Subj : Re: Hansicapped To : Ruth Haffly From : Dave Drum Date : Sun Jan 05 2025 05:46:00 -=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=- RH> Our church house is built a bit odd too. The sanctuary is on one floor RH> but to get to the rest rooms and "Area of Rescue Assistance" (I think RH> that's a requirement for public buildings) you have to go up several RH> steps. There are several rooms on that level but then to go to the DD> Sort of like Topsy ... "It just growed" RH> Kinda sorta.Right now, with the merger, we're going to be close to RH> maximum seating capacity which will inhibit growth. Going to be RH> interesting.............. Or force an expansion. 8<----- CHOP ----->8 DD> I've only ever bought one new car and have avoided all of those DD> "exrtended warranty" plans for both my cars and my house. Much to DD> their marketer's chagrin ... I can count and do maths problems more DD> complex that 1 plus 1. RH> Counting the Pinto Steve bought before we got married, we've bought 4 RH> vehicles brand new. Got the extended service with the 2 Escapes and the RH> F-150, nice that we know we can get (and have gotten) service RH> nationwide. We also have funds set aside for major work, should it be RH> needed. Didn't get an extended warranty with the house--big ticket item RH> (heating/ac unit died on us) was covered by the sale of the Escape that RH> was in the accident in Wyoming. I have relatives or close-enough friends in the building and HVAC trades. And I can (for now) handle my own wiring. Dunno how much longer I'll be able to handle ladders or working on my knees. Getting back up really requires advance planning. DD> I have my financial institution nick my checking account for U$100 DD> every month and bang it over to savings. That's my "rainy day" fund to DD> fix things that aren't covered by insurance or the warranty that DD> expired. Works out to less money in the long run. Plus I gat that DD> piddling >.5% interest. Bv)= RH> I'm not sure how much but we are putting something away each month, in RH> several accounts. That only makes sense. Too many live "in the moment" and don't think ahead. Then when they stub a toe there is no safety net to prevent a disaster. Supper tonight is going to be simple. Popeyes is offering a BOGO on their nice chicken sandwiches. I've got some creamy cole-slaw in the icebox and I can nuke up a baked potato w/bacon bits, chredded Cheddar and, of course, butter. A veritable banquet. MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Microwave Baked Potato Categories: Five, Potatoes Yield: 1 Spud 1 lg Russet potato Salt & freshly ground pepper Butter or sour cream; to - serve Wash potato thoroughly and pat completely dry. Pierce 3 to 4 times with a fork. Place potato on microwave-safe plate and microwave 7 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking. If your potato isn't fork-tender after 7 minutes, continue microwaving in 1 minute increments until fully cooked. Let rest for 2 minutes. Split potato down the middle, being careful of steam. Season with salt and pepper, and top with butter before serving. UDD NOTES: Sometimes I like to fork the potato near the ends on opposite sides. This can make the potato spin like a whirl-a-gig from the escaping steam. Besides the butter and/or sour cream toppings I like to use shredded cheese and/or bacon bits sometimes. Or salsa/pico di gallo. Get inventive. RECIPE FROM: https://www.delish.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM .... Cauliflower is just albino broccoli. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .