On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 1:45:43 PM UTC-10, wrote:
> On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 5:25:48 PM UTC-6, dsi1 wrote:
> >
> > I always would see my granny with those vacuum bottles thingies. They're called "air pots." It seemed to be quite a cumbersome thing when I was a little boy. Obviously, it was an artifact of a culture that valued hot water.
> >
> I was on jury duty a few years ago and all of us prospective jurors sat in large
> room. They used two Bunn coffee makers that brewed directly into these 'air
> pots.' It was great idea to keep the coffee hot without it sitting on a burner
> to burn the brew. However, two of these pots were not enough to satisfy the
> yearnings of 50-60 people. I craned my neck to see how one of the court clerks
> took the pot apart to make the coffee. After that when the pots were quickly
> drained dry by the other prospective jurors I made coffee and I was a popular
> girl that day for sure. Hahahahaaaaa

Thanks to your quick thinking, OJ got himself acquitted!

On 2/11/2019 3:39 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
>
> Ed, when I want to boil water in the microwave, I put the water in a 2-cup measure (or larger)
> and then pour it into the cup I am drinking out of. ;-))
>
> N.
>
I'm going to try that. Makes sense.

PING: itsjoan....the video is not the one I keep looking for, but is one version of the Johnstown
Flood i haven't seen. I haven't watched it yet, but although it doesn't list any actors, it does list
a "photographer." It is narrated by Len Cariou, and is only 30 minutes long. But I am not sorry
to have it. Thanks. ;-))

N.

On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:43:35 PM UTC-6, Nancy2 wrote:
>
> PING: itsjoan....the video is not the one I keep looking for, but is one version of the Johnstown
> Flood i haven't seen. I haven't watched it yet, but although it doesn't list any actors, it does list
> a "photographer." It is narrated by Len Cariou, and is only 30 minutes long. But I am not sorry
> to have it. Thanks. ;-))
>
> N.
>
Well dang it, I'm sorry it's not the one you are wanting. But I hope this
is well made.

"dsi1" wrote in message
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On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 10:47:34 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:43:55 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 8:18:30 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > We use an electric tea kettle too,
> > >
> > > Another fool....spending extra money just to boil a cup or two of
> > > water. LOL.
> >
> > There's a cultural aspect to this electric kettle thing. My guess is
> > that
> > many homes in the UK will have one of those and it's similar to how the
> > Japanese will have automatic rice cookers. The ones that I saw in the UK
> > was
> > just spiffy. It used induction heating and could boil water fast because
> > they operate at a higher wattage than American - 3000W!
> >
> > The Japanese also like to have hot water on hand. They favor insulated
> > vacuum pots rather than the ones the Brits use. These pots are probably
> > popular because these cultures are likely to drink tea at any time of
> > the
> > day. Americans don't use these things because they drink coffee. They
> > mostly
> > make coffee in the morning or purchase coffee when they need to during
> > the
> > day. You think they're stupid because you're not a tea drinker.
> >
> > ==
> >
> > We don't drink tea, but D does drink instant coffee. We do have an
> > electric
> > kettle AND an electric rice cooker)))
>
> In the US, the hotel rooms will usually have a drip coffee maker. Not so
> in
> the UK. Luckily, we had plenty of hot water and that instant coffee stuff
> was really appreciated! We drank a lot of it.
>
> We have an electric kettle in a box in the kitchen. My daughter must have
> gotten that one. I have no idea what we can do with it since I only boil
> water in the mornings. To boil water, I use a saucepan - odd as that
> seems.
> My inventory is one electric kettle in a box and zero rice cooker. That's
> kind of messed up.
>
> ---
>
> lol each to his/her own as they say))
>
> Btw just to boast here a wee bittie ... I have 3 rice cookers <g> At home
> a
> small one and a large one, and one small one at the caravan)

It's odd that I have no automatic rice cooker. Looks like I'm up a creek
without a rice paddle. That's the breaks. I used to be into my cheap cooker.
It's quite a versatile device. It only has two speeds but it I could do a
lot with it. Now, I must journey through life without my beloved rice cooker
but someday, perhaps, we shall meet again.

https://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-jo...-how-to-use-it

=

Hey! That looks exactly the same as my two small ones)))) Yes, they
were cheap but they are perfect for me) er what else do rice cookers do?

I certainly don't use them for anything else!

Anyway, why not buy to a new one?? Go on .. treat yourself))

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 4:25:48 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>
> Hey! That looks exactly the same as my two small ones)))) Yes, they
> were cheap but they are perfect for me) er what else do rice cookers do?
>
> I certainly don't use them for anything else!
>
> Anyway, why not buy to a new one?? Go on .. treat yourself))

I'm trying to cut out rice in my diet. For an Asian, that's a fairly radical concept. It hasn't been too hard but I probably won't be getting a rice cooker anytime soon, if at all. OTOH, my induction range has such a fine control of heat delivery, I can cook a pot of rice on my stove better than an automatic rice cooker. It's rather amazing.

I was talking to a friend today in a parking lot and he said "you got a new friend." I say "huh?" and he points to a chicken standing a few feet away from me. He's not doing anything - just standing there. Later on, I was waiting for my wife to get out of a store when another chicken approached and watched me for a while. My theory is that people that linger in parking lots will be investigated by chickens. Either that or the chickens want me to eat more rice.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared...g17nsBIYJ78hEh

"dsi1" wrote in message
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On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 4:25:48 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>
> Hey! That looks exactly the same as my two small ones)))) Yes, they
> were cheap but they are perfect for me) er what else do rice cookers
> do?
>
> I certainly don't use them for anything else!
>
> Anyway, why not buy to a new one?? Go on .. treat yourself))

I'm trying to cut out rice in my diet. For an Asian, that's a fairly radical
concept. It hasn't been too hard but I probably won't be getting a rice
cooker anytime soon, if at all. OTOH, my induction range has such a fine
control of heat delivery, I can cook a pot of rice on my stove better than
an automatic rice cooker. It's rather amazing.


Ahhh apologies. I forgot(( D. often has cauliflower rice or zoodles
for a change. Have you tried those? What do you use instead?


I was talking to a friend today in a parking lot and he said "you got a new
friend." I say "huh?" and he points to a chicken standing a few feet away
from me. He's not doing anything - just standing there. Later on, I was
waiting for my wife to get out of a store when another chicken approached
and watched me for a while. My theory is that people that linger in parking
lots will be investigated by chickens. Either that or the chickens want me
to eat more rice.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared...g17nsBIYJ78hEh


LOL maybe they think you look dodgy!! Oi wot you doin' in my parking
lot??? Cluck!!

dsi1 wrote:
>
> I was talking to a friend today in a parking lot and he said "you got a new friend." I say "huh?" and he points to a chicken standing a few feet away from me. He's not doing anything - just standing there. Later on, I was waiting for my wife to get out of a store when another chicken approached and watched me for a while. My theory is that people that linger in parking lots will be investigated by chickens. Either that or the chickens want me to eat more rice.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared...g17nsBIYJ78hEh

I saw that pic and I suspect that chicken didn't give a crap if
you ate more rice. I've heard before (true or not) that chickens
are some lame decendants of T-Rex. lol

That chicken didn't look very friendly to me. My guess is that
*he* was trying to decide if he could attack and kill you without
getting hurt himself. That's what all predators do.

One chicken couldn't take you down but beware if they ever decide
to group together like wolves. Beware the chickens....their
ancestors were the top predators millions of years ago. Don't go
out at night for a walk!!!!

On 2/11/2019 3:47 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "dsi1"Â* wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:43:55 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>> "dsi1"Â* wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 8:18:30 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
>> > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > We use an electric tea kettle too,
>> >
>> > Another fool....spending extra money just to boil a cup or two of
>> > water. LOL.
>>
>> There's a cultural aspect to this electric kettle thing. My guess is that
>> many homes in the UK will have one of those and it's similar to how the
>> Japanese will have automatic rice cookers. The ones that I saw in the
>> UK was
>> just spiffy. It used induction heating and could boil water fast because
>> they operate at a higher wattage than American - 3000W!
>>
>> The Japanese also like to have hot water on hand. They favor insulated
>> vacuum pots rather than the ones the Brits use. These pots are probably
>> popular because these cultures are likely to drink tea at any time of the
>> day. Americans don't use these things because they drink coffee. They
>> mostly
>> make coffee in the morning or purchase coffee when they need to during
>> the
>> day. You think they're stupid because you're not a tea drinker.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> We don't drink tea, but D does drink instant coffee.Â* We do have an
>> electric
>> kettle AND an electric rice cooker)))
>
> In the US, the hotel rooms will usually have a drip coffee maker. Not so
> in the UK. Luckily, we had plenty of hot water and that instant coffee
> stuff was really appreciated! We drank a lot of it.
>
I wish people would realize if you're in a hotel room and you have an
electric drip coffee maker (filters provided) you don't actually have to
use it to make coffee. Put a filter in the basket and pour water into
reservoir and turn it on. Voila! Hot water will dispense into the
carage. You can add it to tea bags, tea leaves or even instant coffee
stuff that you've spooned into a cup.

> We have an electric kettle in a box in the kitchen. My daughter must
> have gotten that one. I have no idea what we can do with it since I only
> boil water in the mornings. To boil water, I use a saucepan - odd as
> that seems. My inventory is one electric kettle in a box and zero rice
> cooker. That's kind of messed up.
>
Apparently you're not a stereotypical Asian guy living in Hawaii.

Jill

> ---
>
> lol each to his/her own as they say))
>
> Btw just to boast here a wee bittie ... I have 3 rice cookers <g>Â* At
> home a small one and a large one, and one small one at the caravan)
>
>

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:37:06 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 4:25:48 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > Hey! That looks exactly the same as my two small ones)))) Yes, they
> > were cheap but they are perfect for me) er what else do rice cookers
> > do?
> >
> > I certainly don't use them for anything else!
> >
> > Anyway, why not buy to a new one?? Go on .. treat yourself))
>
> I'm trying to cut out rice in my diet. For an Asian, that's a fairly radical
> concept. It hasn't been too hard but I probably won't be getting a rice
> cooker anytime soon, if at all. OTOH, my induction range has such a fine
> control of heat delivery, I can cook a pot of rice on my stove better than
> an automatic rice cooker. It's rather amazing.
>
>
> Ahhh apologies. I forgot(( D. often has cauliflower rice or zoodles
> for a change. Have you tried those? What do you use instead?
>
>
> I was talking to a friend today in a parking lot and he said "you got a new
> friend." I say "huh?" and he points to a chicken standing a few feet away
> from me. He's not doing anything - just standing there. Later on, I was
> waiting for my wife to get out of a store when another chicken approached
> and watched me for a while. My theory is that people that linger in parking
> lots will be investigated by chickens. Either that or the chickens want me
> to eat more rice.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared...g17nsBIYJ78hEh
>
>
> LOL maybe they think you look dodgy!! Oi wot you doin' in my parking
> lot??? Cluck!!

When I parked my car today, there were some chickens digging in the dirt and lying in it. I don't know a thing about chickens but they're either making nests to lay eggs or creating the chicken equivalent of a lounge chair. I like to let the cat out occasionally to remind the chickens to keep off the walkway. Well, that's my plan anyway. The cat will go out there and watch the chickens as the do their chicken business in the dirt. In Hawaii, cats and chickens get along splendidly.

The other day, as we were getting out of the car in the parking lot, a group of lads were chasing some chickens around. Watching kids chase chickens is kind of fun. My wife was watching them too and one of those boys with a chicken under his arm saw her and said "Auntie! We just catching them so we can take care of them and feed them!" What a bunch of considerate kids but really, we don't care what they do with those boids. They can make chicken adobo for all we care. Anyway, the chicken scene is strong on this rock.

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:37:06 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 4:25:48 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > Hey! That looks exactly the same as my two small ones)))) Yes, they
> > were cheap but they are perfect for me) er what else do rice cookers
> > do?
> >
> > I certainly don't use them for anything else!
> >
> > Anyway, why not buy to a new one?? Go on .. treat yourself))
>
> I'm trying to cut out rice in my diet. For an Asian, that's a fairly
> radical
> concept. It hasn't been too hard but I probably won't be getting a rice
> cooker anytime soon, if at all. OTOH, my induction range has such a fine
> control of heat delivery, I can cook a pot of rice on my stove better than
> an automatic rice cooker. It's rather amazing.
>
>
> Ahhh apologies. I forgot(( D. often has cauliflower rice or
> zoodles
> for a change. Have you tried those? What do you use instead?
>
>
> I was talking to a friend today in a parking lot and he said "you got a
> new
> friend." I say "huh?" and he points to a chicken standing a few feet away
> from me. He's not doing anything - just standing there. Later on, I was
> waiting for my wife to get out of a store when another chicken approached
> and watched me for a while. My theory is that people that linger in
> parking
> lots will be investigated by chickens. Either that or the chickens want me
> to eat more rice.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared...g17nsBIYJ78hEh
>
>
> LOL maybe they think you look dodgy!! Oi wot you doin' in my parking
> lot??? Cluck!!

When I parked my car today, there were some chickens digging in the dirt and
lying in it. I don't know a thing about chickens but they're either making
nests to lay eggs or creating the chicken equivalent of a lounge chair. I
like to let the cat out occasionally to remind the chickens to keep off the
walkway. Well, that's my plan anyway. The cat will go out there and watch
the chickens as the do their chicken business in the dirt. In Hawaii, cats
and chickens get along splendidly.

The other day, as we were getting out of the car in the parking lot, a group
of lads were chasing some chickens around. Watching kids chase chickens is
kind of fun. My wife was watching them too and one of those boys with a
chicken under his arm saw her and said "Auntie! We just catching them so we
can take care of them and feed them!" What a bunch of considerate kids but
really, we don't care what they do with those boids. They can make chicken
adobo for all we care. Anyway, the chicken scene is strong on this rock.

--

Can you not cook and eat them?? Do you buy chicken to eat?

jmcquown wrote:

> On 2/11/2019 3:47 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >
> > "dsi1"Â* wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > On Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:43:55 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > > "dsi1"Â* wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 8:18:30 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> >>> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > We use an electric tea kettle too,
> > > >
> >>> Another fool....spending extra money just to boil a cup or two of
> >>> water. LOL.
> > >
> > > There's a cultural aspect to this electric kettle thing. My guess
> > > is that many homes in the UK will have one of those and it's
> > > similar to how the Japanese will have automatic rice cookers. The
> > > ones that I saw in the UK was just spiffy. It used induction
> > > heating and could boil water fast because they operate at a
> > > higher wattage than American - 3000W!
> > >
> > > The Japanese also like to have hot water on hand. They favor
> > > insulated vacuum pots rather than the ones the Brits use. These
> > > pots are probably popular because these cultures are likely to
> > > drink tea at any time of the day. Americans don't use these
> > > things because they drink coffee. They mostly make coffee in the
> > > morning or purchase coffee when they need to during the day. You
> > > think they're stupid because you're not a tea drinker.
> > >
> > > ==
> > >
> > > We don't drink tea, but D does drink instant coffee.Â* We do have
> > > an electric kettle AND an electric rice cooker)))
> >
> > In the US, the hotel rooms will usually have a drip coffee maker.
> > Not so in the UK. Luckily, we had plenty of hot water and that
> > instant coffee stuff was really appreciated! We drank a lot of it.
> >
> I wish people would realize if you're in a hotel room and you have an
> electric drip coffee maker (filters provided) you don't actually have
> to use it to make coffee. Put a filter in the basket and pour water
> into reservoir and turn it on. Voila! Hot water will dispense into
> the carage. You can add it to tea bags, tea leaves or even instant
> coffee stuff that you've spooned into a cup.

Umm Jill, she's saying they do not have this in her area of the world
in most hotels. The rest is automatic that we'd use the dripper with
just water.

In article >,
says...
> When I parked my car today, there were some chickens digging in the dirt and
> lying in it. I don't know a thing about chickens but they're either making
> nests to lay eggs or creating the chicken equivalent of a lounge chair.

They were dustbathing to remove mites and parasites in their feathers

Janet UK