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  1. Gas Price Talk Radio

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    And of course, slow acceleration and coasting before braking

    Opps! That kinda take "EXPRESS" out of the equation don't it? B) I want all of you to remember that when you order something overnite or next day service. :P Cheers! *shifts into exprees mode and off to work in a hissing downpour.. I can hear my garden singin' in the rain.....

  2. The Besttechie Cafe'

    in Open Chat

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    I just cut my chives back to about 4 inches high. the flowers were about gone and the stalks too tough for table use. They will come back quickly nice and tender. I will then cut a bunch, chop them up and freeze enough to last till next spring. Great in scrambled eggs, salads, casseroles, mix with mayo for a zing to your burgers, sprinkle on garlic bread with italian seasonings.

    Try some soapy water sprayed on the aphids. Works well and biodegradable.

  5. The Besttechie Cafe'

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    I guess I should make better posts... Re: hardwood... the best of the best is cherry or hickory... for grilling that is. Apple is good too. If I remembered I could go out to the orchards and pick up the fruit tree trimmings... Oak from palets don't quite get it... it's great for an open fire cookout, but not for flavoring on a grill.

    (*makes note to stop by the custom millwork place for shavings)

    Hooray for the "sweaty mailman dance" taps toes to the music.

    Been very hot here for 2 weeks... storms everywhere around us, but not much here. Ewww, weeding the garden.. dang buggers always grow faster then the veggies.

    Blim, if you have a "good" surge protector it will have an equiptment guarentee.. Mine has places to plug in my cable and phone line too... Just need a Smart UPS to keep from the stupid hard crashes.. Need a bigger HDD anyway, but not just yet.

    Check this out.....

    Flowers make a beautiful and tasty garnish for salads.

    Chive flowers: light purple, mild chive flavour

    Chrysanthemums: faint peppery to mild cauliflower flavour. Blanch first and

    scatter on salad, or put the petals in a vinaigrette.

    Daisies: light mint flavour, use petals only.

    Day Lilies: Dramatic color with a slightly sweet taste.

    Marigolds: mildy peppery flavour use petals on salads or in soups.

    Nasturstium: bright color with a nice pepper or radish taste.

    Pansies: Multicolored with a grape or clover flavour.

    Rose Petals: Tastes as delicate as they smell. Used for centuries in jellies, jams, teas, and over salads.

    Squash Blooms: Zucchini flavour, try it stuffed, sauteed, or fried.

    Violets: Great purple color, with a sweet taste. Add to salads or mix in honey.

    Luv to all.....

  7. The Besttechie Cafe'

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    We're still using ol'fashioned charcoal (but we did upgrade to Spartan Brand Matchlight, just as good as the namebrand and no lighter fluid needed!) Gas grills are great because I hear you can grill when it's cold!

    Hmmmm, never liked the "match lite" stuff, it has wax in it... So unless you let it burn off (like forever) your're introducing the petro porducts to your food.

    As I said, most of my outdoor cooking has always been on just plain ole wood fires. I always hated firing up charcoal and waiting and waiting.... Not to mention the mess of ash and grills burning through.

    I'm loving the "gassy". Lava rocks give you the even heat and flavor of an open fire, heats up faster, and is easier to keep clean. I am now searching for a free source of hardwood chips/sawdust to add even more flavor. ($120 at WalMart. fill up on the gas tank, $15)

    Dinner tonite: Sirloin steak, asparagus-oiled and lemon jucied, garlic-buttered cheeze bread. All on the grill.

  8. Arlene

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Dang! Folks... other then the higher then normal temperatures, we are having a great June here. Not dry, not wet, not stormy, but a bit hotter then normal.

    (gets on knees and weeds the garden, while thanking the almighty)

  10. Gas Price Talk Radio

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    *$2.29* !???!! &*$(#!((#!($)!* Fer cryin' out loud! 21 1/2 gals $44 and change. I just spent more to fill my car then I did at Ernie the Butchers for a weeks meat.

    Ohhhh well... In the UK it's something like $6.50 a gal. USD

  11. The Besttechie Cafe'

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Not a leaf down here Blim. I live in the Kalamazoo river valley and most of the storms affect the flatter lands to the south and north. Did get a lot of much needed rain. Too bad you're on city water... I have a well and all it costs is the price of running the pump. But as you know, the plants love rain watering much better then a hosing...

    Anyone serious about grilling outside? We just got a gas grill and I have some old recipies that need sharing. Most of my grilling has been on an open wood fire these last many years. So I'm off to plop some BBQ chicken on the gassy and see how my skills carry over.

    Banana Bliss

    Bananas, semisweet choc chips, miniature marshmallows

    Slit bananas lengthwise, in the peel. stuff with marshmallows and choc chips. wrap in foil and heat on medium for 5 mins. Yummy!

    Grilled Pinapple

    Sliced pineapple rings, honey, (cherry) brandy, lemon juice.

    Marinade in honey and liquid in fridge one hour. Cook on lightly oiled hot grill about 10 minutes, till caramelized. Delish!

    Enjoy the lazy, hazy, daze of summer.

  19. Gas Price Talk Radio

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Hey Mac. Thanx for taking some time with me. (and the kewl jams!)

    My book says I have a 4.3L V6 CPI I know about the erg valve, but my mechanic says it's a valve in the cannister... (I trust him, and he deserves the hourly rate he gets) The van had the problem when my friendly neighborhood used car dealer first got it. I gave it a test drive and told him I would buy it if he fixed the low idle roughness...

    He took it the the same shop I use and got the same diagnosis. Was fixed, I drove it for another 10 or so miles and it burped again. He returned it and I took ownership. A week or so later it burped again... talked to the dealer, and took it back to the shop. That's when he explaned to me the problem, and fixed it again for free. He is the one that said a new chip, or some hard work driving would fix the problem.

    So far, it's running fine. I have been using a fuel injector cleaner and I *am* a lead foot. ;) At this point I may have blown out the carbon build up, so it's a waiting game. I have the feeling the van was babied and never got a good long distance burn... (no problem here for that)

    Nice tutorial there... I have always replaced spark plug wires yearly, even when I didn't need or do a tuneup. They sure make a big difference in winter cold starts and when it's damp or rainy.

    I'm not sure using the new oils is worth it in an older car, but I *RELIGIOUSLY* change the oil every 3-3500 miles. (same with our work vans) Keeping the engine clean really helps with heat problems.. A can of engine degreaser is soo cheap.

    I'm going to try that air filter trick, sure makes sense.

  21. Gas Price Talk Radio

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Mac, I drive for Welsh aviation, subcontracted to DHL express, my van is a '97 ford 250 with a one ton upgrade to the tires and brakes. (8 bolt wheels) It's the big 6 cyl. fuel injected, overdrive. I have never clocked the milage because it's used by me and the nite shift. The bugger has just shy of 300,000 miles on her. We are based in SW Michigan. (Kalamazoo) Home office is in Heron MI.

    Now my GMC Safari is a '94 with a 4.3 L fuel injection. Maybe you can help me with a problem I am having... Seems the ERG cannister has a fault, carbon bits from the intake manifold sticks in the valve as it's closing and really mucks up low idle and vaccume assist. (including braking)

    My shop said to drive the pi$$ outta it. (love that!) Even hook up a trailer and work the crap outta it, highway speed for about 100 miles.(which I did for about 50 miles and the dang thing went into bleh mode for weeks) Or I can get a new chip that stops the valve from closing on deceleration. (err, $200???)

    I have been using fuel additives and (of course) driving the pi$$ outta her. But I'm not sure all the carbon deposits are cleared. She is running fine right now....

    Any ideas???

  22. Post Your Desktop?

    in Graphic Design

    Posted

    All I keep saying is WOW ...... :D

    You guys are doing some awesome work....

    I was just wondering.... :rolleyes: .....is there a free program you guys can recommend that I may have a look at or try to learn and play with? These are so cool what you guys are doing here... B)

    Or maybe I don't have the system to run these programs to try this..... <_<

    Just thought I would ask..... :rolleyes:

    Hey my man... you can also try PhotoPlus 6 freeware

    And another good one with tutorials is....Pixia

    I personally like PhotoPlus... so much like PhotoShop, just less options.

    My desktopThe Pip, one cute kitten. BTW I only have a recycle bin icon on my desktop. (hate clutter)

  23. Mans Work

    in The Comedy Club

    Posted

    Actully, I don't let my man anywhere food I'm going to eat. (Although he is good at toast and picking up pizza.) It's my job and I love it, so does he. I clear the table and he tackles the kitchen in return. Works for us.

  25. One Of These Is Bound To Make A

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    1. Falling in love.

    2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.

    3. A hot shower.

    4. No lines at the supermarket.

    5. A special glance.

    6. Getting mail.

    7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.

    8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

    9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

    10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

    11. Chocolate milkshake (or vanilla or strawberry)!

    12. A bubble bath.

    13. Giggling.

    14. A good conversation.

    15. The beach.

    16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.

    17. Laughing at yourself.

    18. Holding a newborn baby.

    19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

    20. Running through sprinklers.

    21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

    22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

    23. Laughing at an inside joke.

    24. Friends.

    25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

    26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

    27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

    28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

    29. Playing with a new puppy.

    30. Having someone play with your hair.

    31. Sweet dreams.

    32. Hot chocolate.

    33. Road trips with friends.

    34. Swinging on swings.

    35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

    36. Making chocolate chip cookies.

    37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

    38. Holding hands with someone you care about.

    39. Running into an old friend and realizing

    that some things (good or bad) never change.

    40. Watching the expression on someone's face

    as they open a much desired present from you.

    41. Watching the sunrise.

    42. Getting out of bed every morning and

    being grateful for another beautiful day.

    43. Knowing that somebody misses you.

    44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.

    45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.