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Skriven 2015-05-22 06:10:06 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Nancy Backus
Ärende: Re: Credit Cards
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-=> NANCY BACKUS wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD>> I have my debit cards (which get most of the exercise), a direct debit

 NB>> Likewise, except that only one gets the use, generally.  Saves me
 NB>> having to write checks to keep a record...

 DD> TBH - I have a "main" debit card that gets most of the use. Mine isn't
 DD> so much to avoid writing cheques - although that is a wonderful, labour
 DD> saving side benefit. It's to avoid carrying more cash than waitress tip
 DD> money.

 NB> I don't mind carrying a little cash, and I have a few things that only
 NB> take cash or check, and I'd rather carry cash than a checkbook...
 NB> Generally I pay for groceries with cash, unless there's some super
 NB> rebate on running them through a card...

Only one of my "regular" stops is ca$h only. The Den Chili Parlor - which is
unique for that and for (in this area) the mis-spelling of chilli. But, there
is an ATM on the premises. I'm just too frugal to pay an ATM fee at a
non-native machine -- just to get a bowl of red and a chilli dog.
 
 DD>> card for Moto-Mart which gets me 6c/gal discount on gazoline plus a
 DD>> free car wash when I buy 8 gallons of petrol on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
 NB>> Haven't got anything like that... I don't know as that's available here
 NB>> anyway... and I usually get my gas at BJ's...

 DD> I'd be willing to bet that if you check around you'll find that there
 DD> are one or more chains in your area that offer money off by using their
 DD> company-branded direct debit card. The idea is spreading around this
 DD> area since Moto-Mart came to town. This is in addition to grocery store
 DD> linked discounts like Kroger/Shell and Hy-Vee/Casey's/Hy-Vee's own gas
 DD> station.

 NB> We do have Tops grocery having their own gas station, and discounts
 NB> linked there, but, as I don't shop Tops much, wouldn't do me much good.

 DD> I don't know if you have any FasTrack C-Stores near you but, "Fastrac,
 DD> which has 44 locations, has had the discount card in place for some
 DD> time now. Typical discounts per gallon for cardholders are 7 cents
 DD> Monday through Saturday and 10 cents Sundays."

Most gas places buy their petrol from one of the big refinery/fuel dock places.
The only differences are in what additive packages each brand is willing to buy
in their fuel blend(s). We have a local chain here named Quick 'n Easy (known
to many as "Slick & Sleazy") which gets the absolute minimum additive package
added to their fuel. People fuelling there to save a penny a gallon find that
they get 10% or even less miles per gallon on that brand.

 NB> Now, we do have a few of those around here... but I've never checked
 NB> out the quality of their gas... Our cars can be a little picky...

Might give them a trial shot .... it could save quite a bit over the long haul.
 
 DD> My first Visa, issued very tentatively by one of my banks had a $250
 DD> limit. I used it mainly to flash when renting a car - then paid with a
 DD> debit card since the totalwas generally more than the limit on the
 DD> card. When it was about to expire last time the bank (and their service
 DD> company that manages the bank-branded Visa) offered me a Platinum (big
 DD> whoop) Visa with a $10K limit.  Bv)=

 NB> I have way too much credit...  more than enough to totally hang me,
 NB> should I be foolish enough to actually use it all... But it does give
 NB> lots of head space since I have no intention of using it all... ;)

I do too. But, as I have matured in mindset as well as years I don't abuse the
limits. Still, it's a nice cushion should the need arise.
 
 NB>> Between the Miracle Whip and the Parkay... twould be a miracle if it
 NB>> tasted good... although the garlic might help a little... ;)

 DD> It's a thoroughly gross recipe (from Kraft, naturally) and the first
 DD> killer is the Miracle Wimp. I can tolerate Parkay much better than
 DD> Miracle Wimp. I also had intended to include a "Don't look, Michael"
 DD> caution with the recipe .... but, I forgot.   Bv)=

 NB> Some things just aren't really meant to be eaten...  (G)   At least not
 NB> by me... ;)

Nor me.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Chilli Dog
 Categories: Beef, Chilli, Cheese, Chilies, Pork
      Yield: 18 Servings
 
    1/2 lb Bacon; in small pieces
      1 lg Onion, chopped
      2 lb Ground beef
      4 cl Chopped garlic
     16 oz Can tomato sauce
      1 c  Beef broth
      2 tb Molasses or honey
      2 tb Sweet paprika
      1 tb Ground cumin
      1 tb Chilli spice
      1 ts Cayenne
           Salt
           Hot dogs
           Buns
           Chopped red onion; garnish
           Shredded cheddar or jack
           - cheese; garnish
 
  The chilli recipe makes enough chilli for 16-20 hot dogs,
  which may seem like a lot, but you're just getting a large
  spoonful with each dog. So, if you have fewer people to cook
  for, just use the leftover chilli as a stand-alone-dish for
  later. If you're feeding more, just double the chilli
  recipe. You'll be happy you made a big batch. A note on the
  hot dogs, get the best quality hot dog you can, we tend to
  look for kosher dogs. The hot dogs themselves only need to
  be grilled enough to be heated; they are already cooked when
  you take them out of the package.
  
  Make the chilli first. Fry the bacon over medium heat until
  it begins to get crispy, then add the chopped onions and fry
  over high heat, stirring often, until they begin to brown.
  Add in the ground beef and stir in well. Cook this, still
  over high heat and stirring occasionally, until the beef is
  browned. This will take a few minutes. When the beef is
  about halfway browned, toss in the chopped garlic and mix
  well.
  
  Once the beef is well browned, add the tomato sauce,
  molasses and beef broth. Add all the spices except the
  cayenne and stir well. Bring to a simmer and taste. Add salt
  or the cayenne if it needs it. You can of course add much
  more cayenne or chilli powder if you like things really
  spicy, but itgCOs best to taste first and then add more.
  
  Let the chilli cook on a gentle simmer for at least 30
  minutes before you start grilling the hot dogs. You can cook
  it several hours if you want to, adding a little more beef
  broth here and there if the chilli gets to dry.
  
  Grill your hot dogs over medium heat until they get a light
  char. Grill the hot dog buns briefly if you want - no more
  than a minute, as they will burn fast. You can also paint
  the buns with vegetable oil or butter before grilling if
  yougCOd like.
  
  Dog goes in bun, chilli goes on top, sprinkle on chopped red
  onion and shredded cheese, and have at it!
  
  From: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

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