Subj : Re: Eggs! To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Mon May 11 2020 19:38:24 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 05-May-2020 10:45 <=- BM>> OK, that speed is definitely more than I'd be comfortable at! ...I BM>> don't think I'd drive that fast; as a passenger with my cousin driving BM>> maybe -- he'd be more used to that speed, coordinating with the other BM>> drivers,... NB>> In a solid car built for speed, on a road built for speed, and with a NB>> driver used to speed, it shouldn't be too bad... ;) I don't think I'd NB>> be up to driving over 100 MPH... with a posted speed of 70 MPH, I'll NB>> possibly be going 75, and I've gone 80 where that's the posted speed... BM> There's also something about the speed perception if one is seated low BM> to the ground versus up higher. Not recalling which is which but one BM> 'altitude' it feels like one is travelling a lot faster then the same BM> speed at the other. I'd guess it would be the lower to the ground that would seem faster, but that's only a guess... ;) BM> And with less driving -- originally due to retirement and now most BM> places closed -- it feels like anything above 40 MPH is too fast. Just BM> used to in-town driving. With the restrictions in place, I'm not driving much at all either.. but a good portion of when I do drive is on the expressway, so I'm still going 60, 65 regularly.... :) NB>> When I was young, I took my Duster up to about 90 once.... it was at NB>> night, open highway, no other cars around, straight-away road... NB>> Didn't stay there for long... the hood on my car started to lift, so NB>> things weren't all that steady at that speed... And haven't done NB>> it since.... I probably could have done it with my Shadow... and NB>> possibly also with the Volvo I have now... but haven't had the urge NB>> at all... :) BM> So you were a wild woman!! And having a hood lift either means it BM> wasn't latched properly or a lot of slack in the mechanism. This hood was lifting at the windshield end of the hood, not the latch end... I could see into the engine compartment from the driver's seat... it lifted maybe a half-inch or less, just enough to be noticeable... BM> I've seen a police show or two where the hood of the car being chased BM> opens -- one did remarkably well driving with hood pinned against the BM> windshield. Those are shows... ;) Once the hood on my Shadow unlatched and flew to the windshield... fortunately, I wasn't going too fast, and was able to pull over to the side of the road safely... but I had to have the car towed, and then had to replace the hood, since it had damaged the mechanism that let the hood close... Not a good experience... :) NB>>>> Plenty of other things to talk about, eh...? ;) BM>>> Definitely, though the past few phone calls my Aunt has been a bit on BM>>> the grimpy side so not too much of anything. NB>>> I trust she's doing better...? BM>> At this point physically OK but mentally about the same: probably a BM>> combination of being stuck in the recuperating facility and so away BM>> from home plus not being able to have visitors. As I mentioned in a BM>> previous packet I'm not sure she's gotten any get wells cards much BM>> less other mail which would also amplify a sense of isolation. NB>> And we are in a season of enforced isolation.... Guess you'll just NB>> have to keep calling her to cheer her up.... BM> Yup - some of the staff are recognizing my voice! Not that bad a thing.... :) NB>>> Or couldn't figure out why there weren't any portals in that NB>>> expanse... BM>> He seemed to have tried just about every access he might hame imagined BM>> he saw! NB>> Poor thing.... ;) BM> One would have thought he would have gotten the idea after the first BM> few beak-clunks. He was able to see through the window as when we BM> started to go into the Dining Room he's stop trying to fly in and wait BM> until we left. Pretty sure he could see some reflection off the glass BM> from the outside which he obviously thought he could fly through but BM> after a dozen or so attempts one would think.... Maybe the first bump addled his brain.... BM> In the mean time haven't seen Birdie except the few times the day after BM> we put the foil strips on the window (outside). The foil strips did BM> tear in the wind; masking tape down the center solved that. Maybe you don't need them any more... ;) BM>>>> The Village Inn down the hill from here closed -- not due to lack of BM>>>> business with the coronavirus but just lack of business in general. BM>>>> The construction of the new I-74 Bridge really hurt them. NB>>>> And probably the virus was the last straw.... BM>>> Possibly. Probably. There have also been a couple of other privately- BM>>> owned restaurants which have closed. Good news is so far most have BM>>> been struggling through. NB>>> Maybe some will revive once the strictures lift.... BM>> Hopefully! And I'll admit to be getting a little antsy to go out to BM>> eat. Have suggested take-out/delivery but so far 'nah'. NB>> It's just not the same.... but when one is really wanting something, NB>> it definitely is better than nothing... ;) BM> Yes, eating in the car or rewarming at home just doesn't quite do it, BM> though as you indicated better than not at all. We've been bringing it home, and eating it right away... generally hasn't cooled down too much... :) NB>>>> Old habits have their uses... BM>>> Plus a good use for the recyled paper stack! NB>>> That, too... :) BM>> I find some processes easier and more convenient to use paper, for BM>> others to do an all-electronic version, and for other a combination. NB>> I tend more to all paper or a combination for most things.... except NB>> for email and echo messaging... ;) BM> Yes, e-mail is a lot easier without paper! As I said before, BM> for me some things are easier to write on paper, others to make a note BM> on the computer. No real 'rule' as to when or why, just whatever I BM> find more convenient at the time. Probably depends some on when/where/how you'd want to access the information... ;) NB>>> And some stores' brands are as good as or better than the national NB>>> name brands... Still a few instances where the name brand has some NB>>> advantage, though.... BM>> Agree. Personally I don't like the taste of the house brands compared BM>> to Velveeta, so to me worth spending a couple of extra dollars. OTOH BM>> most of the crackers and nuts the Hy-Vee brand is just as good if not BM>> better so save money there. NB>> I wouldn't be getting Velveeta anyway, but agree with your point... ;) BM> I'm not sure if Velveeta is one of those acquired tastes. BM> I should also mention I've been purchasing the Mexican flavour which BM> has a slight bit of tang as opposed to the somewhat blandness of the BM> regular flavour. Have not had what I'm recalling as a "Bianco": seems BM> like that would be even blander. The spicy one might be almost tolerable... I've heard that Velveeta melts easier, but I don't usually need to do that anyway... :) BM>>> I did have a couple for snacks. And then I forgot about 'em until BM>>> just now! NB>>> Figures... ;) BM>> In the interim they're still one or two packets down there. Guess I'm BM>> a cookie over fruit chew kind of guy! NB>> Have to bring them up so they're handy... ;) BM> Have to remind myself to do that -- the two/few are still down in the BM> kitchen! ...For that a paper reminder would seem more appropriate! Probably... :) (Ramen noodles) NB>>>>> One way to try them out, anyway.... ;) BM>>>> That reminds me! NB>>>> And...........?? ;) BM>>> That one hasn't had any activity! NB>>> Probably have to bring one up just so you think of it when you might NB>>> be hungry.... ;) BM>> Those are still downstairs. Did see a recipe for making a BM>> granola-type snack with Ramen noodles. NB>> I foresee a lot of But Firsts getting in the way of trying out that NB>> recipe... BM> I'd do a regular Ramen Noodle meal, possibly with the pot pie added, BM> before the dessert/snack. Four packs should make decent meal's worth... ;) ttyl neb .... A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures. -- Irish proverb --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .