On 01-05-23 06:23, Dave Drum <=-
spoke to Ruth Haffly about Keyboards was: Alive? <=-

I had a *cheap* keyboard that came with my newest Dell mid-tower which required use of the "function" key along with Fi, F2. etc. I soon
donated it to Computer Banc to be someone else's problem.

I have two of those sitting on a shelf as back up for whenever or if my
current keyboard has a problem. I'm not sure, but I think that it is 15
to 20 years old. Keys have springs and a nice feel. Its only problem
is that it needs to have an adaptor cord to adjust from the old
connection method to a newer version.

Just for S&G I fired off one of my ASUS netbooks which are at least 15 years old. I'm considering whether or not to update the Linux that
came pre-installed or just to let it churn along as-is. After having it
on (plugged in) all morning I took it to lunch with my friend Les to
play show and tell with my latest project. It fired up and did its
thing at the cafe ... even hooked into the WiFi and let me know
"Captain! Incoming message" when I got an e-mail. So the battery is
still good.

That is better than Gail's Ipad. At about the six year mark of frequent
use, mostly plugged into line power, the battery started to go. It
quickly went from cantankourous to so dead that it would not boot even connected to line power.

I'll try to get back to being on Fido more regularly this year, only
one trip scheduled (so far) this year. Other than that, some hand
surgery is to be scheduled (on the right hand, I'm left handed/ambidexterous) in the not too distant future.

We're always glad to see you here.

No, trip to Alaska, a combination cruise and inland tour by train/bus. late May, get back to NC in wee small hours of June 1. Don't know about
a VT trip this year, have to see what happens this spring.

We did that a number of years ago. We were much more moble then. It
was one of our better coach tours (but also cruise, train, bus).

This is our standard New Years Day meal. This year we made a batch,
froze 3 meals for future.

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Title: Hoppin John Soup
Categories: D/g, Cajun, Soup, Beans, Boat
Yield: 6 Servings

3/4 c Black eyed peas
32 oz Chicken broth SEE NOTE
1/4 ts Crushed red pepper
1 Garlic; clove;finely chopped
1/2 lb Ham; hunk; cubed
1/2 c Onion; chopped
1/2 c Rice, uncooked
1/2 c Green Pepper; chopped
1/4 ts Pepper; black or white
1 ts Celery seed
2 c Collard Greens Fresh; finely
Chopped
1 cn V-8 (11.5 oz)
2 Chicken bouillon cubes

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MAY NEED TO ADD MORE CHICKEN
BROTH IF SOUP GETS TOO THICK
DOUBLED RECIPE LAST TIME I
MADE RECIPE AND NEEDED TWO
ADDITIONAL 14 OZ CANS OF
CHICKEN BROTH. (This time I
Needed to add entire 32 oz
Can of chicken broth.
After refrigerated - need to
Add some extra water since
Rice soaks up chicken broth

Serves 6 - can be doubled easily. Total time beginning to table -
approx 4 hours. Freezes and reheats well.

Heat peas and water? (have no idea how much water) and broth to
boiling in large sauce pan or dutch oven. Maybe water disappeared in
some revision of recipe. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat.
Cover and let stand 1hour. Do not drain.

Stir in crushed red pepper, garlic and ham. Heat to boiling,
reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or
until peas are tender. (Do not boil or peas will burst)

Stir in rice, onions, bell pepper, pepper, celery seed, one cup
V-8, and 2 chicken bouillon cubes.

Cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cut stems out of center of collard green leaves. Slice and chop in
match size strips. Stir in collard greens, simmer until heated
through.

Last made 1/2/11.
Served with crusty bread. WW 6 points

== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==

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Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I had a *cheap* keyboard that came with my newest Dell mid-tower which required use of the "function" key along with Fi, F2. etc. I soon
donated it to Computer Banc to be someone else's problem.

I have two of those sitting on a shelf as back up for whenever or if my current keyboard has a problem. I'm not sure, but I think that it is
15 to 20 years old. Keys have springs and a nice feel. Its only
problem is that it needs to have an adaptor cord to adjust from the old connection method to a newer version.

My default keyboard is an OLD KeyTronic with a PD2 to USB adapter. But
it was getting sort of in need of disassembly and a good cleaning so I
started trying out my stock of stand-by stuff. My Dell branded KryTronic
has the same look and feel but the <CTRL> key does not work. The A-Open "multi-media" PS2 keyboard looks a lot like the later KeyTronic USB Multi
Media board I am using now while I fix up/clean to old friend keyboard.
In the process I auditioned a Microsoft "ergonomic" example which went
nuts on me - throwing spurious keypresses at ramdom times, sticking keys, turning "Caret Browsing" on and off at random, etc. Plus itr was not an intuitive keyboard to use. Waste Management took it to their landfill
with the household trash yesterday. Bv)=

Just for S&G I fired off one of my ASUS netbooks which are at least 15 years old. I'm considering whether or not to update the Linux that
came pre-installed or just to let it churn along as-is. After having it
on (plugged in) all morning I took it to lunch with my friend Les to
play show and tell with my latest project. It fired up and did its
thing at the cafe ... even hooked into the WiFi and let me know
"Captain! Incoming message" when I got an e-mail. So the battery is
still good.

That is better than Gail's Ipad. At about the six year mark of
frequent use, mostly plugged into line power, the battery started to
go. It quickly went from cantankourous to so dead that it would not
boot even connected to line power.

Replacements are around U$25 at Best Buy and Amazon. Any Youtube has a
video on replacement at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiGi6BStyx8
(what don't they have a step-by-step video on?)

8<----- EDIT ----->B

This is our standard New Years Day meal. This year we made a batch,
froze 3 meals for future.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Hoppin John Soup
Categories: D/g, Cajun, Soup, Beans, Boat
Yield: 6 Servings

I already posted my New Year's recipe. Here was December 25th's late
nosh:

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Title: 15-Minute Chicken & Rice Dinner
Categories: Poultry, Rice, Soups
Yield: 4 servings

1 1/4 lb Boned, skinned chicken
1 tb Oil
10 1/2 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/2 c Water
1/4 ts Paprika
2 c Uncooked instant white rice

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in
a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken
and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides
(to prevent sticking- make sure the skillet and oil are
hot before adding the chicken). Remove the chicken from
the skillet.

Stir the soup, water and paprika in the skillet and heat
to a boil. Stir in the rice and broccoli. Reduce the
heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle
the chicken with additional paprika. Cover and cook for
5 minutes or until the chicken is done and the rice is
tender. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

By: Maurice Betta

RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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On 01-06-23 05:40, Dave Drum <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about Re: Keyboards <=-

That is better than Gail's Ipad. At about the six year mark of
frequent use, mostly plugged into line power, the battery started to
go. It quickly went from cantankourous to so dead that it would not
boot even connected to line power.

Replacements are around U$25 at Best Buy and Amazon. Any Youtube has a video on replacement at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiGi6BStyx8
(what don't they have a step-by-step video on?)

I know, and have seen the videos as well some step by step files. It is
when I get to the place where they say you might need to use a solder
iron that I back away. In addition her screen was cracked. So removal
and replacement of the screen to get at the battery might have been
dicey.


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Title: Spiced Broccoli & Tomatoes (Har Sabzi Tamatar)
Categories: Indian, Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb Broccoli
3 Plum tomatoes -- peeled &
Seeded (SEE NOTE)
2 tb Olive oil
1 tb Ginger root -- peeled &
Shredded
(Used bottled grated ginger)
1/8 ts Red pepper powder
Salt and pepper

NOTE: Could use canned diced tomatoes.

Very slight ginger taste - might add more Indian spices next time.

Separate the broccoli into small florets. Peel and slice the stems.
Blanch the florets and stems in boiling salted water for 3 to 4
minutes or until crisp tender. Drain. Refresh in cold water. Drain
and set aside.

Cut the tomatoes lengthwise into eigths. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the ginger and stir -fry
for a few seconds. Add the broccoli, tomatoes and red pepper powder.
Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are heated
through. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of water and continue to stir-fry for about
30 seconds.

Serve hot, at room temperature or chilled. 83 calories
and 4 grams fat.

Recipe By : Indian Cooking Light

From: Meg Antczak
Cooking Ä

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Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

That is better than Gail's Ipad. At about the six year mark of
frequent use, mostly plugged into line power, the battery started to
go. It quickly went from cantankourous to so dead that it would not
boot even connected to line power.

Replacements are around U$25 at Best Buy and Amazon. And Youtube has a video on replacement at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiGi6BStyx8
(what don't they have a step-by-step video on?)

I know, and have seen the videos as well some step by step files. It
is when I get to the place where they say you might need to use a
solder iron that I back away. In addition her screen was cracked. So removal and replacement of the screen to get at the battery might have been dicey.

Time to send it to the recyclers, then. I don't have a tablet any
longer. I gave my Kindle Fire to a young lad doing remote schooling
w/cell phone during the pandemic. His grades showed an immediate boost.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Spiced Broccoli & Tomatoes (Har Sabzi Tamatar)
Categories: Indian, Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings

1 lb Broccoli

I likes broccoli. Almost as much as cauliflower.

This recipe uses both - but you can also (as I have) use just one or
the other. It's still good.

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Title: Cauliflower-Broccoli-Cheese Soup
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Cheese, Dairy
Yield: 2 Servings

3/4 c Small cauliflower florets
3/4 c Small broccoli florets
1/4 c Chopped onion
1/4 c Halved, thin sliced carrot
2 tb Butter
1 1/2 c Milk or half & half; divided
1/2 ts Chicken bouillon granules
+=OR=+
1/2 ts Chicken soup base
Salt & pepper
2 tb All-purpose flour
1/3 c Cubed Velveeta or mild
- cheddar cheese

In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli,
onion and carrot in butter for 5 minutes or until
vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in 1 1/4 cups milk,
bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until
vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; add
to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2
minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and
stir until melted. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 servings.

BY: Betty Corliss of Stratton, Colorado

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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On 01-07-23 07:04, Dave Drum <=-
spoke to Ruth Haffly about Re: Keyboards was: Alive? <=-

On the other paw - I fired up my big ASUS laptop (the one I had at the last Echo Picnic at Dale & Gail's former place). I wanted to cleam a
lot of "personal" stuff off of it preparatory to giving it to Georgia

It is abit hard to clean it when you cannot turn it one -- which is
where I was with Gail's Ipad.

who's now in an assisted living facility. Her cell phone and tablet
just miss filling her wants.

Gail is pretty much tied to her new Ipad. She has a laptop and a desk
computer, but rarely goes to the PC and has not turned the laptop on for
at least three years. Still, she does not want me to clean them and
give them away.

Does Georgia have WiFi or cable at her assisted living facility? In our community there are WiFi adaptors in each apartment with a private
signon login. We have TV cable, but it does not give us internet.
OTOH, the WiFi is usually pretty good -- 100Mbs download and 150Mbs
upload.


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Title: Hummus I
Categories: Spread
Yield: 2 Cups

16 oz Can chickpeas, drained,
2 tb Tahini
1 Cloves garlic, crushed
-Salt to taste
2 tb Olive oil
1/2 c Roasted red pepper

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To above add
10 ea Greek olives
1/4 c Feta cheese
1/2 c Bean juice
ds Pepper

Put all ingredients including reserved water into a blender or food
processor and blend for 3 to five minutes on low until smooth.


Variation of recipe from Dave Sacerdote Date: 01-13-10
Cooking

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Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-

On the other paw - I fired up my big ASUS laptop (the one I had at the last Echo Picnic at Dale & Gail's former place). I wanted to cleam a
lot of "personal" stuff off of it preparatory to giving it to Georgia

It is abit hard to clean it when you cannot turn it one -- which is
where I was with Gail's Ipad.

True dat! Can it not be powered via USB or other charger? My tablet(s)
and my Kindle, as well as the various net and notebook computers will
all run off of mains power via the battery charger. I've never monkeyed
with an I-pad since I e3schew all Apple corp products.

who's now in an assisted living facility. Her cell phone and tablet
just miss filling her wants.

Gail is pretty much tied to her new Ipad. She has a laptop and a desk computer, but rarely goes to the PC and has not turned the laptop on
for at least three years. Still, she does not want me to clean them
and give them away.

Bv)=

Does Georgia have WiFi or cable at her assisted living facility? In
our community there are WiFi adaptors in each apartment with a private signon login. We have TV cable, but it does not give us internet.
OTOH, the WiFi is usually pretty good -- 100Mbs download and 150Mbs upload.

I'll have to ask. I assume it's somne form of WiFi.

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Title: Hummus I
Categories: Spread
Yield: 2 Cups

I look on humus as Greek Guacamole. But I prefer Mexican guacamole for
my dipper duty.

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Title: Chunky Guacamole from RED GOLD
Categories: Five, Appetisers, Fruits, Vegetables, Citrus
Yield: 8 Servings

2 lg Avocados; pitted, peeled
2 tb Fresh lime juice
15 1/2 oz Can RED GOLD Petite Diced
- Tomatoes w/Lime Juice &
- Cilantro *
Salt & black pepper

In a medium bowl mash the avocados with a fork until
chunky. Stir in remaining ingredients until well
blended.

Serve at room temperature.

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro

* UDD would/does use diced tomatoes w/green chilies.

Recipe by: Red Gold, Inc.

RECIPE FROM: http://allrecipes.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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