Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Chicago campus/school. And S.I.U. whose main campus is in Carbondale a long way from their medical campus in Springfield.
And I've never had need of any of them. Passed thru the state a number
of times but only stopped for longer than a few minutes was when we stopped on our way to AZ in 1993 to visit my sister. Came thru south of Chicago a few years ago with the camper--roads were horrible!
In the Chicago area that's sorta, kinda understandable. Huge metro
area full of people w/car or trucks, corssroads of a bunch of major interstate highways ... and lots of low RRunderpasses. When I drove
semi trucks I tries as best I could to stay away from Chiciago. And totally refused to return to NYC after one load there.
We've gone a more southerly route back across the country since then
but for that trip, we were starting from West Yellowstone and Steve
wanted to try I-90 for a bit. I forget where we dipped south but do
know we went thru IL south of Chicago.
The roads in my part of the state are *much* better. And the Cracker Barrel where we first met is still there and serving Mama's Pancake Breakfast - even is the fruit selection is down to peaches or apples.
I miss the berries. Bv(=
If we stop at a Cracker Barrel, we usually get supper there. It's
easier to do a fast, in the camper breakfast than a fast, with no hook ups, supper. Besides, it gets us on the road earlier since we don't
have to go in and wait on breakfast. Are they doing a per egg surcharge like a number of places are?
8<----- CLIP ----->8
As their e-mail "specials" say at the bottom - "prices may vary". I've been taking advantage of the Eaqster/4-20 special of a #1 in the US
rated chicken sandwich for U$4.20. Monday the price goes back to U$5.
Too bad they can't be (at least the chicken part) frozen to enjoy
later. Or is it something easily copu-able?
They (Popeyes) have come up with another new "special" flavour for
their chicken sandwiches .... according to their e-mail solicitation
"Make it tangy too with our NEW Pickle Glaze." I'll give it a shot
I tried it yesterday at the currently discounted price. Along with a
On the side sounds much better than glazing the chicken with pickle
juice.
Did a side-by-side comparo yesterday for lunch. Bought one each of the "regular spicy" and the pickle glazed and cut them in half when I got home. Dennis had one each of the halves and I had the other. Hard to
tell the difference between the two ... so I thing I'll keep the spicy chicken in my mix and ditch the pickle glazed. If I want pickle
flavour I'll ask for extra pickle slices. Bv)=
OK, enough of a critique to let me know it's not worth trying. We were
in Raleigh today, getting stuff for our upcoming trip and stopped at BK for lunch. Steve had a Baconator, gave me his tomatoes for my original chicken sandwich. He ordered some mozzerella sticks but, after looking
at them, wasn't sure if the coating was corn meal or something else so passed them over to me. TBH, I'd rather have had the Chick-Fil-A
chicken sandwich but BK was closer and we needed lunch so..............
I go Tuesday afternoon for a "hips to throat" body scan - so they'll
have the latest data to work from. Then present myself at 0515
Wednesday morning for what is *supposed* to be an out-patient
procedure.
Toughest part of the whole mthing is having to hold my arms above my
head while the slide me back and for through the machine and they tell
to breathe or hold my breath. Holding my arms in that position for
more that 30 seconds always gives me cramps.
Saw a comic today, patient going down a slide, arms up, into a CT
machine and one tech saying to another about it being more enjoyable
for the patient that way. Thought of you, knew you didn't have a slide
but hope it wasn't too bad.
This was posted yesterday (01 May) on CapCity BBS but doesn't seem to
have made it's way to Fido (including, oddly enough) the board it was posted from. So, via the magick of Cut & Paste - we'll try again.
Bv)= Typos
and all .............
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Chicago campus/school. And S.I.U. whose main campus is in Carbondale a long way from their medical campus in Springfield.
The roads in my part of the state are *much* better. And the Cracker Barrel where we first met is still there and serving Mama's Pancake Breakfast - even is the fruit selection is down to peaches or apples.
I miss the berries. Bv(=
If we stop at a Cracker Barrel, we usually get supper there. It's
easier to do a fast, in the camper breakfast than a fast, with no hook ups, supper. Besides, it gets us on the road earlier since we don't
have to go in and wait on breakfast. Are they doing a per egg surcharge like a number of places are?
Some of the Springfield places are doing that. Others are just
"sucking it up". One of my stand-by ploaces, Ritz' Li'l Fryer is doing
the surcharge whie witibng for prices to stabilize.
OK, enough of a critique to let me know it's not worth trying. We were
in Raleigh today, getting stuff for our upcoming trip and stopped at BK for lunch. Steve had a Baconator, gave me his tomatoes for my original chicken sandwich. He ordered some mozzerella sticks but, after looking
at them, wasn't sure if the coating was corn meal or something else so passed them over to me. TBH, I'd rather have had the Chick-Fil-A
chicken sandwich but BK was closer and we needed lunch so..............
Errrrrrmmmmm ... Baconater is a Wendy's trademark.
I go Tuesday afternoon for a "hips to throat" body scan - so they'll
have the latest data to work from. Then present myself at 0515
Wednesday morning for what is *supposed* to be an out-patient
procedure.
Toughest part of the whole mthing is having to hold my arms above my
head while the slide me back and for through the machine and they tell
to breathe or hold my breath. Holding my arms in that position for
more that 30 seconds always gives me cramps.
Saw a comic today, patient going down a slide, arms up, into a CT
machine and one tech saying to another about it being more enjoyable
for the patient that way. Thought of you, knew you didn't have a slide
but hope it wasn't too bad.
The croakers on Wednesday warned me that it might take longer to get
back to normal after the procedure. I still wasn't up to full speed
when I took my car in for repairs. When I picked it up Thursday
afternoon I remember gettingin the car and starting arund the shop building ... then waking up in a Meat Wagon on the way to hospital.
Just got sprung from there late in the afternoon yesterday. I'm gonna
try picking up the car today - a week later. Bv)=
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Errrrrrmmmmm ... Baconater is a Wendy's trademark.
Whatever the name was, he had it and I had the tomatoes. He did so
again on Friday, as we stopped at BK again, heading out of town.
I go Tuesday afternoon for a "hips to throat" body scan - so they'll
have the latest data to work from. Then present myself at 0515
Wednesday morning for what is *supposed* to be an out-patient
procedure.
Toughest part of the whole mthing is having to hold my arms above my
head while the slide me back and for through the machine and they tell
to breathe or hold my breath. Holding my arms in that position for
more that 30 seconds always gives me cramps.
Saw a comic today, patient going down a slide, arms up, into a CT
machine and one tech saying to another about it being more enjoyable
for the patient that way. Thought of you, knew you didn't have a slide
but hope it wasn't too bad.
The croakers on Wednesday warned me that it might take longer to get
back to normal after the procedure. I still wasn't up to full speed
when I took my car in for repairs. When I picked it up Thursday
afternoon I remember gettingin the car and starting arund the shop building ... then waking up in a Meat Wagon on the way to hospital.
Just got sprung from there late in the afternoon yesterday. I'm gonna
try picking up the car today - a week later. Bv)=
That doesn't sound good; did you just pass out?
Dave Drum wrote to Ruth Haffly <=-
The procedure wasn't too horrid. The results told them where to look during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
I hope they can get rid of that before it gets worse!
I was recently disgnosed with degenerative disc disease in L4 and L5. Looks like I'll be losing 40 pounds and go from there. I'm trying to avoid surgery at all costs.
I remember Jim Weller taking about serviceberries in here many years
ago.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06(tm) v8.06
Title: Saskatoon Pie
Categories: Canadian, Pies
Yield: 1 Servings
4 c Saskatoon berries; calledMMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master
Toughest part of the whole mthing is having to hold my arms above my
head while the slide me back and for through the machine and they tell
to breathe or hold my breath. Holding my arms in that position for
Saw a comic today, patient going down a slide, arms up, into a CT
machine and one tech saying to another about it being more enjoyable
for the patient that way. Thought of you, knew you didn't have a slide
but hope it wasn't too bad.
The procedure wasn't too horrid. The results told them where to look during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
The croakers on Wednesday warned me that it might take longer to get
back to normal after the procedure. I still wasn't up to full speed
when I took my car in for repairs. When I picked it up Thursday
afternoon I remember gettingin the car and starting arund the shop building ... then waking up in a Meat Wagon on the way to hospital.
Just got sprung from there late in the afternoon yesterday. I'm gonna
try picking up the car today - a week later. Bv)=
That doesn't sound good; did you just pass out?
Yup. Just keeled over. I don't remember much of it but I scared my
broter when he couldn't find a pulse. Turns out it waqs caused by too
high level of potassium in my blood.
So, there I was in a place known to have good hospital food - and I
was not able to eat much of it since I was on a both a renal and
cardiac
restriction.
Fortunately they did let me have this ....
Title: Cod Almondine
Categories: Seafood, Nuts
Yield: 4 Servings
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
The procedure wasn't too horrid. The results told them where to look during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
Not fun, I presume you'e setting up a date to get it taken out? I've
had several CTs of my chest/lungs in the last couple of years--no
cancer but some "ground glass nodules" that they need to keep an eye
on.
The croakers on Wednesday warned me that it might take longer to get
back to normal after the procedure. I still wasn't up to full speed
when I took my car in for repairs. When I picked it up Thursday
afternoon I remember gettingin the car and starting arund the shop building ... then waking up in a Meat Wagon on the way to hospital.
Just got sprung from there late in the afternoon yesterday. I'm gonna
try picking up the car today - a week later. Bv)=
That doesn't sound good; did you just pass out?
Yup. Just keeled over. I don't remember much of it but I scared my
brother when he couldn't find a pulse. Turns out it waqs caused by too high level of potassium in my blood.
Gee, that would balance out the times I had too little potassium.
Average out the two and we'd both be OK. (G)
So, there I was in a place known to have good hospital food - and I
was not able to eat much of it since I was on a both a renal and
cardiac restriction.
That's not fair but you have to follow orders.
Fortunately they did let me have this ....
Title: Cod Almondine
Categories: Seafood, Nuts
Yield: 4 Servings
Good thing they let you have something that tastes good. We're in the heart of Ohio Amish country--last night went out to dinner (buffet) at
an Amish restaurant and tonight had a catered by (I think) Mennonites
so have been eating well. Moving on in a couple of days so enjoying it while we can.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
I was recently disgnosed with degenerative disc disease in L4 and L5. Looks like I'll be losing 40 pounds and go from there. I'm trying to avoid surgery at all costs.
You poor sod. My sister (and her daughters/granddaughters) have that. There is a fusion surgery that the girls used. Sadly it wqs developed
too late to do Georgia any major good.
According to my niece, Jennifor, you might want to re-assess the knife option. It has kept her from becoming a cripple.
Title: Saskatoon Pie
Categories: Canadian, Pies
Yield: 1 Servings
4 c Saskatoon berries; called
Title: Serviceberry Cobbler in a Cast Iron Pan
Categories: Pies, Fruits, Desserts
Yield: 6 servings
MMMMM----------------------BERRY MIXTURE-----------------------------
2 c Serviceberries or cane
-berries or blueberries
Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
According to my niece, Jennifor, you might want to re-assess the knife option. It has kept her from becoming a cripple.
As "snooty" as he used to try to be, I miss the scutter.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Steve developed that too, same discs. He had fusion surgery in April of 2013; it's not a picnic, didn't totally resolve the issue but he's
doing a lot better than he would have been had he not had the surgery.
He probably would have been quite crippled up by it; the last couple of months before the surgery were bad. When he went in to see the ortho doctor, he (doctor) wanted to do it the following week but since it
wasn't a VA hospital, he (Steve) had to get prior approval from
Tricare. IIRC, he had his surgery about a month after the initial
doctor's appointment.
Title: Saskatoon Pie
Categories: Canadian, Pies
Yield: 1 Servings
4 c Saskatoon berries; called
Title: Serviceberry Cobbler in a Cast Iron Pan
Categories: Pies, Fruits, Desserts
Yield: 6 servings
MMMMM----------------------BERRY MIXTURE-----------------------------
2 c Serviceberries or cane
-berries or blueberries
Looks good, we'll be getting home at the end of blueberry season in NC
but I should be able to still get some local ones. May try this but
also want to replenish our supply of blueberry jam. I will also do
peach jam/butter this year, not sure what we'll do with the fig crop as
we still have a good supply of fig preserves.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
According to my niece, Jennifor, you might want to re-assess the knife option. It has kept her from becoming a cripple.
That's entirely up to the VA but I gotta lose 40 pounds first.
I was diagnosed with catracts in both eyes Wednesday. My retina specialist recommended surgery but he did say that they (the VA) may
just give me a new pair of glasses instead since the cataracts are very small. Thankfully, the diabetes in my eyes is doing better than the
rest of me...
As "snooty" as he used to try to be, I miss the scutter.
I remember when he left the echo, he sent me an email crying about how Fido was outdated and he is on some mailing list now.
I reminded him that email predated Fido by 14 years. Never heard from
him again.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Sweet Pickled Beaver
Categories: Game, Canadian
Yield: 1 Servings
Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
He and MLoo hated being called out when they were wrong. But, Loo had other saving graces. I do miss his presence. And his cooking chops.
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
He and MLoo hated being called out when they were wrong. But, Loo had other saving graces. I do miss his presence. And his cooking chops.
Michael was always very nice to me. He once offered to buy me tickets
to go to an echo picnic but I couldn't get enough time off of work.
I miss Burton, Dale (even if we argued from time to time) and Nancy
also.
Jim could be snooty but he did send me all of his recipes on a CD once.
I can't believe I've been running a BBS for 29 years. I don't feel
that old but here I am.
The procedure wasn't too horrid. The results told them where to look during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
Not fun, I presume you'e setting up a date to get it taken out? I've
had several CTs of my chest/lungs in the last couple of years--no
cancer but some "ground glass nodules" that they need to keep an eye
on.
My first consult with the oncologist is next week. The cancer is of
the squamous cell type and therefore, not aggressive. Today Im seeing
a new doctor that my pulmonologist set up. And I'm confused. My
problems are
lungs, kidneys and heart. The new deal is a rheumatlogist and I just
don't see, on the surface, how that fists my profile.
That doesn't sound good; did you just pass out?
Yup. Just keeled over. I don't remember much of it but I scared my
brother when he couldn't find a pulse. Turns out it waqs caused by too high level of potassium in my blood.
Gee, that would balance out the times I had too little potassium.
Average out the two and we'd both be OK. (G)
It's like a tight rope act. Got to stay balanced.
So, there I was in a place known to have good hospital food - and I
was not able to eat much of it since I was on a both a renal and
cardiac restriction.
Fortunately they did let me have this ....
Title: Cod Almondine
Good thing they let you have something that tastes good. We're in the heart of Ohio Amish country--last night went out to dinner (buffet) at
an Amish restaurant and tonight had a catered by (I think) Mennonites
so have been eating well. Moving on in a couple of days so enjoying it while we can.
Mennonite - Amish with a phone and/or a car. Bv)=
We have a thriving Amish area not far from me. Have to be careful
driving in that area lest you run over a buggyclip clopping along the road.
Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
Michael was good about the pane rides - on Untied Airlines. He had so
many ways of getting frequent flyer miles (more than he could use
himself) that he was happ to share. Plus one of his good friends,
Benita Bell, worked as some functionary at United and she could gethim deals on top of deals.
Nancy and I had some memorable Scrabble games. When he husband e-mailed
me with news of her passing he said "You've lost a Scrabble partner".
As may have been. But he lost a wife
Yeah, I know. I can't believe I've gotten this old. Don't feel a day
over 80. Bv)= My mind thinks I'm still in my salad years - until my body reminds it that I need to bring th eoxygen along. Bv)=
Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
The procedure wasn't too horrid. The results told them where to look during the broncoscopy. Turns out I have a cancer in my right lung.
Not fun, I presume you'e setting up a date to get it taken out? I've
had several CTs of my chest/lungs in the last couple of years--no
cancer but some "ground glass nodules" that they need to keep an eye
on.
My first consult with the oncologist is next week. The cancer is of
the squamous cell type and therefore, not aggressive. Today Im seeing
a new doctor that my pulmonologist set up. And I'm confused. My
problems are lungs, kidneys and heart. The new deal is a rheumatlogist
and I just don't see, on the surface, how that fits my profile.
There's undoubtedly something they want checked out. Don't know what a rheumatologist woud have to say but they figure there is something he needs to look at.
That doesn't sound good; did you just pass out?
Yup. Just keeled over. I don't remember much of it but I scared my
brother when he couldn't find a pulse. Turns out it was caused by too
high level of potassium in my blood.
Gee, that would balance out the times I had too little potassium.
Average out the two and we'd both be OK. (G)
It's like a tight rope act. Got to stay balanced.
Very much so!
So, there I was in a place known to have good hospital food - and I
was not able to eat much of it since I was on a both a renal and
cardiac restriction.
Fortunately they did let me have this ....
Title: Cod Almondine
Good thing they let you have something that tastes good. We're in the heart of Ohio Amish country--last night went out to dinner (buffet) at
an Amish restaurant and tonight had a catered by (I think) Mennonites
so have been eating well. Moving on in a couple of days so enjoying it while we can.
Mennonite - Amish with a phone and/or a car. Bv)=
We have a thriving Amish area not far from me. Have to be careful
driving in that area lest you run over a buggy clip clopping along the road.
We're out of that area now but still in the state. Had supper at a
Steak N Shake tonight--we both enjoyed it, could go back but not too
often as it's very filling. We'd had a very light lunch, me a light breakfast, but supper made up for both of them. (G)
Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-
Michael was good about the pane rides - on Untied Airlines. He had so
many ways of getting frequent flyer miles (more than he could use
himself) that he was happ to share. Plus one of his good friends,
Benita Bell, worked as some functionary at United and she could gethim deals on top of deals.
I remember that. He discussed it in here a few times. I also remember
he hated to be called Mike.
Nancy and I had some memorable Scrabble games. When he husband e-mailed
me with news of her passing he said "You've lost a Scrabble partner".
As may have been. But he lost a wife
I remember someone in here gave me the number to Nancy's hotel room a
few days before she passed. I called her and talked to her for a short bit. I was deeply saddened when I was told she had passed. Nancy was
an interesting person and one heck of a Scrabble player. I don't think
I never won a game with her.
I'm also thankful for Nancy's husband who was able to hack the Blue
Wave door for Proboard and make it Y2K-compliant.
Yeah, I know. I can't believe I've gotten this old. Don't feel a day
over 80. Bv)= My mind thinks I'm still in my salad years - until my body reminds it that I need to bring th eoxygen along. Bv)=
I'm hoping I can get that insulin pump to help me get a grip on my diabetes so I can get my bad foot reconstructed.
I'm not giving up, ever. I still have a lot of life in me.
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