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-> -=> Quoting DAVE DRUM to NANCY BACKUS on 07-29-08 07:23 <=-

->  DD> In a former job I had dental insurance through Delta Dental (sort
of
->  DD> the Blue Cross of dental insurance). Got into the process of
getting

-> We've got that thru AARP.  When Richard lost his job at Kodak and our
-> COBRA'd benefits ran out, we noticed that AARP offered Dental insurance
-> thru Delta Dental for their members, and signed up.  When he got his
-> night job at Wegmans, even though it included dental benefits (for
-> free), we kept the Delta Dental active... Good thing, since the job he
-> finally got back in his field doesn't give us any dental benefits.

I looked at the AARP plan - and found that overall I can sponsor the work
at a near by clinic for about what a year's premiums would cost me. I helps
that I know people who own dental labs and can get a new plate (arch) at a
whacking discount. 

But, it's still at least U$50 a tooth to yank the six remaining in my upper
jaw. There is one I could likely pull myself - if I were not such a wuss
about pain. I figure no pain means .... no pain.

->  DD> Currently the money to finish the upper arch is in escrow whilst I
->  DD> argue with Social Security about them wanting U$1500 back that they
->  DD> paid me last year. I think I will win the argument - but, with the
 
-> Here's hoping you win the argument.. :)

We always hope.  Bv)=
 
->  DD> my best "Snagglepuss/Gabby Hayes" impression. 

-> Didn't look all THAT bad to me... :)

I'm just a bit self-conscious about it. Especially having made all those
jokes about hill billies with one tooth in each jaw half - "Tommy
Two-tooth" living in a trailer court ... and all that insensitive stuff.
Especially as I am now becoming that "Tommy" and I do live in a mobile
home.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
 Categories: Five, Pork, Vegetables, Appetisers
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      1 lb Medium asparagus (1/2 inch
           - thick)
      1 tb Extra-virgin olive oil
     12 sl (thin) to 15 sl pancetta
 
  Equipment: 4 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30
  minutes
  
  Thinly sliced pancetta goes a little crisp, its salty
  porkiness complementing the asparagus. Though the spears
  are wrapped, they cook through perfectly and even pick up
  some grill flavor.
  
  Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot
  charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).
  
  Trim asparagus to 6 inches long, then toss with oil and 1/4
  tsp pepper in a small dish. Wrap middle of each asparagus
  with 1 slice of pancetta. Thread 3 or 4 wrapped asparagus
  1/2 inch apart onto each skewer.
  
  Oil grill rack, then grill asparagus, uncovered, turning,
  until pancetta is golden brown in spots and asparagus is
  crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
  
  Cooks' notes:
  
  •If you aren't able to grill outdoors, asparagus can be
  broiled about 3 inches from heat, turning, about 5 min.
  
  •Asparagus can be wrapped in pancetta 1 day ahead and
  chilled.
  
  by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
  
  Gourmet | June 2008
  
  Makes 6 (appetizer) servings
  
  Meal Master Format by Dave Drum - 24 June 2008
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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