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Gotta link to their website, the album, or some cover tunes, or that pic of Umma?

Yep, happy to report that our great city council has there priorities straight. Silly string, that festive plastic goo, is making a mess at our city's great celebrations and making it difficult for our sewer rats! *** L.A. considers banning silly string Associated Press Jul. 23, 2004 09:33 AM LOS ANGELES - Silly string's days may be numbered in Los Angeles. The City Council is set to consider an ordinance Friday that would ban the substance from use in public places. One councilman says banning silly string is needed to clean up the streets of Hollywood and other areas where it is often used during Halloween and New Year's parties. He says the aerosol-powered spray string can clog sewers. http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/...tring23-ON.html

BS15 was one of our earliest members, and although he hasnt been around here lately, we wish him well Happy Birthday, Man!!! :frog: :frog: :frog: :frog: :frog:

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Ah...hmmm - Umman, the American Dude with a Mercedes doesnt miss a thing

That and I dont drive it slower than the speed limit or lurk around to see the sights :)

I bet there are no signs or regulations about Skateboarders on the autobahn 'cause probably no one ever thought to make them. Good for the skateboarder, Im sick of cars t hinking they have the right of way over pedestrians...

Hey - I have a vintage bourgoie mercedes...

One of your fans beat you to the punch: http://www.beatking.com/forums/index.php?s...he+audiopocracy Welcome to Beatking :strumma:

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When's the housewarming, Umma. Let us know in advance so we can reserve some airline tickets Also, what is the law regarding agricultural goods if anyone decides to bring some bananas? My day improved considerably - all of a sudden my tennis game has come alive...I demolished the competition :bigsmile:

Sounds cool...

Congrats :frog: :frog: :frog:

The day started out kind of slow. First I had to deal with some electricians who shut down the power for an hour unexpectedly. Then after helping load what looked like his office from the back of a truck, had to drive a roommate to the car rental place so he could return it, and then I had to take him to a a car dealer where he pickup his new volvo. And then there was the gardener and the garbage man. In short, I did absolutely no work this am that was of any help to me... :reallymad: As a result, I plan on making up for it this weekend in fun of some sort - tennis, etc

:good job:

Gabriel Young

Me thinks mom is the one with the sick mind... gimme a break.

Me senses a cultural and generational gap between Nate and the Dirty South contingent

Never had those, but I have had Spanish Omelettes with bananas...hmmm.

I love ribs. I just picked out some traditional stuff to get this thread started. I forgot to add desserts, so Umma, will you can serve something up!

Last week, Apple introduced yet another way to eliminate wires from your life. It introduced the AirPort Express, a $130 something-or-other for both Windows PC's and Macs. There's no single pithy term or phrase for this invention; it has more tricks up its sleeve than David Blaine. The AirPort Express is a wireless base station. That is, if you connect it to a cable modem or D.S.L. box, your wirelessly equipped Mac or Windows PC can get onto the Internet and connect to other machines in the building, at high speed and with no waiting, from anywhere in the house - or at least within about 150 feet of the base station, even through walls. If you want to know more, you can read all about in the NYTimes: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/22/technolo...ts/22state.html

Got any photos of the new neighborhood?

It's the season for barbques. Here are a few ideas courtesy of The Recipe Link (http://www.recipelink.com/mf/31/1497) for outdoor concerts or the backyard. Got any trade barbque recipes? Fill us in with your trade secret recipes... BOSS PIT BARBECUE SEASONING 1 ounce dried parsley flakes 1 26 ounce box salt 1 1/2 ounces black pepper 2 ounces red pepper 1 1/2 ounces garlic powder 1 ounce chili powder 1 ounce paprika 1 ounce MSG Process parsley flakes in blender until finely chopped. Combine with remaining ingredients in bowl; mix well. Store in airtight containers. Sprinkle on pork, chicken, beef or lamb before barbecuing.desserts Apricot Glaze (BBQ sauce) 1 T butter 3/4 c chopped onion 2 tsp chopped garlic 1/3 c soy sauce 1/4 c packed brown sugar 1/4 c molasses 1/4 c honey 1 1/3 c ketchup 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 (12 oz.) jar apricot preserves Cook all ingredients. Best on chicken and pork, in the oven or on the grill. ************ Oriental Chicken 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/4 c soy sauce 1/4 c orange juice 2 green onions, sliced 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp grated gingerroot Cut chicken into strips, 1" wide, set aside. Combine soy, OJ, onion, oil and ginger. Place chicken is shallow bowl; pour on marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Thread chicken accordion style on 6" skewers. Broil 6-8 minutes. Makes about 20 servings.SusannahOH (08:26:22) : CHICKEN LONG RICE (traditional Hawaiian dish served at luaus) 4 chicken quarters, deboned and cut up glass noodles soaked and chopped up to desired length 4 cups water One onion, chopped up Fresh ginger (about 1/2" long piece) chopped up 1 T. salt 1 t. sugar Boil chicken with noodles, onion and ginger until tender. ********** Baked Beans 1/2 lb. sliced bacon 1/2 lb. ground. beef 1 med. onion, chopped 1 15 oz. can red kidney beans 1 15 oz. can butter beans ` 15 oz. can great northern beans 1/2 c. ketchup 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. bottled barbecue sauce 2 T. molasses 1 T. prepared mustard 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 c. thinly sliced, smoked, cooked bratwurst. ( 5 oz. ) 1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon till crisp over med. heat. Remove and drain on paper towels; crumble bacon and set aside. 2. Wipe out skillet; add beef and onion. Cook and stir over med. heat till beef is brown and onion is tender. Remove from heat; drain off any fat. Set aside. 3. Drain beans, reserving liquid. In an extra large mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, chili powder, and pepper. Add bratwurst, bacon, ground beef mixture and beans. Stir till combined. Add reserved bean liquid to reach desired consistency. 4. Transfer the bean mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serves 10. Cuban Black Beans 14 oz dried black beans 2 quarts water 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground oregano 2 tsp ground cumin 1 green pepper, quartered 1/2 onion, finely chopped 3 Tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp cider vinegar 1/4 cup sherry wine salt to taste Rinse beans and discard any stones. In a large pot, soak beans overnight in water with baking soda, oregano, cumin and green pepper. The next day, add onion, garlic, olive oil, cider vinegar, sherry and salt to the water and cook on medium-low heat for about 3 hours or until the beans are very tender and liquid is reduced and somewhat thickened. Make sure liquid in pot does not entirely boil away. To prevent beans from burning, add more water when necessary. ***** WATERMELON RIBBON BASKET Whatever the holiday, this basket makes the perfect container for punches, salads or desserts. 1. Select a symmetrical watermelon. If necessary, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits level. 2. Draw a straight line (just above the middle) lengthwise around the watermelon for the basket's edge. 3. Draw a handle diagonally across the top as shown in the photograph. 4. Draw a bow as shown in the photograph so that one edge of the bow is connected to the basket's edge. 5. Cut and remove the top sections leaving the handle and bow intact. 6. Scoop out the flesh from inside the watermelon, leaving just a trace of red. 7. Drain the watermelon before filling. Preparation Time: 30 minutes ************ WATERMELON VASE Supplies Needed: Watermelon, sharp pointed utensil, sharp knife, large spoon, fresh flowers and greenery. 1. Select a symmetrical oblong watermelon. 2. Measure 9 inches from one end of watermelon. Cut crosswise for vase. 3. Reserve shorter section for your favorite watermelon recipe. 4. If necessary, cut a thin slice from end of watermelon vase so it sits upright. 5. Remove about 1-inch layer of flesh from top of watermelon vase to form rim. 6. Place watermelon vase on small plate to protect table surface. 7. Arrange your choice of flowers and greenery in watermelon vase. The watermelon flesh will hold them in place and provide moisture. 8. To complement party and holiday themes, add special touches, such as small American flags for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Preparation Time: 15 minutes FROZEN "WATERMELON" 3 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 3 pints raspberry sherbet, softened 1/2 cup (3 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips 14 drops green food color 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed Line an 8-cup mold or mixing bowl completely with aluminum foil. Working quickly, spread the vanilla ice cream 1 inch thick over the bottom and sides of the bowl. (It'll probably slide down the sides a bit.) Immediately place in the freezer and freeze for about 1 hour. When the ice cream has become somewhat hard, but not frozen solid, spread it all the way up the sides to the top of the bowl; then replace it in the freezer for about 1 hour, until firm. Place the raspberry sherbet in a medium-sized bowl and add the chocolate chips; blend until evenly mixed. Place in the vanilla ice cream-lined bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight, or until completely hard. When ready to serve, in a small bowl, mix the green food color with the whipped topping until evenly blended. Remove the mold from the freezer, remove the plastic wrap, and invert onto a platter larger than the mold. Remove the mold and peel off the foil. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the ice cream and serve immediately, or freeze until the topping is firm, then cover and keep frozen until ready to serve. Cut into wedges, just like fresh watermelon. ******** FRENCH CABBAGE SALAD Wilted cabbage salad with bacon This is a wonderful thing to do with cabbage. With no garlic, and using cider vinegar, it becomes German cabbage salad. Adding sour cream to that makes Danish cabbage salad. (serves 8) 1 cabbage, shredded. 120 g bacon 300 g onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 125 ml white-wine tarragon vinegar Procedure 1. Cut the bacon into tiny bits, fry it in a big deep frying pan, and fish out all the bits after they are crisp. 2. Cut up the onion and garlic and fry them in the bacon fat. When they are brown, pour in the vinegar. 3. Bring it just up to a simmer, add all the cabbage and bacon, toss it as you would a salad, and serve it. The cabbage doesn't cook, but it wilts a little under the hot vinegar. melinda.KY (03:43:31) : Sally Bown's slaw 4c. shredded cabbage 2 lg. apples, peeled and cut up 12 oz. can of pineapple tidbits and juice 1 1/4 c. sliced celery 1/2c. pecan pieces 1/2c. coconut, flaked 1/c. mini marshmallows, cut into 1/2 1/2 c. raisins Combine all in he order given. mix well

It's that time again. What are your plans for the weekend?

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