-=> Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> Ruh roh, Raggy! You've woken up one of Bjorn's alternate personalities.
 DD> It won't be able to let this slide without pejorative comment. I know
 DD> he's twitted on your board. Too bad it's not all boards.  Bv)=

 SD> ...or some anti-psychotic meds...

 SD> Ever since his wife died, he's gone off the deep end.  It's pitiful.
 SD> I'm sure he's aching to be out of his misery in this earthly existance.

I just, to use a 60s phrase "shine him on" when he's in that mode. When
he's posting as Bjorn he can often be reasonable and readable.

 SD> After all, every village has its idiot.  Fidonet must be a pretty big
 SD> village for the number of idiots it has in it. 

I once knew a man who claimed that his purpose in life was to be A: A
bad example, and B: The town drunk and lay-about. Claimed (tongue in
cheek) to be providing a public service.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Andy Capp's Chicken Breading/Batter
 Categories: Poultry, Chilies, Herbs, Dairy
      Yield: 3 Servings
 
      4 lb Chicken; in serving pieces

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  1 1/2 ts Firehouse Hot Chilli spice *
      1 ts Garlic granules
      1 ts Onion granules
      4 lg Eggs
      4 tb Water
      2 c  Andy Capp's Hot Fries;
           - coarse crushed (do not
           - grind to a powder)
      2 ts Salt
 
  * Separate recipe
  
  In a bowl mix half of the chilli spice, garlic, and
  onion with the eggs and water and beat well.
  
  To another bowl add the rest of the chilli spice, garlic
  and onion granules to the crushed Andy Capp Hot Fries
  along with the salt and combine well.
  
  Dip each piece of chicken in egg mixture, then in Hot
  Fries crumbs; repeat to double coat. When all are
  coated, cover and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
  
  WHEN READY TO COOK: Pour oil in fryer or large saucepan
  to 2" deep. Heat oil to 350ºF/175ºC, or until hot.
  
  Fry chicken skin side down, until well browned. Turn each
  piece over and brown the other side. Move the chicken
  around and flip as necessary to prevent burning and/or
  sticking. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper
  towels.
  
  UDD Notes: This ain't Popeyes but it ain't bad.
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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... A sweet treat nourishes more than the body; it can lift the soul too.
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