-=> RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 >  >  RH> FIOS at this point. My modem was fried too, so fixing
 >  >  RH> things at the pole didn't help.
 >
 >  > That's semi-bizarre. Fibre uses light to push its signal(s).
 >  > That's literally a case of "Light's on. No one's home." if the
 >  > lightning surge fried the modem. Be glad it didn't get your confuser.
 >
 >  RH> I am, believe me.  It missed the TVs too.
 >
 >  TeeVees would have been no great loss around here. I do have one,
 >  hooked to an antenna (w/lightning arrestor) but it's very seldom on.
 >
 RH> I don't even own an antenna.

My house-mate watches. He reports that we get (from an antenna hung in
a window) 16 or 17 channels. A friend donated 50' of antenna tower. So,
Dennis says he's going to put it up and hang a somewhat more sophisticated
antenna on top. Then we'll get channels from up to 100 miles off. Big
Whoop! Same drivel different (some) commercials.

 >  RH> Satellite can be good as long as the weather doesn't go south.
 >  RH> So ... no go.  It would be fine in the desert, but folks with
 >  RH> actual weather need shielded cables.
 >
 > Oh, the cables are "shielded" electrically. The problem with
 > satelliteinternet is "rain outs". Too much moisture in the air
 > attenuates the signal beamed down to the point of unusability. When
 > I was

 RH> I've been hearing that for a decade now. Some folks I knew in the
 RH> middle of nowhere used to complain about the signal forever getting
 RH> degraded or going out entirely.

 > recuperating from the busted ankle at my brother's joint I experienced
 > satellite internet .... and its problems. Like streaming Tchaikovsky's
 > 1812 and about the time the cannons are due to start up the boom is
 > thunder - and the internet goes out ..... then when the rain dies
 > down it's on Brahms Lullaby.   FEH!

 RH> That sounds...appropriate.  Now if only the lightning had roasted
 RH> some chestnuts instead of the music channel serving some up.

Hey! I likes me old war horses. Waltzes and lullabys - not so much.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Chestnuts
 Categories: Vegetables, Pork, Nuts, Poultry, Citrus
      Yield: 9 Servings
 
      1 lb Brussels sprouts
    1/3 lb Thick-sliced bacon; in 1/4"
           - pieces or batons
      1 md Red onion; chopped
     20    (to 25) canned, roasted,
           - chestnuts, quartered or
           - rough chopped
    1/4 c  Chicken stock
           Salt & pepper
           Lemon wedges; to serve
  
  Chestnuts are delicious, but a major pain to roast and
  shell (have you ever exploded chestnuts all over your
  kitchen? I have). Canned (jarred more like it) chestnuts
  actually work better in recipes than the kind you roast
  and peel yourself. The texture and moisture content is
  more consistent. So, we suggest using canned roasted
  chestnuts for this recipe. You can of course roast and
  shell your own if you prefer.
  
  Put a large pot of salty water on the stove to boil.
  While the water is heating, cut the brussels sprouts in
  half and slice thinly, starting at the top of the sprout
  and working back toward the stem. Discard the last 1/4"
  of the stem side.
  
  Cut the bacon into pieces about 1/4" wide and put
  them in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
   
  Once the water is boiling, add all the Brussels sprouts
  and boil them for 2 minutes. While the sprouts are
  boiling, get a large bowl of ice water ready. Transfer
  the Brussels sprouts to the ice water (this will shock
  them vibrant green and stop the cooking) and chill
  thoroughly. Move to a colander to drain.
   
  When the bacon is almost done, add the chopped red onion
  and toss to combine. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry
  the bacon and onion until the onion begins to brown.
  
  Add the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts to the sauté pan
  with the bacon and onions. Add the chicken stock and
  toss to combine. Stir in about 1 teaspoon of salt, more
  or less to taste. Cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  Add pepper to taste.
  
  Serve hot with lemon wedges. Squeeze a little lemon
  juice over the sprouts right before you eat them.
  
  Serves 8-10 as a side.
  
  From: http://www.simplyrecipes.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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