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

 >  >  RH> They've lied before so I'm not sure how much to trust that.
 >  >  RH> Anyway, right now I'm in the library trying to get stuff
 >  >  RH> done.

 >  > If the DSL translator that serves your location got fried that's
 >  > understandable. It's a minefield whether you're on DSL or cable.

 >  RH> FIOS at this point. My modem was fried too, so fixing things
 >  RH> 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> Fiber does speed things up.

 > Yeah. Now all I have to do is convince AT&T's functionaries that
 > they can sniff (more) profit by making DSL available in my area. They
 > keep offering me Uverse or DirecTV ...... as if. Sorry marketroids
 > this old curmudgeon's entertainment is reading and banging on my
 > keyboard. Not, certainly, being mesmerised by the one-eyed monster.
 
 RH> Satellite can be good as long as the weather doesn't go south. So ...
 RH> no go.  It would be fine in the desert, but folks with actual weather
 RH> need shielded cables.

Oh, the cables are "shielded" electrically. The problem with satellite
internet is "rain outs". Too much moisture in the air attenuates the
signal beamed down to the point of unusability. When I was 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!

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Symphony Beef
 Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Wine, Dairy, Vegetables
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      3 tb Butter
      1 lg Shallot; fine minced
    1/2 lb Chipped, dried beef; in bite
           - sized pieces
      9 oz Pkg artichoke hearts; thawed
           - sliced bite-size
      1 tb Flour
    1/2 c  Dry white wine or vermouth
     16 oz Dairy sour cream
      2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
           Fresh chopped parsley
           Paprika

MMMMM--------------------------TO SERVE-------------------------------
           English muffins, popovers or
           - toast points
 
  Melt butter in lg. skillet over medium heat. Add shallot
  and stir for about 2 minutes to soften. Add beef and
  artichokes and sizzle until edges are just starting to
  crisp.
  
  Sprinkle with flour, and stir for a minute. Slowly
  add wine, stirring constantly. Cook for another minute.
  
  Stir in sour cream and Parmesan and turn heat down to
  low. Heat through until smooth and hot. Sprinkle with
  garnish of choice. Serve over toasted English muffins,
  popovers or toast points. Works great on a buffet.
  
  From: Terrie Firme; Elkton MD
  
  Serves 4 (easy to increase for a crowd)
  
  From: http://www.recipelink.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

... "The only winner of the War of 1812 was Tchaikovsky" -- Solomon Short

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