Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> We had the strangest storm last night. All of the trees around here
> are laden with ice and it is incredibly beautiful. It's like being
> in an ice palace. I would have taken more pics but the camera on the
> cell phone is a piece of crap. I still haven't taken the time to buy
> a new digital.
>
Time to buy "white food"! Quick, rush to the grocery store before they sell
out of eggs, milk & white bread! While you're out be sure to buy every
white thing you can think of.

It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
missed west TN.

Jill

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "jmcquown" >
> :
>
>> Time to buy "white food"! Quick, rush to the grocery store before
>> they sell out of eggs, milk & white bread! While you're out be sure
>> to buy every white thing you can think of.
>
> I don't stock up on anything during a bad storm. If the power is out
> for any long length of time, which it has been many, many times, it
> all spoils anyway.
>
>>
>> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold
>> front missed west TN.
>
> You're lucky. I'm hoping we don't get what they are predicting for
> the next 2 days. It's cold here.
>
> Michael

I didn't even have to wear a coat when I went to meet with a headhunter (aka
job recruiter) yesterday. My wool dress was almost too warm. Very weird
winter so far.

As for the "white food", it's just a fun thing. At the office we'd compile
lists of "white food" which just got sillier and sillier as time went on...
white asparagus, white cheese, white wine... I started a thread here about
it a few years back. All in good fun. I don't rush out and buy things when
a storm is coming, either. I have a stash of stuff in case of an earthquake
or tornado but that's a different thing.

Jill

In article >,
says...
> Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> > We had the strangest storm last night. All of the trees around here
> > are laden with ice and it is incredibly beautiful. It's like being
> > in an ice palace. I would have taken more pics but the camera on the
> > cell phone is a piece of crap. I still haven't taken the time to buy
> > a new digital.
> >
> Time to buy "white food"! Quick, rush to the grocery store before they sell
> out of eggs, milk & white bread! While you're out be sure to buy every
> white thing you can think of.
>
> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
> missed west TN.
>
> Jill

Got up to 53F in Providence, RI today. Rained on and off all day, but
nothing major.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
>> We had the strangest storm last night. All of the trees around here
>> are laden with ice and it is incredibly beautiful. It's like being
>> in an ice palace. I would have taken more pics but the camera on the
>> cell phone is a piece of crap. I still haven't taken the time to buy
>> a new digital.
>>
> Time to buy "white food"! Quick, rush to the grocery store before they
> sell
> out of eggs, milk & white bread! While you're out be sure to buy every
> white thing you can think of.
>
> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
> missed west TN.
>
> Jill
>

The front didn't miss west TN, it just hasn't got there yet. Patience, it's
coming.

You probably better head out for your white food soon.


Ms P

On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:57:22 -0600, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

>Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:

>> I don't stock up on anything during a bad storm. If the power is out
>> for any long length of time, which it has been many, many times, it
>> all spoils anyway.

.. I don't rush out and buy things when
>a storm is coming, either. I have a stash of stuff in case of an earthquake
>or tornado but that's a different thing.
>
>Jill
>

Under normal circumstances I wouldn't either.

But this last storm that came through NM left us a lot of snow...and I
couldn't get out for over a week and a half. If I didn't have a new
hip, I probably could have trekked out earlier...but I didn't want to
risk having something happen to it. The roads were icy, and so were
the sidewalks, and there were big drifts here. The snow stuck around
for quite some time. To you folks in northern regions, that is
probably par for the course, but we folks here in Albuquerque were not
used to it.
Fortunately, I had enough in my pantry, etc that I managed just fine.

There were folks in the region around Santa Fe that had to have
supplies airlifted in, because they were unprepared and hadn't stocked
up. People were really stranded out here.

I don't know if we will get another storm like this again this winter,
but I personally intend to be prepared. If I can't get out again, I
want to be able to live comfortably while I am housebound.

I stocked up on a lot of stuff this week...just in case... Mostly
stuff that will keep well... I didn't have a power outage last time,
and I hope there isn't one this winter..

Christine

Christine

T wrote:
> In article >,
> says...

>>
>> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
>> missed west TN.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Got up to 53F in Providence, RI today. Rained on and off all day, but
> nothing major.
>


It got to 8 below zero overnight and we had a high of +6 deg F today in
the Denver area. This is classic mid-January cold and long-time
residents call it "Stock Show weather" because it usually happens when
the National Western Stock Show is in town.

That's Colorado's version of a State Fair, mostly indoors, mostly cold,
and mostly animal exhibits and sales. It attracts people from all over
the world and they actually ship cattle from as far away as South
America and Australia. We've seen breeds the city dweller has never
heard of, plus horses, sheep, goats, llamas, hogs, and lots of small
animals. The sales floor ranges from orchid plants to dewars of bull
semen, cattle trailers, all kinds of southwestern kitsch, and every
style of cowboy hat you can imagine. Lots of rodeos, horse shows, etc.
in the nearly two week show. The downside is the usually frigid weather.

gloria p

We're having our Stock Show here in Ft. Worth, too, right now. And the
weather is horrible here! Freezing rain and wind chills in the teens. That
is cold for us. My brother lives in the Denver area, too, (Littleton) and
they have had bunches of snow. He said it had been waist high in their back
yard. brrrr! One flake of snow is too much for me! Jane


"Puester" > wrote in message
...
>T wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>
>>>
>>> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
>>> missed west TN.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Got up to 53F in Providence, RI today. Rained on and off all day, but
>> nothing major.
>
>
> It got to 8 below zero overnight and we had a high of +6 deg F today in
> the Denver area. This is classic mid-January cold and long-time residents
> call it "Stock Show weather" because it usually happens when the National
> Western Stock Show is in town.
>
> That's Colorado's version of a State Fair, mostly indoors, mostly cold,
> and mostly animal exhibits and sales. It attracts people from all over
> the world and they actually ship cattle from as far away as South America
> and Australia. We've seen breeds the city dweller has never heard of,
> plus horses, sheep, goats, llamas, hogs, and lots of small animals. The
> sales floor ranges from orchid plants to dewars of bull semen, cattle
> trailers, all kinds of southwestern kitsch, and every style of cowboy hat
> you can imagine. Lots of rodeos, horse shows, etc. in the nearly two week
> show. The downside is the usually frigid weather.
>
> gloria p

Puester wrote:
> T wrote:
> > In article >,
> > says...
>
> >>
> >> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
> >> missed west TN.
> >>
> >> Jill
> >
> > Got up to 53F in Providence, RI today. Rained on and off all day, but
> > nothing major.
> >
>
>
> It got to 8 below zero overnight and we had a high of +6 deg F today in
> the Denver area. This is classic mid-January cold and long-time
> residents call it "Stock Show weather" because it usually happens when
> the National Western Stock Show is in town.
>
> That's Colorado's version of a State Fair, mostly indoors, mostly cold,
> and mostly animal exhibits and sales. It attracts people from all over
> the world and they actually ship cattle from as far away as South
> America and Australia. We've seen breeds the city dweller has never
> heard of, plus horses, sheep, goats, llamas, hogs, and lots of small
> animals. The sales floor ranges from orchid plants to dewars of bull
> semen, cattle trailers, all kinds of southwestern kitsch, and every
> style of cowboy hat you can imagine. Lots of rodeos, horse shows, etc.
> in the nearly two week show. The downside is the usually frigid weather.
>
> gloria p

It does sound like fun. I'll bet there's lots of good eating there as
well.

Around here, tho, we hold our State Fairs in the mild weather, so folks

can enjoy them<g>. Plenty of unusual animals/breeds as well. I like
the
chicken "mops" (I think they're french hens or something) best.

maxine in ri

jmcquown wrote:

>
> Time to buy "white food"! Quick, rush to the grocery store before they sell
> out of eggs, milk & white bread! While you're out be sure to buy every
> white thing you can think of.
>
> It's still very mild and rainy here. Was in the 50's. That cold front
> missed west TN.

We're on the line between rain and snow, they were predicting the end of
the world but we got light snow and ice instead. Just enough to make the
roads treacherous.

Unfortunately, we ran out of milk and sugar Thursday and I *had* to go
to the store today, so I figured I might as well stock up. What a
nightmare. They don't plow here. Nobody here knows how to drive if
there's the least bit of weather on the ground. Or park.

Add the quarterly "catfish by the case" sale to the mix and .... $#%@!!!

I got what I needed and got home just as the second wave of freezing
rain and sleet started. It only took me 3 hours. They're saying more is
coming tonight.

On the good side, I scored a couple nice t-bones for dinner. Had that
with some saute'd onion and mushrooms, steamed broccoli, and a peach
cobbler for dessert. Let it snow.



Dawn

In article >,
"janerene" > wrote:

> We're having our Stock Show here in Ft. Worth, too, right now. And the
> weather is horrible here! Freezing rain and wind chills in the teens. That
> is cold for us. My brother lives in the Denver area, too, (Littleton) and
> they have had bunches of snow. He said it had been waist high in their back
> yard. brrrr! One flake of snow is too much for me! Jane

Stock show? How innovative. How many categories besides chicken, beef,
and vegetable? Do you get extra points for the creative use of herbs or
stuff?
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller - blahblahblog -
1/11/2007,Pork Tenderloin and Oven Roasted Potatoes
http://jamlady.eboard.com
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor

haha! Armadillo stock comes to mind. Jack rabbit stock....hmm...now you've
got me thinking.


"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "janerene" > wrote:
>
>> We're having our Stock Show here in Ft. Worth, too, right now. And the
>> weather is horrible here! Freezing rain and wind chills in the teens.
>> That
>> is cold for us. My brother lives in the Denver area, too, (Littleton)
>> and
>> they have had bunches of snow. He said it had been waist high in their
>> back
>> yard. brrrr! One flake of snow is too much for me! Jane
>
> Stock show? How innovative. How many categories besides chicken, beef,
> and vegetable? Do you get extra points for the creative use of herbs or
> stuff?
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> http://web.mac.com/barbschaller - blahblahblog -
> 1/11/2007,Pork Tenderloin and Oven Roasted Potatoes
> http://jamlady.eboard.com
> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor

On 2007-01-14, sandie > wrote:

> I got a French Press for making coffee today.

Just a couple tips:

1) Don't use boiling water. Wait until the water drops to just below
200 deg F. That's only a min or two depending on the amount of
water you've boiled.
2) Don't let it brew too long. About 2 to 2.5 mins is fine. 3 mins
max.

nb

notbob > wrote in
:

> On 2007-01-14, sandie > wrote:
>
>> I got a French Press for making coffee today.
>
> Just a couple tips:
>
> 1) Don't use boiling water. Wait until the water drops to
> just below
> 200 deg F. That's only a min or two depending on the
> amount of water you've boiled.
> 2) Don't let it brew too long. About 2 to 2.5 mins is fine.
> 3 mins
> max.
>
> nb

I just tried it, like you said, and I had a perfect cup of coffee.

I think I'm going to love this type of coffee maker!!!! YUM!

In article s.net>,
sandi > wrote:

> notbob > wrote in
> :
>
> > On 2007-01-14, sandie > wrote:
> >
> >> I got a French Press for making coffee today.
> >
> > Just a couple tips:
> >
> > 1) Don't use boiling water. Wait until the water drops to
> > just below
> > 200 deg F. That's only a min or two depending on the
> > amount of water you've boiled.
> > 2) Don't let it brew too long. About 2 to 2.5 mins is fine.
> > 3 mins
> > max.
> >
> > nb
>
> I just tried it, like you said, and I had a perfect cup of coffee.
>
> I think I'm going to love this type of coffee maker!!!! YUM!

They are fast and convenient. :-)

I'm thinking of taking one to work for Phil. He likes "vanilla" coffee
and everyone else hates it. It'd keep it from contaminating the main
coffee maker, and it'd save ME time since I make coffee for the 6 am
crew. <G>
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Omelet > wrote in
news
> In article
> s.net>,
> sandi > wrote:
>
>> notbob > wrote in
>> :
>>
>> > On 2007-01-14, sandie > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I got a French Press for making coffee today.
>> >
>> > Just a couple tips:
>> >
>> > 1) Don't use boiling water. Wait until the water drops to
>> > just below
>> > 200 deg F. That's only a min or two depending on the
>> > amount of water you've boiled.
>> > 2) Don't let it brew too long. About 2 to 2.5 mins is
>> > fine. 3 mins
>> > max.
>> >
>> > nb
>>
>> I just tried it, like you said, and I had a perfect cup of
>> coffee.
>>
>> I think I'm going to love this type of coffee maker!!!! YUM!
>
> They are fast and convenient. :-)
>
> I'm thinking of taking one to work for Phil. He likes
> "vanilla" coffee and everyone else hates it. It'd keep it from
> contaminating the main coffee maker, and it'd save ME time
> since I make coffee for the 6 am crew. <G>

I'm totally amazed at the nice flavor the press pot produces.
And I am using a very fine grind of coffee (which I don't think you
should) that I had 'laying' around.
I am planning on taking mine to work also for my flavored coffees
also.

I've told my neighbor about it and (in case anyone is wondering)
I sent her these links I found a little while ago.
I was scared that I would goof up my first cup, so with notbob's
help and these links... I am enjoying some great coffee!!
http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot
http://www.blork.org/blorkblog/2005/...-use-a-french-
press-bodum/

I'm going to make another few cups now. I think I've become
addicted. It's so easy and so good tasting.

In article s.net>,
sandi > wrote:

> > I'm thinking of taking one to work for Phil. He likes
> > "vanilla" coffee and everyone else hates it. It'd keep it from
> > contaminating the main coffee maker, and it'd save ME time
> > since I make coffee for the 6 am crew. <G>
>
> I'm totally amazed at the nice flavor the press pot produces.
> And I am using a very fine grind of coffee (which I don't think you
> should) that I had 'laying' around.
> I am planning on taking mine to work also for my flavored coffees
> also.
>
> I've told my neighbor about it and (in case anyone is wondering)
> I sent her these links I found a little while ago.
> I was scared that I would goof up my first cup, so with notbob's
> help and these links... I am enjoying some great coffee!!
> http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot
> http://www.blork.org/blorkblog/2005/...-use-a-french-
> press-bodum/
>
> I'm going to make another few cups now. I think I've become
> addicted. It's so easy and so good tasting.

Cool links indeed...

See, I don't drink coffee any more as it makes me very ill.
I gave it up on the recommendation of a gastroengerologist and the one
time I tried to drink it again, same results.

<sigh>

It's only a rare treat now.

But I work nights. I clean the break room at night and set up coffee for
the 6 am crew, and they are always very appreciative. If it's busy
enough, any time saving is well worth the effort, and I have a coffee
press in the pantry that I no longer use. Dad drinks coffee and uses the
espresso maker.

So, I'll dig it out and take it to work for the one guy that likes
vanilla coffee. :-)
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Omelet > wrote in

> See, I don't drink coffee any more as it makes me very ill.
> I gave it up on the recommendation of a gastroengerologist and
> the one time I tried to drink it again, same results.

:-(


> <sigh>
>
> It's only a rare treat now.
>
> But I work nights. I clean the break room at night and set up
> coffee for the 6 am crew, and they are always very
> appreciative. If it's busy enough, any time saving is well
> worth the effort, and I have a coffee press in the pantry that
> I no longer use. Dad drinks coffee and uses the espresso
> maker.
>
> So, I'll dig it out and take it to work for the one guy that
> likes vanilla coffee. :-)

You're sweet!

In article s.net>,
sandi > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote in
>
> > See, I don't drink coffee any more as it makes me very ill.
> > I gave it up on the recommendation of a gastroengerologist and
> > the one time I tried to drink it again, same results.
>
> :-(
>
>
> > <sigh>
> >
> > It's only a rare treat now.
> >
> > But I work nights. I clean the break room at night and set up
> > coffee for the 6 am crew, and they are always very
> > appreciative. If it's busy enough, any time saving is well
> > worth the effort, and I have a coffee press in the pantry that
> > I no longer use. Dad drinks coffee and uses the espresso
> > maker.
> >
> > So, I'll dig it out and take it to work for the one guy that
> > likes vanilla coffee. :-)
>
> You're sweet!

They reward me on my birthday. <G>
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Omelet > wrote in
news
> In article
> s.net>,
> sandi > wrote:

>> > So, I'll dig it out and take it to work for the one guy
>> > that likes vanilla coffee. :-)
>>
>> You're sweet!
>
> They reward me on my birthday. <G>

Great! :-)

In article s.net>,
sandi > wrote:

> Omelet > wrote in
> news >
> > In article
> > s.net>,
> > sandi > wrote:
>
> >> > So, I'll dig it out and take it to work for the one guy
> >> > that likes vanilla coffee. :-)
> >>
> >> You're sweet!
> >
> > They reward me on my birthday. <G>
>
> Great! :-)

One woman made me up a cocktail basket that included flavored vodka...
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On 2007-01-14, sandi > wrote:

> help and these links... I am enjoying some great coffee!!

> I'm going to make another few cups now. I think I've become
> addicted. It's so easy and so good tasting.

Congrats, Sandi! Ain't it great?

Now, for the next step, a *fantastic* cup of coffee. You need to start
roasting your own coffee. Don't panic. It's not as difficult as you
might think. You can roast your own coffee using all kinds of methods, from
a $500 specialized home roaster to a metal dog dish and a heat gun to
a thrift shop popcorn popper. What's the advantage, besides better
coffee than you've ever tasted? Price! Yep, the best coffees in the
World for only about $5lb!! No kidding. Check it out:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.greencoffee.mvc.shtml

How easy can it be?:

http://www.angelfire.com/pro2/panroa...tcoffee2.html/

See? Easier than Hollandaise sauce. There's even more at
SweetMaria's. See their Coffee Library.

nb --enjoying a cup of presspot Guatemala Antigua Peaberry (city+)

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "jmcquown" writes:
>
> > Time to buy "white food"! Quick, rush to the grocery store before
> > they sell out of eggs, milk & white bread! While you're out be sure
> > to buy every white thing you can think of.
>
> I don't stock up on anything during a bad storm. If the power is out for
> any long length of time, which it has been many, many times, it all spoils
> anyway.

But TP is white and it doesn't spoil until you use both sides! hehe

Omelet > wrote in

>> > They reward me on my birthday. <G>
>>
>> Great! :-)
>
> One woman made me up a cocktail basket that included flavored
> vodka...

Way cool!

notbob > wrote in
:

> On 2007-01-14, sandi > wrote:
>
>> help and these links... I am enjoying some great coffee!!
>
>> I'm going to make another few cups now. I think I've become
>> addicted. It's so easy and so good tasting.
>
> Congrats, Sandi! Ain't it great?

Yes! Excellent. I would have never guessed it would be so easy,
fast and great tasting!
>
> Now, for the next step, a *fantastic* cup of coffee. You need
> to start roasting your own coffee. Don't panic. It's not as
> difficult as you might think. You can roast your own coffee
> using all kinds of methods, from a $500 specialized home
> roaster to a metal dog dish and a heat gun to a thrift shop
> popcorn popper. What's the advantage, besides better coffee
> than you've ever tasted? Price! Yep, the best coffees in the
> World for only about $5lb!! No kidding. Check it out:
>
> http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.greencoffee.mvc.shtml

Mind boggling!

> How easy can it be?:
>
> http://www.angelfire.com/pro2/panroa...owtopanroastco
> ffee2.html/

That is pretty easy. But I am soooo darn lazy.. ;-)
I'll let the supermarkets do the buying from the roasters for me.
LOL And I can try hundreds of blends without much effort. ;o)

> See? Easier than Hollandaise sauce. There's even more at
> SweetMaria's. See their Coffee Library.
>
> nb --enjoying a cup of presspot Guatemala Antigua Peaberry
> (city+)

Great links notbob. I've saved them and will certainly try
roasting in the future... when I get done playing with the
press pot and different coffees I can grab off the shelves.

Thanks for all your tips!!!! :-)

On 2007-01-14, sandi > wrote:

> press pot and different coffees I can grab off the shelves.

Arrghhh!.... Sandi, at least try and find a local roaster or cafe to
buy fresh coffee from. Coffee, once it's been roasted, is time
sensitive. After a couple weeks the quality drops like a rock.
Ideally, it should be used 2 days to 2 weeks after roasting. The
stuff on your supermarket shelf is more like weeks to months old
before it ever gets to their shelf and vac paks don't mean a thing.
Some Costcos and Whole Foods roast on the premises. If you have to,
look on the internet for roasters who will sell you time dated roast
coffee. It's definitely more pricey, but the improvement over
supermarket coffee is an order of magnitude better. Trust me. You
are moving down the right path to better coffee. Don't stop now.

nb

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

>
> Stock show? How innovative. How many categories besides chicken, beef,
> and vegetable? Do you get extra points for the creative use of herbs or
> stuff?



More like Angus, Scottish Highland, Gelbvieh, Braunvieh, Longhorn,
Hereford, Chianina, Charolais, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Salers,
Tarantaise, Simmental...

All Big Beefs. Season as desired.

;-)
gloria p

notbob wrote:
> On 2007-01-14, sandie > wrote:
>
>> I got a French Press for making coffee today.
>
> Just a couple tips:
>
> 1) Don't use boiling water. Wait until the water drops to just below
> 200 deg F. That's only a min or two depending on the amount of
> water you've boiled.
> 2) Don't let it brew too long. About 2 to 2.5 mins is fine. 3 mins
> max.
>
> nb


I'll add: don't use a metal spoon to stir while brewing. Plastic spoon
or wooden chopsticks work fine and won't shatter the hot glass.

gloria p

notbob > wrote in
:

> On 2007-01-14, sandi > wrote:
>
>> press pot and different coffees I can grab off the shelves.
>
> Arrghhh!.... Sandi, at least try and find a local roaster or
> cafe to buy fresh coffee from. Coffee, once it's been
> roasted, is time sensitive. After a couple weeks the quality
> drops like a rock. Ideally, it should be used 2 days to 2
> weeks after roasting. The stuff on your supermarket shelf is
> more like weeks to months old before it ever gets to their
> shelf and vac paks don't mean a thing. Some Costcos and Whole
> Foods roast on the premises. If you have to, look on the
> internet for roasters who will sell you time dated roast
> coffee. It's definitely more pricey, but the improvement over
> supermarket coffee is an order of magnitude better. Trust me.
> You are moving down the right path to better coffee. Don't
> stop now.
>
> nb

Okay. Okay... I will check it out. :-))