newbie

Hey, Jill,

"Res Ipsa Loquitor"

Nancree

In article <[email hidden]>,
Joseph LIttleshoes <[email hidden]> wrote:
(snippage)

Quoted message said:

Find a knitch

Never mind the knitch; get a bagel instead.

Quoted message said:

and settle in, pull up a foot stool and tell us what you
like to eat, do you have a guilty secret like me, sometimes i like
making the food more than i like eating it. I routinely make way more
food than i need to. Just for the fun of cooking.

So much for secret.
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Quoted message said:

On the one hand you say you found us 'long ago' but on the other hand
your delicacy suggest a lack of experience with the unmoderated news
group phenom??

Well, my memory is pretty pitiful, but I'm guessing maybe more than a
year ago I ran across this group. I somehow saved or kept it in a
favorites area. I kept saying, "When I have more time I'll come back
to it". As everyone knows, we don't get more tiime - we just adjust it
differently 😉 So, although I may not be here often, I plan on popping
in regardless of consistency. Also, I used to be very involved in
three related unmoderated news groups for roughly 8 years.
Surprisingly, my experience there is what prompted me to step my foot
lightly in these waters before barreling through and getting my leg
bitten off by an anaconda! LOL! Upon looking into the newsgroups, I
found AOL no longer has my comfort zone set up...it's now a google
thing, which obviously everyone here already knows. But, for me, it's
a little odd at first.

Quoted message said:

After a while, once you understand what a 'burtchen schvitzer' he is you learn to ignore >him,

I will need to learn how to killfile...everyone talks about it, but
I've no experience with it.

I must say that this group seems lively and offers more than a few
chuckles 🙂 Seems to me you all have a really neat thing going here.
I'll admit my food knowledge is not up to most of your standards, but
my waist doesn't seem to notice 😉 Quite frankly, my Great Grandma and
Nanny (Gma) were my teachers and I try to do them proud. They were
absolutely amazing cooks! I miss them - especially at this time of
year - and find cooking and baking to be very comforting and probably
my single most favorite hobby. My children (they are 4 1/2yo's) looove
cooking. They each are allowed to choose one TV show a day to enjoy.
You can bet that a food show always is chosen by one over all the
kid-friendly shows out there. Barefoot Contessa is our favorite, but
we love them all.

It would be too hard to name a favorite food, but I'm enjoying a few
recent recipes listed here. Actually, I hadn't made split pea soup
since last year until seeing a post the other day. I pulled stools up
to the counter and the girls helped me make a yummy split pea soup and
homemade sundried tomato bread (oh, that's not quite right - it was
from a bread machine - we just added herbs and sundried tomatoes).
It's great with young ones around. I think a lot of children wouldn't
have tried it...but when you make it yourself, it's extra enticing.

Anyway, thanks to everyone for the very warm welcome. I'll pull up a
seat and join you more often. Seems very cozy in here 🙂
Missy in Indiana

OMGoodness! As soon as I saw the sig line I thought, "No, it couldn't
be...". Small news group universe, huh?! Thanks for the
insight...this group seems right up my ally. Unfortunately, I may gain
more than I can offer here. My family and friends think I'm nearly a
gourmet chef...they're easy to fool. I really only know enough to be
dangerous 😉 I'll do my best to keep up - thanks for popping in the
thread to say, "hi". It's nice to see you and I hope you are well.

Missy in Indiana

"Melba's Jammin'" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted post said:

Hello. I found this group a long time ago and saved it, as it appears
to have some great food conversations. Although, rarely could I find a
food conversation I wouldn't enjoy 😉

Before diving in and creating havoc, I thought it best to inquire about
the ng rules/FAQ's. I'm not sure how formal this group is, or how open
the group is to new members. Advice?

Missy in Indiana

Gladly, Missy. And a hearty welcome to you, too.
The Registration Fee is $250, payable to me.
Just because there are so many off-topic posts here doesn't mean it's a
good thing to do.
The Initiation Fee is $750, payable to me.
Victor Sack regularly posts a pointer to the extensive FAQ file although
someone else can probably point you there.
Most people don't bother to read the FAQ file until they're told.
Monthly dues are $7.50, payable to me.
Pirohy are triangular and don't you forget it.
Sheldon is a potty mouth and trying to change his ways is not
recommended because it would simply be an exercise in futility for you.
Beets are the work of the Devil.
There is no such thing as Alfredo Sauce.
The Cabal (TINC) enforces the rules heretofore stated. (Didja like
that, Squeaks?)
The annual sacrifice of the virgins is scheduled for April. Born-again
Virgins are welcome to participate.
Damsel is the Head Trollop.
I yam what I yam.
If you don't have a thick skin and can't develop one, leave now and save
yourself grief.
For a price, anyone is welcome. Payable to me.
Civilized disagreement is welcome. There's no need to demonstrate your
ignorance with nasty name-calling.
OT at the beginning of a subject line means it's off topic (and should
probably be posted somewhere else).
Once you've posted here, expect a ton of spam in your mailbox;
rec.food.cooking is a popular group.
Margaret Suran is a nice woman but she drinks a lot.
Terry Pulliam Burd has a rapier wit.
The Bobs are good guys, all of them.
Jim Lattie likes my brownies.
If you can killfile with AOL, learn how and save yourself annoyance at
the idiots.
Most of us are full of [censored]. Some are more eager to show it than
others.
Don't mistake this group for "family." We're not your family.
I've got a great and easy recipe for Peanut Brittle.

Maybe, maybe not...the verdict on this one is out till further testing in
the Village Idiot kitchen.
If my hands aren't too burnt to type, I'll post results.
nyuck nyuck

chipper

Quoted message said:

Don't post anything political. There are other groups for that.
My kids are smarter than yours.
I think that covers most of it.
Welcome to the fray, Missy. You may email me privately through my
website for my address for the fees and dues.

-Barb Schaller
Mother Superior
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-L. said:

Welcome Missy in IN. 🙂 Didn't you used to post to a.i.parenting?
This group is *way* more laid back than the infertility groups. Hang
around, check us out and post!

I think I recognize you from another group as well. Do you have dogs,
cats, snakes and a turtle?

becca
--
"I like that people say it's harder to quit smoking than to kick heroin.
This makes me feel really good because now I know I can develop a heroin
addiction and quit it. Obviously I'll be able to." -Pamie

Bob Myers said:

Oh, and since Sheldon's already been mentioned -
is anyone gonna say a few words about Chung?)

I intentionally keep Chung *out* of my killfile. That way, when I see
his name, I can identify an entire thread to killfile.

Quoted message said:

Oh, and while we're on the subject of Netiquette - please
Trim Thy Posts. There's nothing worse than having to wade
through 300 lines of previously-read cra...err, stuff...only to
find two new lines that essentially boil down to "me, too!"

There are some people I really like, but rarely read for exactly that
reason. If I didn't like them, I'd killfile them for exactly that
reason. (hint-hint-hint) Every once in awhile, you absolutely need
the whole thing for content, but not often.

Carol
--

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

"Melba's Jammin'" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Gladly, Missy. And a hearty welcome to you, too.
The Registration Fee is $250, payable to me.
Just because there are so many off-topic posts here doesn't mean it's a
good thing to do.
The Initiation Fee is $750, payable to me.
Victor Sack regularly posts a pointer to the extensive FAQ file although
someone else can probably point you there.
Most people don't bother to read the FAQ file until they're told.

Or bother to pay the dues, either...:-)

Quoted message said:

Sheldon is a potty mouth and trying to change his ways is not
recommended because it would simply be an exercise in futility for you.

Killfile early, killfile often. Life becomes SO much more
pleasant when you do...

Quoted message said:

Beets are the work of the Devil.
There is no such thing as Alfredo Sauce.

The jury is still out, in fact, on whether or not there is even
an Alfredo to begin with. Hey, to REALLY get the discussion
going we should come up with some sort of sauce made with
beets, cheese, and cream - which of course would then have
to be served in a martini glass...

Quoted message said:

If you don't have a thick skin and can't develop one, leave now and save
yourself grief.

Thick skin developer is, however, available in the gift shop.
Go for the 55-gallon drum - it's the best deal, and God only
knows you can never have too much of that stuff.

Quoted message said:

OT at the beginning of a subject line means it's off topic (and should
probably be posted somewhere else).

Oh, come on - if ALL the OT posts left the group, what would
there be LEFT? (But seriously, ladies and germs...DO try to
limit your OT postings to only those things which one might
reasonably expect a group such as this to actually have an
interest in. Oh, and since Sheldon's already been mentioned -
is anyone gonna say a few words about Chung?)

Oh, and while we're on the subject of Netiquette - please
Trim Thy Posts. There's nothing worse than having to wade
through 300 lines of previously-read cra...err, stuff...only to
find two new lines that essentially boil down to "me, too!"

Top-posting, on the other hand, is also considered a
faux pas, although might be accepted in some very special
cases. Otherwise, it is about as welcome as belching garlic
breath when being introduced to the Queen...

Quoted message said:

The Bobs are good guys, all of them.

This is why we all continue to pay Microsoft royalties for
continued use of the Holy Name...

Quoted message said:

Don't mistake this group for "family." We're not your family.

We ARE, however, dysfunctional. Surely that should count for
SOMETHING.

Quoted message said:

Don't post anything political. There are other groups for that.

On the other hand, if you DO have a good Bush joke...

Bob M.

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
Joseph LIttleshoes <[email hidden]> wrote:
(snippage)

Quoted message said:

Find a knitch

Never mind the knitch; get a bagel instead.

Quoted message said:

and settle in, pull up a foot stool and tell us what you
like to eat, do you have a guilty secret like me, sometimes i like
making the food more than i like eating it. I routinely make way

more

Quoted message said:

food than i need to. Just for the fun of cooking.

So much for secret.

And then! "Glory of Glories" i find a medium where i can talk/write
about it without people's eyes glazing over and trying to change the
subject.

But, caveat emptor, just as i seem to be finding my 'voice' in the net,
i am losing interest in it.

I am seriously considering upgrading to a whole new system or abandoning
the net altogether as, fundamentally, a waste of time. Not that i have
a lot better going on in my life but i could have more of it if i
stopped doing this.
---
JL

Quoted message said:

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Joseph LIttleshoes said:

And then! "Glory of Glories" i find a medium where i can talk/write
about it without people's eyes glazing over and trying to change the
subject.

But, caveat emptor, just as i seem to be finding my 'voice' in the net,
i am losing interest in it.

I am seriously considering upgrading to a whole new system or abandoning
the net altogether as, fundamentally, a waste of time.

That would be our loss but I do understand the concern. How about if
you 'rewarded' yourself with net time for completing other worthwhile
activities? Or some such form of rationing? -aem

Rhonda Anderson said:

Quoted message said:

The CABAL will serve your heads on silver platters for poaching
the company pond like this!

Does the CABAL serve h'ors deurves, first?

nb

Joseph LIttleshoes said:

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
Joseph LIttleshoes <[email hidden]> wrote:
(snippage)

Quoted message said:

Find a knitch

Never mind the knitch; get a bagel instead.

Quoted message said:

and settle in, pull up a foot stool and tell us what you
like to eat, do you have a guilty secret like me, sometimes i like
making the food more than i like eating it. I routinely make way

more

Quoted message said:

food than i need to. Just for the fun of cooking.

So much for secret.

And then! "Glory of Glories" i find a medium where i can talk/write
about it without people's eyes glazing over and trying to change the
subject.

Yep. I thought this ng was really cool when I stumbled upon it.

Quoted message said:

But, caveat emptor, just as i seem to be finding my 'voice' in the net,
i am losing interest in it.

And yep. I find I'm losing interest in not only this ng but ngs in
general. There is just too much junk and nastiness to wade through
anymore. I can remember when I first started using usenet. It was a
considerably nicer environment then. Now it seems to be who can sit on
the computer the most and make the rudest or crudest comments.

Quoted message said:

I am seriously considering upgrading to a whole new system or abandoning
the net altogether as, fundamentally, a waste of time. Not that i have
a lot better going on in my life but i could have more of it if i
stopped doing this.

Like you, I am considering abandoning the net or at least a portion of
it - usenet. The net itself has been quite useful for us in the past
little while allowing us to track down hard to find appliance parts, get
mapping directions, and I do like my ebooks in PDA format. We found
this really neat website where I ordered a few appliance parts while
still in my pjs. The parcel was in my postal box within 2 days! I was
very impressed so I would still use it for that and I do like ebay. I
think for finding info the net is great but maybe the chat/usenet thing
is just wearing out for me. People will say things online they would
never have the nerve to say directly to someone's face. For that reason
alone, usenet is seriously becoming a waste of time if you post. If you
just lurk or google, it isn't too bad.

Quoted message said:

---
JL

Quoted message said:

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On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:29:42 -0600, notbob <[email hidden]>
replied:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The CABAL will serve your heads on silver platters for poaching
the company pond like this!

Does the CABAL serve h'ors deurves, first?

Yes; beets.

The Ranger said:

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:29:42 -0600, notbob <[email hidden]>
replied:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> The CABAL will serve your heads on silver platters for
> poaching the company pond like this!

Does the CABAL serve h'ors deurves, first?

Yes; beets.

Wrapped in a creamy puree of
Brussels sprouts.

Damsel in dis Dress said:

I intentionally keep Chung out of my killfile. That way, when I see
his name, I can identify an entire thread to killfile.

There's a better way, but you need a newsreader with more robust
filtering than some have. Chung threads are almost always cross-posted
to a certain set of newsgroups. Filter those, filter the word "chung"
in the subject, almost 100% clearance.

Brian

--
If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

On the one hand you say you found us 'long ago' but on the other

hand

Quoted message said:

your delicacy suggest a lack of experience with the unmoderated news

Quoted message said:

group phenom??

Well, my memory is pretty pitiful, but I'm guessing maybe more than a
year ago I ran across this group. I somehow saved or kept it in a
favorites area. I kept saying, "When I have more time I'll come back
to it". As everyone knows, we don't get more tiime - we just adjust
it
differently 😉 So, although I may not be here often, I plan on
popping
in regardless of consistency. Also, I used to be very involved in
three related unmoderated news groups for roughly 8 years.
Surprisingly, my experience there is what prompted me to step my foot
lightly in these waters before barreling through and getting my leg
bitten off by an anaconda! LOL! Upon looking into the newsgroups, I
found AOL no longer has my comfort zone set up...it's now a google
thing, which obviously everyone here already knows. But, for me, it's

a little odd at first.

Quoted message said:

After a while, once you understand what a 'burtchen schvitzer' he is

you learn to ignore >him,

I will need to learn how to killfile...everyone talks about it, but
I've no experience with it.

I must say that this group seems lively and offers more than a few
chuckles 🙂 Seems to me you all have a really neat thing going here.
I'll admit my food knowledge is not up to most of your standards, but
my waist doesn't seem to notice 😉 Quite frankly, my Great Grandma
and
Nanny (Gma) were my teachers and I try to do them proud. They were
absolutely amazing cooks! I miss them - especially at this time of
year - and find cooking and baking to be very comforting and probably
my single most favorite hobby. My children (they are 4 1/2yo's)
looove
cooking. They each are allowed to choose one TV show a day to enjoy.
You can bet that a food show always is chosen by one over all the
kid-friendly shows out there. Barefoot Contessa is our favorite, but
we love them all.

The Sophia Loren movie?

Quoted message said:

It would be too hard to name a favorite food, but I'm enjoying a few
recent recipes listed here. Actually, I hadn't made split pea soup
since last year until seeing a post the other day. I pulled stools up

to the counter and the girls helped me make a yummy split pea soup and

homemade sundried tomato bread (oh, that's not quite right - it was
from a bread machine - we just added herbs and sundried tomatoes).
It's great with young ones around. I think a lot of children wouldn't

have tried it...but when you make it yourself, it's extra enticing.

SOmetimes the cooking or preparation of the "total mass retain" concept
of cooking as an ultimate magick, an alchemy of flavours that play upon
the mind and being of man is even more interesting than taking part in
the ceremony. Fasting can be fun.

I do like a nice split pea soup, especially with ham, but i find it to
react poorly with my physiology. Pity, cause i know how tasty it can
be.

Quoted message said:

Anyway, thanks to everyone for the very warm welcome. I'll pull up a
seat and join you more often. Seems very cozy in here 🙂
Missy in Indiana

---J (San Francisco) L

Quoted message said:

I think I recognize you from another group as well. Do you have dogs,
cats, snakes and a turtle?

Well, whirlygirl/becca sounds increasingly familiar to me...I've no
idea why. I have a dog/child. (Yep, I'm one of those annoying pet
parents.) The only ng's I've been part of are infertility-based. I'm
sure over the course of 9 years I've perused a handful of ng's, but
rarely would I speak up. The only other ng I recall popping into is a
cruising ng...another love. But, I wasn't active nor was I there for
more than a blink of the eye 😉

HTH,
Missy in Indiana

Quoted message said:

Well, whirlygirl/becca sounds increasingly familiar to me...I've no
idea why. I have a dog/child. (Yep, I'm one of those annoying pet
parents.) The only ng's I've been part of are infertility-based. I'm
sure over the course of 9 years I've perused a handful of ng's, but
rarely would I speak up. The only other ng I recall popping into is a
cruising ng...another love. But, I wasn't active nor was I there for
more than a blink of the eye 😉

It was actually L. I was replying to, I think I know her from a couple
cat groups. But, where might you know me from? <g> I've never posted in
any infertility or cruising ng's.. the only group I'm somewhat active in
is alt.fashion. I also use this handle on LJ, TWoP and a few other
message boards, though.. any of that ring a bell?

BTW I'm a newbie to this group too, I haven't posted much but I did pop
into chat a couple weeks ago and everyone there was very nice.

becca
--
"I like that people say it's harder to quit smoking than to kick heroin.
This makes me feel really good because now I know I can develop a heroin
addiction and quit it. Obviously I'll be able to." -Pamie

Mark Thorson said:

Quoted message said:

Yes; beets.

Excellent. I'll be there early.

nb

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted post said:

Anyway, thanks to everyone for the very warm welcome. I'll pull up a
seat and join you more often. Seems very cozy in here 🙂

Don't be misled. It's a sharkpool.

Quoted message said:

Missy in Indiana

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