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Random thoughts from the moose cave.

 
 
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 11:24 am
pre bump...
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Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 11:31 am
so.

I was walking into C2 yesterday afternoon, and there were 2 youths hanging out in the unlocked foyer where it was warm.

reasonably well dressed. I took them for possible stagehands...

as I entered, I realized I didn't know them, but nodded politely and shuffled on past to get warm. (no heat in the truck)

at that point, I heard the big one ask the little one "what is the statute of limitations on sentences..."

the little guy says "huh?"

"you know, how much time has to pass before they can't come get you"

"huh?"

"like. they sentenced me, but I didn't show up. how long before they can't make me serve time?"

at this point, I had to keep moving and get on in to work.

and I didn't really want to know how it ends...

I am truly worries about us as a society.

as a group we are dumb as rocks...
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Butrflynet
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 03:13 pm
Saw this in a health advice column in today's newspaper. Thought it might be of interest to you since you drink earl gray tea. Here's a link to the website referenced as the source for the info:

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/11/11/elegant-earl-grey-tea-leads-to-nighttime-foot-cramps/

Quote:
Q. I read on your website that Earl Grey tea can cause muscle cramps. I had been having muscle cramps for months and they were getting worse and worse. I drank Earl Grey tea all day long at work.

After reading about the connection, I stopped drinking it and guess what? The cramping stopped.

I would NEVER have imagined that Earl Grey tea would cause cramps in my feet so bad that I would have to get up at night to try to walk them off. Since I stopped drinking it, the cramping is completely gone.


A. We first heard about a problem with Earl Grey tea from a yoga instructor in 2006. She complained about muscle pains and cramping and discovered by accident that her Earl Grey tea was responsible. On black tea the discomfort faded.

We found a similar case report from Austria (Lancet, April 27, 2002). A 44-year-old man had been drinking nearly a gallon of Earl Grey tea daily. He developed muscle cramps, muscle twitches, blurred vision and pins and needles in his fingers and feet. When he switched to plain black tea, the symptoms disappeared within a week.

The scientist who reported this case pointed out that the flavoring in Earl Grey tea is bergamot oil, which can block the movement of potassium in muscles. This leads to muscle cramps and twitches.

Two recent studies have delved into the details of how bergamot oil affects mineral movement in muscle (Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, April, 2013; Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, May, 2013). Apparently, bergamot oil encourages blood vessels to relax. Normally, this should be a beneficial effect, but if it also leads to muscle cramps, caution is advisable.
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 05:45 pm
@Butrflynet,
strangely enough, I have been having foot cramps this week. for the first time in a while.

and last week I reloaded on earl grey for the first time in a while...

someone in contact with her should bring this to Izzie's attention.

she lived on the stuff whilst she was here...
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 05:52 pm
bought meself an x-mas present today.

Diablo3 finally went to half price.



see y'all after thanksgiving...
ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 05:53 pm
@Rockhead,
have fun!

( I think that's supposed to be fun - not that I know what it is )
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 06:02 pm
@ehBeth,
it beats sparring with oralboy, waterboy, and just throwing tantrums...



I'm also parboiling some taters.

gonna play at making german potato salad.

got any good recipes?
edgarblythe
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 06:04 pm
@Rockhead,

I have loved Earl Grey tea, but no longer drink any tea that often. It's a real kick in the a%$%^^%^&^ss to read something like that.
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spendius
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 06:12 pm
@Rockhead,
Sure. Fluff the par-boiled tater chunks, cut small, in smoking beef dripping until they are crispy and dress with lettuce, tomato slices and, if you're feeling particularly daring, or outre, a bit of radicchio.
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 07:02 pm
@spendius,
where is the german part, spendi-moose?

I want the sweet and sour bacon flavor I remember from my great grandmother's tater salad.

bethie will know what I speak of...
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 07:04 pm
the rate at which the game is installing does not bode well for the playing of said game.

I may not have enough computer yet.



yet...
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 07:20 pm
@Rockhead,
vinegar and sugar are required to give you the taste you're after

let me check in the ancient cookbook
ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 07:22 pm
@ehBeth,
hot or cold potato salad?
Butrflynet
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 07:50 pm
@ehBeth,
Here's a link to a topic about potato salad with recipes posted by Calimity Jane and Hamburger.

http://able2know.org/topic/118238-3
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Butrflynet
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 07:53 pm
@Rockhead,
Sent Iz a link to that post.

When I read it I immediately thought of you because I figured with the cold, you'd be drinking a lot more tea.

I wonder if potassium supplements and or extra bananas and potatoes would counter the bergamot effect.
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Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 09:22 pm
@ehBeth,
sorry.

been fighting with this game.

it's not gonna install tonight...

hot potato salad.

it's firkin winter...
ehBeth
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 09:28 pm
@Rockhead,
okey dokey
this is the closest I can find to the one in my 1912 German cookbook

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/authentic-german-potato-salad/


Original recipe makes 4 servings

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


Directions

Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.


Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.


Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned.


Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish.


Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.



~~~

cheap/easy/delish
Rockhead
 
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Reply Mon 25 Nov, 2013 10:03 pm
@ehBeth,
thanks.

sounds yummy...

I am battling computer issues.

back in a bit.

maybe...

(I'll hafta get some parsley)
spendius
 
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Reply Tue 26 Nov, 2013 05:15 am
@Rockhead,
Quote:
where is the german part, spendi-moose?


Oh--that's just an affectation Rocky. Like French kissing.
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farmerman
 
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Reply Tue 26 Nov, 2013 05:26 am
@Rockhead,
Quote:
(I'll hafta get some parsley)


I never use parsley for my computer, I use parsley only for my printer.
WOW my fingers seem to be working fairly good this fine morning. Actually Im using my DRAGON , and Ive got him trained fairly well.
except for technical words.

 

 
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