It was like old times here this morning. I was having assorted cable/internet issues so today a tech came out to solve them. He
replaced the cable from street to house.
So, for 45 minutes, I had no access to the outside world. It was like
living in 1960 for a while. No TV, no cable music, no internet. I had
to entertain myself. How did humanity survive those conditions?
I took scallops out of the freezer for dinner tonight since I had the
time. Even got out the pan I'm going to cook them in. I have some
leftover green beans. Going to cut them up small and add to a salad.
Wine is chilling too.
I think it'll be Turkish food for lunch today. The menu at
the Turkish cafe changes daily, and they have my husband's
favorite dish today: a spicy lamb ragu over a roasted eggplant
puree. It sounds so good, I think I'll get the same.
https://www.aysesturkishcafeannarbor.com/menu
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops.The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
On 2025-06-05 2:45 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops.The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
I only had lamb once when I was a kid because my father disliked it so
much. My mother cooked it for me and my brothers when Dad was away on a business trip. I was not impressed. The next time I had it was when my
wife, then girlfriend grilled lamb (shoulder) chops on a Hibachi and
loved it.
If you have not enjoyed other cuts there is no point in recommending a
leg or shoulder roast, but you should give braised lamb shanks a try.
There is usually enough beef or chicken stock and wine or beer and
aromatics to tone down whatever lambiness you don't like. FWIW, my son
only tolerated leg of lamb because I made a curry with the leftovers. He recently told me about having lamb shanks in a restaurant he he loved it.
On 6/5/2025 12:57 PM, Ed P wrote:
It was like old times here this morning. I was having assorted cable/That happened to me in April, for about 15 days. It was the exterior
internet issues so today a tech came out to solve them. He replaced
the cable from street to house.
So, for 45 minutes, I had no access to the outside world. It was like
living in 1960 for a while. No TV, no cable music, no internet. I
had to entertain myself. How did humanity survive those conditions?
cable line from the house to wherever it connects behind my house. It
took that long for the company to figure out they needed to send someone
out who determined yeah, it's outside line. In the meantiime, I read
books.
Jill
It was like old times here this morning. I was having assorted cable/ internet issues so today a tech came out to solve them. He replaced the cable from street to house.
So, for 45 minutes, I had no access to the outside world. It was like living in 1960 for a while. No TV, no cable music, no internet. I had
to entertain myself. How did humanity survive those conditions?
I took scallops out of the freezer for dinner tonight since I had the
time. Even got out the pan I'm going to cook them in. I have some leftover green beans. Going to cut them up small and add to a salad.
Wine is chilling too.
I only had lamb once when I was a kid because my father disliked it so
much. My mother cooked it for me and my brothers when Dad was away on a business trip. I was not impressed. The next time I had it was when my
wife, then girlfriend grilled lamb (shoulder) chops on a Hibachi and
loved it.
https://www.aysesturkishcafeannarbor.com/menu
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
On 6/5/2025 3:48 PM, Jill McQuown wrote:
On 6/5/2025 12:57 PM, Ed P wrote:
It was like old times here this morning. I was having assortedThat happened to me in April, for about 15 days. It was the exterior
cable/ internet issues so today a tech came out to solve them. He
replaced the cable from street to house.
So, for 45 minutes, I had no access to the outside world. It was
like living in 1960 for a while. No TV, no cable music, no
internet. I had to entertain myself. How did humanity survive those
conditions?
cable line from the house to wherever it connects behind my house. It
took that long for the company to figure out they needed to send
someone out who determined yeah, it's outside line. In the meantiime,
I read books.
Jill
Wow, that is waaaaay to long. I contacted Spectrum yesterday afternoon,
got a call this morning and a tech showed up 2 hours later. I was
impressed with the service.
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I think it'll be Turkish food for lunch today. The menu at
the Turkish cafe changes daily, and they have my husband's
favorite dish today: a spicy lamb ragu over a roasted eggplant
puree. It sounds so good, I think I'll get the same.
https://www.aysesturkishcafeannarbor.com/menu
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops. The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
There was a time we had lamb chops most Tuesdays. The local supermarket
put them out for the weekend and Tuesday morning, the ones not sold went
to half price. After a time, they no longer sold lamb chops.
The problem with my ISP is it is extremely difficult to speak with a
live person. Hey dipshits, I can't connect so why are you asking me if
I want to connect to an online (AI) agent?
On 2025-06-05, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
The problem with my ISP is it is extremely difficult to speak with a
live person. Hey dipshits, I can't connect so why are you asking me if
I want to connect to an online (AI) agent?
Because they assume you're one of the 98% of Americans who own
a cell phone.
On 6/5/2025 3:29 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
On 2025-06-05 2:45 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops.The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
I only had lamb once when I was a kid because my father disliked it so
much. My mother cooked it for me and my brothers when Dad was away on
a business trip. I was not impressed. The next time I had it was when
my wife, then girlfriend grilled lamb (shoulder) chops on a Hibachi
and loved it.
If you have not enjoyed other cuts there is no point in recommending a
leg or shoulder roast, but you should give braised lamb shanks a try.
I love braised lamb shanks. In fact, I have a couple in the freezer I
should cook with some barley. It's been a while since I made braised
lamb shanks.
There is usually enough beef or chicken stock and wine or beer andI've never cooked a leg of lamb. But I do remember having an Ethiopian
aromatics to tone down whatever lambiness you don't like. FWIW, my son
only tolerated leg of lamb because I made a curry with the leftovers.
He recently told me about having lamb shanks in a restaurant he he
loved it.
lamb stew before I moved to SC. It was an odd situation. The owners of
a convenience store down the street were from Ethiopia. They had a
little kitchen that sold typical "Southern" fried chicken and fried
quartered potatoes, and typical breakfast stuff, like biscuits & gravy.
One day the woman asked me if I'd like to try a dish she had made for
her husband. I said yes, thank you! It was a nicely spiced lamb stew
made from leg of lamb, served with homemade injera bread to sop up the gravy. OMG, it was delicious!
Jill
On 2025-06-05, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
The problem with my ISP is it is extremely difficult to speak with a
live person. Hey dipshits, I can't connect so why are you asking me if
I want to connect to an online (AI) agent?
Because they assume you're one of the 98% of Americans who own
a cell phone.
On 2025-06-05, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
The problem with my ISP is it is extremely difficult to speak with a
live person. Hey dipshits, I can't connect so why are you asking me if
I want to connect to an online (AI) agent?
Because they assume you're one of the 98% of Americans who own
a cell phone.
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
On 2025-06-05 12:45 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I think it'll be Turkish food for lunch today. The menu at
the Turkish cafe changes daily, and they have my husband's
favorite dish today: a spicy lamb ragu over a roasted eggplant
puree. It sounds so good, I think I'll get the same.
https://www.aysesturkishcafeannarbor.com/menu
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops. The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
There was a time we had lamb chops most Tuesdays. The local supermarket
put them out for the weekend and Tuesday morning, the ones not sold went
to half price. After a time, they no longer sold lamb chops.
I don't understand people's aversion to lamb (and mutton). But then, I
was brought up to eat it as well as an array of offal.
Cindy Hamilton wrote on 6/5/2025 4:43 PM:
On 2025-06-05, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
The problem with my ISP is it is extremely difficult to speak with a
live person. Hey dipshits, I can't connect so why are you asking me if
I want to connect to an online (AI) agent?
Because they assume you're one of the 98% of Americans who own
a cell phone.
They also may be avoiding her Majesty if they've had any previous
contact. They'd know how difficult she is.
On 2025-06-05, Graham <g.stereo@shaw.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-05 12:45 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I think it'll be Turkish food for lunch today. The menu at
the Turkish cafe changes daily, and they have my husband's
favorite dish today: a spicy lamb ragu over a roasted eggplant
puree. It sounds so good, I think I'll get the same.
https://www.aysesturkishcafeannarbor.com/menu
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops. The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
There was a time we had lamb chops most Tuesdays. The local supermarket >>> put them out for the weekend and Tuesday morning, the ones not sold went >>> to half price. After a time, they no longer sold lamb chops.
I don't understand people's aversion to lamb (and mutton). But then, I
was brought up to eat it as well as an array of offal.
Lamb was never served in my childhood home. To me it has an
unpleasant, strong, gamy taste. Same thing for venison. Even
the back half of beef (round, for example) has an unpleasant
liverish taste that I avoid.
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
Why am I trying to learn to like lamb? Because it's offered
at the restaurants at which we dine and I would like to have
more options. Perhaps someday I'll even cook it at home.
On 2025-06-05, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
The problem with my ISP is it is extremely difficult to speak with a
live person. Hey dipshits, I can't connect so why are you asking me if
I want to connect to an online (AI) agent?
Because they assume you're one of the 98% of Americans who own
a cell phone.
On 6/5/2025 7:04 PM, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
A couple of years ago while at my friend's place, she had a problem. The person we talked to was in the Philippines and we heard a lot of noise
in the background. They were getting a typhoon and the wind was howling.
She fixed the problem though.
On 6/6/2025 5:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-05, Graham <g.stereo@shaw.ca> wrote:You might enjoy an Ethiopian lamb stew. I don't know the name of it
On 2025-06-05 12:45 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/5/2025 1:18 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
I think it'll be Turkish food for lunch today. The menu at
the Turkish cafe changes daily, and they have my husband's
favorite dish today: a spicy lamb ragu over a roasted eggplant
puree. It sounds so good, I think I'll get the same.
https://www.aysesturkishcafeannarbor.com/menu
I used to be stuck on the roasted salmon, but I'm branching
out. This is part of my plan to learn to like lamb.
It's possible I won't have dinner, after this feast. Or perhaps
just a small salad.
I like lamb chops. The few times I had other cuts, was not really
liking it.
There was a time we had lamb chops most Tuesdays. The local supermarket >>>> put them out for the weekend and Tuesday morning, the ones not sold went >>>> to half price. After a time, they no longer sold lamb chops.
I don't understand people's aversion to lamb (and mutton). But then, I
was brought up to eat it as well as an array of offal.
Lamb was never served in my childhood home. To me it has an
unpleasant, strong, gamy taste. Same thing for venison. Even
the back half of beef (round, for example) has an unpleasant
liverish taste that I avoid.
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
Why am I trying to learn to like lamb? Because it's offered
at the restaurants at which we dine and I would like to have
more options. Perhaps someday I'll even cook it at home.
offhand. When I lived in TN there was an Ethiopian couple who owned a
little convenience store near where I lived. The wife made a delicious, nicely spiced lamb stew and shared some with me. The stew was mopped up
with homemade injera bread. It was delicious!
Even if I were so inclined, a link to their troubleshooting site or
online chat with an AI bot would not have fixed the problem. They wound
up having to run an entirely new cable from the box outside my house to
the junction.
Jill McQuown wrote:
...
Even if I were so inclined, a link to their troubleshooting site or
online chat with an AI bot would not have fixed the problem. They wound
up having to run an entirely new cable from the box outside my house to
the junction.
the phone company talked of running a new cable for our
landline for 20 years and never did it. eventually we
cancelled our line and got a cell phone for half the price
per month. the noise on the line varied with the weather
and how many mice they had in the cabinets and failures of
equipment at the switching stations. all that copper is
still in the ground.
songbird
On 2025-06-06, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
On 6/6/2025 5:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
Why am I trying to learn to like lamb? Because it's offeredYou might enjoy an Ethiopian lamb stew. I don't know the name of it
at the restaurants at which we dine and I would like to have
more options. Perhaps someday I'll even cook it at home.
offhand. When I lived in TN there was an Ethiopian couple who owned a
little convenience store near where I lived. The wife made a delicious,
nicely spiced lamb stew and shared some with me. The stew was mopped up
with homemade injera bread. It was delicious!
There are at least a couple of Ethiopian lamb stews.
We have an Ethiopian restaurant here, but they're not open
for lunch anymore and we don't go out for dinner.
If I were going to cook Ethiopian food at home (which I've done
before), I'd probably do chicken or beef stew, lentils, and
salad. With our best imitation injera, of course.
On 6/6/2025 12:35 PM, songbird wrote:
Jill McQuown wrote:
...
Even if I were so inclined, a link to their troubleshooting site or
online chat with an AI bot would not have fixed the problem. They wound >>> up having to run an entirely new cable from the box outside my house to
the junction.
the phone company talked of running a new cable for our
landline for 20 years and never did it. eventually we
cancelled our line and got a cell phone for half the price
per month. the noise on the line varied with the weather
and how many mice they had in the cabinets and failures of
equipment at the switching stations. all that copper is
still in the ground.
songbird
Well, I wasn't talking about a phone company, but okay.
Jill
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
On 6/6/2025 11:25 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-06, Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:It was merely a suggestion. You're the one who said you're trying to
On 6/6/2025 5:04 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
Why am I trying to learn to like lamb? Because it's offeredYou might enjoy an Ethiopian lamb stew. I don't know the name of it
at the restaurants at which we dine and I would like to have
more options. Perhaps someday I'll even cook it at home.
offhand. When I lived in TN there was an Ethiopian couple who owned a
little convenience store near where I lived. The wife made a delicious, >>> nicely spiced lamb stew and shared some with me. The stew was mopped up >>> with homemade injera bread. It was delicious!
There are at least a couple of Ethiopian lamb stews.
We have an Ethiopian restaurant here, but they're not open
for lunch anymore and we don't go out for dinner.
If I were going to cook Ethiopian food at home (which I've done
before), I'd probably do chicken or beef stew, lentils, and
salad. With our best imitation injera, of course.
like lamb. I don't have a problem with lamb. I didn't grow up eating
it, either.
Jill
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I have in the past, such as in a loooong ago, spoke with
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
someone who's accent was so thick, no matter how slowly
they spoke, simply could not be understood. I asked to
speak with someone in the USA and was transferred.
There's no way in Hell you're making believe she was
sitting in a call center anywhere within the borders
of the USA.
It's beyond my comprehension they would allow anyone
near a phoneline in customer service when they can
barely, absolutely barely, speak garbled English.
On 6/6/2025 4:39 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:Salvador any day now. Most of the delivery drivers here this days are
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I have in the past, such as in a loooong ago, spoke with
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
someone who's accent was so thick, no matter how slowly
they spoke, simply could not be understood. I asked to
speak with someone in the USA and was transferred.
There's no way in Hell you're making believe she was
sitting in a call center anywhere within the borders
of the USA.
It's beyond my comprehension they would allow anyone
near a phoneline in customer service when they can
barely, absolutely barely, speak garbled English.
It's crazy. Last year at my office building there was a Hispanic UPS delivery driver who didn't speak English. I just happened to be
downstairs by the break room when he came in trying to figure out where
to leave a package. He showed me the name of the recipient on the
tablet they carry and I pointed to the office (the woman in that office wasn't there that day). How do you hire delivery drivers who don't
speak or read English? Sure, he found the address using an app on his
phone but once he got there he was clueless.
Not to worry. If your freedom loving president Jose will be back to El
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I have in the past, such as in a loooong ago, spoke with
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
someone who's accent was so thick, no matter how slowly
they spoke, simply could not be understood. I asked to
speak with someone in the USA and was transferred.
There's no way in Hell you're making believe she was
sitting in a call center anywhere within the borders
of the USA.
It's beyond my comprehension they would allow anyone
near a phoneline in customer service when they can
barely, absolutely barely, speak garbled English.
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I have in the past, such as in a loooong ago, spoke with
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
someone who's accent was so thick, no matter how slowly
they spoke, simply could not be understood. I asked to
speak with someone in the USA and was transferred.
There's no way in Hell you're making believe she was
sitting in a call center anywhere within the borders
of the USA.
It's beyond my comprehension they would allow anyone
near a phoneline in customer service when they can
barely, absolutely barely, speak garbled English.
On 6/6/2025 4:39 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I have in the past, such as in a loooong ago, spoke with
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
someone who's accent was so thick, no matter how slowly
they spoke, simply could not be understood. I asked to
speak with someone in the USA and was transferred.
There's no way in Hell you're making believe she was
sitting in a call center anywhere within the borders
of the USA.
It's beyond my comprehension they would allow anyone
near a phoneline in customer service when they can
barely, absolutely barely, speak garbled English.
It's crazy. Last year at my office building there was a Hispanic UPS delivery driver who didn't speak English. I just happened to be
downstairs by the break room when he came in trying to figure out where
to leave a package. He showed me the name of the recipient on the
tablet they carry and I pointed to the office (the woman in that office wasn't there that day). How do you hire delivery drivers who don't
speak or read English? Sure, he found the address using an app on his
phone but once he got there he was clueless.
Jill
On Fri, 6 Jun 2025 20:39:50 +0000, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net (ItsJoanNotJoAnn) wrote:
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I have in the past, such as in a loooong ago, spoke with
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
someone who's accent was so thick, no matter how slowly
they spoke, simply could not be understood. I asked to
speak with someone in the USA and was transferred.
There's no way in Hell you're making believe she was
sitting in a call center anywhere within the borders
of the USA.
It's beyond my comprehension they would allow anyone
near a phoneline in customer service when they can
barely, absolutely barely, speak garbled English.
I agree. I don't blame her, but the Australian company that hires
people from a cheap country and then doesn't check their English.
I didn't grow up eating it, either.
Jill
I had to call support for some issue years ago and dealt with a guy with
a heavy accent.
On 2025-06-05, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
If you have not enjoyed other cuts there is no point in recommending a
leg or shoulder roast, but you should give braised lamb shanks a try.
There is usually enough beef or chicken stock and wine or beer and
aromatics to tone down whatever lambiness you don't like. FWIW, my son
only tolerated leg of lamb because I made a curry with the leftovers. He
recently told me about having lamb shanks in a restaurant he he loved it.
Growing up, I ate lamb once a week. My wife hates it! I haven't had lamb
for fifty-some years.
If you have not enjoyed other cuts there is no point in recommending a
leg or shoulder roast, but you should give braised lamb shanks a try.
There is usually enough beef or chicken stock and wine or beer and
aromatics to tone down whatever lambiness you don't like. FWIW, my son
only tolerated leg of lamb because I made a curry with the leftovers. He recently told me about having lamb shanks in a restaurant he he loved it.
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
On 2025-06-06, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
You too? I barfed asparagus. I learned to like it later, but that was
*my choice*.
White, conservative eaters often don't like lamb, fish, offal,
sometimes not even rice.
On 2025-06-06 9:46 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2025-06-06, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
You too? I barfed asparagus. I learned to like it later, but that was
*my choice*.
I don't remember ever barfing any vegetable but there were a few that I
never liked. My younger brother still whines about not being able to go
out for Halloween because he would not eat his peas. I was not
sympathetic. I could have understood it if it had been parsnip, turnip
or lima beans, but IMO there is nothing about peas not to like. I know
there are a few people here who would disagree.
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was >transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the >Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a >smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent. Lots of people talk funny on this rock. Filipino accent
is not a problem - there's probably more Filipinos in Hawaii than
anybody else.
On Sat, 7 Jun 2025 04:58:08 +0000, dsi100@yahoo.com (dsi1) wrote:
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was >>transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the >>Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to >>take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a >>smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent. Lots of people talk funny on this rock. Filipino accent
is not a problem - there's probably more Filipinos in Hawaii than
anybody else.
I don't mind an accent. I have one myself. I don't mind if they're
Filipino or Indian. I remember a Filipino (I think) lady 2 months ago
who I understood perfectly. But when you don't understand a word
they're saying, it just doesn't work.
On 2025-06-06, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
You too? I barfed asparagus. I learned to like it later, but that was
*my choice*.
On 2025-06-06 9:46 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2025-06-06, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
You too? I barfed asparagus. I learned to like it later, but that was
*my choice*.
I don't remember ever barfing any vegetable but there were a few that I
never liked. My younger brother still whines about not being able to go
out for Halloween because he would not eat his peas. I was not
sympathetic. I could have understood it if it had been parsnip, turnip
or lima beans, but IMO there is nothing about peas not to like. I know
there are a few people here who would disagree.
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent.
On 2025-06-07, dsi1 <dsi100@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was
transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the
Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a
smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent.
I don't freak out. In person, you can rely on lip-reading for most
of the consonants. On the phone, people with a strong accent can
be very difficult to understand.
On 2025-06-07, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-06 9:46 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2025-06-06, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
You too? I barfed asparagus. I learned to like it later, but that was
*my choice*.
I don't remember ever barfing any vegetable but there were a few that I
never liked. My younger brother still whines about not being able to go
out for Halloween because he would not eat his peas. I was not
sympathetic. I could have understood it if it had been parsnip, turnip
or lima beans, but IMO there is nothing about peas not to like. I know
there are a few people here who would disagree.
Open a can of peas. Boil for 15 minutes. Enjoy. Or not, which
was my childhood experience.
On 2025-06-07, dsi1 <dsi100@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was
transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the
Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a
smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent.
I don't freak out. In person, you can rely on lip-reading for most
of the consonants. On the phone, people with a strong accent can
be very difficult to understand.
On Sat, 7 Jun 2025 1:58:20 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I like fish and rice and pickled beets, but necessarily
White, conservative eaters often don't like lamb, fish, offal,
sometimes not even rice.
in the same meal.
Sometime in late 60's or could have been the early 70's
it was a huge news story that the army had released
poisoned gas in Wyoming or Montana. It killed hundreds
maybe thousands of sheep. My department manager had
been an army cook in Viet Nam when that happened, and
he said they received a large shipment of these dead
sheep. He said they cooked it, but he wouldn't eat it.
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent. Lots of people talk funny on this rock. Filipino accent
is not a problem - there's probably more Filipinos in Hawaii than
anybody else.
On 6/7/2025 5:15 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-07, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:I didn't barf but I never liked peas (fortunately I was not forced to
On 2025-06-06 9:46 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
On 2025-06-06, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
After the day I barfed peas onto the dining table, they stopped
trying to make me eat things I didn't want. They decided it
wasn't worth the hassle.
You too? I barfed asparagus. I learned to like it later, but that was
*my choice*.
I don't remember ever barfing any vegetable but there were a few that I
never liked. My younger brother still whines about not being able to go
out for Halloween because he would not eat his peas. I was not
sympathetic. I could have understood it if it had been parsnip, turnip
or lima beans, but IMO there is nothing about peas not to like. I know
there are a few people here who would disagree.
Open a can of peas. Boil for 15 minutes. Enjoy. Or not, which
was my childhood experience.
eat them) until I tasted fresh small green peas when I was about 30. My father used to eat canned creamed peas on toast and *that* looked enough
like vomit to make me want to boke.
Jill
On Sat, 7 Jun 2025 09:17:35 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
On 2025-06-07, dsi1 <dsi100@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a >>>> severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was >>>> saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke >>>> a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of >>>> power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was
transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the
Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a >>> smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent.
I don't freak out. In person, you can rely on lip-reading for most
of the consonants. On the phone, people with a strong accent can
be very difficult to understand.
The person I spoke to the other day was the fourth support person I
spoke to in a few days. They were all hard to understand, but she was
the worst. It wasn't just me. I had them all on speaker and my
Australian born wife couldn't understand them either.
On 2025-06-07, dsi1 <dsi100@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Thu, 5 Jun 2025 23:04:28 +0000, Bruce wrote:
I had an ISP support person on the phone the other day. She had such a
severe Indian or Filipino accent that I didn't understand what she was
saying. So I hung up (I thought) and yelled "Speak fucking English!"
at the phone. After a short silence, I heard "Hello?" I hadn't hung
up. I continued the conversation as if nothing happened. She now spoke
a lot slower, which helped. After a bit more talk, my phone ran out of
power and hung up.
My sister-in-law used to work for Sony and UAL - two full time jobs at
the same time. Beats me how that works. She must be Superlady. Sony was
transferring their support off-shore so she was called on to train the
Indians with whatever training it takes to move them into a support
role. She said it was not a very comfortable feeling training people to
take your co-worker's job. I think in the end, Sony decided it was not a
smart move and canned that project - but I might be wrong.
Da Hawaiians don't freak out when they hear somebody speaking English
with an accent.
I don't freak out. In person, you can rely on lip-reading for most
of the consonants. On the phone, people with a strong accent can
be very difficult to understand.
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people
can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people
can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Feds mobilize the National Guard as riots over immigration raids wreak
havoc on Los Angeles
The California National Guard was set to mobilize 2,000 soldiers, the Associated Press reported Saturday, with Secretary of Defense Pete
Hegeseth threatening to send in active duty Marines to address what he
called a “huge national security risk...”
GM
On Sun, 8 Jun 2025 3:54:11 +0000, gm wrote:
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
We went to my granddaughter in an outrigger canoe race today. What a big event! There's going to be a race every Saturday during this month. I
got my sun for the rest of June.
The meet was next to the Honolulu airport. There was a constant stream
of passenger jets passing overhead. I heard a noise that was coming from
a big military plane. Military planes aren't built for quiet operation.
It sounded like a big cargo jet but it was from a skinny black plane
coming towards me. It was the first U2 that I've ever seen. For a plane that's essentially a glider with a jet engine, it was quite rumbling and loud. I guess the engine was made for low speed operation and
efficiency. The plane went behind a cloud bank and that's the last I saw
of it. It was a pretty awesome sight. My guess is that these planes take
off regularly from the Hickam Airbase next door.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HcmMZhaEL8&t=660s
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people >>> can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Feds mobilize the National Guard as riots over immigration raids wreak
havoc on Los Angeles
The California National Guard was set to mobilize 2,000 soldiers, the
Associated Press reported Saturday, with Secretary of Defense Pete
Hegeseth threatening to send in active duty Marines to address what he
called a “huge national security risk...”
GM
Just like Germany did with the SS. Are they going to build
concentration camps and gas chambers too/
On Sun, 8 Jun 2025 3:54:11 +0000, gm wrote:
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
We went to my granddaughter in an outrigger canoe race today. What a big event! There's going to be a race every Saturday during this month. I
got my sun for the rest of June.
The meet was next to the Honolulu airport. There was a constant stream
of passenger jets passing overhead. I heard a noise that was coming from
a big military plane. Military planes aren't built for quiet operation.
It sounded like a big cargo jet but it was from a skinny black plane
coming towards me. It was the first U2 that I've ever seen. For a plane that's essentially a glider with a jet engine, it was quite rumbling and loud. I guess the engine was made for low speed operation and
efficiency. The plane went behind a cloud bank and that's the last I saw
of it. It was a pretty awesome sight. My guess is that these planes take
off regularly from the Hickam Airbase next door.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HcmMZhaEL8&t=660s
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people >>> can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Feds mobilize the National Guard as riots over immigration raids wreak
havoc on Los Angeles
The California National Guard was set to mobilize 2,000 soldiers, the
Associated Press reported Saturday, with Secretary of Defense Pete
Hegeseth threatening to send in active duty Marines to address what he
called a “huge national security risk...”
GM
Just like Germany did with the SS. Are they going to build
concentration camps and gas chambers too/
dsi1 <dsi100@yahoo.com> wrote:
On Sun, 8 Jun 2025 3:54:11 +0000, gm wrote:
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
We went to my granddaughter in an outrigger canoe race today. What a big
event! There's going to be a race every Saturday during this month. I
got my sun for the rest of June.
The meet was next to the Honolulu airport. There was a constant stream
of passenger jets passing overhead. I heard a noise that was coming from
a big military plane. Military planes aren't built for quiet operation.
It sounded like a big cargo jet but it was from a skinny black plane
coming towards me. It was the first U2 that I've ever seen. For a plane
that's essentially a glider with a jet engine, it was quite rumbling and
loud. I guess the engine was made for low speed operation and
efficiency. The plane went behind a cloud bank and that's the last I saw
of it. It was a pretty awesome sight. My guess is that these planes take
off regularly from the Hickam Airbase next door.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HcmMZhaEL8&t=660s
Uncle, could you see if da pilot was a hawaiian ?
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people >>> can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Feds mobilize the National Guard as riots over immigration raids wreak
havoc on Los Angeles
The California National Guard was set to mobilize 2,000 soldiers, the
Associated Press reported Saturday, with Secretary of Defense Pete
Hegeseth threatening to send in active duty Marines to address what he
called a “huge national security risk...”
GM
Just like Germany did with the SS. Are they going to build
concentration camps and gas chambers too/
I doubt that most people are proficient in reading lips
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people >>> can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
On 2025-06-07 10:32 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some
people
can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Is that what you said during the January 6th insurrection?
On 6/8/2025 2:16 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2025-06-07 10:32 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't >>>>> look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some
people
can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Is that what you said during the January 6th insurrection?
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp
if given the option.
On 2025-06-07 10:32 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people >>>> can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Is that what you said during the January 6th insurrection?
On 6/8/2025 2:16 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2025-06-07 10:32 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't >>>>> look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some
people
can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Is that what you said during the January 6th insurrection?
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp
if given the option.
Jill
On 2025-06-07 10:32 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't
look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some people >>>> can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Is that what you said during the January 6th insurrection?
On 2025-06-08 3:34 p.m., Jill McQuown wrote:
On 6/8/2025 2:16 PM, Graham wrote:
On 2025-06-07 10:32 p.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/7/2025 11:54 PM, gm wrote:
dsi1 wrote:
If they answer me correctly, everything is cool. These days, I won't >>>>>> look at their eyes either, when testing them. I believe that some
people
can read other people's eyes/face.
SHOOT TO KILL...!!!
Is that what you said during the January 6th insurrection?
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp
if given the option.
I would not protest if he shipped GM off to one of those camps.
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 3:34 p.m., Jill McQuown wrote:
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp >>> if given the option.
I would not protest if he shipped GM off to one of those camps.
I'd settle for Trump removing GM's internet access.
On 2025-06-08 5:39 p.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 3:34 p.m., Jill McQuown wrote:
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp >>>> if given the option.
I would not protest if he shipped GM off to one of those camps.
I'd settle for Trump removing GM's internet access.
I can't say that is necessary because my filters do their bit in
removing his trolling.
If only a few others here could refrain from
replying to him I would not see his nonsense at all.
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 5:39 p.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 3:34 p.m., Jill McQuown wrote:
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp >>>>> if given the option.
I would not protest if he shipped GM off to one of those camps.
I'd settle for Trump removing GM's internet access.
I can't say that is necessary because my filters do their bit in
removing his trolling.
As do mine.
If only a few others here could refrain from
replying to him I would not see his nonsense at all.
Ditto. However, there are people who are opposed to having
a killfile, and I suspect we have at least one regular poster
whose interface doesn't allow killfiling at all.
On Mon, 9 Jun 2025 08:51:38 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton
<chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 5:39 p.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 3:34 p.m., Jill McQuown wrote:
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp >>>>>> if given the option.
I would not protest if he shipped GM off to one of those camps.
I'd settle for Trump removing GM's internet access.
I can't say that is necessary because my filters do their bit in
removing his trolling.
As do mine.
If only a few others here could refrain from
replying to him I would not see his nonsense at all.
Ditto. However, there are people who are opposed to having
a killfile, and I suspect we have at least one regular poster
whose interface doesn't allow killfiling at all.
I think he's the only person in my killfile. Oh and also the Baltic
Bozo, but does he still post? I never see him quoted anymore.
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
Ditto. However, there are people who are opposed to having
a killfile, and I suspect we have at least one regular poster
whose interface doesn't allow killfiling at all.
When they see his outrageous bullshit, they can't let it stand.
I get that. I'm the same way, which is why I prefer to have
a robust killfile.
The meet was next to the Honolulu airport. There was a constant stream
of passenger jets passing overhead. I heard a noise that was coming from
a big military plane. Military planes aren't built for quiet operation.
It sounded like a big cargo jet but it was from a skinny black plane
coming towards me. It was the first U2 that I've ever seen. For a plane that's essentially a glider with a jet engine, it was quite rumbling and loud. I guess the engine was made for low speed operation and
efficiency. The plane went behind a cloud bank and that's the last I saw
of it. It was a pretty awesome sight. My guess is that these planes take
off regularly from the Hickam Airbase next door.
While departing my car, to go into a mini-mart in the flight path for the Reno Airport, I looked up and saw a SR-71 coming in to land, right over
my head and a mile from the airport. That was forty years ago, but I'll always remember it.
Why here? Reno Airport ain't exactly a secret.
On 2025-06-09 8:36 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
While departing my car, to go into a mini-mart in the flight path for the
Reno Airport, I looked up and saw a SR-71 coming in to land, right over
my head and a mile from the airport. That was forty years ago, but I'll
always remember it.
Why here? Reno Airport ain't exactly a secret.
It's always great to see interesting aircraft. About 10 years ago I was
out in the far back of my property when I heard a couple planes approaching. I looked up and saw a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt 109. I thought about running up to the house to get my digital camera but
figured it would take too long and they would be too far away to get a
decent photo so I didn't bother. The flew past to west and were a little
to the north.
About two minutes later I heard them coming back. They had pulled a U
turn and were now headed back to the east but there was a third plane, a Lancaster bomber, and they were escorting it.
On 2025-06-09 7:10 p.m., Dave Smith wrote:
On 2025-06-09 8:36 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
About two minutes later I heard them coming back. They had pulled a U
turn and were now headed back to the east but there was a third plane,
a Lancaster bomber, and they were escorting it.
A few years ago when I was visiting the UK, I heard a very distinctive
engine sound overhead. Sure enough, the sound of RR Merlin engines in a Spitfire, Hurricane and a Lancaster.
On 2025-06-09 8:36 p.m., Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
While departing my car, to go into a mini-mart in the flight path for
the
Reno Airport, I looked up and saw a SR-71 coming in to land, right over
my head and a mile from the airport. That was forty years ago, but I'll
always remember it.
Why here? Reno Airport ain't exactly a secret.
A few years ago when I was visiting the UK, I heard a very distinctive
engine sound overhead. Sure enough, the sound of RR Merlin engines in a Spitfire, Hurricane and a Lancaster.
On Mon, 9 Jun 2025 08:51:38 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton ><chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 5:39 p.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2025-06-08, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
On 2025-06-08 3:34 p.m., Jill McQuown wrote:
GM adores a President who would gladly ship gays to a concentration camp >>>>>> if given the option.
I would not protest if he shipped GM off to one of those camps.
I'd settle for Trump removing GM's internet access.
I can't say that is necessary because my filters do their bit in
removing his trolling.
As do mine.
If only a few others here could refrain from
replying to him I would not see his nonsense at all.
Ditto. However, there are people who are opposed to having
a killfile, and I suspect we have at least one regular poster
whose interface doesn't allow killfiling at all.
I think he's the only person in my killfile. Oh and also the Baltic
Bozo, but does he still post? I never see him quoted anymore.
It's always great to see interesting aircraft. About 10 years ago I was
out in the far back of my property when I heard a couple planes
approaching. I looked up and saw a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt 109. I thought about running up to the house to get my digital camera but
figured it would take too long and they would be too far away to get a
decent photo so I didn't bother. The flew past to west and were a little
to the north.
While departing my car, to go into a mini-mart in the flight path for
the
Reno Airport, I looked up and saw a SR-71 coming in to land, right over
my head and a mile from the airport. That was forty years ago, but I'll always remember it.
Why here? Reno Airport ain't exactly a secret.
It's always great to see interesting aircraft. About 10 years ago I was
out in the far back of my property when I heard a couple planes
approaching. I looked up and saw a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt 109. I thought about running up to the house to get my digital camera but
figured it would take too long and they would be too far away to get a
decent photo so I didn't bother. The flew past to west and were a little
to the north.
About two minutes later I heard them coming back. They had pulled a U
turn and were now headed back to the east but there was a third plane, a Lancaster bomber, and they were escorting it.
The Lancaster is one of just two airworthy Lancasters in the world and
it lives at the Canadian Warbirds Heritage Museum in Hamilton. These
days it makes several flights from there to Niagara Falls. Being right
on their flight line it flies over my house almost every week. I have
met the pilot a few times. He is a good friend and former co worker of
my friend, a former airline pilot.
There is a good story about the Spitfire and Messerschmitt. They are
owned by a local guy who got then courtesy of a lawsuit against Disney.
He had pitched them a plan for a sports theme park that they reject, but
then turned around and stole his idea. He sued them and won a $240
million award. He bought those two planes and a small airport on the outskirts of Niagara Falls. Sadly the fellow died a few months ago.
On Tue, 10 Jun 2025 0:36:09 +0000, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
While departing my car, to go into a mini-mart in the flight path for
the
Reno Airport, I looked up and saw a SR-71 coming in to land, right over
my head and a mile from the airport. That was forty years ago, but I'll
always remember it.
Why here? Reno Airport ain't exactly a secret.
That was certainly special. I'd remember that too. The SR-71s aren't
flying anymore so I guess I lost my chance.
On 6/10/2025 12:37 AM, dsi1 wrote:
On Tue, 10 Jun 2025 0:36:09 +0000, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
That was certainly special. I'd remember that too. The SR-71s aren't
flying anymore so I guess I lost my chance.
As a teenager, I sometimes took a date to the airport. We'd park facing
the runway, in the dark, but far enough back not to interfere. We'd
stay for an hour or two but never saw interesting airplanes.
On 2025-06-10 8:14 a.m., Ed P wrote:
On 6/10/2025 12:37 AM, dsi1 wrote:
On Tue, 10 Jun 2025 0:36:09 +0000, Leonard Blaisdell wrote:
That was certainly special. I'd remember that too. The SR-71s aren't
flying anymore so I guess I lost my chance.
As a teenager, I sometimes took a date to the airport. We'd park
facing the runway, in the dark, but far enough back not to interfere.
We'd stay for an hour or two but never saw interesting airplanes.
We used to take dates down to the end of the Welland Canal to watch the submarine races.
On 2025-06-10, Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca> wrote:
There is a good story about the Spitfire and Messerschmitt. They are
owned by a local guy who got then courtesy of a lawsuit against Disney.
He had pitched them a plan for a sports theme park that they reject, but
then turned around and stole his idea. He sued them and won a $240
million award. He bought those two planes and a small airport on the
outskirts of Niagara Falls. Sadly the fellow died a few months ago.
I can always tell when the nearby Air Force Museum takes out the B-25.
A couple of years ago, a MiG-23 performing at the show crashed quite
near to an apartment complex. Glad I don't live that close.
On 6/10/2025 9:18 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
As a teenager, I sometimes took a date to the airport. We'd park
facing the runway, in the dark, but far enough back not to interfere.
We'd stay for an hour or two but never saw interesting airplanes.
We used to take dates down to the end of the Welland Canal to watch
the submarine races.
That was by the river for us. At times, I bet you had "up periscope"
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