago when a RH> new housing development was put off of one of the bypass roads, they RH> reconfigured the intersection of the bypass and another road so a road RH> could be put in from the development. They made a rather convoluted RH> left turn from the bypass to the older road; a traffic circle would RH> have worked much better. Told my sister who's a civil engineer (road RH> design/construction in Phoenix area); without seeing it, said there RH> wasn't enough room for a circle. That's not true as we've seen (this RH> area and other parts of the country) where there are circles that would RH> fit well within the space available. DD> New Jersey is well known for their "round abouts". And once one gets DD> the hang of how tey work, they're very efficient. We have a few DD> examples here - all but one well designed. We've got a few in town also. To make a left turn off the bypass onto the older street you have to make a left turn onto the new one, go down about a block and make a tight (We've seen big trucks get hung up in it.) left turn (basically a U turn) to go the other way. Then make a right turn where the old street dead ends onto the new one. Got it? (G) DD> Another trick I've learned for making an exit to the left at a busy DD> intersection is to make a right turn, get to the center lane ASAP then DD> find a parking lot or side street to use as a turn around and re-enter DD> the traffic stream in your originally intended direction. Beats DD> waiting forever (seemingly) for gaps in traffic to match in your DD> favour. We'd have to go up several blocks to the next light to make a left turn onto the bypasss with the amount of traffic that comes at us from the right sometimes. Every once in a while, somebody will stop and lrt us turn left from Wesst Holding; that is greatly appreciated. DD> I keep a small supply of orange habanero chilies on hand. "Here y'go, DD> miniature pumpkin." (evil grin). I also have a supply of "fun size" DD> Mars candy for the littles. Haven't seen many T or T kids out for many DD> years - even before the pandemic. RH> We usually buy a couple of bags of candy, something like 3 Musketeers RH> and Milky Way in the mini bar size. Any left over is enjoyed by us with RH> one bar being just big enough to satisfy a chocolate craving. DD> When I lived in Inglewood, Califunny I hung aroung with a bunch of DD> air- craft engineers and student aircraft engineers for Northrop DD> Instute of DD> Technology. At Halloween one year we were passing out 7 oz cans of DD> soda to the Tricky Treaters. One of the last was a kid dressed as a DD> pirate. DD> Most of the children, feeling something with weight fall into their DD> sack gave a quick "Thanks, mister" and went on to the next house. The DD> pirate kid opened his sack, looked down than said, in a gravelly DD> voice, "You broke my f****ng cookies" before stomping off down the DD> sidewalk. Sounds like the parents didn't do well raising that child. DD> Title: Crispy Chicken Skin Tacos w/Habanero Salsa DD> Categories: Poultry, Chilies, Fruits, Citrus, Salsa DD> Yield: 4 Servings DD> 1/4 c Chopped cilantro DD> More chopped cilantro and DD> - green onion for garnish DD> 4 (or more) tortillas (use DD> - corn tortillas if cooking DD> - gluten-free) RH> These make it a no go for us, especially the corn tortillas. Flour RH> tortillas and no cilantro would make it work-able. DD> You're offered a choice on the tortillas. I prefer wheat flour DD> tortillas myself. The soapweed cooks down and has its "flavour" muted DD> by the heat and mixing with the chilies and citrus. I certainly would DD> not use it as a garnish. It's still one that I'd more likely to order in a Mexican restaurant than make for us. DD> Here's a quickie burrito supper I got from my Ne York Times recipe DD> feed. DD> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 DD> Title: Easy Burritos DD> Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Chilies, Citrus, Cheese DD> Yield: 6 servings That is easier. When our girls were home, I used to makequick burritos by heating tortillas and canned refried beans. While they were heating, I'd chop tomatoes and lettuce, grate cheese. All hot & chopped, supper was ready in about 15 minutes. --- Catch you later, Ruth rchaffly{at}earthlink{dot}net FIDO 1:396/45.28 .... A mind stretched by new ideas can never go back to its original size. --- PPoint 3.01 * Origin: Sew! That's My Point (1:396/45.28) .