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    From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to Shawn Highfield on Thursday, December 12, 2024 05:11:30
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Actually turned out to be pretty easy as long as I used GMail (which
    is built into Android phones. Bv)=

    Whatever works! I use emclient on the PC and phone so I just used my normal email client. I did use the gmail for the phone for many years.

    I'm pretty "old school" (mostly) with cell phones. Mostly talk & text.
    Sending you those pix was the only time I've used e-mail on the phone.
    My only exception to getting "modern" is the use of restaurant and/or
    grocery store apps. I've got a lot of other apps - like Weather Bug or Sirius/XM but the see scant use. I literally could go happily back to
    my old Pantech from the flipo phone era. It had a full QWERTY keyboard
    and made texting easier than other flippers.

    Are you "pointing" now? I kinda miss your old BBS. But I'll bet
    you're glad to not have to do all dat work any longer. Bv)=

    Yeah I have a node number for Fido and Micronet. I wrote a program
    that manages all the nonsense for me. It's better for me in the summer when I'm in the woods on a cell signal that is patchy at best.

    The BBS was on auto pilot for so long... It was just sad to leave it running any longer.

    My first BBS was a Citadel - based on a Dungeons & Dragons structure.
    Rooms rather than echoes and users left messages "on the walls" for
    other users. My last BBS was a carry over from my computer store that
    I kept after I shuttered Megabytre Compurter Works. One day I realised
    that I hadn't logged on to my own board for more than a week. So, pull
    the plug and have done.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Bulletin Board Tortilla Rolls
    Categories: Breads, Appetisers, Dairy, Cheese, Chilies
    Yield: 60 Servings

    5 lg Flour tortillas
    1 bn Green onions; chopped
    4 oz Can chopped green chilies;
    - drained
    8 oz Cream cheese; softened
    8 oz Sour cream
    1/2 lb Cheddar cheese; shredded
    Salt & pepper
    Salsa, sour cream, guacamole
    - or your favorite dip ideas

    Have tortillas at room temperature. Place the remaining
    ingredients in a bowl mix with an electric mixer on low
    until well combined. Spread mixture thinly and evenly
    over tortillas within 1/8" of edge. Roll up jelly-roll
    fashion and wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap.

    Refrigerate overnight.

    When ready to serve, slice in 3/4" rounds and arrange on
    serving plate.

    Serve plain or with salsa.

    Note: tortillas will dry out if cut too far in advance.
    Serve with your favorite salsa or a few different dips,
    Ranch dressing, guacamole, sour cream, your choice.

    Makes about 60 appetizers.

    NOTES : These are good with crab meat, too!

    From: http://southernfood.about.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Friday, December 13, 2024 06:10:00
    Hi Dave,
    On <Fri, 12 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

    I'm pretty "old school" (mostly) with cell phones. Mostly talk &
    text. Sending you those pix was the only time I've used e-mail on the phone.

    Now that my job is tied to a desk, I don't use a phone for much. When
    I'm at home I don't hear it ring or beep as I often forget it in my car.

    my old Pantech from the flipo phone era. It had a full QWERTY
    keyboard and made texting easier than other flippers.

    I have a "modern" flip phone as well. It runs Android and is powerful
    enough to run my banking and auth apps. A slide out full keyboard would
    make it my daily driver. Mostly it sits in a cupboard until trailer
    season where I use it as it's better at connecting the computer to the
    internet then my normal phone which is older then my spare. ;)

    My first BBS was a Citadel - based on a Dungeons & Dragons structure.

    I still connect to a citadel.

    Rooms rather than echoes and users left messages "on the walls" for
    other users. My last BBS was a carry over from my computer store that
    I kept after I shuttered Megabytre Compurter Works. One day I
    realised that I hadn't logged on to my own board for more than a
    week. So, pull the plug and have done.

    You ran my board for the last year it was online. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have known when it was down. That's why this is better for me.

    Shawn

    ... Few things are as painful as the truth realised too late.


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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Saturday, December 14, 2024 11:37:00
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I'm pretty "old school" (mostly) with cell phones. Mostly talk &
    text. Sending you those pix was the only time I've used e-mail on the phone.

    Now that my job is tied to a desk, I don't use a phone for much. When
    I'm at home I don't hear it ring or beep as I often forget it in my
    car.

    Since I 86ed the land-line after the last price increase the cell phone
    is my only phone. Used to be if I couldn't find the cell I'd dial it up
    on the land-line and lisdten for the ringtone. I tried calling my old
    number the other day .... and it rang and rang and rang some more. No
    "I'm sorry, the number you have called has been ... " recording. I may
    try pluggnh it bacvk in and see if I can call out. But, I'm no longer
    paying outrageous fees for its use.

    my old Pantech from the flipo phone era. It had a full QWERTY
    keyboard and made texting easier than other flippers.

    I have a "modern" flip phone as well. It runs Android and is powerful enough to run my banking and auth apps. A slide out full keyboard
    would make it my daily driver. Mostly it sits in a cupboard until
    trailer season where I use it as it's better at connecting the computer
    to the internet then my normal phone which is older then my spare. ;)

    My first BBS was a Citadel - based on a Dungeons & Dragons structure.

    I still connect to a citadel.

    Then you know whereof I speak. Bv)=

    Rooms rather than echoes and users left messages "on the walls" for
    other users. My last BBS was a carry over from my computer store that
    I kept after I shuttered Megabytre Compurter Works. One day I
    realised that I hadn't logged on to my own board for more than a
    week. So, pull the plug and have done.

    You ran my board for the last year it was online. If it wasn't for you
    I wouldn't have known when it was down. That's why this is better for
    me.

    I'm just a gad-fly And I just emailed Waldo @ Sestar that his BBS has a
    hitch
    in its get-along and he needs to give it a swift kick in its slats. Bv)=

    It's a specia hassle when I have a packet t spsend, like this morning.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: BBS Chicken Veggie Skewers
    Categories: Poultry, Vegetables, Squash, Chilies, Herbs
    Yield: 6 Servings

    1 1/2 lb Boneless chicken
    3 tb Oregano
    1 tb Pressed, chopped garlic
    3 tb Olive oil
    1/4 c Lemon juice
    1/2 ts Ground cumin
    2 tb Parsley leaves; chopped
    1/2 ts Chile flakes
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Black pepper
    15 (to 20) cherry tomatoes
    2 md Zucchini
    Skewers

    If you'll be using wooden skewers, soak them in water
    so they don't burn in the oven.

    Mix all ingredients except chicken, tomatoes, and
    zucchini in a large bowl or large, sealable bag.

    Slice chicken into small, 1" - 2" pieces. Add chicken
    to the marinade and seal bowl or bag. Marinate for at
    least thirty minutes and up to overnight.

    Set your oven @ 425┬║F/218┬║C.

    Slice zucchini into rounds.

    Skewer the chicken and vegetables. Place on a baking
    sheet.

    Bake for 20-25 minutes.

    RECIPE FROM: https://yoli.com

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:229/452 to Dave Drum on Saturday, December 14, 2024 08:58:00
    Hi Dave,
    On <Sun, 14 Dec 24>, you wrote me:

    Since I 86ed the land-line after the last price increase the cell
    phone is my only phone. Used to be if I couldn't find the cell I'd

    Thankfully there are features built in to ping the phone now. I cant
    remember what I said to it but it started beeping at me until I found it.

    It's a specia hassle when I have a packet t spsend, like this
    morning.

    Understandable!

    Shawn
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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Shawn Highfield on Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:11:00
    Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Since I 86ed the land-line after the last price increase the cell
    phone is my only phone. Used to be if I couldn't find the cell I'd

    Thankfully there are features built in to ping the phone now. I cant remember what I said to it but it started beeping at me until I found
    it.

    Or the battery ran down. Bv)=

    Hmmmm ... I'll have to research that feature to see if my new SamScum
    Galaxy phone has it.

    It's a special hassle when I have a packet t spsend, like this
    morning.

    Understandable!

    Something had crashed his web server. It's all fixed now. Mark also
    told me I'm about his only regular caller. That's sad. He's the hub
    for a big part of Zone One and I'm his only "regular". I fear my only
    form of social media is dying.

    MMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Trumplings
    Categories: Pork, Vegetables, Herbs, Sauces, Breads
    Yield: 4 servings

    1 Pkg dumpling wrappers; made
    - in China
    10 1/2 oz Ground pork
    1 lg Orange carrot
    2 Spring onions; fine chopped
    1 tb Corn flour
    1 tb Oyster Sauce
    1 tb Soy sauce
    1 ts Ginger; grated
    1 ts Minced garlic
    1 ts Sesame Oil
    9 1/4 oz Bag corn tortilla chips
    1 ds Sour cream
    1 ds Heinz chili sauce


    In a non-taco bowl, mix together the mince pork, spring
    onions, cornflour, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ginger,
    garlic, and sesame oil.

    Fill each dumpling wrapper with the ensuing mixture.
    Place well-combed orange carrot gratings on the heads of
    the dumplings so they resemble dim sum sue mai.

    Send the dumplings to a Chinese steamer and steam for 20
    minutes.

    Once theyΓÇÖve finished gathering steam, place the
    dumplings in a new bowl and arrange them in the shape of
    a T - thatΓÇÖs T for Tremendous.

    Build a great, great wall of Mexican tortilla chips very
    inexpensively along the border of the bowl so theyΓÇÖre
    stacked against the dumplings. Add a dollop of sour
    cream and red sweet chili sauce for a yuge assault to
    your taste buds.

    To make your Trumplings vegetarian-friendly, just make
    them without the small handful of meat.

    Yield: 4 Servings

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

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to DAVE DRUM on Sunday, December 15, 2024 09:51:00
    Something had crashed his web server. It's all fixed now. Mark also
    told me I'm about his only regular caller. That's sad. He's the hub
    for a big part of Zone One and I'm his only "regular". I fear my only
    form of social media is dying.

    Hate to hear that. He doesn't advertise his system much anymore, from what
    I can tell. You are one of three "regular callers" here. If I include a
    point node, there are four, plus the one or two that regularly call my
    other board.

    A couple of them are Canadian so I guess my system is Canada-friendly. ;)

    Mike


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  • From Sean Dennis@1:18/200 to Dave Drum on Sunday, December 15, 2024 16:16:03
    Dave Drum wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    Something had crashed his web server. It's all fixed now. Mark also
    told me I'm about his only regular caller. That's sad. He's the hub
    for a big part of Zone One and I'm his only "regular". I fear my only
    form of social media is dying.

    All of my regular callers have died off, literally and figuratively. After Michael and Nancy died, it's just you now. I see other people calling but
    they don't bother filling out the new user info correctly and the system nukes them. This generation of callers are not smart enough to know how to call a BBS, I guess.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Chocolate Butterscotch Fudge
    Categories: Candies, Chocolate, Christmas
    Yield: 1 Servings

    1 c Sugar
    15 oz Sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 c Water
    6 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
    6 oz Butterscotch flavored pieces
    1/4 c Butter or regular margarine
    1 ts Vanilla
    1 c Chopped walnuts

    An original recipe from a Georgia homemaker. She combined three
    different fudge recipes and came up with this fast fix fudge that
    doesn't require refrigeration.

    Combine sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, chocolate and
    butterscotch pieces in 3 quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium
    heat,stirring constantly, to soft ball stage (234F) Remove from heat.
    combine butter and vanilla in mixing bowl. Pour hot mixture into
    bowl. Beat with electric mixer at high speed until mixture starts to
    thicken. Stir in walnuts. Spread into greased 9 inch square baking
    pan. Cool and cut in 1-1/2 inch squares. Makes 36 pieces. Origin:
    Farm Journal's Choice Chocolate Recipes Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

    MMMMM

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Monday, December 16, 2024 06:11:00
    Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

    Something had crashed his web server. It's all fixed now. Mark also
    told me I'm about his only regular caller. That's sad. He's the hub
    for a big part of Zone One and I'm his only "regular". I fear my only
    form of social media is dying.

    Hate to hear that. He doesn't advertise his system much anymore, from what I can tell. You are one of three "regular callers" here. If I include a point node, there are four, plus the one or two that
    regularly call my other board.

    A couple of them are Canadian so I guess my system is Canada-friendly.
    ;)

    BBSing is a dying form of social media. Probably because it's hard to do
    on a cell phone and therefore not "real" to the kiddies.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Bulletin Board Tortilla Rolls
    Categories: Breads, Appetisers, Dairy, Cheese, Chilies
    Yield: 60 Servings

    5 lg Flour tortillas
    1 bn Green onions; chopped
    4 oz Can chopped green chilies;
    - drained
    8 oz Cream cheese; softened
    8 oz Sour cream
    1/2 lb Cheddar cheese; shredded
    Salt & pepper
    Salsa, sour cream, guacamole
    - or your favorite dip ideas

    Have tortillas at room temperature. Place the remaining
    ingredients in a bowl mix with an electric mixer on low
    until well combined. Spread mixture thinly and evenly
    over tortillas within 1/8" of edge. Roll up jelly-roll
    fashion and wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap.

    Refrigerate overnight.

    When ready to serve, slice in 3/4" rounds and arrange on
    serving plate.

    Serve plain or with salsa.

    Note: tortillas will dry out if cut too far in advance.
    Serve with your favorite salsa or a few different dips,
    Ranch dressing, guacamole, sour cream, your choice.

    Makes about 60 appetizers.

    NOTES : These are good with crab meat, too!

    From: http://southernfood.about.com

    Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Sean Dennis on Monday, December 16, 2024 06:18:00
    Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Something had crashed his web server. It's all fixed now. Mark also
    told me I'm about his only regular caller. That's sad. He's the hub
    for a big part of Zone One and I'm his only "regular". I fear my only
    form of social media is dying.

    All of my regular callers have died off, literally and figuratively.
    After Michael and Nancy died, it's just you now. I see other people calling but they don't bother filling out the new user info correctly
    and the system nukes them. This generation of callers are not smart enough to know how to call a BBS, I guess.

    As I told Mike - you can't eaasily BBS on a cell phone. So, it's not
    "real" to the children. And we're aging out. I don't mind getting older.
    Mostly because when you stop getting older ......

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Georgian Funeral Rice (Shila Plavi)
    Categories: Lamb/mutton, Vegetables, Rice, Wine, Cheese
    Yield: 4 servings

    2 tb Vegetable oil
    12 oz Boneless lamb leg or loin;
    - trimmed, in 1/2" chunks
    1 1/2 ts Salt; more to taste
    1 lg Onion; fine chopped
    1 1/2 c Short-grain rice
    1 tb + 1 ts caraway seeds; fine
    - ground
    1 tb Fresh ground pepper; more
    - for garnish
    1 ts Dill seeds (opt)
    3/4 c Dry wine
    3 1/4 c Meat stock; divided
    1 Bay leaf
    3 tb Unsalted butter; room temp
    1 c Coarse grated pecorino;
    - more for garnish

    To a pot set over high heat, add the oil. When it's
    shimmering and hot, add the lamb, sprinkle with the
    salt, and cook, stirring every minute or so, until
    browned with a few pink spots remaining, about 5
    minutes. Turn the heat to medium-high, add the onions,
    and cook, stirring occasionally, until they're soft and
    translucent (but not browned), about 7 minutes more.

    Add the rice and cook, stirring continuously, until
    coated in oil and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in
    the caraway, black pepper, and dill seeds if using, then
    pour in the wine and cook, stirring continuously, until
    the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 1 minute more.
    Turn the heat to high and add 12 cups of the stock and
    the bay leaf. When the liquid boils, turn the heat down
    to maintain a strong simmer and cook, stirring every
    minute or so, until most of the liquid has evaporated,
    6-8 minutes. Add the remaining stock, return the liquid
    to a boil, then simmer, stirring frequently, until the
    rice is cooked to your liking, about 8 minutes for al
    dente or 11 for soft. Remove from the heat.

    Add the butter and pecorino and stir until both have
    melted, about 1 minute. Season the shila plavi with salt
    to taste, then serve immediately, sprinkled with more
    pecorino and black pepper.

    NOTE: An equal weight of ground lamb, though
    nontraditional, may be substituted with excellent
    results.

    Nobody knows how shila plavi came to be associated with
    funerals-even Georgian food historians are stumped. But
    if Occam's razor is to be believed, it's probably
    because the dish is so deeply soothing that it makes a
    wonderful balm against hardship and grief. So live a
    little, and eat Georgian funeral rice.

    By Benjamin Kemper

    SERVES 4

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

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to DAVE DRUM on Monday, December 16, 2024 09:30:00
    BBSing is a dying form of social media. Probably because it's hard to do
    on a cell phone and therefore not "real" to the kiddies.

    It is difficult but that is not stopping one of my regulars from doing just that!

    Title: Bulletin Board Tortilla Rolls
    Categories: Breads, Appetisers, Dairy, Cheese, Chilies
    Yield: 60 Servings

    These sound interesting. I read the recipe a couple of times and couldn't figure out what makes them "Bulleting Board," though. ;)

    Mike

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