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Skriven 2008-02-12 21:54:52 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
   Kommentar till text 2254 av Carol Shenkenberger (8225.cooks)
Ärende: 2008 Picnic
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Hi Carol!

>> > Yes, I will peek about.  So far, I'd need a hitch and the teardrops arent
>> > noted or my area as a rental but thre is a place, on the way up to you wit
>> > rentals.  Kinda near DC.
>>
>> That's good :)  You've used the place before?

> Nope, just looked'em up on the internet.  You can reserve them and pickup.
> It's an idea but for now I have no way to pull one.  No hitch and i doubt the
> cops would like me just tying it with a rope to the car <g>.

No doubt (G). Ron has a hitch on one of our cars (it's actually my daughter's
car) but he says he'd like to get one for our pathfinder as well.

>> > The futon foam ones (flipper chairs really) are 4 inches thick with one be
>> > at least a double if not a queen, and the other a single.  Charlotte and I
>> > can fit on the big one easy if another wants her single for the time.
>>
>> That's great!

> Yup.  Nice and snuggly too with a blanket.

They sound like a really good size, too.

>> > Yeah, especially after the past 4 days.  Oh well.  The floor actually work
>> > for me but sofas probably not.  The futons?  Possibly better than any hote
>>
>> Yeah, from the business trips that Ron and I have taken, I know they can be
>> bad... I haven't heard too much in the way of bad press regarding motels, et
>> around here.. I have a friend who grew up in Binghamton, so I'll see if they
>> have.

> That would be nice.  Some here are flying in and most will want the hotels
> which you gave links to off the page.

I'll talk to him tonight or tomorrow and see what he says  :)

>> > mattress.  Charlotte likes hers so much, she's been resistant to us gettin
>> > her a regular twin for her bed and is sleeping on it tucked at the inner
>> > bottom of her bunk bed <g>.

>> That's neat though, that she can do that.. I know my grandson was the same w
>> when my daughter tried to swap out his mattress at some point :)

> We've though to just solid bottom the bunk bed and shift it up on that but
> she kinda likes her cubby hole.  So, the futon is on the floor with the bunk
> bed racks over it (top rack empty).  The old mattresses were really bad so we
> left them behind in Sasebo and havent replaced them yet.

Can't do everything the first month you're back home, sadly enough..but this
setup sounds like it works for her.

>> >> Here's a recipe for you to safely try your hand at somewhat Italian cooki
>> >> :)  It's not really Italian, but uses Italian seasonings (and more (g)).
>> >> ====Italian Stuffed Roast Beef===
>> >> 1 roast beef, whatever size you like. 1/2 cup grated Locatelli Romano Che
>> >> 1/2 cup chopped Flat-leaf Italian Parsley 4 cloves garlic, minced
>> >> Preheat oven to 500F.
>> >> Garlic Salt
>> >> Black Pepper
>>
>> > Humm.  Thats Italian?  Can I throw sone leeks and daikon at it? (evil grin
>>
>> Lol!  Well, let's see.. I bet that would be good... think about it.. the gar
>> and daikon is great together, we know that already (grin).

> OK!

>> > I make a somewhat close to that with a pork roast or skip the cheese and u
>> > either hoisin or thai 'sweet chicken chile sauce'.
>>
>> That would be a great pork roast, I really want to try that. :)

> Remind me to bring you a bottle of the hot-sweet Thai dipping sauce (used
> more with cooking but makes a good dip too).  Dont worry, it's not that
> 'hot'.

Ok, sounds good.  I've had some thai food here of course, and it was good..
reminded more of Indian food.. I like korean food too, so I like spicy  :)

>> > Oh a warning.  When we leave, your kitchen will be filled with odd leftove
>> > bits of sauces that you'll have trouble recalling who brought which <g>.
>> > Fear not, most of mine dont have to be in the fridge so you can put'em in
>> > cabinet and wonder how to use them for the next year or so....
>>
>> Lol, that's ok..I'm looking forward to seeing them :)


> And dealing with them <g>.

Lol sure :)

>> > The guys usually make a point of a 'bad wine taste testing' event too I
>> > gather?  If durian makes you go 'eek' best have an outdoor table ready!  W
>> > plastic baggies for us durian eaters or our fingers will smell like durian
>> > for 2 days 8(+)  <--halitosis from delicious durian--> 8-|| effect on othe
>>
>> What is durian?

> LOL!  You didnt ask that!  Tell me you didnt ask that!

Honestly, first I've heard of it :) :)

>You are about to be
> indunuated with replies!

Lol, well, I looked it up on the net.. now I'm worried hahaha (just kidding :)
)


> BTW, I can get them fresh here and since I'm driving...  Just need another
> who knows how to get the dastards open.  Have a box of the cheapest (not even
> ziplock) samwich baggies on hand ok?  Twist tie type is cheapest and works
> fine!

You can bet I'll have the baggies ready :) :)

Take care,
Janis

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