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Skriven 2008-11-25 11:55:21 av Glen Jamieson
     Kommentar till en text av Hap Newsom
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Howdy, Hap,

 ->  -> Glad to hear. One of the deity's and/or evolution's
 ->  -> engineering booboos is the hypersensitivity of mouths
 ->  -> to pain. I think that tough alimentary apparatus are
 ->  -> important to long-term species survival.
 -> 
 -> The original humans only needed a length of life which was sufficient
 -> for them to produce and raise their children to an age when they could
 -> survive unaided.  That design life was of the order of 40-odd years.
 -> It is unfortunate that in our relatively civilised times, humans are
 -> living much longer than that, and consequently lots of the bits
 -> necessary for survival are wearing out.  In pre-historic times teeth

 HN> I'd not claim that it's unfortunate that
 HN> we are living past 40 odd years....more 

Just from a design point of view.  Living is not unfortunate; only the
way some body components fail, like plastic bits crack and fall apart
on old cars while the motor still runs well.

 HN> certainly since I am on the darker side
 HN> of that line by half again!! I'd be more
 HN> than happy to continue along this way for
 HN> at least double that 40!

I'm hoping to make that double also, having passed the 3 score + 10.
 
 -> Similarly, vision impaired and cataract clouded eyes can be kept
 -> functional to a degree with the aid of glasses and plastic lenses,
 -> hearing aids can be fitted when the ears begin to fail, arthritic
 -> joints get replaced and wasted muscles are assisted by using sticks and
 -> electric scooters.
 ->
 HN> And whenever I find myself in
 HN> need of those devices, I'll be
 HN> happy that they are available!

I have already taken advantage of some of these, and am constantly at
war with Arthur.
 
 -> unrestrained exposure to the sun's UV rays during my youth has resulted
 -> in the recent development of skin cancers.  Consequently I have been
 -> getting bits of my face cut out, and the holes covered up by plastic
 -> surgery.  The first cutting was last Monday, and the stitches from that
 -> one, and the second cutting will be done tomorrow.  My youngest son has
 -> pointed out that the sequence of cutting and closing is resulting in my
 -> looking like a victim of Count Zorro, as his signature sign of "Z" will
 -> be permanently carved into the side of my face.
 -> 
 HN> I'll be surprised indeed if I avoid
 HN> the same fate, as I spent most of my
 HN> youth running around half clothed and
 HN> shoeless in the sun...or surfing!
 HN> I keep an eye out for those little 
 HN> bumps that may turn mean and nasty!

Keep getting the minor, basal cell ones burnt off, and you might be
able to avoid the squamous cell carcinomas, which have to be cut out.
Beware the truly evil malignant melanomas, which require quick action.

 HN> Hopefully you'll be well cared for
 HN> and completely cleared of those
 HN> little buggers!

Yesterday I had more cutting, and now have a stitched-up zigzag
incision down the side of my face, from forehead to lower jaw.
Hopefully that is all I will need for a while.  As soon as that has
settled down I'll have to see about getting some more front teeth...
 
 -> I can look forward to more of the same in the future.  Life does tend
 -> to get a bit tedious, but it is still better than the alternative...
 ->
 HN> Way better!

So far.
 
 HN> More than 50% of my pain and anguish
 HN> in dental situations is mental anxiety!
 HN> The sound of the dentist's drill can
 HN> give me nightmares for a week!

I can handle that.  What causes my toes to curl is the pain of a needle
jabbing into my gums.  For ordinary fillings I refuse to have any
injections; I prefer to feel the drill, so I know what is happening.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Fried Sun-Dried Fish - Pla Kem Taud *
 Categories: Thai, Fish
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      4    Sun-Dried Mackerel Steaks
           - Cut From Sun-Dried Fish
      3 tb Oil
      2    Thinly Sliced Shallots
      1 tb Chopped Green Thai Chili
           - Peppers
      2 tb Fresh Lime Juice
 
  The South is known for its abundance of seafood and supplies much of
  the seafood of Thailand.  This is one of the many easy but delicious
  recipes for simply prepared fish.  Sun-dried mackerel is available
  already prepared, but its flavor may be too strong for Western
  palates. Other fish may be substituted if desired.
  
  Rinse the mackerel steaks and dry them thoroughly with paper towels,
  removing as much moisture as possible.
  
  Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.  Carefully lay
  the mackerel steaks onto the oil and fry for 5 minutes on each side,
  or until the outside of the fish is golden brown and the inside is
  hot.
  
  Remove the steaks to a serving dish and scatter the shallots and chili
  peppers on top.  Drizzle with lime juice and serve immediately.
  
  From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook.  Typed by Syd Bigger.
 
MMMMM
 

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