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Graham
Jul 26, 2021, 5:34:12 PM7/26/21
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On 2021-07-26 2:17 p.m., heyjoe wrote:
> Had an unexpected experience.
>
> Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
>
You might want to weigh them. I checked some once and found the large
should have been in a medium box. Obviously the farmer was screwing the
consumer.
Minimum weights
1. Jumbo Size 70 g
2. Extra Large 63 g
3. Large Size 56 g
4. Medium Size 49 g
5. Small Size 42 g
> Had an unexpected experience.
>
> Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
>
You might want to weigh them. I checked some once and found the large
should have been in a medium box. Obviously the farmer was screwing the
consumer.
Minimum weights
1. Jumbo Size 70 g
2. Extra Large 63 g
3. Large Size 56 g
4. Medium Size 49 g
5. Small Size 42 g
songbird
Jul 27, 2021, 12:35:17 PM7/27/21
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heyjoe wrote:
> Had an unexpected experience.
>
> Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
it varies, the last time we picked up eggs they were smaller
> Had an unexpected experience.
>
> Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
than normal. i'm guessing that quality control is not the
strong point of many of their suppliers since they push so
hard for the lowest prices.
i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
chicken or feed issue or water or what? i dunno. i generally
don't eat eggs that often but notice them being different if i
am the person picking up the box of eggs or cracking them to
eat them when they're hard boiled.
songbird
Sheldon Martin
Jul 27, 2021, 1:01:08 PM7/27/21
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:24:50 -0400, songbird <song...@anthive.com>
wrote:
Eggs in the US are packed by weight, not size
wrote:
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 27, 2021, 1:37:24 PM7/27/21
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 12:35:17 PM UTC-4, songbird wrote:
> heyjoe wrote:
> > Had an unexpected experience.
> >
> > Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> > at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> > convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> > home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> > size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> > Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> > have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
> it varies, the last time we picked up eggs they were smaller
> than normal. i'm guessing that quality control is not the
> strong point of many of their suppliers since they push so
> hard for the lowest prices.
I should think Walmart would be low-hanging fruit for USDA enforcement.
> heyjoe wrote:
> > Had an unexpected experience.
> >
> > Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> > at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> > convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> > home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> > size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> > Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> > have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
> it varies, the last time we picked up eggs they were smaller
> than normal. i'm guessing that quality control is not the
> strong point of many of their suppliers since they push so
> hard for the lowest prices.
> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
Cindy Hamilton
Snag
Jul 27, 2021, 2:03:58 PM7/27/21
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that prevents that . That coating also helps preserve the eggs - they
don't need to be refrigerated until they've been washed . We just leave
them out on the counter , sometimes for up to 3 weeks with no spoiled
ones yet .
--
Snag
Race only matters to racists ...
bruce bowser
Jul 27, 2021, 2:34:57 PM7/27/21
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 12:35:17 PM UTC-4, songbird wrote:
Sheldon Martin
Jul 27, 2021, 3:20:32 PM7/27/21
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produce eggs with different physical characteristics. The eggs in a
carton of a dozen will each weigh differently within certain
parameters... I've seen old ladies going through the egg cartons to
choose the heaviest and exchange them with ones from a different
carton... of course they could end up with more egg white and smaller
yolks. The amount of air space can differ by the type of chicken or
their time of month... egg shells vary by diet.
Commercial bakeries buy frozen eggs... buying eggs by volume, no
shells, is the fairest way... works for bakeries but not for diner
cooking. Eggs sold frozen in five gallon containers is what
commercial kitchens/bakeries buy. Commissarys, hospitals/prisons buy
eggs by how much yolk is in the container... cheating runs rampant in
the egg business, especially when dry eggs are in the equation...
could be more or less yolks/whites. The US military buys a lot of
eggs, especially frozen and dried... the US military serves the
highest ratio of yolks. One thing I know with certainty, the US
military does not skimp on feeding the troops. If you opened a 40
pound carton of frozen beef steaks you'd wish yould buy such high
quality steak. The US military gets the finast quality food on the
planet, unfortunately the US military has a goodly share of lousy
cooks. I never cheated the crew, some actually cried when I left. I
used to have big fights with the supply officer over the food bills.
The Captain would very often come through the enlisted men's chow line
for meals, I won every argument with the supply officer. The ship's
officers had their own galley, they voted on how much to spend, and
they were billed for their food, the officers were all cheapo
bastards.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 27, 2021, 3:30:58 PM7/27/21
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:25 -0400, Sheldon Martin <penm...@aol.com>
wrote:
You just read an excerpt from "Eggs and Me, A Journey" by Sheldon
Martin, the man with no Enter key.
wrote:
Martin, the man with no Enter key.
Janet
Jul 27, 2021, 3:32:09 PM7/27/21
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In article <ijo5th-...@anthive.com>, song...@anthive.com says...
eggs. You can test the age of eggs by putting one in a glass of water,
if its fresh it lies on the bottom. If it's stale the large air sac
makes it float.
Janet UK
>
> heyjoe wrote:
> > Had an unexpected experience.
> >
> > Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> > at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> > convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> > home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> > size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> > Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> > have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
>
> it varies, the last time we picked up eggs they were smaller
> than normal. i'm guessing that quality control is not the
> strong point of many of their suppliers since they push so
> hard for the lowest prices.
>
> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
The air sac gets larger as the egg ages. So large sacs indicate old
> heyjoe wrote:
> > Had an unexpected experience.
> >
> > Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
> > at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
> > convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
> > home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
> > size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
> > Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
> > have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day situation.
>
> it varies, the last time we picked up eggs they were smaller
> than normal. i'm guessing that quality control is not the
> strong point of many of their suppliers since they push so
> hard for the lowest prices.
>
> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
eggs. You can test the age of eggs by putting one in a glass of water,
if its fresh it lies on the bottom. If it's stale the large air sac
makes it float.
Janet UK
Hank Rogers
Jul 27, 2021, 3:48:38 PM7/27/21
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out. But they just can't afford to have a sex offender in the ranks.
Hank Rogers
Jul 27, 2021, 3:50:58 PM7/27/21
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Old eggs are still good boiled, and easier to peel too.
S Viemeister
Jul 27, 2021, 4:05:25 PM7/27/21
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On 27/07/2021 19:03, Snag wrote:
> Could be . A lot of people don't know that there is a coating on eggs
> that prevents that . That coating also helps preserve the eggs - they
> don't need to be refrigerated until they've been washed .
That coating slows down the moisture loss, but doesn't stop it
> Could be . A lot of people don't know that there is a coating on eggs
> that prevents that . That coating also helps preserve the eggs - they
> don't need to be refrigerated until they've been washed .
completely. The older the egg, the bigger the air pocket.
S Viemeister
Jul 27, 2021, 4:07:20 PM7/27/21
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On 27/07/2021 20:32, Janet wrote:
> In article <ijo5th-...@anthive.com>, song...@anthive.com says...
> In article <ijo5th-...@anthive.com>, song...@anthive.com says...
>> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
>> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
>> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
>
>
> The air sac gets larger as the egg ages. So large sacs indicate old
> eggs. You can test the age of eggs by putting one in a glass of water,
> if its fresh it lies on the bottom. If it's stale the large air sac
> makes it float.
>
Yes, my mother taught me the water trick. It does work.
>> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
>> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
>
>
> The air sac gets larger as the egg ages. So large sacs indicate old
> eggs. You can test the age of eggs by putting one in a glass of water,
> if its fresh it lies on the bottom. If it's stale the large air sac
> makes it float.
>
itsjoan...@webtv.net
Jul 27, 2021, 4:21:06 PM7/27/21
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:30:58 PM UTC-5, Bruce 3.0 wrote:
>
> You just read an excerpt from "Eggs and Me, A Journey" by Sheldon
> Martin, the man with no Enter key.
>
Paragraphs are a thing of beauty.
>
> You just read an excerpt from "Eggs and Me, A Journey" by Sheldon
> Martin, the man with no Enter key.
>
itsjoan...@webtv.net
Jul 27, 2021, 4:23:36 PM7/27/21
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:50:58 PM UTC-5, Hank Rogers wrote:
>
> Use a pan, and if the eggs are old, turn on the heat and boil them.
> Old eggs are still good boiled, and easier to peel too.
>
That's for dang sure.
>
> Use a pan, and if the eggs are old, turn on the heat and boil them.
> Old eggs are still good boiled, and easier to peel too.
>
They're great in tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, on salads,
and just to eat.
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 27, 2021, 4:29:44 PM7/27/21
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I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
idea in my head.
<https://smittenkitchen.com/>
Cindy Hamilton
Sheldon Martin
Jul 27, 2021, 4:38:10 PM7/27/21
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https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a32415535/egg-float-water-test/
itsjoan...@webtv.net
Jul 27, 2021, 4:39:10 PM7/27/21
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 3:29:44 PM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> Deviled eggs. Dang, I'm starting to crave them. One of the food web sites
> I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
> idea in my head.
> <https://smittenkitchen.com/>
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
How could I forget deviled eggs?!?!? Love me some deviled eggs!
>
> Deviled eggs. Dang, I'm starting to crave them. One of the food web sites
> I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
> idea in my head.
> <https://smittenkitchen.com/>
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
I'm not fond of all her toppings, either.
Michael Trew
Jul 27, 2021, 4:43:05 PM7/27/21
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I've been told that in Europe eggs are like that; just left on the counter.
itsjoan...@webtv.net
Jul 27, 2021, 4:43:12 PM7/27/21
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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 3:38:10 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> Floating eggs indicate spoilage.
> https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a32415535/egg-float-water-test/
>
A floating egg does not necessarily mean it's spoiled. It's just not as
>
> Floating eggs indicate spoilage.
> https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a32415535/egg-float-water-test/
>
fresh as when the chicken popped it out. A two week old egg is MUCH
easier to peel once it's been boiled than a fresh from-the-hen egg. The
air bubble gets larger as the egg ages and shrinks but it doesn't mean
the egg is bad.
Michael Trew
Jul 27, 2021, 4:44:34 PM7/27/21
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On 7/27/2021 3:30 PM, Bruce 3.0 wrote:
> the man with no Enter key.
LOL... laughed too hard at that one
> the man with no Enter key.
Michael Trew
Jul 27, 2021, 4:45:32 PM7/27/21
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better to boil, however.. interesting.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 27, 2021, 5:00:57 PM7/27/21
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Snag
Jul 27, 2021, 5:21:52 PM7/27/21
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probably salad garnish , maybe some will go in a potato salad (fingers
crossed , that's one of my wife's specialties) and some will be just
eaten . Got over 3 dozen more if 6 ain't enough ... we need to freeze
some !
Snag
Jul 27, 2021, 5:35:30 PM7/27/21
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On 7/27/2021 3:59 PM, heyjoe wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:17:17 -0000 (UTC)
> in Message-ID: <news:sdn58d$ebf$1...@dont-email.me>
> heyjoe wrote :
> and heat index around 105F. Finished egg salad, potato salad and
> pimento cheese yesterday. No more cooking until it cools down to
> seasonal temps.
>
> Well . . . maybe deviled eggs in the morning. Those sound pretty good
> right now.
>
Our high today was 97°F with a heat index of 115 ... it's dropped to
88°/104 now . Looks like tomorrow will be more of the same .
At least I got a nice ride in this morning before it got hot . "Bout
120 miles round trip on the Harley (1990 full dress geezer glide) for a
few bottles of likker . Mostly on winding *GON2L's with beautiful scenery .
*good 'ol numbered 2 lanes
> On Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:17:17 -0000 (UTC)
> in Message-ID: <news:sdn58d$ebf$1...@dont-email.me>
> heyjoe wrote :
>
>> At home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen
>
> Goodness! Summer is back with a vengence. Headed for the mid nineties
>> At home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen
>
> and heat index around 105F. Finished egg salad, potato salad and
> pimento cheese yesterday. No more cooking until it cools down to
> seasonal temps.
>
> Well . . . maybe deviled eggs in the morning. Those sound pretty good
> right now.
>
Our high today was 97°F with a heat index of 115 ... it's dropped to
88°/104 now . Looks like tomorrow will be more of the same .
At least I got a nice ride in this morning before it got hot . "Bout
120 miles round trip on the Harley (1990 full dress geezer glide) for a
few bottles of likker . Mostly on winding *GON2L's with beautiful scenery .
*good 'ol numbered 2 lanes
S Viemeister
Jul 27, 2021, 5:37:53 PM7/27/21
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On 27/07/2021 21:45, Michael Trew wrote:
> I've heard that before as well. I never knew that the older eggs were
> better to boil, however.. interesting.
_Much_ easier to peel.
> I've heard that before as well. I never knew that the older eggs were
> better to boil, however.. interesting.
And poached eggs are better with the freshest eggs you can get.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 27, 2021, 5:45:21 PM7/27/21
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Hank Rogers
Jul 27, 2021, 5:45:39 PM7/27/21
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deviled eggs in a sitting. Wife is just as bad, so they don't last
long around here.
S Viemeister
Jul 27, 2021, 5:45:56 PM7/27/21
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Except when I get them from an 'honesty box' down the road. A number of
my neighbours raise chickens, and put their excess production in boxes
at the roadside, with a little tin to put your payment in.
Bryan Simmons
Jul 27, 2021, 5:55:07 PM7/27/21
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I do not like them on a plate. I do not like it in a can.
--Bryan
S Viemeister
Jul 27, 2021, 5:56:07 PM7/27/21
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eggs from the Scottish Agricultural College - still pretty warm, and
very tasty.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 27, 2021, 6:06:22 PM7/27/21
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:56:02 +0100, S Viemeister
Maybe I should try poaching.
<firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:
>On 27/07/2021 22:45, Bruce 3.0 wrote:
>> On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:37:48 +0100, S Viemeister
>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:
>>
>>> On 27/07/2021 21:45, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've heard that before as well. I never knew that the older eggs were
>>>> better to boil, however.. interesting.
>>>
>>> _Much_ easier to peel.
>>> And poached eggs are better with the freshest eggs you can get.
>>
>> Still warm from the chicken's butt if I time it right.
>>
>When I worked at the University of Edinburgh, I used to get freshly-laid
>eggs from the Scottish Agricultural College - still pretty warm, and
>very tasty.
I guess they're difficult to peel, but I tend to fry them anyway.
>On 27/07/2021 22:45, Bruce 3.0 wrote:
>> On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:37:48 +0100, S Viemeister
>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:
>>
>>> On 27/07/2021 21:45, Michael Trew wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've heard that before as well. I never knew that the older eggs were
>>>> better to boil, however.. interesting.
>>>
>>> _Much_ easier to peel.
>>> And poached eggs are better with the freshest eggs you can get.
>>
>> Still warm from the chicken's butt if I time it right.
>>
>When I worked at the University of Edinburgh, I used to get freshly-laid
>eggs from the Scottish Agricultural College - still pretty warm, and
>very tasty.
Maybe I should try poaching.
S Viemeister
Jul 27, 2021, 6:18:29 PM7/27/21
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Bruce 3.0
Jul 27, 2021, 6:30:43 PM7/27/21
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On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:18:24 +0100, S Viemeister
Our hens lay a few hours after our breakfast time, but I can use
yesterday's eggs.
yesterday's eggs.
Lucretia Borgia
Jul 27, 2021, 7:51:45 PM7/27/21
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Lucretia Borgia
Jul 27, 2021, 7:53:02 PM7/27/21
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Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 1:14:49 AM7/28/21
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Sorry -- I'm done now - lol
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 1:15:54 AM7/28/21
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honest or caring enough in my region to do that. Probably not in this
whole country.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 1:18:19 AM7/28/21
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an older recipe, similar to that one, but without all of the fancy
garnishes. The only "garnish" is paprika. I also use powdered mustard
instead of liquid... I don't think I use vinegar either. Grandma makes
them with some horseradish... I like the bite that gives them.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 1:20:24 AM7/28/21
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they weren't that fresh... a fair portion of the egg white was little
scraps floating... most of that was fished into the cat's dish.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 1:22:34 AM7/28/21
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On 7/27/2021 4:59 PM, heyjoe wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:17:17 -0000 (UTC)
> in Message-ID:<news:sdn58d$ebf$1...@dont-email.me>
> heyjoe wrote :
>
>> At home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen
>
> Goodness! Summer is back with a vengence. Headed for the mid nineties
> and heat index around 105F. Finished egg salad, potato salad and
> pimento cheese yesterday. No more cooking until it cools down to
> seasonal temps.
>
> Well . . . maybe deviled eggs in the morning. Those sound pretty good
> right now.
>
Maybe I'm odd, but I love it hot. I like how it feels when it's like 90
> On Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:17:17 -0000 (UTC)
> in Message-ID:<news:sdn58d$ebf$1...@dont-email.me>
> heyjoe wrote :
>
>> At home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen
>
> Goodness! Summer is back with a vengence. Headed for the mid nineties
> and heat index around 105F. Finished egg salad, potato salad and
> pimento cheese yesterday. No more cooking until it cools down to
> seasonal temps.
>
> Well . . . maybe deviled eggs in the morning. Those sound pretty good
> right now.
>
out... I was enjoying high 80's today. That being said, I enjoy it,
even when home -- if I'm stationary. When I'm up and moving, if the
humidity is a bit high like it was today... yuck. I sweat miserably then.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 28, 2021, 2:13:30 AM7/28/21
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:14:46 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
wrote:
But that's good. 2 lines separated by an empty line. Nobody's going to
stop reading that halfway because they're getting tired.
wrote:
stop reading that halfway because they're getting tired.
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 28, 2021, 5:12:47 AM7/28/21
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Cindy Hamilton
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 28, 2021, 5:15:00 AM7/28/21
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My husband doesn't like them, so I get them all.
Cindy Hamilton
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 28, 2021, 5:20:56 AM7/28/21
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:18:19 AM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:
> On 7/27/2021 4:29 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 4:23:36 PM UTC-4, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> >> On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:50:58 PM UTC-5, Hank Rogers wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Use a pan, and if the eggs are old, turn on the heat and boil them.
> >>> Old eggs are still good boiled, and easier to peel too.
> >>>
> >> That's for dang sure.
> >>
> >> They're great in tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, on salads,
> >> and just to eat.
> >
> > Deviled eggs. Dang, I'm starting to crave them. One of the food web sites
> > I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
> > idea in my head.
> > <https://smittenkitchen.com/>
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> Why don't you agree with her method? I very rarely make them, but I use
> an older recipe, similar to that one, but without all of the fancy
> garnishes.
Vinegar. Vinegar plus Dijon is too much.
> On 7/27/2021 4:29 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 4:23:36 PM UTC-4, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> >> On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 2:50:58 PM UTC-5, Hank Rogers wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Use a pan, and if the eggs are old, turn on the heat and boil them.
> >>> Old eggs are still good boiled, and easier to peel too.
> >>>
> >> That's for dang sure.
> >>
> >> They're great in tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, on salads,
> >> and just to eat.
> >
> > Deviled eggs. Dang, I'm starting to crave them. One of the food web sites
> > I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
> > idea in my head.
> > <https://smittenkitchen.com/>
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> Why don't you agree with her method? I very rarely make them, but I use
> an older recipe, similar to that one, but without all of the fancy
> garnishes.
At least she doesn't use pickle relish or juice. That's why I don't eat anybody
else's deviled eggs.
I don't use a recipe. I just mix in what I know it needs.
> The only "garnish" is paprika. I also use powdered mustard
> instead of liquid... I don't think I use vinegar either. Grandma makes
> them with some horseradish... I like the bite that gives them.
Cindy Hamilton
Gary
Jul 28, 2021, 7:44:31 AM7/28/21
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On 7/27/2021 4:43 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
> On 7/27/2021 2:03 PM, Snag wrote:
>> On 7/27/2021 12:37 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On 7/27/2021 2:03 PM, Snag wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 12:35:17 PM UTC-4, songbird wrote:
>>>> heyjoe wrote:
>>>>> Had an unexpected experience.
>>>>>
>>>>> Normally buy a dozen large eggs at the Kroger or Aldi. But had stopped
>>>>> at WalMark, because I needed a resupply of vitamin D. It was easy and
>>>>> convenient, so I picked up a dozen large eggs at the same time. At
>>>>> home, prepping to hard boil a half dozen, I was amazed at the large
>>>>> size. Noticeably larger than the "large" eggs from Kroger or Aldi.
>>>>> Double checked to be sure I hadn't bought extra-large (hadn't). Will
>>>>> have to stop by Walmark again, to see if that's the every day
>>>>> situation.
>>>> it varies, the last time we picked up eggs they were smaller
>>>> than normal. i'm guessing that quality control is not the
>>>> strong point of many of their suppliers since they push so
>>>> hard for the lowest prices.
>>>
>>> I should think Walmart would be low-hanging fruit for USDA enforcement.
>>>
>>>> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
>>>> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
>>>> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
>>>
>>> Evaporation through the shell?
>>>> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
>>>> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
>>>> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
>>>
>>>
>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>
>>
>> Could be . A lot of people don't know that there is a coating on eggs
>> that prevents that . That coating also helps preserve the eggs - they
>> don't need to be refrigerated until they've been washed . We just leave
>> them out on the counter , sometimes for up to 3 weeks with no spoiled
>> ones yet .
>
> I've heard that. I don't understand why they wash that off in the US.
> I've been told that in Europe eggs are like that; just left on the counter.
Same thing with fresh grown potatoes. Don't wash off the dried dirt
>>
>> Could be . A lot of people don't know that there is a coating on eggs
>> that prevents that . That coating also helps preserve the eggs - they
>> don't need to be refrigerated until they've been washed . We just leave
>> them out on the counter , sometimes for up to 3 weeks with no spoiled
>> ones yet .
>
> I've heard that. I don't understand why they wash that off in the US.
> I've been told that in Europe eggs are like that; just left on the counter.
until it's time to cook them. They last a long time that way.
Grocery stores sell them washed now and they don't last so long.
I remember a long time ago when white potatoes (at least) came in a
paper bag with a mesh front. They were coated with dirt.
Gary
Jul 28, 2021, 7:45:02 AM7/28/21
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chickens do you have. Is it basically one a day per laying hen?
Gary
Jul 28, 2021, 7:49:10 AM7/28/21
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On 7/27/2021 4:37 PM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:07:15 +0100, S Viemeister
> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:
>
>> On 27/07/2021 20:32, Janet wrote:
>>> In article <ijo5th-...@anthive.com>, song...@anthive.com says...
>>> eggs. You can test the age of eggs by putting one in a glass of water,
>>> if its fresh it lies on the bottom. If it's stale the large air sac
>>> makes it float.
>>>
>> Yes, my mother taught me the water trick. It does work.
>
> Floating eggs indicate spoilage.
> https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a32415535/egg-float-water-test/
>
That's what I've always heard
- fresh if they lay on their sides in water
- getting old if they stay on the bottom but just the tips
- if they float don't eat them
I've tested older eggs before but never got a floater.
> On Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:07:15 +0100, S Viemeister
> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote:
>
>> On 27/07/2021 20:32, Janet wrote:
>>> In article <ijo5th-...@anthive.com>, song...@anthive.com says...
>>
>>>> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
>>>> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
>>>> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
>>>
>>>
>>> The air sac gets larger as the egg ages. So large sacs indicate old
>>>> i've also noticed recently that there is a lot more air space
>>>> inside the eggs than there used to be. is it a new breed of
>>>> chicken or feed issue or water or what?
>>>
>>>
>>> eggs. You can test the age of eggs by putting one in a glass of water,
>>> if its fresh it lies on the bottom. If it's stale the large air sac
>>> makes it float.
>>>
>> Yes, my mother taught me the water trick. It does work.
>
> Floating eggs indicate spoilage.
> https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/a32415535/egg-float-water-test/
>
That's what I've always heard
- fresh if they lay on their sides in water
- getting old if they stay on the bottom but just the tips
- if they float don't eat them
I've tested older eggs before but never got a floater.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 28, 2021, 8:00:38 AM7/28/21
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As a group, I mean :) It seems mainly age related how many they lay.
They're a very happy crew. We only lock them up at night. During the
day, they're all over the place.
Ed Pawlowski
Jul 28, 2021, 9:31:09 AM7/28/21
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CT. You won't find them in the cities though, just the back roads.
When the gardens start producing heavily in summer I've even seen "free"
stuff.
Ed Pawlowski
Jul 28, 2021, 9:35:02 AM7/28/21
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floater.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 11:29:45 AM7/28/21
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solid run-on columns are painful.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 11:32:22 AM7/28/21
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"looks pretty". Yes, I've never heard of vinegar, nor do I use any kind
of relish. I knew someone that put sweet relish on them once... the
bread/butter kind; that was just awful.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 11:33:03 AM7/28/21
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On 7/28/2021 7:48 AM, Gary wrote:
while boiling it.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 11:34:29 AM7/28/21
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thinking about a few backyard chickens for a while, and was reading into
it. I heard they need gravel to peck at also. Feel free to share tips
if you care to. I very seriously might get some next year.
Dave Smith
Jul 28, 2021, 12:21:37 PM7/28/21
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hanging around for so long it has lost it's zing. There are also hotter
and smoked paprikas.
Sheldon Martin
Jul 28, 2021, 12:33:39 PM7/28/21
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:34:26 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
wrote:
A lot of people here keep chickens, some keep pet roosters. They can
require a lot of work and unless kept well fenced the preditors will
get them. Eggs are cheap to buy.
wrote:
require a lot of work and unless kept well fenced the preditors will
get them. Eggs are cheap to buy.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 28, 2021, 3:40:02 PM7/28/21
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use. I wouldn't mind giving them away but then I have to walk to the
road a couple of minutes, put a box out, keep an eye on the lemons in
case they're going off, and replace them with fresh ones in time.
Before I know it, I'm a lemon manager. Same with mandarins.
Michael Trew
Jul 28, 2021, 3:43:18 PM7/28/21
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lucky to break even on cost for eggs with a backyard chickens.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 28, 2021, 3:49:45 PM7/28/21
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under her. She moved to the empty property across the road to have
babies undisturbed. Our rooster visited her every day, with all the
other hens in tow. Across the bloody street, where people go 60 mph.
Anyway, they now use an acre or so. They don't go far. We feed them
regular chicken feed in the evening and during the day, they eat
anything they find.
Bruce 3.0
Jul 28, 2021, 3:50:38 PM7/28/21
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:33:33 -0400, Sheldon Martin <penm...@aol.com>
Our hens are a lot happier than your factory hens. Not that you care.
Bryan Simmons
Jul 28, 2021, 3:52:31 PM7/28/21
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 2:40:02 PM UTC-5, Bruce 3.0 wrote:
>
> We have a huge lemon tree with way more lemons than 2 people could
> use. I wouldn't mind giving them away but then I have to walk to the
> road a couple of minutes, put a box out, keep an eye on the lemons in
> case they're going off, and replace them with fresh ones in time.
> Before I know it, I'm a lemon manager. Same with mandarins.
>
I could happily eat a kilo of mandarins every day, maybe two.
>
> We have a huge lemon tree with way more lemons than 2 people could
> use. I wouldn't mind giving them away but then I have to walk to the
> road a couple of minutes, put a box out, keep an eye on the lemons in
> case they're going off, and replace them with fresh ones in time.
> Before I know it, I'm a lemon manager. Same with mandarins.
>
--Bryan
Ophelia
Jul 28, 2021, 4:14:59 PM7/28/21
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Awwww:)
Leonard Blaisdell
Jul 28, 2021, 7:57:02 PM7/28/21
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On 2021-07-28, Bruce 3.0 <Bruce...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> We have a huge lemon tree with way more lemons than 2 people could
> use. I wouldn't mind giving them away but then I have to walk to the
> road a couple of minutes, put a box out, keep an eye on the lemons in
> case they're going off, and replace them with fresh ones in time.
> Before I know it, I'm a lemon manager. Same with mandarins.
A Marxist wouldn't have your selfish attitude. "From each according to
> We have a huge lemon tree with way more lemons than 2 people could
> use. I wouldn't mind giving them away but then I have to walk to the
> road a couple of minutes, put a box out, keep an eye on the lemons in
> case they're going off, and replace them with fresh ones in time.
> Before I know it, I'm a lemon manager. Same with mandarins.
their ability. To each according to their need". I'm shocked at your
lack of sympathy for your neighbors. You're a monster!
P. Roglic
Jul 28, 2021, 8:01:07 PM7/28/21
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On 28 Jul 2021 23:56:56 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell
But being a lemon manager is beyond my ability, so I'm exempt.
Leonard Blaisdell
Jul 28, 2021, 8:16:17 PM7/28/21
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On 2021-07-27, Cindy Hamilton <angelica...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Deviled eggs. Dang, I'm starting to crave them. One of the food web sites
> I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
> idea in my head.
><https://smittenkitchen.com/>
If I read the smitten link correctly, that's just the way we make 'em.
> Deviled eggs. Dang, I'm starting to crave them. One of the food web sites
> I visit featured them recently. I don't agree with her method, but she put the
> idea in my head.
><https://smittenkitchen.com/>
Boil eggs, chop and add mayo. The finished product is quite eggy,
and the mayo adds just the right amount of salt.
Slather on white bread. To make it hoity-toity, toss in some salad
shrimp. Hmmm...my wife says we've never used shrimp. I'll try some soon.
leo
Leonard Blaisdell
Jul 28, 2021, 8:36:47 PM7/28/21
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On 2021-07-28, Bruce 3.0 <Bruce...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> Our hens are a lot happier than your factory hens. Not that you care.
Here's a rhetorical question. Neither you nor I know the answer. Is it
better to have existed for two months than never to have been born at all?
Factories generate a lot of chicks that would never have been born
without them.:
P. Roglic
Jul 28, 2021, 8:44:30 PM7/28/21
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On 29 Jul 2021 00:36:42 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell
They would never have suffered their horrible lives without the
factories and the barbaric egg consumers. No, sir, you don't weasel
your way out of the accusation of animal abuse with that one.
factories and the barbaric egg consumers. No, sir, you don't weasel
your way out of the accusation of animal abuse with that one.
Leonard Blaisdell
Jul 28, 2021, 10:45:32 PM7/28/21
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On 2021-07-29, P Roglic <Bruc...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> They would never have suffered their horrible lives without the
> factories and the barbaric egg consumers. No, sir, you don't weasel
> your way out of the accusation of animal abuse with that one.
So again, you know nothing but your head's on fire. You cannot answer
> They would never have suffered their horrible lives without the
> factories and the barbaric egg consumers. No, sir, you don't weasel
> your way out of the accusation of animal abuse with that one.
the question. You only think you can.
Leonard Blaisdell
Jul 28, 2021, 10:49:28 PM7/28/21
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On 2021-07-29, P Roglic <Bruc...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> But being a lemon manager is beyond my ability, so I'm exempt.
I surprised that your wife hasn't put you out in a basket by the road.
Should I email her?
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 12:38:33 AM7/29/21
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Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 12:38:53 AM7/29/21
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P. Roglic
Jul 29, 2021, 12:40:14 AM7/29/21
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On 29 Jul 2021 02:45:25 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell
You introduced your question (that you snipped) with "Here's a
rhetorical question." Rhetorical implies that you don't want or need
an answer.
rhetorical question." Rhetorical implies that you don't want or need
an answer.
P. Roglic
Jul 29, 2021, 12:41:31 AM7/29/21
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On 29 Jul 2021 02:49:23 GMT, Leonard Blaisdell
:)
It's not so much beyond my ability in an intellectual sense, but I'm
busy enough without distributing lemons among the needy.
It's not so much beyond my ability in an intellectual sense, but I'm
busy enough without distributing lemons among the needy.
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 12:42:03 AM7/29/21
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nowhere near that big, but the road beside my house is basically not
used, except for a few houses on the street. Perhaps next year. I
think the neighborhood kids would have fun with them!
P. Roglic
Jul 29, 2021, 12:56:08 AM7/29/21
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On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:38:31 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
wrote:
That's very mellow and goody two-shoes. I bet they had a wild
threesome after the recording.
wrote:
threesome after the recording.
P. Roglic
Jul 29, 2021, 12:57:01 AM7/29/21
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On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:38:51 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
wrote:
Ah, you're from over the hills and far away. A kilo is roughly 2 lbs.
wrote:
P. Roglic
Jul 29, 2021, 12:58:41 AM7/29/21
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On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:42:01 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
wrote:
If they're going to roam, you might want a rooster too. Hens can be
oblivious to danger and the rooster will be their bodyguard. Very
noisy in the early morning, though.
wrote:
oblivious to danger and the rooster will be their bodyguard. Very
noisy in the early morning, though.
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 29, 2021, 4:44:56 AM7/29/21
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I'd never add shrimp, but I almost always add finely minced onion,
celery, and radish. Lots of salt and a decent amount of pepper.
Back in the day, I'd put alfalfa or radish sprouts on the sandwich
instead of the minced radish.
Cindy Hamilton
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 29, 2021, 4:46:32 AM7/29/21
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Cindy Hamilton
Mike Duffy
Jul 29, 2021, 8:28:39 AM7/29/21
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On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:45:25 +0000, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
> You cannot answer the question. You only think you can.
After whining about his alleged 'troll' making him change him nym, he
> You cannot answer the question. You only think you can.
cannot even explain why he keeps changing it now. Probably he's just
gearing up for another orgy of forging & whining. Look out everyone!
Graham
Jul 29, 2021, 9:06:15 AM7/29/21
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Sheldon Martin
Jul 29, 2021, 12:52:22 PM7/29/21
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:43:15 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
Chickens need to be fed, chicken feed costs... and attracts rodents.
Cindy Hamilton
Jul 29, 2021, 12:56:11 PM7/29/21
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 3:43:18 PM UTC-4, Michael Trew wrote:
> It would be more for a hobby/pet than for eggs; I imagine one might be
> lucky to break even on cost for eggs with a backyard chickens.
We had a guy at work whose kids had chickens. He brought in extra
> It would be more for a hobby/pet than for eggs; I imagine one might be
> lucky to break even on cost for eggs with a backyard chickens.
eggs and charged $3 per dozen. I don't think he was making out like
a bandit on them, either.
Cindy Hamilton
GM
Jul 29, 2021, 1:13:00 PM7/29/21
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--
GM
Bruce 3.1
Jul 29, 2021, 2:34:05 PM7/29/21
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didn't explain it, dumbass.
Bruce 3.1
Jul 29, 2021, 2:41:47 PM7/29/21
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GM
Jul 29, 2021, 3:26:00 PM7/29/21
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--
GM
Bruce 3.1
Jul 29, 2021, 3:32:19 PM7/29/21
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so sorry for him. A hundred tiny violins aren't enough to express my
sadness :)
Hank Rogers
Jul 29, 2021, 3:56:11 PM7/29/21
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but not quite as much as me.
Much more than me, he owes EVERYONE an apology for the whining,
sniping, and butt sniffing he has always done.
I wish he had some self respect too.
GM
Jul 29, 2021, 4:15:02 PM7/29/21
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At the age of 60 she's prolly still being breastfed by her mudder...
<chuckle>
--
GM
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 11:55:26 PM7/29/21
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Was that a Led Zeppelin reference?
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 11:55:53 PM7/29/21
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On 7/29/2021 12:56 AM, P. Roglic wrote:
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 11:56:45 PM7/29/21
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Full size ones... I do have a bonsai orange tree that makes little tiny
oranges.
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 11:57:26 PM7/29/21
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On 7/29/2021 12:56 AM, P. Roglic wrote:
Michael Trew
Jul 29, 2021, 11:58:00 PM7/29/21
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On 7/29/2021 4:44 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> Back in the day, I'd put alfalfa or radish sprouts on the sandwich
> instead of the minced radish.
Alfalfa hay? Like what guinea pigs and rabbits eat?
> Back in the day, I'd put alfalfa or radish sprouts on the sandwich
> instead of the minced radish.
Michael Trew
Jul 30, 2021, 12:00:17 AM7/30/21
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Bruce 3.1
Jul 30, 2021, 12:13:25 AM7/30/21
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Bruce 3.1
Jul 30, 2021, 12:16:15 AM7/30/21
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On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:56:44 -0400, Michael Trew <mt99...@ymail.com>
wrote:
I'm not the biggest fan of citrus, but the trees were here when we
moved in. I mollycoddled one runt mandarin tree into adulthood. Its
mandarins make the best juice. It's almost as thick as mango juice.
wrote:
moved in. I mollycoddled one runt mandarin tree into adulthood. Its
mandarins make the best juice. It's almost as thick as mango juice.
Bruce 3.1
Jul 30, 2021, 12:16:42 AM7/30/21
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