New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by DoriC » Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:12 am

Pugsy wrote:My first thought was "someone has too much time on their hands"
My second thought was "chuckle,...a good laugh"
My third thought was "where's the popcorn...wonder how long before this becomes a political debate"
Hey Pugs, I've been trying to find the first photo of the popcorn machine that Carbonman posted, I think? Do you happen to know how to find it? It would be fun to see it again.

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Post by Janknitz » Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:44 am

Can we have our cake and eat it too?

My version of Black Forest Cake - Schwarzwälderkirschtorte
Popcorn--ho hum. But posting a photo of such a beautiful cake to us Paleo-items.

(It sure looks good!)
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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by mollete » Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:52 am

DoriC wrote:
Pugsy wrote:My first thought was "someone has too much time on their hands"
My second thought was "chuckle,...a good laugh"
My third thought was "where's the popcorn...wonder how long before this becomes a political debate"
Hey Pugs, I've been trying to find the first photo of the popcorn machine that Carbonman posted, I think? Do you happen to know how to find it? It would be fun to see it again.
This one?

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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:10 am

My son found a cucumber, hidden under the leaves, that had grown to 2 pounds.
I cut it like a melon, removing seeds and skin, and the remainder was very good--not a hint of bitterness.
We ate it with a touch of crushed pink Montana lake salt. That is for you Paleo's.

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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by 123.Shawn T.W. » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:42 am

Janknitz wrote:
Can we have our cake and eat it too?

My version of Black Forest Cake - Schwarzwälderkirschtorte
Popcorn--ho hum. But posting a photo of such a beautiful cake to us Paleo-items.

(It sure looks good!)
I don't eat alot of meat ... But I sure like my breads!

Challah I made:
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But what I really like is sour-dough in my wood-fired brick oven!

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Post by ems » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:51 am

What a FUN thread to wake up to!

Jan... how much to get you to send me a Challah that looks like that one? The sour dough doesn't look bad either!

Can you really eat bread on the P diet???
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Post by 123.Shawn T.W. » Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:38 am

ems wrote:What a FUN thread to wake up to!

Jan... how much to get you to send me a Challah that looks like that one? The sour dough doesn't look bad either!

Can you really eat bread on the P diet???
Jan, didn't make that Challah, I did ... I use to have a bakery in VT, Built my own wood-fired brick oven too ... I do miss it!

As a truck driver gone for weeks at a time ... I don't do much baking now ...
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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by mollete » Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:17 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:My son found a cucumber, hidden under the leaves, that had grown to 2 pounds.
Yeah, well you should see the zucchini patch after being gone for a couple weeks.

I mean, we're talkin' Zuc-zilla!!!

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Post by Sir NoddinOff » Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:05 pm

mollete wrote:
chunkyfrog wrote:My son found a cucumber, hidden under the leaves, that had grown to 2 pounds.
Yeah, well you should see the zucchini patch after being gone for a couple weeks.

I mean, we're talkin' Zuc-zilla!!!
When we get giant zucs from the garden, which isn't too often, I like to use a carrot peeler and take the skin off then slice them lengthwise. Next I scoop out the seeded portion. Fill the scooped out halves with ground lamb, diced veggies like tomatoes eggplant and mushrooms, breadcrumbs and any spices you happen to be in the mood for... dried dill or fresh basil are great. Salt and pepper to taste. Then into the oven in a pan with a small amount of water in the bottom to bake/parboil them. 375 degrees until soft and the filling is brown on top, typically a half an hour. Leave out the lamb for veggie version. Nice with some fresh yogurt on the side.

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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by ems » Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:15 pm

123.Shawn T.W. wrote:
ems wrote:What a FUN thread to wake up to!

Jan... how much to get you to send me a Challah that looks like that one? The sour dough doesn't look bad either!

Can you really eat bread on the P diet???
Jan, didn't make that Challah, I did ... I use to have a bakery in VT, Built my own wood-fired brick oven too ... I do miss it!

As a truck driver gone for weeks at a time ... I don't do much baking now ...

Oops... sorry 123. Well, since you don't do much baking now, I doubt I'll get that Challah.
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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by Goofproof » Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:40 pm

DreamStalker wrote:
mollete wrote:Speaking of helpful tips, when replacing RJ-45 plugs, it's REAL helpful to keep an Orange or Brown twisted pair together till you're ready to do your crimp. Honestly, most of the time I can't tell the difference between the orange and brown striped wires with any degree of reliability.
And if you cross the wires you're likely to tap straight into the NSA database.

Try this paleo-diet alternative instead ...

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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by jnk » Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:16 pm

Goofproof wrote: . . . ties a string in the middle of the wire to bug your string . . .
Old school.

The listening devices on the new drones don't need physical contact or close proximity to hear indoor conversations. And if that doesn't work, there's always the laser-on-the-window-vibration-detection thingy.

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Post by Goofproof » Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:36 pm

jnk wrote:
Goofproof wrote: . . . ties a string in the middle of the wire to bug your string . . .
Old school.

The listening devices on the new drones don't need physical contact or close proximity to hear indoor conversations. And if that doesn't work, there's always the laser-on-the-window-vibration-detection thingy.
I'll be glad when the new Drone 12GA shells go on sale at Wal-Mart, For now I rely on a tennis racket and rocks, I practice safe droning, I wear a Ronald Reagan mask when I try to bring then down. My tennis outfitbring them in them in, thinking I am a college republican, when they are in range I let them have it with the rocks and tennis racket. Jim
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Re: New Obamacare regs make CPAP ILLEGAL!

Post by DoriC » Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:26 pm

mollete wrote:
DoriC wrote:
Pugsy wrote:My first thought was "someone has too much time on their hands"
My second thought was "chuckle,...a good laugh"
My third thought was "where's the popcorn...wonder how long before this becomes a political debate"
Hey Pugs, I've been trying to find the first photo of the popcorn machine that Carbonman posted, I think? Do you happen to know how to find it? It would be fun to see it again.
This one?

Image
Thanks for the memories!

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Post by DiverCTHunter » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:27 pm

mollete wrote:Speaking of helpful tips, when replacing RJ-45 plugs, it's REAL helpful to keep an Orange or Brown twisted pair together till you're ready to do your crimp. Honestly, most of the time I can't tell the difference between the orange and brown striped wires with any degree of reliability.
I learned to crimp at UT-Knoxville, so I always use the 568-B color code with the Vols (Orange-White, Orange) on top. Looks like the UNC-Charlotte fans must have been on the 568-A and -C comitties changed it back to Green-White, Green
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