Fourth of July Plans?

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Today at Kroger I was able to snag two decent Boston butt roasts. Also
bought two small mesh bags of petite red potatoes. The pork will be
smoked and the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
great recipe posted here several years ago. These dishes will be shared
with a neighbor across the alley, not the same neighbor who brings me a
plate on occasion, and a friend of hers.

They will be contributing some sort of tomato dish and a dessert and some
fruit and possibly wine.

What's y'all's plans if any??

[Bruce]

4th of July... refresh my memory... the birthday of Tom Cruise?

[Snag]

Weather permitting - 60% chance of rain here - I'll be set up down on
main street selling my house plants that didn't sell on Mother's Day .
We have a booth at an antique mall and the owners have offered me some
sidewalk space . I have a few plants in the booth (actually she's spread
them around the store) and she likes what I'm offering . We'll also have
our two youngest granddaughters here , their parents also have a booth
at the mall and they're coming up to stock/restock . The girls have
requested hot dogs on G-Paw's home made buns ... and I'm going to see if
my loving wife will make her potato salad .
--
Snag
Witty saying
goes here

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:13:05 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> 4th of July... refresh my memory... the birthday of Tom Cruise?
>

Got it!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:25:24 PM UTC-5, Snag wrote:
>
> Weather permitting - 60% chance of rain here - I'll be set up down on
> main street selling my house plants that didn't sell on Mother's Day .
> We have a booth at an antique mall and the owners have offered me some
> sidewalk space . I have a few plants in the booth (actually she's spread
> them around the store) and she likes what I'm offering .
>

Good luck!

No rain is predicted here just hot in the low 90's. I was out earlier and
it still feels awfully hot and no a breeze stirring anywhere makes it seem
hotter than it is.

>
> We'll also have
> our two youngest granddaughters here , their parents also have a booth
> at the mall and they're coming up to stock/restock . The girls have
> requested hot dogs on G-Paw's home made buns ... and I'm going to see if
> my loving wife will make her potato salad .
> --
> Snag
>

Buns here will just be Kroger's house brand. What does your wife do special
with her tater salad?

[Bruce]

Ok, let me try again. 4th of July was the day when Abe Lincoln
promoted blacks from slaves to second rate citizens? Yay!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Nah, not even close.

[Bruce]

On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 22:25:06 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"

<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

>On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 11:24:19 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 20:59:52 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"
>> <itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:
>>
>> >On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:13:05 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>> >>
>> >> 4th of July... refresh my memory... the birthday of Tom Cruise?
>> >>
>> >Got it!
>>
>> Ok, let me try again. 4th of July was the day when Abe Lincoln
>> promoted blacks from slaves to second rate citizens? Yay!
>>
>Nah, not even close.

The abolishment of the Confederation under George Washington?

[Julie Bove]

<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:59449772-4512-4d43...@googlegroups.com...

I got my dates all wrong and thought Fri. was the 4th. Nope. Might go to the
store for some lettuce to make a salad. And I'll open a can of baked beans.
We are close to being put back on lockdown and there's not much open or to
do the way it is. My neighbors normally do a lot of fireworks. Might sit
outside but damn. it's cold here.

[Gary]

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> I got my dates all wrong and thought Fri. was the 4th. Nope. Might go to the
> store for some lettuce to make a salad. And I'll open a can of baked beans.
> We are close to being put back on lockdown and there's not much open or to
> do the way it is. My neighbors normally do a lot of fireworks.

Fireworks are totally illegal in Virginia Beach. Get caught
and it's a class-1 misdemeanor with fine and up to a year
in jail. And this is the "land of the free?"

> Might sit outside but damn. it's cold here.

I looked up Bothell weather:
Lows in the mid-50's and highs around 70
All for the next few days.

I'm jealous. I'd love some of that refreshing weather.
Here, it's lows in the 70s, humid and no wind
High today in the lower 90s
And it's only going to get worse in the next 2 months. ;-o

[Bruce]

On Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:57:55 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> I got my dates all wrong and thought Fri. was the 4th. Nope. Might go to the
>> store for some lettuce to make a salad. And I'll open a can of baked beans.
>> We are close to being put back on lockdown and there's not much open or to
>> do the way it is. My neighbors normally do a lot of fireworks.
>
>Fireworks are totally illegal in Virginia Beach. Get caught
>and it's a class-1 misdemeanor with fine and up to a year
>in jail. And this is the "land of the free?"

In the Netherlands, "legal" fireworks were always allowed on New
Year's Eve. Each year, people lost fingers, eyes, etc. And pets got
lost, old people got scared etc. I once walked from my house to my
parents' house on New Years Eve. It felt like walking through a war
zone. Now they're starting to ban it more and more. Maybe not so free
is sometimes better.

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
>
> the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
> great recipe posted here several years ago.

Could you post that recipe? I don't remember it. Might have
been before my time here.

[Gary]

I'll never forget one New Year's Eve. At the time, I had a nice
black neighbor who had a "gang like" boyfriend that would visit
sometimes.

That night, I was in my bedroom watching tv and at midnight
I heard 5 LOUD bangs right outside my building. Sounded
more like gunshots than firecrackers to me.

Next morning at dawn, I went outside (as usual) and right on
the grass there were 5 spent 38cal shells. Arrghh! ;-)

[Bruce]

LOL, I'd ban that too.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Potsticker dumplings.

Cindy Hamilton

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 4:59:59 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> > I got my dates all wrong and thought Fri. was the 4th. Nope. Might go to the
> > store for some lettuce to make a salad. And I'll open a can of baked beans.
> > We are close to being put back on lockdown and there's not much open or to
> > do the way it is. My neighbors normally do a lot of fireworks.
>
> Fireworks are totally illegal in Virginia Beach. Get caught
> and it's a class-1 misdemeanor with fine and up to a year
> in jail. And this is the "land of the free?"

No. It never has been. You don't have the freedom to endanger
your neighbors.

Cindy Hamilton

[Ophelia]

"Julie Bove" wrote in message news:rdmhl2$is$1...@dont-email.me...

====

Friday is the 4th here:))

[Gary]

Bruce wrote:
>
> 4th of July... refresh my memory... the birthday of Tom Cruise?

It's the day that "Francis" wrote our crappy national anthem.
Each weekday morning at 3:58am on NBC, they feature a
different singer butchering it. Very annoying to hear.

lol!

Actually, I see that's not the day but it is the day he
wrote about.

"Some activists are calling for America to find a new
national anthem, and one popular proposal has put forth
John Lennon's "Imagine"."

That would be cool. One of my favorite Lennon songs and
John Lennon was my favorite musician too.

Another good change choice would be "America the Beautiful'
sung by Ray Charles. He nailed it.

[Bruce]

On Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:52:48 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>>
>> 4th of July... refresh my memory... the birthday of Tom Cruise?
>
>It's the day that "Francis" wrote our crappy national anthem.
>Each weekday morning at 3:58am on NBC, they feature a
>different singer butchering it. Very annoying to hear.

I only know Francis Ford Coppola.

>lol!
>
>Actually, I see that's not the day but it is the day he
>wrote about.
>
>"Some activists are calling for America to find a new
> national anthem, and one popular proposal has put forth
> John Lennon's "Imagine"."

But a national anthem written be an Englishman with hippie tendencies?
How would the Snags and the Sheldons of your country like that? <spit>

>That would be cool. One of my favorite Lennon songs and
>John Lennon was my favorite musician too.
>
>Another good change choice would be "America the Beautiful'
>sung by Ray Charles. He nailed it.

He was black. <spit>

[Snag]

I'm not really sure ... she got the recipe from a friend about 40
years ago and has tweaked it a bit to our taste but I only know it's one
of the best I've ever tasted .
--
Snag
Illegitimi non
carborundum

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 6:55:13 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Bruce wrote:
> >
> > 4th of July... refresh my memory... the birthday of Tom Cruise?
>
> It's the day that "Francis" wrote our crappy national anthem.

The Star Spangled Banner was written on September 14, 1814.

> Each weekday morning at 3:58am on NBC, they feature a
> different singer butchering it. Very annoying to hear.

Then. Don't. Listen.

> Actually, I see that's not the day but it is the day he
> wrote about.

Still nope. He wrote about the defense of Ft. McHenry, which
took place on September 13-14, 1814. Absolutely nothing to
do with the Revolutionary War.

> "Some activists are calling for America to find a new
> national anthem, and one popular proposal has put forth
> John Lennon's "Imagine"."

Hardly a barn-burner to sing at the outset of sporting events.

> That would be cool. One of my favorite Lennon songs and
> John Lennon was my favorite musician too.
>
> Another good change choice would be "America the Beautiful'
> sung by Ray Charles. He nailed it.

America the Beautiful would be fine. But sung straight, as you'd
like to have our current national anthem sung, not mucked about
as Ray Charles sang it.

Cindy Hamilton

[Gary]

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> America the Beautiful would be fine. But sung straight, as you'd
> like to have our current national anthem sung, not mucked about
> as Ray Charles sang it.

Ray Charles did a good rendition.

Correct though, our National Anthem should be played by a
good band playing original tempo and notes.

[Ophelia]

"Ophelia" wrote in message news:hm8evi...@mid.individual.net...

====


Oops no it isn't LOL Sorry!!

[GM]

Gary wrote:


> Fireworks are totally illegal in Virginia Beach. Get caught
> and it's a class-1 misdemeanor with fine and up to a year
> in jail. And this is the "land of the free?"

There have been fireworks going on all night and *every* night in my quiet town for a month now, started during the "riot" weekend, some nights it is like loud and rumbling thunder. Articles in many big city news outlets about this...it is now a "thing", apparently...on some of the Chicago neighborhood FB and other froups there are constant complaints...

Here you just have to pop over to Indiana fer yer fireworks fix, many places with gaudy billboards and such just over the IL/IN state line...

--
Best
Greg

[jmcquown]

Yeah, you're not across the International Date Line. The 4th is on
Saturday even in Scotland.

Jill

[Cindy Hamilton]

The original drinking-song tempo?

Cindy Hamilton

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Melba's Jammin' posted this recipe several years ago and I snagged it. I've
yet to make it that someone does not ask for the recipe and it gets rave
reviews.


Steak House Potato Salad

Servings: 4 - 6

A great salad without the bite of the vinegar in mayo.

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or base, dissolved in 1
tablespoon hot water

1/2-pound bacon slices, (maybe 6-8)

1/2 heaping cup mayonnaise

1 heaping cup sour cream

1 - 2 shallots diced or snipped chives

6-8 medium new red potatoes, scrubbed and boiled until tender

Dissolve the chicken base in water and set aside to cool. This ingredient
is important to this dish, do NOT omit!

Cut the bacon slices into 1/2" wide pieces and fry slowly until crisp
but not burned. Drain well and cool. OR place bacon strips on a
baking sheet and cook in the oven. Drain, cool, and chop.

While bacon is cooking, quarter the potatoes into bite size chunks in
a bowl. Combine the chicken base, mayo, and sour cream, stirring together
until smooth. Stir in onions and crisp bacon pieces; pour over
potatoes, mix, correct seasoning, and chill several hours or overnight
before serving.

→ Overnight is best. ←

Adjust measurements as required, but that's about the right ratio of
mayo to sour cream. Recipe is easily doubled.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:04:14 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> Potsticker dumplings.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
I love good potstickers. There are two Chinese buffets here and both are
very, very good. But one has the best potstickers I've ever eaten and
the other one is just terrible. But the one with terrible pot stickers
has some other good things the other restaurant kinda fails on.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

It's a shame we can't get samples here on the internet.

:o)

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 9:47:23 AM UTC-5, GM wrote:
>
> There have been fireworks going on all night and *every* night in my quiet town for a month now.
>
They've been going off for close to a month here as well. The big
fireworks display they put on here every year has been canceled. What
else is new? We can't have people congregating for fireworks but we
certainly can encourage them to amass in a crowd of about 10,000 and
march.

<spit>

[Sheldon Martin]

On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 20:06:45 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"
<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

>
>Today at Kroger I was able to snag two decent Boston butt roasts. Also
>bought two small mesh bags of petite red potatoes. The pork will be

>smoked and the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
>great recipe posted here several years ago. These dishes will be shared

>with a neighbor across the alley, not the same neighbor who brings me a
>plate on occasion, and a friend of hers.
>
>They will be contributing some sort of tomato dish and a dessert and some
>fruit and possibly wine.
>
>What's y'all's plans if any??

My wife left for Long Island yesterday to visit with the grands, this
is her first visit since the virus started, she'll return on Monday. I
really didn't plan dinner for me for today, I'm thinking an omelet
with caramelized Vidalia onions and cheese (probably Sargento Baby
Swiss). Tomorrow will be the usual 4th of July fare, frankfurters
(Sabrett all beef) braised in kraut (Silver Floss). Everytime I see
the name Silver Floss I think of a Silver Back Gorilla.

About a week ago I placed an order at Amazon for a memorial stone for
Jilly, 12" diameter black granite. It was at my front door this
morning, probably delivered yesterday late PM. So I decided to set it
in the ground.
Purchased from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CNW2WKW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Of course it's engraved for Jill... 2001-2020... outside my office
window, between two favorite trees, a Paperbark Maple & a Gingko:
https://postimg.cc/gallery/Ykqb2Xj

[GM]

Well, that's liberals/democrats for ya, lol...!!!

--
Best
Greg

[GM]

Very sweet remembrance of Jilly...and enjoy your Fourth. We are blessed to be living in this place at this time...God Bless America...!!!

--
Best
Greg

[Sheldon Martin]

On Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:52:48 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

Ray Charles couldn't sing on key... he spoke broken English...
actually he gave birth to Rap. The only correct version of God Bless
America was sung by Kate Smith:
https://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/k/kate_smith/god_bless_america.html#!

[Sheldon Martin]

On Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:57:55 -0400, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:

>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> I got my dates all wrong and thought Fri. was the 4th. Nope. Might go to the
>> store for some lettuce to make a salad. And I'll open a can of baked beans.
>> We are close to being put back on lockdown and there's not much open or to
>> do the way it is. My neighbors normally do a lot of fireworks.
>
>Fireworks are totally illegal in Virginia Beach. Get caught
>and it's a class-1 misdemeanor with fine and up to a year
>in jail. And this is the "land of the free?"

Fireworks are as Chinese as the Chinese virus.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 12:10:50 PM UTC-4, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 4:27:47 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >
> > "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> > >
> > > the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
> > > great recipe posted here several years ago.
> >
> > Could you post that recipe? I don't remember it. Might have
> > been before my time here.
> >
> Melba's Jammin' posted this recipe several years ago and I snagged it. I've
> yet to make it that someone does not ask for the recipe and it gets rave
> reviews.
>
>
> Steak House Potato Salad
>
> Servings: 4 - 6
>
> A great salad without the bite of the vinegar in mayo.
>

Goodness! Why wouldn't you want the bite of the vinegar?

Cindy Hamilton
Used to section and eat lemons

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 11:28:15 AM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> Tomorrow will be the usual 4th of July fare, frankfurters
> (Sabrett all beef) braised in kraut (Silver Floss). Everytime I see
> the name Silver Floss I think of a Silver Back Gorilla.
>

Sounds good to me.

>
> About a week ago I placed an order at Amazon for a memorial stone for
> Jilly, 12" diameter black granite. It was at my front door this
> morning, probably delivered yesterday late PM. So I decided to set it
> in the ground.
> Purchased from Amazon:
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CNW2WKW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> Of course it's engraved for Jill... 2001-2020... outside my office
> window, between two favorite trees, a Paperbark Maple & a Gingko:
> https://postimg.cc/gallery/Ykqb2Xj
>

That's sweet and thoughtful.

When I had to have Smitty put to sleep I had him cremated and they made
a paw print for me in plaster with his name on it. There's a large Japonica
bush at my front porch and he used to like to sit under it as he thought it
made him invisible to strangers. I scattered his ashes under that bush.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Yes, a Democrat for a mayor. The city had just started to slowly reopen
and he says to come join him for a peaceful march for George Floyd. Well,
that went over like a screen door on a submarine. Looting, vandalism, and
of course a huge spike in the Covid-19 virus. When you open a dictionary
and look for a definition of the word stupid, his picture should be displayed.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

I just posted the recipe as Melba shared many years ago. The only thing
I changed was your choice of using shallots or snipped chives. That change
only happened as one time I went to the store and not a single shallot to
be had. Unbelievable! Then I spied chives and it's just as tasty and the
little flecks of green look appealing scattered throughout.

[Snag]

Truly ! If you could you'd want her recipe ...
--
Snag
Illegitmi non
carborundum

[GM]

Illannoy has the stupidest guv'nor and Chicago the most imbecilic mayor, both truly embarrasing, and IMNSHO between the Covid and rioting debacles they have blood on their hands, they should be off to the guillotine...!!!

Chicago is a blood bath, we are making the international news even, along with Seattle, NYC and in fact in ANY democratically - run place we are looking at the end of civilization as we know it...

Here is some fun reading, IIRC Ed has checked out some of these blogs, Second City Cop is authored by Chicago cops, and it is one of the few authentic news sources in the city, check out our June murder stats -- you will "die laughing"!:

http://secondcitycop.blogspot.com/

"June Final Numbers

We all knew June was going to be bad, but not this bad:

June 2020: 92 killed, 469 wounded
June 2019: 50 killed, 274 wounded
June 2018: 60 killed, 289 wounded
June 2017: 86 killed, 322 wounded
June 2016: 78 killed, 373 wounded
June 2015: 51 killed, 244 wounded
June 2014: 39 killed, 248 wounded
HeyJackass.com helpfully breaks down some of these stats:
87 shot and killed
2 shot by CPD, 0 fatally
2 shot by CCW, 0 fatally
10 homicide-linked arrests
Averaged over 18 people shot per day
2 days were homicide-free
77 in serious or critical condition
84 males killed vs 8 females
3 children fatally shot, 1, 3 & 10
69 teenagers shot, 14 fatally
Youngest victim, 1, oldest, 61
32 grazed
6 selfies
34 #ShotInTheAss

But hey, Defund the Police, right?..."

</>

Hey Jackass is great for "criminal demographics":

HeyJackass!
Illustrating Chicago Values

https://heyjackass.com/

"Week in Progress (6/28 – 7/4)
Shot & Killed: 15
Shot & Wounded: 76
Total Shot: 91
Total Homicides: 17"

</>


And Crime in Wrigleyville and Boystown is a fun blog, too! One recent tidbit :

https://cwbchicago.com/

"Famed police reform activist charged with inappropriate touching of 13-year-old girl

July 3, 2020 CWBChicago Citywide

Lamon Reccord, a community activist who became the face of police reform activists when he stared down Chicago cops during demonstrations in 2015, is now accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl, according to a CPD spokesperson...

An inquiry seeking comment from Reccord via Facebook resulted in an auto-reply promising a future response.

In September 2016, WBEZ reported that Reccord was charged with threatening a public official “after he allegedly followed a South Side alderman to her car.” The outcome of that matter was not immediately available.

WBEZ’s story noted that Reccord “is widely known for getting in front of police officers during protests and staring into their eyes. His face was seen on network television and international news sites after a stare down with police officers during protests over Laquan McDonald’s death.”

</>

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Ask her what all the puts in it or just hover about while she's making it
and post your observations here. Inquiring minds want to know!

[Hank Rogers]

Howz about her bosoms Popeye?

[Ophelia]

"Snag" wrote in message news:rdnq11$kl5$1...@dont-email.me...

Snag

===

Please share her recipe?

[Sheldon Martin]

A good forever resting place... they're all very hard to lose. Jilly
slept tucked in next to me every night for nineteen years, I still
miss her breath on my neck, always will. I've dug more than twenty
cat graves, all well marked, Jilly's was the hardest.

[Bruce]

Yes. God knows what the best Snag ever tasted tastes like.

[Bruce]

On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 10:15:07 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"

I thought opening too early was more of a Presidential and a
Republican thing.

[Bruce]

She's even afraid of wine. Wait, so are you.

[Hank Rogers]

It's a mystery ... just like the best butt hole you ever sniffed.
You're not one to sniff and tell, so we'll never know Gruce.

[Hank Rogers]

Yes, it's a big part of the MAGA culture. And trump (a genius) has
determined that you can not contract covid from butt sniffing, so
you're safe Fruce!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 3:43:56 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> I thought opening too early was more of a Presidential and a
> Republican thing.
>

Nope, this was a dunce democrat. Our previous mayor (Mayor Moonbeam)
resigned as she was caught with her panties down around her ankles.
Juggling the books didn't help her case either. She was a dunce democrat,
too, with an equally dunce son who died of an overdose.

[Bruce]

Yes, one Democrat, but nevertheless your president and Republicans in
general are known for underestimating Covid and favouring economy over
public health, thus killing thousands and thousands of people.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:12:58 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> Yes, one Democrat, but nevertheless your president and Republicans in
> general are known for underestimating Covid and favouring economy over
> public health, thus killing thousands and thousands of people.
>

All of our previous mayors have been democrats. Can't meet the budget?
Let's increase property taxes instead of looking at what programs can
possibly need a bit of trimming.

You think the decision by our mayor to invite folks to come join his dumb
ass in a march for a dead thug while this Covid-19 was b.a.r.e.l.y. easing
was a smart move?? Since the marching, looting, and vandalism we've seen
an increase in cases, restaurants closing again, and businesses shutting
down since his brilliant invitation.

This stupidity can't all be laid on the Republicans doorstep.

[Bruce]

On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 15:49:49 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"
<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

>On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:12:58 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> Yes, one Democrat, but nevertheless your president and Republicans in
>> general are known for underestimating Covid and favouring economy over
>> public health, thus killing thousands and thousands of people.
>>
>All of our previous mayors have been democrats. Can't meet the budget?
>Let's increase property taxes instead of looking at what programs can
>possibly need a bit of trimming.

That's a recurring political choice worldwide. There's no one answer.
Some programs can be cut, others need more funding.

>You think the decision by our mayor to invite folks to come join his dumb
>ass in a march for a dead thug while this Covid-19 was b.a.r.e.l.y. easing
>was a smart move??

No, it's incredibly stupid.

>Since the marching, looting, and vandalism we've seen
>an increase in cases, restaurants closing again, and businesses shutting
>down since his brilliant invitation.
>
>This stupidity can't all be laid on the Republicans doorstep.

You're very critical of the mayor, for good reason, but also very
forgiving of Trump's mismanagement of the Covid crisis. That's
strange.

[Derek Vinyard]

Have you bumped yer widdle head again?

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:55:30 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> You're very critical of the mayor, for good reason, but also very
> forgiving of Trump's mismanagement of the Covid crisis. That's
> strange.
>

I am critical of the mayor as it is affecting me directly. Not so much
what's going on in Washington as far as a daily personal interaction.

[Bruce]

OK.

[Hank Rogers]

Move along Druce, nothing more to sniff.

I'll call you if someone farts.

[cshenk]

itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 4:27:47 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >

> > "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> > >
> > > the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
> > > great recipe posted here several years ago.
> >

> > Could you post that recipe? I don't remember it. Might have
> > been before my time here.
> >
> Melba's Jammin' posted this recipe several years ago and I snagged
> it. I've yet to make it that someone does not ask for the recipe and
> it gets rave reviews.
>
>
> Steak House Potato Salad
>
> Servings: 4 - 6
>
> A great salad without the bite of the vinegar in mayo.
>

> 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or base, dissolved in 1
> tablespoon hot water
>
> 1/2-pound bacon slices, (maybe 6-8)
>
> 1/2 heaping cup mayonnaise
>
> 1 heaping cup sour cream
>
> 1 - 2 shallots diced or snipped chives
>
> 6-8 medium new red potatoes, scrubbed and boiled until tender
>
> Dissolve the chicken base in water and set aside to cool. This
> ingredient is important to this dish, do NOT omit!
>
> Cut the bacon slices into 1/2" wide pieces and fry slowly until crisp
> but not burned. Drain well and cool. OR place bacon strips on a
> baking sheet and cook in the oven. Drain, cool, and chop.
>
> While bacon is cooking, quarter the potatoes into bite size chunks in
> a bowl. Combine the chicken base, mayo, and sour cream, stirring
> together until smooth. Stir in onions and crisp bacon pieces; pour
> over potatoes, mix, correct seasoning, and chill several hours or
> overnight before serving.
>
> → Overnight is best. ←
>
> Adjust measurements as required, but that's about the right ratio of
> mayo to sour cream. Recipe is easily doubled.

How delightfully different from mine!

Having tasted it, do you think the Bacon can be cut down? Say, to
1/3rd a lb?

[cshenk]

It doesn't always fit and for me, odd for a southener, rarely does here.

Vinegar in potato salad? Seems odd to me.

[cshenk]

I like Ray Charles version better.

[Sheldon Martin]

>> ? Overnight is best. ?

>>
>> Adjust measurements as required, but that's about the right ratio of
>> mayo to sour cream. Recipe is easily doubled.
>
>How delightfully different from mine!
>
>Having tasted it, do you think the Bacon can be cut down? Say, to
>1/3rd a lb?

Bacon potato salad is major TIAD! Leave out the potatoes.

[Bruce]

On the other hand: one misstep from a Democrat and Jo-Jo's all over
the case. A much bigger misstep from a right-winger and nobody hears a
peep from Jo-Jo. Crickets :)

Your country's so divided, it's come to a standstill.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 8:55:19 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:
>
> How delightfully different from mine!
>
> Having tasted it, do you think the Bacon can be cut down? Say, to
> 1/3rd a lb?
>

To me, the bacon really makes the dish. I suppose you could cut it back.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 9:13:42 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> Bacon potato salad is major TIAD! Leave out the potatoes.
>

The bacon, to me, really adds something extra to this dish.

[Bruce]

The funny thing is that Tom Cruise was born on the 3rd of July.

[Gary]

Ophelia wrote:
>
> "Ophelia" wrote:
> Friday is the 4th here:))
>
> ====
>
> Oops no it isn't LOL Sorry!!

https://www.hostpic.org/images/2006201649300094.jpg

[Cindy Hamilton]

The President has limited control (except his bully pulpit) over what the
states do in regard to the pandemic. He can withhold funding (directly
and indirectly via refusing to declare a place a disaster area), but
that's about it.

Look at how many governors have told him to pound sand.

If you read carefully, you'll see that her city was opening in a controlled
manner until the mayor screwed the pooch on social distancing.

Cindy Hamilton

[Cindy Hamilton]

My grandmother was from Virginia. Her potato salad was:

Potatoes
Onions
Celery
Miracle Whip
Vinegar
Sugar
Salt
Pepper

Then there's German potato salad, which also include vinegar. French
potato salad, which is made with a vinaigrette. And a whole raft of
other vinegared potato salades.

Cindy Hamilton

[Gary]

Sheldon Martin wrote:
> Bacon potato salad is major TIAD! Leave out the potatoes.

Even 55 years later, Sheldon *still* has nightmares of having
to cook 400 pounds of bacon each morning. ;)

[Bruce]

Your President still sets the tone and verbally abuses governors who
didn't want to open fast enough. Those governors were right.

The mayor of Amsterdam also allowed a BLM demonstration to happen
during the Covid crisis. She was so keen to show how politically
correct she was that she endangered public health in the process.

Stupidity is international, but Trump takes the cake.

[Bruce]

That's when he lost his Jewish faith.

[Gary]

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> Gary wrote:
> > Correct though, our National Anthem should be played by a
> > good band playing original tempo and notes.
>
> The original drinking-song tempo?

Huh?
I was in the jr. high and high school bands.
National Anthem was played using sheet music.
The sheet music shows the proper notes
(not all the extra crap that singers add)

It also shows the tempo meant to be played at.
Meant to be played a bit faster than most singers do.

Google a version played by a military band. It's not
so bad when played that way.

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
>
> On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 4:27:47 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >
> > "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> > >
> > > the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
> > > great recipe posted here several years ago.
> >
> > Could you post that recipe? I don't remember it. Might have
> > been before my time here.
> >
> Melba's Jammin' posted this recipe several years ago and I snagged it. I've
> yet to make it that someone does not ask for the recipe and it gets rave
> reviews.
>
> Steak House Potato Salad

<snip>

Thank you for posting it. :)

[Gary]

"itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> Yes, a Democrat for a mayor. The city had just started to slowly reopen
> and he says to come join him for a peaceful march for George Floyd. Well,
> that went over like a screen door on a submarine.

LOL! I love that analogy! :)

[Gary]

cshenk wrote:

>
> Sheldon Martin wrote:
> > Ray Charles couldn't sing on key... he spoke broken English...
> > actually he gave birth to Rap. The only correct version of God Bless
> > America was sung by Kate Smith:
> >
> https://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/k/kate_smith/god_bless_america.html#!
>
> I like Ray Charles version better.

I remember Kate Smith. She could certainly belt out a song.
Didn't even need a microphone in a large stadium. heh heh
Somewhat irritating voice to me though. I would never
listen to a Kate Smith recording at home.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Additionally, the song Sheldon is talking about isn't the song you
were talking about.

I'd go for "America the Beautiful" despite its mention of God in
every stanza. "God Bless America" is a complete non-starter for me.

I'd probably prefer "This Land Is Your Land". It's easier to sing,
too.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 7:26:36 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > Gary wrote:
> > > Correct though, our National Anthem should be played by a
> > > good band playing original tempo and notes.
> >
> > The original drinking-song tempo?
>
> Huh?

Do you know nothing about your national anthem? The tune was
originally a British song entitled "To Anacreon in Heaven".

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anacreontic_Song>

I see that calling it a "drinking song" isn't quite accurate.

> I was in the jr. high and high school bands.

As was I. I probably could still pay the song from memory.

Cindy Hamilton

[Gary]

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> Gary wrote:
> > I was in the jr. high and high school bands.
>

> As was I. I probably could still play the song from memory.

What instument did you play?
I played the cornet and I now have that back but my lip
muscles have died after 50 years. Can't even get a note
out of the darn thing. (just need to practice)

And yes, I could probably still play that from memory
too. Also all the John Phillip Sousa marches.

I was also troop bugler in Boy Scouts. I still remember
most of those bugle things.

One thing I haven't forgotten is how to read sheet
music (as applied to cornet). I still remember all the
fingering for all the notes.

[Gary]

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> I'd go for "America the Beautiful" despite its mention of God in
> every stanza. "God Bless America" is a complete non-starter for me.

Old times. I do remember in my early elementary school years,
every morning the class said the "Lord's Prayer" and the
"Pledge of Allegiance".

Don't really recall when the prayer ended but it did.
I wonder if "Pledge of Allegiance" is still said.
Never thought to ask my daughter during her school years.
Haven't asked about my grandsons either.

[Gary]

No one gives a crap about Tom Cruise. Why mention him?
He's just a short, unpleasant movie star.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 8:16:42 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > Gary wrote:
> > > I was in the jr. high and high school bands.
> >
> > As was I. I probably could still play the song from memory.
>
> What instument did you play?

Flute.

> I played the cornet and I now have that back but my lip
> muscles have died after 50 years. Can't even get a note
> out of the darn thing. (just need to practice)

I still have mine, but it could use a little time in the shop.
Can't tell if it's a missing cork or a spring that's out of place.

Cindy Hamilton

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 6:26:45 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> "itsjoan...@webtv.net" wrote:
> >
> > Steak House Potato Salad
>
> <snip>
>
> Thank you for posting it. :)
>

You're welcome!

[Hank Rogers]

That's a double whiff there Gruce!

[Sheldon Martin]

That's extra special like stepping in fresh dog poop and not cleaning
your shoes outside before traipsing all over your carpeting... the
only thing worse than bacon cooking is the stench of lamb cooking....
the Greeks like lamb the same as they like anal sex.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 12:53:21 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> That's extra special like stepping in fresh dog poop and not cleaning
> your shoes outside before traipsing all over your carpeting... the
> only thing worse than bacon cooking is the stench of lamb cooking....
> the Greeks like lamb the same as they like anal sex.
>

We get it, you don't like bacon. But before you pass judgment on a dish
you've never eaten, just pass the bowl to the person next to you and you
won't have to eat it.

[Sheldon Martin]

vadalias>won't have to eat it.

I've eaten bacon and liked it until I had to cook enough to feed the
6th fleet every morning. Right now I have 5lbs of Vidalias
caramelizing for my 1lb burger for dinner... 5 lbs of onions can cook
down to nothing.

[Cindy Hamilton]

On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 11:06:48 PM UTC-4, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> Today at Kroger I was able to snag two decent Boston butt roasts. Also
> bought two small mesh bags of petite red potatoes. The pork will be
> smoked and the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
> great recipe posted here several years ago. These dishes will be shared
> with a neighbor across the alley, not the same neighbor who brings me a
> plate on occasion, and a friend of hers.
>
> They will be contributing some sort of tomato dish and a dessert and some
> fruit and possibly wine.
>
> What's y'all's plans if any??

We had our festive potsticker dumplings for lunch. I must have done it
right: the house smells like a Chinese takeout box.

Sheldon reminds me that I should put bacon on my shopping list. At the
rate the weather is going, we should have local tomatoes soon.

Cindy Hamilton

[Bruce]

Did you ever see his madman's interview?

[Bruce]

On Sat, 04 Jul 2020 14:26:17 -0400, Sheldon Martin <penm...@aol.com>
wrote:

Sounds like a waste!

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 1:26:22 PM UTC-5, Sheldon wrote:
>
> I've eaten bacon and liked it until I had to cook enough to feed the
> 6th fleet every morning. Right now I have 5lbs of Vidalias
> caramelizing for my 1lb burger for dinner... 5 lbs of onions can cook
> down to nothing.
>

I like Vidalias and yes, a big bag, 5 pounds or more will cook down to just
a small bowl. Makes you think someone sneaked in your kitchen and stole
half of what you're cooking.

I don't know if you're a turnip green fan or not, but they have the same
disappearing ability when cooked as onions do.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 1:38:12 PM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> We had our festive potsticker dumplings for lunch. I must have done it
> right: the house smells like a Chinese takeout box.
>

Mmmmmmmmm, good smell!

>
> Sheldon reminds me that I should put bacon on my shopping list. At the
> rate the weather is going, we should have local tomatoes soon.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

Every year, about 6 blocks from me in mid-August, I think, they have the
"Tomato Arts Fest." I'm not sure of the number, s.e.v.e.r.a.l. hundred
for sure but I would not be a bit surprised if it's not canceled this year.
All other summer activities have been so I don't know why this one would
survive the chopping block.

[Hank Rogers]

But Popeye, so do yoose !!!!!!!!!!

Yoose famous for yoose skill at felching and also rim jobs.

Yoose try to cover it up by constantly talking bout wimmen's "bosoms".

Are yoose greek too Popeye?

[Hank Rogers]

What person?
Who would have the stomach to eat at the same table with Popeye?

[jmcquown]

On 7/2/2020 11:06 PM, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
> Today at Kroger I was able to snag two decent Boston butt roasts. Also
> bought two small mesh bags of petite red potatoes. The pork will be
> smoked and the potatoes will be turned into Steakhouse Potato Salad; a
> great recipe posted here several years ago. These dishes will be shared
> with a neighbor across the alley, not the same neighbor who brings me a
> plate on occasion, and a friend of hers.
>
> They will be contributing some sort of tomato dish and a dessert and some
> fruit and possibly wine.
>
> What's y'all's plans if any??
>

No plans, really. I'll be cooking a nice juicy hamburger topped with
swiss cheese and bacon served on a lightly toasted whole wheat bun.
It's super hot down here so I'll cook it in a small cast-iron skillet on
the stove. Not worth firing up the charcoal grill for just a burger.
I'll have a couple of scoops of Publix (store brand) espresso chip
frozen yogurt for dessert. That stuff is really tasty! :)

Enjoy your day!

Jill

[jmcquown]

On 7/3/2020 12:28 PM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
>
> About a week ago I placed an order at Amazon for a memorial stone for
> Jilly, 12" diameter black granite. It was at my front door this
> morning, probably delivered yesterday late PM. So I decided to set it
> in the ground.
> Purchased from Amazon:
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CNW2WKW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> Of course it's engraved for Jill... 2001-2020... outside my office
> window, between two favorite trees, a Paperbark Maple & a Gingko:
> https://postimg.cc/gallery/Ykqb2Xj
>
That's very sweet, Sheldon.

Jill

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 2:43:23 PM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
>
> No plans, really. I'll be cooking a nice juicy hamburger topped with
> swiss cheese and bacon served on a lightly toasted whole wheat bun.
> It's super hot down here so I'll cook it in a small cast-iron skillet on
> the stove. Not worth firing up the charcoal grill for just a burger.
> I'll have a couple of scoops of Publix (store brand) espresso chip
> frozen yogurt for dessert. That stuff is really tasty! :)
>
> Enjoy your day!
>
> Jill
>

Hamburger sounds a-ok with me!

It's awfully hot here as well with the temperature sitting at 96° and the
heat index simmering at 105°.

[Bruce]

Sure beats the 53F in the living room when I got up 2 hours ago.

[Ophelia]

"Gary" wrote in message news:5F004FD5...@att.net...

Ophelia wrote:
>
> "Ophelia" wrote:
> Friday is the 4th here:))
>
> ====
>
> Oops no it isn't LOL Sorry!!

https://www.hostpic.org/images/2006201649300094.jpg

===

LOL :)))

[jmcquown]

That's about the temperature and heat index down here, too. And humid.
I suppose I could use my small hibachi to grill the burger but I'm not
really interested in cooking over hot coals. I make a good bacon-swiss
burger. :)

Jill