Subj : Re: Solar TV Batt To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Wed Aug 05 2020 19:24:34 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 10-Jul-2020 09:21 <=- BM>> Ooo! Only seven days behind!! NB>> Didn't last long... ;0 Heat etc got to me... and was fighting off NB>> something besides, nothing serious at least.... seem to be better NB>> now... but we still are under this heat advisary until tomorrow NB>> night... BM> Oh well. Hope you're feeling better. And of course the first thing BM> just about everyone's mind jumped to on reading "fighting off BM> something" was "COVID-19!!" (which is already capitalized...). Could BM> have been a summer cold, allergic reaction, etc. Still dunno what it was, other than possibly too much heat.... almost definitely not Covid.... SOW, I get to be tested later this month, before having a gastroscopy on the 20th.... BM> Our heat advisory 'broke' last night: some relatively noisy BM> thunderstorms. This morning a nice 67ø -- ahh! open up for a bit! BM> Bleah!! 89% humidity! Yeah, the humidity can certainly be a spoiler... We're finally having a few really nice days... the window's been open all day today... relatively dry and only 73ø.... :) BM>> The ones left are mainly Raspberry Pi's - some "small computers" BM>> (though some doing big jobs). Some might automatically take on the new BM>> address when rebooted, a couple I know have static addresses so those BM>> will have to be manually updated. Not going to be today as Autumn BM>> coming shortly, though may do a bit of preparing. NB>> Plenty to keep you busy... :) BM> Can't say too often "I'm bored!". No, I guess not... not with that long to-do list that But Firsts keep jumping ahead of.... BM>> For the base price of $35 almost can't go wrong -- if of interest, of BM>> course! Probably closer to $100 if need to purchase the wall wart, BM>> video cable, case. Can connect to a TV or monitor, usually have one BM>> or the other. USB keyboard and mouse - I had old spares.... NB>> Not something I'm interested in... and so far as I know, Richard's NB>> not been tempted by it yet... ;) But I do keep seeing people wax NB>> enthusiastic about them.... ;) BM> As always all depends one needs, wants and desires. :) I think to me BM> the Raspberry Pi was of interest because of its compactness: could BM> place it where a computer would not fit. The WiFi option also solved BM> some cable-running problems. So there were definite benefits for you.... :) BM>>>> In this instance specifically is a recipe for chocolate pie which has BM>>>> been passed down at least two generations. No size as far as ounces BM>>>> for the evaporated milk other than "one small can", and so the rest of BM>>>> the ingredients have not changed. It also appears the consistency and BM>>>> flavour alters with the brand, even with the correct/original amount: BM>>>> once years ago substituted a house brand of evaporated milk and "close BM>>>> but not right". NB>>>> In that case, one needs the original (and has to hope that the NB>>>> formulation doesn't get changed along the line) brand, and probably NB>>>> some research is in order to figure out what the size of the original NB>>>> can was... and then one would have to buy probably a larger can, or NB>>>> two current small cans, and put in just the right amount.... BM>>> Yes, probably will be the research option to find what the original BM>>> small can size was. It seems the small can option has been BM>>> discontinued and only what was the medium and large sizes are now being BM>>> sold. NB>>> All the more reason to do the research, and note in the recipe what NB>>> the original ounces were.... BM>> Good excuse to teach 'the cook' how to do research via Google, etc.! NB>> Possibly... ;) BM> So far no, but then no chocolate pie either. It's more of a cool/cold BM> weather treat (though maybe that has something to do with constant BM> stirring over a cast iron pan! ). I'd guess that constant stirring would be much more bearable when it was cool, for sure...! ;) BM>>>> Hopefully another grocery chain will take over that property. BM>>>> Location for us was handy to "grab a few things". Also is/was the only BM>>>> major-sized grocery store in this part of town. NB>>>> Depends on what might be looking for a toe-hold... ;) Hopefully you NB>>>> get something good, so you can still have your handy place to go... BM>>> A lot of "it depends". I haven't heard any noises of grocery stores BM>>> interested in building in this part of town, and I would guess the BM>>> various expenses associated with COVID-19 may have put expansion BM>>> considerations on hold. NB>>> If they use the existing building, it might not be that big a deal to NB>>> move into the area.... :) BM>> Right. My guess is the shelving would be removed and re-used in other BM>> Schnuck's stores but refrigerated cases probably staying because of BM>> the refrigeration lines. As long as properly moth-balled and not left BM>> idle too long seems like could be re-used. NB>> One would hope... BM> I haven't heard anything more one way or the other. Their shelves are BM> getting bare. Until they finally officially close their doors, perhaps nothing else can be done for replacing them.... BM>> Pretty much same when I shop and have several at Hy-Vee. Last week BM>> bought 15 containers of Yoplait yogurt (real good sale + coupon off BM>> five) and they were all packed together in a double plastic bag. At BM>> home I separate them into a plastic bag with five each, so used one of BM>> the double bags and one from another package. "Five" is the magic BM>> number as generally have one a day (even when worked) - sometimes skip BM>> a day. When out up here bring up another bag from the basement BM>> refrigerator. NB>> A three week supply, then... ;) BM> And then two more weeks' worth yesterday (10)! Had two weeks' worth BM> stored in the basement refrigerator and so normally would not have BM> purchased more yet but they had Yoplait on sale for 39› each (normally BM> 69›) plus $1 off 10, so down to 29› each. Couldn't pass up a deal like that.... ttyl neb .... My life is delicately balanced. Please don't make any sudden movements --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .