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The Houskeeper

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Sep 10, 2002, 5:38:56 PM9/10/02
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Hello everyone, can anyone tell me the best way of adding lead to my
cooking? We live in the country, and I'm concerned that my Pensioners don't
get as much lead in their diet as they would living in the City.

Would pencis grated over Toad-in-the-Hole be sufficient, or should I
consider doing something adventurous with diving weights?

If you've any suggestions I'd be grateful to hear them!
Best regards
Helga Walters (Housekeeper)


The Houskeeper

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Kevin S. Wilson

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Sep 10, 2002, 5:59:21 PM9/10/02
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On Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:38:56 GMT, "The Houskeeper"
<house...@node0ba1.a2000.nl> wrote:

<nothing this one-trick pony hasn't posted before, with the added
benefit this time of it being posted FIVE FREAKIN' TIMES>

Dear Bozo,

Please learn to use your newsreader correctly. Then die.

Your friend,


--
"Anything, when cooked in large enough batches, will be vile."
--Dag Right-square-bracket-gren in alt.religion.kibology

bob...@nospamemt-p.org

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Sep 10, 2002, 7:49:21 PM9/10/02
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Helga...

1) Pay attention to your software. Sixteen posts of the same message
would be beyond annoying even if the message is of some importance
(yours would not fit in that category, IMNSHO).

2) Since you like to claim your comments are serious questions, as
opposed to posts that are beyond stupid, here goes: No, you don't need
to add lead. Less lead is considered good. If you're really worried,
be sure the meat you used came from animals killed with lead bullets
(even with the bullet removed, that should provide more than ample
supplement).

3) Lead additives has absolutely zero to do with barbecue (as have the
bulk of your posts...If I might humbly suggest
rec.food.cooking...those folks would be happy to assist you with your
eclectic food questions.

Bob

News2020

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Sep 10, 2002, 8:30:32 PM9/10/02
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Are people going nuts over there ? ( Netherlands ??)

"The Houskeeper" <house...@node0ba1.a2000.nl> wrote in message
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indago

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Sep 10, 2002, 9:12:10 PM9/10/02
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Yes, the lead pencils would probably be your best bet. You could use the
wooden pencils. Just shove them into a pencil sharpener and turn the crank
until they are all gone. Then, empty the leavings catcher into your mashed
potatos, or carrots, or peas, or whatever. That way the pensioners would
not only get a daily supplement of lead, but would also get fibre.

Good Luck...

Ed Smith

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Sep 10, 2002, 10:15:44 PM9/10/02
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"The Houskeeper" <house...@node0ba1.a2000.nl> wrote in message
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Dear Mrs Walters;

Glad to see you've back, was afraid that you would upset and ignoring us .
Anyway, it's a common misconception that pencils contain lead. In fact the
pencil lead are graphite. But, do not eliminate pencil shaving from the
diet as they are an import source of fiber.

For the dietary lead, if leaded petrol is still available in your area, that
be consume. Though only drink it, do not use for cooking (well maybe for
cherries jubilee). Also refrain from smoking afterwards, it cause a
headache.

Another important source of dietary lead is solder, though one must be
careful to avoid the lead-free solder many home center carry. Melt the
solder in sauce pan and stir the solder into the other ingredients you are
preparing,. Some binding may occur in the older gentlmen, so add a dash of
motor oil after stirring in the solder.


Ed Smith

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Sep 10, 2002, 10:16:29 PM9/10/02
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Matthew L. Martin

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Sep 10, 2002, 9:57:25 PM9/10/02
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bob...@nospamemt-p.org wrote:

Snipped.

> Bob

Had you not responded, I would not have known about "Helga"'s post.

Please don't feed the trolls.

Matthew

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Thermodynamics For Dummies: You can't win.
You can't break even.
You can't get out of the game.

Dr. Rev Chuck, MD., PA

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Sep 10, 2002, 11:58:20 PM9/10/02
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Cheap Mexican crockery?

Dr. Rev Chuck, MD., PA

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Sep 11, 2002, 1:34:27 AM9/11/02
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Ed Smith wrote:
>
> "The Houskeeper" <house...@node0ba1.a2000.nl> wrote in message
> news:zeuf9.33218$X%3.52...@amsnews03.chello.com..
> > Hello everyone, can anyone tell me the best way of adding lead to my
> > cooking? We live in the country, and I'm concerned that my Pensioners
> don't
> > get as much lead in their diet as they would living in the City.
> >
> > Would pencis grated over Toad-in-the-Hole be sufficient, or should I
> > consider doing something adventurous with diving weights?
> >
> > If you've any suggestions I'd be grateful to hear them!
> > Best regards
> > Helga Walters (Housekeeper)
> >
> Dear Mrs Walters;
>
> Glad to see you've back, was afraid that you would upset and ignoring us .
> Anyway, it's a common misconception that pencils contain lead. In fact the
> pencil lead are graphite.

Graphite and clay, exact proportions chosen according to desired hardness.

> But, do not eliminate pencil shaving from the
> diet as they are an import source of fiber.

The paint is another story. Older pencils were painted with lead sulphide
pigment.

> For the dietary lead, if leaded petrol is still available in your area, that
> be consume. Though only drink it, do not use for cooking (well maybe for
> cherries jubilee). Also refrain from smoking afterwards, it cause a
> headache.

Tetraethyl lead is easily absorbed. And potent; microgram quantities
should be suitably nasty.

> Another important source of dietary lead is solder, though one must be
> careful to avoid the lead-free solder many home center carry. Melt the
> solder in sauce pan and stir the solder into the other ingredients you are
> preparing,. Some binding may occur in the older gentlmen, so add a dash of
> motor oil after stirring in the solder.

"Lead free" solder is cadmium-tin alloy. Cadmium is equally toxic.

UserName

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Sep 10, 2002, 9:36:44 PM9/10/02
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Try parboiling some ribs. The lead contained
in tap-water will saturate the meat giving you the
recommended daily allowance of lead.

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bob...@nospamemt-p.org

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Sep 10, 2002, 11:54:59 PM9/10/02
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On Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:57:25 -0400, "Matthew L. Martin"
<mlma...@me.com> wrote:

>bob...@nospamemt-p.org wrote:
>
>Snipped.
>
>> Bob
>
>Had you not responded, I would not have known about "Helga"'s post.
>
>Please don't feed the trolls.
>
>Matthew
>

I do try to avoid it, but sometimes it's tempting to give 'em a poke.
Besides, you would've known anyway, given there are currently about 5
other people who are also taking their turns. But you're point is
taken.

Bob

News2020

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Sep 11, 2002, 12:56:20 AM9/11/02
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I can see the inspiration behind the 'Munsters' show.

Sorry to bother the bonhomie spirit.

- over and out -


Ed Price

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Sep 11, 2002, 5:25:04 AM9/11/02
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"The Houskeeper" <house...@node0ba1.a2000.nl> wrote in message
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Isn't about an ounce of lead, administered in one dose, the traditional
treatment?

Ed

BJ Conner

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Sep 11, 2002, 4:17:06 PM9/11/02
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Just use fishing sinkers. Tie string on them and hang them in what
ever your cooking. You can also use hooks made from paper clips. For
fried foods use the small shot type and let them float around in the
grease. Be sure to take them out unless your teeth are in good
condition.
For salads use anti-fouling paint ( available at boat yards) and
spread it in your garden.
Lead paint has been know to cause deterioration of mental capabilities
but I sure it will do you no harm. Plutonium is also good for you but
hard to get.

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Housekeeper

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Sep 11, 2002, 6:41:56 PM9/11/02
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Ed Smith <eds...@edbo.com> wrote in message
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> Dear Mrs Walters;
>
> Glad to see you've back, was afraid that you would upset and ignoring us .

... Not at all, Mr. Smith, and I'm charmed to be welcomed in such a
gentlemanly manner. Uncommon these days, but much appreciated I can assure
you!

> Anyway, it's a common misconception that pencils contain lead. In fact
the
> pencil lead are graphite. But, do not eliminate pencil shaving from the
> diet as they are an import source of fiber.

Actually Mr. Smith they ARE lead, and they have been since 14 took up
roof-smuggling. In fairness it's a plan which would have worked, if Francis
hadn't tried to reduce the shipping-weight by removing the wood. Woodless
lead pencils tend to look like thin bits of roof, and I think that's what
probably gave the game away.

> For the dietary lead, if leaded petrol is still available in your area,
that
> be consume. Though only drink it, do not use for cooking (well maybe for
> cherries jubilee). Also refrain from smoking afterwards, it cause a
> headache.

Since my original post 14 has developed the ingenious plan of creating pure
lead through an alchemic process and is at this moment busy collecting
unnecessary gold to fuel the process. To be honest it seems like a lot of
trouble to go to, but I expect his fervor will have subsided by the time the
Cyclotron gets up to speed ....

> Another important source of dietary lead is solder, though one must be
> careful to avoid the lead-free solder many home center carry. Melt the
> solder in sauce pan and stir the solder into the other ingredients you are
> preparing,. Some binding may occur in the older gentlmen, so add a dash
of
> motor oil after stirring in the solder.

... Are you being playful, Mr. Smith? Suggesting a dash of 'motor oil' and
'stirring in the solder' ...? You wicked man, I feel I might blush!

I can forgive a little gentle innuendo, but please - let's not get smutty.

Best wishes
Helga Walters (Housekeeper)


Ed Smith

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Sep 11, 2002, 11:15:18 PM9/11/02
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"Housekeeper" <house...@node0ba1.a2000.nl> wrote in message
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> Since my original post 14 has developed the ingenious plan of creating
pure
> lead through an alchemic process and is at this moment busy collecting
> unnecessary gold to fuel the process. To be honest it seems like a lot of
> trouble to go to, but I expect his fervor will have subsided by the time
the
> Cyclotron gets up to speed ....

He's a clever lad

> ... Are you being playful, Mr. Smith? Suggesting a dash of 'motor oil'
and
> 'stirring in the solder' ...? You wicked man, I feel I might blush!
>
> I can forgive a little gentle innuendo, but please - let's not get smutty.
>
> Best wishes
> Helga Walters (Housekeeper)
>

Mrs Walters, please accept my humblest apologized. I afraid I have to admit
that I might have been a tad smittened by your picture on
http://62.108.11.161/14thdisciple/index.htm .

Best Regards
Ed Smith

B J Conner

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Sep 12, 2002, 1:03:01 AM9/12/02
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Don't forget wheel weights either. you can steal them off cars in the
parking lot or find them along the road. when your boiling turnips just
hang a few in the pot with some paper clips. Use the cheap paper clips from
China, They are cadnium plated another vital mineral you'll need.
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Dr. Rev Chuck, MD., PA

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B J Conner wrote:
>
> Don't forget wheel weights either. you can steal them off cars in the
> parking lot or find them along the road. when your boiling turnips just
> hang a few in the pot with some paper clips. Use the cheap paper clips from
> China, They are cadnium plated another vital mineral you'll need.

What of pentavalic arsenic, from decking lumber offcuts?

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