I don't have a lot of time during the week to cook anything but quick
stuff like eggs and salads, and maybe some quick meats on the electric
grill, so tend to cook a lot on weekends for the week. Both dad and I
have no objection to leftovers... 7 to 10 days is my max for cooked food
for food safety.

I finished a batch of Jelly loaf for dad late yesterday that will last
him the week, (he loves the stuff and it's an easy way for me to stuff a
lot of good nutrition into a single dish, for him; this weeks batch was
made with beef shanks with marrow, veggies, shitake powder, and a mix of
trotter and chicken foot stock with extra garlic) and I just started two
racks of beef ribs in the table top roaster for myself that will last
the week. When that is done, I have a 3lb. bag of carrots I'll roast
for both of us. I bought those two racks of ribs about 6 months ago
when I found them for $.69 per lb. Now I can't touch those for less
than 3 times that price. :-( I should have bought more...

We eat a lot of leftovers with simple salads. Works for us. :-) There
are also 8 hard boiled eggs left over from making dad's jelly loaf that
I can eat as is, or add to salads...

I also pressure cooked some trotters for my collagen needs this week.
Wal-mart was out of chicken feet.

Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet said...

> Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?


Om,

Sunday is the day of rest. I cook whatever on Saturdays, sure enough but
"Never on a Sunday!"

I don't know didly squat about jelly loaf or chicken feet. Must try,
someday... maybe.

Hi Pops!

Best,

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?
>
>
> Om,
>
> Sunday is the day of rest. I cook whatever on Saturdays, sure enough but
> "Never on a Sunday!"

I try to get most of it done on Saturday but since I work night
shifts... <g> Some of it gets done on early Sunday, then I go back to
sleep. ;-)

Right now I've got "Man On Fire" on the DVD queue.

>
> I don't know didly squat about jelly loaf or chicken feet. Must try,
> someday... maybe.

For Jelly Loaf, google for "calves foot jelly". I make variations on
the basic recipe using those, or trotter or chicken foot stock. It seems
to help dad a LOT with both energy levels and short term memory. Also
helps somewhat to prevent his occasional dementia episodes. Not sure
what the mechanism is, all I know is that it works. He craves it now
that I've started making it a regular dietary item so I see no reason to
stop. It's not that complicated, just a little time consuming. Last
weeks batch was fortified with beef heart puree. Good thing too as he
had a really bad paranoia episode. It subsided after about 3 days.

I've been eating a lot of chicken feet now for the past three months due
to some serious back issues. I'm semi-disabled at the moment and am
trying to reverse it. Both the Ortho' and the Chiro' say I can't. I
want to prove them wrong if I can. The last two disks on my lower
lumbar spine (L-4 and L5) are essentially gone. Bone on bone pinches a
lot of nerves to the legs.

I know I'm not in nearly as much pain now as I was at the end of April.
'course the EMS unit helps somewhat too. <g> Better than pain drugs.

So as a result, I have a LOT of collagen rich stock I need to dispose
of. The collagen rich diet has done wonders for my skin, hair and
fingernails over the past 3 months if nothing else! I started it in
June once I found out about the degenerative disk disease and
non-operable lumbar scoliosis that was causing this mess.

http://i38.tinypic.com/oqaosy.jpg

As you can see, the sacral plate is crooked causing a pelvic tilt. I
have to work not to walk with a limp. Only do so when it hurts. ;-/

> Hi Pops!

Bite me babycakes. <g> I'm only 46 so this really sucks, but working in
health care gives one some perspective. I've not missed a single day of
work since that bad fall in April that started all of this mess. :-P
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

Cheers! Om -> highly recommending a high collagen diet to ANYONE that
has spinal disk issues...

Gods... I'm beginning to sound like Damsel. <g> Such is life.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet wrote:
> I don't have a lot of time during the week to cook anything but quick
> stuff like eggs and salads, and maybe some quick meats on the electric
> grill

You guys have carb restrictions, right? Because I was going to say a pot
of rice or pasta takes as little time to throw together as a big salad,
but if you're not doing carbs, it's a different story. However, boneless
chicken, many soups, and other yummy dinners are quick fixes.

> Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?

Nope.

Serene

--
"I am an agnostic only to the extent that I am agnostic about fairies at
the bottom of the garden." -- Richard Dawkins

> Omelet wrote:

>> Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?

Depends. Yesterday was leftovers, but today is a big meal of Ox Tails.
Often Saturday is a quick meal if we were out for the day or doing work
around the house and little energy for cooking. Not much else doing so we
have the time.

OTOH, my wife is home every day so she can cook a decent meal most days. We
often cook in some quantity with the intention of having leftovers for
lunches or a second dinner. Friday was roasted chicken, yesterday was
leftover chicken, lunch today was chicken sandwiches. Not bad for a $7 bird

On Sun 05 Oct 2008 07:58:53p, Lynn from Fargo told us...

> OK You guys try living on $708 a month . . . and that's BEFORE the
> Medicaid deductible which, for me, is over $200 a month. North Dakota
> discourages folks from even filing for SSDI because they don't want
> all those freeloaders moving here to take advantage of the taxpayers.
> - like they're lining up at the borders to spend winters here!
>
> I do get subsidized housing (one third of my check) and food stamps
> (enough to enable me to eat healthy stuff), but my disposable income
> is less than $300 a month when you count phone ($14 - no long
> distance) Internet Service ($25) and electricity ($40 winter and about
> $75 summer - I have an oxygen concentrator, an air conditioner, a
> computer, stove and refrigerator, 2 radios and lights. No TV. Also no
> car - very tough in ND.
>
> Life is interesting but ultimately good, :-)
> Lynn in Fargo

You're obviously managing your limited resources very well, Lynn, something
to be proud of. I'm not sure how well I would fare under similar
circumstances. I'm not a good manager, but I guess one must learn to be
when put in that position. Kudos to you!

--
Wayne Boatwright
(correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)

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In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > I don't have a lot of time during the week to cook anything but quick
> > stuff like eggs and salads, and maybe some quick meats on the electric
> > grill
>
> You guys have carb restrictions, right? Because I was going to say a pot
> of rice or pasta takes as little time to throw together as a big salad,
> but if you're not doing carbs, it's a different story. However, boneless
> chicken, many soups, and other yummy dinners are quick fixes.

Soup always works, yes. :-)
And it keeps for my deadlines.

Anything that hits 7 days is dog food.

>
> > Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?
>
> Nope.
>
> Serene
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:

> > Omelet wrote:
>
> >> Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?
>
> Depends. Yesterday was leftovers, but today is a big meal of Ox Tails.
> Often Saturday is a quick meal if we were out for the day or doing work
> around the house and little energy for cooking. Not much else doing so we
> have the time.

I was tempted by a package of Ox tails yesterday morning, but they were
$3.79 per lb. ;-(
>
> OTOH, my wife is home every day so she can cook a decent meal most days. We
> often cook in some quantity with the intention of having leftovers for
> lunches or a second dinner. Friday was roasted chicken, yesterday was
> leftover chicken, lunch today was chicken sandwiches. Not bad for a $7 bird

I often wish I did not have to work, but I've also learned to be careful
what I wish for. <g>

I could not afford to live on disability. It does not pay enough.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet wrote:
>
> Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?

Nah, I'm retired, I cook whenever the heck I get the urge.

I went out to the garden today and found some undersized critter
bitten bell peppers. I wanted some onion but all I had was a dozen
red onions from my neighbor's garden, and a sackful of his garlic
too. So I hacked it all up and did a saute, not sure what for but
since I have some ham and plenty eggs I'm thinking a Denver.

http://i38.tinypic.com/dolvvc.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/2ngdguv.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/14n2yaq.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2vbmsyc.jpg

Decided it was plenty without the ham.

On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:50:22 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
wrote:


>Decided it was plenty without the ham.
>

That looks like it would be good with some Hatch chiles too.

Christine

Omelet wrote:
>
> I could not afford to live on disability. �It does not pay enough..

Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
guns.

On Oct 5, 6:02�pm, Christine Dabney > wrote:
> On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:50:22 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
> wrote:
>
> >Decided it was plenty without the ham.
>
> That looks like it would be good with some Hatch chiles too.
>
> Christine

I'm no a fan of hot peppers, but I certainly have more than enough
still growing for any ten chili heads. They were supposed to be
Italian frying peppers but more often than not I've found pepper seeds
mislabeled.

On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:08:55 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
wrote:

>Omelet wrote:
>>
>> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>
>Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
>your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
>and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
>plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
>nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
>guns.

....food, clothing and power.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

A momentary brainquake, I read it as Food for the weak. I'm thinking lots of
protein bars and energy drinks!

Geez...

Andy
A BUM!!!

On Oct 5, 3:08*pm, Sheldon > wrote:
> .....there should be
> plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> guns.

"...and shooting guns? How is that nonsensical? It's fun recreation,
or it's getting food for the table, or it's varmint control, or it's
ex-spouses control, or....lots of things that make sense. -aem

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > Anyone else cook mostly on weekends?
>
> Nah, I'm retired, I cook whenever the heck I get the urge.

Marry me? <bats eyelashes>

>
> I went out to the garden today and found some undersized critter
> bitten bell peppers. I wanted some onion but all I had was a dozen
> red onions from my neighbor's garden, and a sackful of his garlic
> too. So I hacked it all up and did a saute, not sure what for but
> since I have some ham and plenty eggs I'm thinking a Denver.
>
> http://i38.tinypic.com/dolvvc.jpg
>
> http://i33.tinypic.com/2ngdguv.jpg
>
> http://i37.tinypic.com/14n2yaq.jpg
>
> http://i38.tinypic.com/2vbmsyc.jpg
>
> Decided it was plenty without the ham.

An appropriate way to use those kinds of veggies for sure! ;-d

Nice pics, but where is the plated shot???
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>
> Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> guns.

I only do one of those. <g> I have 3 years left on the morgage, then it
might be feasible.

I'm not disabled enough yet tho' to quit working and I hope it does not
get to that point. That's the whole idea of seeing a GOOD chiropractor.
He did something different last week and I got a tremendous amount of
mobility back after only a couple of hours. Fastest it's ever helped.

I'll ask him to do it again when I see him this Tuesday...

and I'll keep swimming.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >, sf wrote:

> On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:08:55 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
> wrote:
>
> >Omelet wrote:
> >>
> >> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
> >
> >Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> >your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> >and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> >plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> >nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> >guns.
>
> ...food, clothing and power.

And gas for the car.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article
>,
aem > wrote:

> On Oct 5, 3:08*pm, Sheldon > wrote:
> > .....there should be
> > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > guns.
>
> "...and shooting guns? How is that nonsensical? It's fun recreation,
> or it's getting food for the table, or it's varmint control, or it's
> ex-spouses control, or....lots of things that make sense. -aem

Sheldon hates guns. And he knows I enjoy them.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

> On Oct 5, 3:08*pm, Sheldon > wrote:
>
> > *.....there should be
> > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > guns.


OK You guys try living on $708 a month . . . and that's BEFORE the
Medicaid deductible which, for me, is over $200 a month. North Dakota
discourages folks from even filing for SSDI because they don't want
all those freeloaders moving here to take advantage of the taxpayers.
- like they're lining up at the borders to spend winters here!

I do get subsidized housing (one third of my check) and food stamps
(enough to enable me to eat healthy stuff), but my disposable income
is less than $300 a month when you count phone ($14 - no long
distance) Internet Service ($25) and electricity ($40 winter and about
$75 summer - I have an oxygen concentrator, an air conditioner, a
computer, stove and refrigerator, 2 radios and lights. No TV. Also no
car - very tough in ND.

Life is interesting but ultimately good, :-)
Lynn in Fargo

In article
>,
Lynn from Fargo > wrote:

> > On Oct 5, 3:08*pm, Sheldon > wrote:
> >
> > > *.....there should be
> > > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > > guns.
>
>
> OK You guys try living on $708 a month . . . and that's BEFORE the
> Medicaid deductible which, for me, is over $200 a month. North Dakota
> discourages folks from even filing for SSDI because they don't want
> all those freeloaders moving here to take advantage of the taxpayers.
> - like they're lining up at the borders to spend winters here!
>
> I do get subsidized housing (one third of my check) and food stamps
> (enough to enable me to eat healthy stuff), but my disposable income
> is less than $300 a month when you count phone ($14 - no long
> distance) Internet Service ($25) and electricity ($40 winter and about
> $75 summer - I have an oxygen concentrator, an air conditioner, a
> computer, stove and refrigerator, 2 radios and lights. No TV. Also no
> car - very tough in ND.
>
> Life is interesting but ultimately good, :-)
> Lynn in Fargo

I'm glad you are able to do well Lynn. <hugs>
I don't know how you are doing it...
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Sheldon wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
>>
>> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>
> Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> guns.

I get $108.50 for SSDI. I don't think that's enough.

kili

In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> Sheldon wrote:
> > Omelet wrote:
> >>
> >> I could not afford to live on disability. It does not pay enough.
> >
> > Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> > your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> > and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > guns.
>
> I get $108.50 for SSDI. I don't think that's enough.
>
> kili

Sheldon doesn't really get it does he? ;-)
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
The Cook > wrote:

> On Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:52:16 -0500, Omelet >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >, sf wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:08:55 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Omelet wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
> >> >
> >> >Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> >> >your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> >> >and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> >> >plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> >> >nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> >> >guns.
> >>
> >> ...food, clothing and power.
> >
> >And gas for the car.
>
>
> But if you are not driving to work 5 or 6 days a week, a tank of gas
> will last you much longer.

There is that. My daily commute is 36 miles per day round trip at 21
mpg.

The store is close enough to ride a bike too.

If the morgage was paid off, I might consider it, but I'm really not
disabled enough to quite working. I see no reason to do so yet. So what
if it hurts? I can live with the pain...

That's what my EMS unit is for. :-)

Working in health care gives me a perspective too. There are a hell of a
lot more people in worse shape and more pain than I am... I can still
get around on my own.

I'd rather not give up my independence. Not yet.

And I'm trying to reverse it. I'd love to prove my MD's wrong. <g>
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:52:16 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >, sf wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:08:55 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Omelet wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>> >
>> >Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
>> >your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
>> >and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
>> >plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
>> >nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
>> >guns.
>>
>> ...food, clothing and power.
>
>And gas for the car.


But if you are not driving to work 5 or 6 days a week, a tank of gas
will last you much longer.

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "kilikini" > wrote:
>
>> Sheldon wrote:
>>> Omelet wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I could not afford to live on disability. It does not pay enough.
>>>
>>> Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income
>>> and your debts? I think Social Security Disability is more than
>>> enough, and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there
>>> should be plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their
>>> money on nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs,
>>> and shooting guns.
>>
>> I get $108.50 for SSDI. I don't think that's enough.
>>
>> kili
>
> Sheldon doesn't really get it does he? ;-)

Not really.

kili

Omelet wrote:
>
> �aem wrote:
> > On Oct 5, 3:08�pm, Sheldon > wrote:
> > > �.....there should be
> > > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > > guns.
>
> > "...and shooting guns? �How is that nonsensical? �It's fun recreation,
> > or it's getting food for the table, or it's varmint control, or it's
> > ex-spouses control, or....lots of things that make sense. � � �-aem
>
> Sheldon hates guns. And he knows I enjoy them.

Not true. I don't hate guns or shooting. I hate hunting.

If one can afford the *sport* of shooting, fine... but it's expensive
to buy guns, ammo, and range fees ain't cheap (neither club dues),
neither is traveling to shooting ranges and buying ear n' eye
protection and other paraphenalia... if you're having a tough time
making ends meet then shooting is a *nonsensical* _expensive_ pastime
for YOU.

Hunting, no one hunts anymore... they buy laser guided firearms/night
vision scopes, they go through the woods wearing high tech sneak
clothing that costs more than a whole year's school clothes for four
kids, they use expensive ATVs and many thousands of dollars worth of
assorted equipment... that's not hunting, it's not any kind of sport,
anyone peruses a Cabela's catalog can't dispute it's plain old MURDER/
WARFARE!

There is no way murdering a deer suppliments ones food bill for less
than meat from the stupidmarket... after tallying all the expenses
iterated previously (and there are many more) the few pounds of lousy
meat from *one* stinkin' deer (and there are limits, ususally one, you
can't just kill all you want) is the most expensive item in the
freezer, and often it never gets eaten... wild game tastes
disgusting... all commercialy sold venison in the US must be farmed,
by law... even farmed venison doesn't taste so great, your kids who
are used to golden arches boigers won't eat it.

You claim you carry a concealed weapon for protection and in the same
breath you claim how poor you are... no one is going to attack you,
not unless you have four hooves and it's rutting season.

Lynn from Fargo wrote:
> > On Oct 5, 3:08�pm, Sheldon > wrote:
>
> > > �.....there should be
> > > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > > guns.
>
> OK You guys try living on $708 a month . . . and that's BEFORE �the
> Medicaid deductible which, for me, is over $200 a month. North Dakota
> discourages folks from even filing for SSDI because they don't want
> all those freeloaders moving here to take advantage of the taxpayers.
> - like they're lining up at the borders to spend winters here!
>
> I do get subsidized housing (one third of my check) and food stamps
> (enough to enable me to eat healthy stuff), but my disposable income
> is less than $300 a month when you count phone ($14 - no long
> distance) Internet Service ($25) and electricity ($40 winter and about
> $75 summer - I have an oxygen concentrator, an air conditioner, a
> computer, stove and refrigerator, 2 radios and lights. No TV. �Also no
> car - very tough in ND.
>
> Life is interesting but ultimately good, �:-)
> Lynn in Fargo

Living in Fargo is a choice. You obviously feel it's worth it, can't
be just all those negatives you focus on, there must be many positives
too.

People make many bad choices throughout their entire lives, they don't
get erased in one fell swoop as a reward at retirement. There are
things we don't get to choose but in this free society most are
choices... what it comes down to is we make our own beds.

"kilikini" wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
> > Omelet wrote:
>
> >> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>
> > Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> > your debts? �I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> > and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > guns.
>
> I get $108.50 for SSDI.

That's because you didn't work (still don't work, and have no desire
to ever work) and you're much too young for retirement. I know two
disabled people in particular who are over 65 and suppliment their
fixed income by working from home on their computer... one does very
well
ebaying, the other does even better as an on-line black jack dealer
for a gambling web site. When someone wants to work there are plenty
of opportunities, anyone who is capable of usenetting has no excuse.

SS is not and was never intended to cover all ones expenses, it's only
meant as a suppliment... you're supposed to amass your own funds for
retirement over your entire lifetime... being a poor money manager is
no excuse whatsoever, some hire a money management specialist but any
bank will figure out your budget and guide you for free.

You're supposed to socialize with those who made a success of their
lives and be open to learning from them. But when folks instead
choose to hang with like losers who comfort each other with their
group poor-me whining workshops then they are way beyond salvation.
You obviously don't value success, you place more worth in failure.

On Oct 6, 6:34�am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
>
>
>
>
>
> �"kilikini" > wrote:
> > Sheldon wrote:
> > > Omelet wrote:
>
> > >> I could not afford to live on disability. It does not pay enough.
>
> > > Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> > > your debts? �I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> > > and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> > > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > > guns.
>
> > I get $108.50 for SSDI. �I don't think that's enough.
>
> > kili
>
> Sheldon doesn't really get it does he? ;-)

I get it just fine, and all on my own... it's yoose who don't get it,
and never will.

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:

>
> You claim you carry a concealed weapon for protection and in the same
> breath you claim how poor you are... no one is going to attack you,
> not unless you have four hooves and it's rutting season.

You don't live near South Austin where carjackings are up. I have a
good friend that lives there that has been mugged TWICE in one year now.

I've never hunted a deer... but have accepted free deer from those that
own local land and offered it to me. Makes good sausage.

My target practice is limited to what I reload.

My range fees are $75.00 per YEAR at dietz's outdoor range.

It is actually a relatively inexpensive sport. The lead I glean from the
pistol berm pays for it at the recycler. ;-)

You still don't get it do you babe?

And I've never once said I was poor. Only that finances were tight due
to the current cost of energy...
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:

> "kilikini" wrote:
> > Sheldon wrote:
> > > Omelet wrote:
> >
> > >> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
> >
> > > Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> > > your debts? ?I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> > > and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> > > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > > guns.
> >
> > I get $108.50 for SSDI.
>
> That's because you didn't work (still don't work, and have no desire
> to ever work) and you're much too young for retirement. I know two
> disabled people in particular who are over 65 and suppliment their
> fixed income by working from home on their computer... one does very
> well
> ebaying, the other does even better as an on-line black jack dealer
> for a gambling web site. When someone wants to work there are plenty
> of opportunities, anyone who is capable of usenetting has no excuse.
>
> SS is not and was never intended to cover all ones expenses, it's only
> meant as a suppliment... you're supposed to amass your own funds for
> retirement over your entire lifetime... being a poor money manager is
> no excuse whatsoever, some hire a money management specialist but any
> bank will figure out your budget and guide you for free.
>
> You're supposed to socialize with those who made a success of their
> lives and be open to learning from them. But when folks instead
> choose to hang with like losers who comfort each other with their
> group poor-me whining workshops then they are way beyond salvation.
> You obviously don't value success, you place more worth in failure.

That was uncalled for Sheldon!
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Oct 6, 11:34�am, Omelet > wrote:
> In article
> >,
>
>
>
>
>
> �Sheldon > wrote:
> > "kilikini" wrote:
> > > Sheldon wrote:
> > > > Omelet wrote:
>
> > > >> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>
> > > > Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income and
> > > > your debts? ?I think Social Security Disability is more than enough,
> > > > and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there should be
> > > > plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their money on
> > > > nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs, and shooting
> > > > guns.
>
> > > I get $108.50 for SSDI.
>
> > That's because you didn't work (still don't work, and have no desire
> > to ever work) and you're much too young for retirement. �I know two
> > disabled people in particular who are over 65 and suppliment their
> > fixed income by working from home on their computer... one does very
> > well
> > ebaying, the other does even better as an on-line black jack dealer
> > for a gambling web site. �When someone wants to work there are plenty
> > of opportunities, anyone who is capable of usenetting has no excuse.
>
> > SS is not and was never intended to cover all ones expenses, it's only
> > meant as a suppliment... you're supposed to amass your own funds for
> > retirement over your entire lifetime... being a poor money manager is
> > no excuse whatsoever, some hire a money management specialist but any
> > bank will figure out your budget and guide you for free.
>
> > You're supposed to socialize with those who made a success of their
> > lives and be open to learning from them. �But when folks instead
> > choose to hang with like losers who comfort each other with their
> > group poor-me whining workshops then they are way beyond salvation.
> > You obviously don't value success, you place more worth in failure.
>
> That was uncalled for Sheldon!

In your world... in my world sound advice is most welcome... would I
be more acceptible to you were I to respond with disingenuous
Duh'Wayneisms... seems you and Duh'Wayne derive great pleasure from
other's stupidity because you somehow feel their greater failure than
yours elevates yoose, that's just plain selfish. I try to help people
to help themselves, not by offering sorrowful pity. Your ****ing on
the drowning may give them a brief warm feeling but is no kind of help
in the long run... you're more into relieving yourself than in helping
others, you must be Duh'Wayne's evil twin.

Sheldon wrote:
> "kilikini" wrote:
>> Sheldon wrote:
>>> Omelet wrote:
>>
>>>> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>>
>>> Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income
>>> and your debts? ?I think Social Security Disability is more than
>>> enough, and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD there
>>> should be plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste their
>>> money on nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict drugs,
>>> and shooting guns.
>>
>> I get $108.50 for SSDI.
>
> That's because you didn't work (still don't work, and have no desire
> to ever work) and you're much too young for retirement. I know two
> disabled people in particular who are over 65 and suppliment their
> fixed income by working from home on their computer... one does very
> well
> ebaying, the other does even better as an on-line black jack dealer
> for a gambling web site. When someone wants to work there are plenty
> of opportunities, anyone who is capable of usenetting has no excuse.
>
> SS is not and was never intended to cover all ones expenses, it's only
> meant as a suppliment... you're supposed to amass your own funds for
> retirement over your entire lifetime... being a poor money manager is
> no excuse whatsoever, some hire a money management specialist but any
> bank will figure out your budget and guide you for free.
>
> You're supposed to socialize with those who made a success of their
> lives and be open to learning from them. But when folks instead
> choose to hang with like losers who comfort each other with their
> group poor-me whining workshops then they are way beyond salvation.
> You obviously don't value success, you place more worth in failure.

I didn't work? I've owned 3 businesses! Where are you getting your
information from?

kili <--- who's much too young to be riddled with cancer and complications,
in her opinion.

Omelet wrote:
> In article
> >,
> Sheldon > wrote:
>
>> "kilikini" wrote:
>>> Sheldon wrote:
>>>> Omelet wrote:
>>>
>>>>> I could not afford to live on disability. ?It does not pay enough.
>>>
>>>> Well, wouldn't that depend on the amount of your disability income
>>>> and your debts? ?I think Social Security Disability is more than
>>>> enough, and if one gets a small income from an employer's LTD
>>>> there should be plenty to live well, so long as one doesn't waste
>>>> their money on nonsensical things, like gambling, boozing, illict
>>>> drugs, and shooting guns.
>>>
>>> I get $108.50 for SSDI.
>>
>> That's because you didn't work (still don't work, and have no desire
>> to ever work) and you're much too young for retirement. I know two
>> disabled people in particular who are over 65 and suppliment their
>> fixed income by working from home on their computer... one does very
>> well
>> ebaying, the other does even better as an on-line black jack dealer
>> for a gambling web site. When someone wants to work there are plenty
>> of opportunities, anyone who is capable of usenetting has no excuse.
>>
>> SS is not and was never intended to cover all ones expenses, it's
>> only meant as a suppliment... you're supposed to amass your own
>> funds for retirement over your entire lifetime... being a poor money
>> manager is no excuse whatsoever, some hire a money management
>> specialist but any bank will figure out your budget and guide you
>> for free.
>>
>> You're supposed to socialize with those who made a success of their
>> lives and be open to learning from them. But when folks instead
>> choose to hang with like losers who comfort each other with their
>> group poor-me whining workshops then they are way beyond salvation.
>> You obviously don't value success, you place more worth in failure.
>
> That was uncalled for Sheldon!

Thanks, Kat. I'd like to see him live one day in my shoes. Oh, I can't
wear shoes anymore. My feet are too swollen. Wish me luck on my blood
tests and CT scans tomorrow.

kili

Omelet wrote:
> In article
> >,
> Sheldon > wrote:
>
>>
>> You claim you carry a concealed weapon for protection and in the same
>> breath you claim how poor you are... no one is going to attack you,
>> not unless you have four hooves and it's rutting season.
>
> You don't live near South Austin where carjackings are up. I have a
> good friend that lives there that has been mugged TWICE in one year
> now.
>
> I've never hunted a deer... but have accepted free deer from those
> that own local land and offered it to me. Makes good sausage.
>
> My target practice is limited to what I reload.
>
> My range fees are $75.00 per YEAR at dietz's outdoor range.
>
> It is actually a relatively inexpensive sport. The lead I glean from
> the pistol berm pays for it at the recycler. ;-)
>
> You still don't get it do you babe?
>
> And I've never once said I was poor. Only that finances were tight
> due to the current cost of energy...

You can't talk sense into Shel, sweetie. I used to think he was nice
off-usenet, but I don't care anymore. Why spend the engergy, you know?

kili

kilikini wrote:

> I get $108.50 for SSDI. I don't think that's enough.
>
> kili
>
Is it based on previous earnings?

In article
>,
Sheldon > wrote:

> > That was uncalled for Sheldon!
>
> In your world... in my world sound advice is most welcome... would I
> be more acceptible to you were I to respond with disingenuous
> Duh'Wayneisms... seems you and Duh'Wayne derive great pleasure from
> other's stupidity because you somehow feel their greater failure than
> yours elevates yoose, that's just plain selfish. I try to help people
> to help themselves, not by offering sorrowful pity. Your ****ing on
> the drowning may give them a brief warm feeling but is no kind of help
> in the long run... you're more into relieving yourself than in helping
> others, you must be Duh'Wayne's evil twin.

You are the one ****ing on the drowning babe...
And it's really rude.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> >
> > That was uncalled for Sheldon!
>
> Thanks, Kat. I'd like to see him live one day in my shoes. Oh, I can't
> wear shoes anymore. My feet are too swollen. Wish me luck on my blood
> tests and CT scans tomorrow.
>
> kili

I hope all is good news dear. :-) As for feet swelling, see if your doc
will approve a good diuretic. I use Torosemide and love the stuff!

<hugs>
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article
> > >,
> > Sheldon > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> You claim you carry a concealed weapon for protection and in the same
> >> breath you claim how poor you are... no one is going to attack you,
> >> not unless you have four hooves and it's rutting season.
> >
> > You don't live near South Austin where carjackings are up. I have a
> > good friend that lives there that has been mugged TWICE in one year
> > now.
> >
> > I've never hunted a deer... but have accepted free deer from those
> > that own local land and offered it to me. Makes good sausage.
> >
> > My target practice is limited to what I reload.
> >
> > My range fees are $75.00 per YEAR at dietz's outdoor range.
> >
> > It is actually a relatively inexpensive sport. The lead I glean from
> > the pistol berm pays for it at the recycler. ;-)
> >
> > You still don't get it do you babe?
> >
> > And I've never once said I was poor. Only that finances were tight
> > due to the current cost of energy...
>
> You can't talk sense into Shel, sweetie. I used to think he was nice
> off-usenet, but I don't care anymore. Why spend the engergy, you know?
>
> kili

He seems to have changed lately. <sigh> I'll take that to heart. Thanks.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein