Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

What's fun is "conflicting doctors". Last hospitalisation I was told to "stay well hydrated" by one set and placed on "fluid restriction" where they measure both input and outgo - by another set.

I have that issue constantly at the VA. All the time. So frustrating.

I just lay back and let it wash over me at that point.

If you're not famniliar with them I recommkend Bright Life Direct for quality, price and selection .... and filling your in-box w/adverts.
Bv)=

I wear whatever the VA sends me. They're working so far...

My first comprssion socks came from Walgreen's. Can't remember how I
got turneded on to Bright Life - but I've been getting my compression
socks from them for over 20 years.

I keep salt and pepper shakers in my laptop case. There are some
things for which Mrs. Dash just doesn't make the trip. And I don't get stupid with it.

My mom brings my dad salt wehenever he gets hospitalized. He's a real salt fiend. I don't usually add salt to my food but I do use spices
and such. salt-free Mrs. Dash is something I can have at the hospital.

Conventional wisdom say that salt raises blood pressure. It doesn't seem
to do that for me. So I don't feel guilty abot using it to enhance flavour.

Enjoy the Darth Vader boot

I'll have my scooter with me so I will not be walking much.

Even so I'll bet the issue you a boot. When I broke my ankle I got a
"knee scooter" and a Darth Vader boot. Made mobility much nicer.

My hospital has printed menus in the room and you use the house phone
to call-in your order.

That's a nice option. Unfortunately, the VA is very...uh, picky about diets and such.

So is my hospital. Apparently everything available from the kitchens is in
a database W.R.T. sodium, potassium, carbs, etc. and each patient has his dietary restrictions in the database. Their software keeps track of what's allowable and what's not. It can be flustrating trying to order and being
told a favourite dish "puts you over ... " on salt/sugar/etc.

Do I smell an opportunity for Sean to get into web-design?

If I was allowed to work, I'd start my IT consulting business again.

It's not quite that bad around here. But those buggis do look odd with
the reflective triangles affixes to the rear surface.

A lot of the buggies I saw in Pennsylvania had headlights and tail
lights on them, interestingly enough.

Freddy's is OK - but will never be one of my favourites. Plus we have a local outfit called Krekel's. Bill Krekel learned the burger biz at his local Steak & Shake before striking out on his own.

My favorite placwe here is called Pennyman'd Diner. A small mom and
pop place, open from 0600-1400, but the food is absolutely amazing. A small building and nearly always packed.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/pennymans-diner-johnson-city-3

Their menu: https://tinyurl.com/868azah3

Most of out non-upscale places are 6 or 7 ayem until 2 or 3 pee em. My
trade is split between Charlie Parker's (https://charlieparkersdiner.com/)
and Ritz' L'il Fryer.

Charlie's has been on Food Network's diners, Dives ,,, and survived.

krekelsspringfield.com

The local places are honestly always the best.

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Title: Tamale Pie Casserole
Categories: Casseroles, Meats
Yield: 8 Servings

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Title: Enchilada Casser-Ole!
Categories: Beef, Beans, Herbs, Cheese, Greens
Yield: 8 servings

1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 lg Onion; chopped
2 c Salsa
15 oz Can black beans; rinsed,
- drained
1/4 c Italian salad dressing
2 tb Taco seasoning
1/4 ts Ground cumin
6 (8") flour tortillas
3/4 c Sour cream
1 c Shredded Mexican cheese
- blend
1 c Shredded lettuce
1 md Tomato; chopped
1/4 c Minced fresh cilantro

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat
until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles;
drain. Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, taco
seasoning and cumin. Place 3 tortillas in an 11x7-in.
baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half
of the meat mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat
layers.

Cover and bake @ 400oF/205oC for 25 minutes. Uncover;
bake until heated through, 5-10 minutes longer. Let
stand for 5 minutes; top with lettuce, tomato and
cilantro.

Marsha Wills, Homosassa, Florida

Makes: 8 servings

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

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Hi Dave,

Make sure you get enough of the good (pro) biothics too. Last time my pulmonology dr. put me on antibiotics, he said to take probiotics also,
to keep good bacteria in my system.

Fortunately the new (t me)n dope hasn't triggered any adverse
reaction(s)

So far, so good. Hopefully nothing has developed in the time I was "off
air". Stopped travelling for a few days, now in AZ. Hoping for a good
Mexican meal while we're here.

'bout the only on-purpose probiotic I do active culture yoghurt. The Clementies don't count - even thoughthey are rich in vitamin C. I eat
them becdause they are tasty and easy to peel. Bv)=

I do the yogurt thing too, just about every day. But for C, it's most
often 1,000mg twice a day.

We enjoyed it but won't indulge very often. We're now almost to St.
Louis, on our way to AZ.

Did you remember to wave as you passed by Springfield? And I know it's
too late to make any difference - but it's usually quicker to go right through St Louis rather than take I-270 or I-255 around to get to
I-44.

We did the bypass, and no, I didn'y wave as weather wasn't great going
thru IL and I was helping spot traffic, etc.

Although I dunno how the recent spate of tornadoes has affected
traffic in and around.

Couldn't tell you but I sure kept my eyes open Thurday. Encountered a
lot of rain and at one point, hail. Never did see how big it was but
they sure thumped hard on the truck.

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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I do the yogurt thing too, just about every day. But for C, it's most often 1,000mg twice a day.

I get plenty of C vitamin in the Clementines and the daily
adult/senior multivitamin I gulp down with my morning dope. Also from
the lemon juice I put into my tapwater that I drink throughout the
day,

I found that my body seems to do better on the larger amounts of C. It helps bring up the stuff in my lungs that shouldn't be there so when I
get bronchitis, I up the amount of C.

Would that the Vitamin C would help my lungs. The COPD and emphysema make
it tough sme days. Espeially now that I'm on oxygen 24/7.

Although I dunno how the recent spate of tornadoes has affected
traffic in and around.

Couldn't tell you but I sure kept my eyes open Thurday. Encountered a
lot of rain and at one point, hail. Never did see how big it was but
they sure thumped hard on the truck.

There seemed to be a lot of hail in the area. I heard it hitting the
cover on the window AC in my computer room right in the midst of all
the tornado warning sirens/texts on my phone and opo-upds on my
screen.

I'd call it "marble-sized" although I dunno what the NWS deemed it. I hadn't seen hail around here in more than 20 years - and thar was no bigger than a pencil eraser.

We got thru it with no dents or dings in the truck or camper. Helped
that we were driving out of the storm. Got to AZ and had a good Mexican meal at one of our old familiar places, as good as ever. Moved on from that part of the state but still in AZ for a bit.

It's good that you didn't get "dinged" by the hail. I've seen cases where innsurance had to pay a "total loss" because of dents all over the roof,
hood and trunk of a vehicle.

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Title: Carne Adovada
Categories: Pork, Chilies, Vegetables, Herbs
Yield: 10 servings

Looks good but tonight's meal is burgers on the grill.

May seems to be burger month. From the website where I get my "daily
recipe" poss categories I see that we have "National Hamburger Month"
"2nd Week - National Hamburger Week", "National Hamburger/Cheeseburger
Day (Memorial Day)" and "May 28: International Hamburger Day"

https://thegoodheartedwoman.com/seasonal-eating/may-food-holidays/

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Title: Hamburger Steaks w/Onions & Gravy
Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Sauces
Yield: 2 Servings

1 lb Ground beef; chuck, round,
- or sirloin
1 lg Egg
1/4 c Bread crumbs
1/4 ts Black pepper; to taste
1/2 ts Mrs Dash seasoned salt;
- yellow lid
1/2 ts Onion powder
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 tb Oil
1 c Thin sliced onion

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2 tb A-P flour
1 c Beef broth
1 tb Sherry or Port; opt
1/2 ts Mrs Dash seasoned salt;
- yellow lid

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg,
bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder,
and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 2 balls, and flatten
into patties.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry
the patties and onion in the oil until patties are
nicely browned and cooked just below desired doneness.
Remove the beef patties to a plate, and keep warm.

MAKE THE GRAVY: Sprinkle flour over the onions and
drippings in the skillet. Stir in flour with a fork,
scraping bits of beef off of the bottom as you stir.
Gradually mix in the beef broth and wine (if using).
Season with seasoned salt. Simmer and stir over
medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until the gravy
thickens. Turn heat to low, return patties to the gravy,
cover, and simmer for another 5 to 15 minutes.

Serves two nicely

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Hi Dave,

I get plenty of C vitamin in the Clementines and the daily
adult/senior multivitamin I gulp down with my morning dope. Also from
the lemon juice I put into my tapwater that I drink throughout the
day,

I found that my body seems to do better on the larger amounts of C. It helps bring up the stuff in my lungs that shouldn't be there so when I
get bronchitis, I up the amount of C.

Would that the Vitamin C would help my lungs. The COPD and emphysema
make it tough sme days. Espeially now that I'm on oxygen 24/7.

I built up to that amount over some years but have kept it high as my
lungs have gotten worse. It does help clear the crud, not totally but I
don't want to cut back now when I need the help. I'm still on O2 just at
night.

I'd call it "marble-sized" although I dunno what the NWS deemed it. I hadn't seen hail around here in more than 20 years - and thar was no bigger than a pencil eraser.

We got thru it with no dents or dings in the truck or camper. Helped
that we were driving out of the storm. Got to AZ and had a good Mexican meal at one of our old familiar places, as good as ever. Moved on from that part of the state but still in AZ for a bit.

It's good that you didn't get "dinged" by the hail. I've seen cases
where innsurance had to pay a "total loss" because of dents all over
the roof, hood and trunk of a vehicle.

Late 2015 we bought a 2016 Escape. Spring of 2016 we had a storm with
hail, did a number on the vehicle but insurance covered a restoration
job. Had a not so nice encounter with wind, snow and ice in Wyoming that December, car was repaired but we'd bought the Frontier to get us home,
liked it better so the Escape was sold.

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Ruth
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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Would that the Vitamin C would help my lungs. The COPD and emphysema
make it tough some days. Espeially now that I'm on oxygen 24/7.

I built up to that amount over some years but have kept it high as my lungs have gotten worse. It does help clear the crud, not totally but I don't want to cut back now when I need the help. I'm still on O2 just
at night.

Be happy you don't need oxygen constantly. The medical supply picked up
my portables - so now, if I want to go out and about I have to wrestle a cylinder of oxygen on a tow along cart into the car, keep it from flopping around whilst I'm drivifg - and the haul it behind me where I go.

I'd call it "marble-sized" although I dunno what the NWS deemed it. I hadn't seen hail around here in more than 20 years - and thar was no bigger than a pencil eraser.

We got thru it with no dents or dings in the truck or camper. Helped
that we were driving out of the storm. Got to AZ and had a good Mexican meal at one of our old familiar places, as good as ever. Moved on from that part of the state but still in AZ for a bit.

It's good that you didn't get "dinged" by the hail. I've seen cases
where innsurance had to pay a "total loss" because of dents all over
the roof, hood and trunk of a vehicle.

Late 2015 we bought a 2016 Escape. Spring of 2016 we had a storm with hail, did a number on the vehicle but insurance covered a restoration
job. Had a not so nice encounter with wind, snow and ice in Wyoming
that December, car was repaired but we'd bought the Frontier to get us home, liked it better so the Escape was sold.

Don't recall meeting your Escape. I do remember the Nissan. I'd like
to find one similar for my own use. But the price of cars and pickups
as gotten obscene. I located one very similar to a unit I had priced as
a "new" purchase. This on had 87K miles on it and was priced ar just
$29,000 - which blew me away. The new unit I had priced was only $21,000 delicered inclusive of taxes, tile license and insurance. Go figure.

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Title: Party Pick-Up Chicken Livers
Categories: Appetisers, Poultry, Offal, Breads, Condiments
Yield: 24 Appetisers

2/3 c Fine dry bread crumbs
1 lb Chicken livers; trimmed
- halved
4 tb Butter; melted
1/4 c Ketchup
2 tb Brown sugar
2 tb Dijon mustart
1 1/2 tb Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 400ºF/205ºC.

Place bread crumbs in a small dish. dip chicken livers in
melted butter, then in bread crumbs to coat. Place on a
lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake livers for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are cooked
through and ctispy on the outside.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ketchup, brown
sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire. Heat sauce to boiling,
stirring to dissolve sugar. Serve the warm livers with the
hot sauce for dipping.

From: 365 Ways to Cook Chicken

Recipe from: http://www.recipelink.com

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Hi Dave,

don't want to cut back now when I need the help. I'm still on O2 just
at night.

Be happy you don't need oxygen constantly. The medical supply picked
up my portables - so now, if I want to go out and about I have to
wrestle a cylinder of oxygen on a tow along cart into the car, keep it from flopping around whilst I'm drivifg - and the haul it behind me
where I go.

Not fun. One of our vet friends was on just the portable when he was out
tanks when we first moved to WF. Now he's on the big cylinders, going
thru several a day and dragging one whenever he goes out. Had to give up
some of his charity photography work because he couldn't shoot pictures
and juggle the cylinder at the same time.

Late 2015 we bought a 2016 Escape. Spring of 2016 we had a storm with hail, did a number on the vehicle but insurance covered a restoration
job. Had a not so nice encounter with wind, snow and ice in Wyoming
that December, car was repaired but we'd bought the Frontier to get us home, liked it better so the Escape was sold.

Don't recall meeting your Escape. I do remember the Nissan. I'd like

We had the 2009 Escape from 2009 to 2015 but it didn't have the towing
"oomph" needed for the R-Pod so traded it for the 2016 model in late
2015. That's the one that had the wrong encounter with the ice, wind,
etc in Wyoming, in December, 2016. We came home from that trip in the
Frontier.

to find one similar for my own use. But the price of cars and pickups
as gotten obscene. I located one very similar to a unit I had priced
as a "new" purchase. This on had 87K miles on it and was priced ar
just
$29,000 - which blew me away. The new unit I had priced was only
$21,000 delicered inclusive of taxes, tile license and insurance. Go figure.

Cheaper to buy the new. We needed something with more tow power when we
bought the new camper in 2023 so traded the Frontier in on a 2018 F-150
and have been happy with it. Had to kick it into 4 wheel drive the other
day going over a mountain pass (on a dirt road) near Monument Valley the
other day.

Title: Party Pick-Up Chicken Livers
Categories: Appetisers, Poultry, Offal, Breads, Condiments
Yield: 24 Appetisers

Easy do, just make sure you label it as livers. Our girls are not fond
of it and have never fixed it for their families but older daughter
bought some chicken/duck pate the other day for a light buffet meal.
Turned out her family didn't care for it but she liked it. My favorite
way to fix liver was with onions, bell peppers and mushrooms in an
Italian seasoned tomato sauce, served over rice sprinkled with parmesan
cheese.

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