Text 22473, 99 rader
Skriven 2009-03-28 12:13:00 av Sean Dennis (1:18/200)
  Kommentar till text 22455 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
Ärende: Housing
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Hello, JIM.

Friday March 27 2009 at 19:06, you wrote to me:

 JW> You certainly are, even for your part of the country!

Yes, we got lucky-very lucky.  The owner is a nice guy who didn't charge us
deposits for the cats, nor does he mind if I set up ham radio antennas (I'll
only have total of two up, so nothing unsightly).  The only thing he asked is
that we keep the lawn mowed.  I purchased a new lawnmower last week, but
because of the weather, I haven't been able to mow yet, but planning on it in
the next break of rain.

 JW> YK prices start at $1200 for an old mobile home, $2000 for a new one
 JW> with an "arctic" insulation " package on a large lot, to $2400 or
 JW> more for a four bedroom house. The most expensive one in the
 JW> portfolio I manage is $4000. That gets you a 5 bedroom McMansion
 JW> with a 3 bd basement suite.

That sounds a lot like Atlanta except the price can be triple that for houses
in some neighborhoods.  It's amazing to me that people will actually pay that
high of a price of rent on a place instead of buying one.

We're possibly considering buying some acreage out here with a mobile home on
it to start with.  If you go further south or north of Johnson City, the prices
drop dramatically.

 JW> When it hits $8000 a year like the above noted McMansion you can
 JW> start to complain. [g]

True, but if you can afford a McMansion, you can afford those bills.  It's like
my friend who owns a 1981 Lamborghini Countach (sp?)-people say to him "that
thing must be terrible on gas" and he says to them, "Since I can afford to own
one, I can afford the gas."  That usually shuts them up. <G>

 JW> That sounds quite fair and reasonable.

Everyone else around here is $100 or up.

 SD>> offer my services for free
 JW> As does that.

I like to encourage new small business.  Even though mine tanked, that doesn't
mean I still can't be successful. :)  Besides, I feel that since God gave me
the talent, I should use it to its fullest.  I just enjoy teaching people about
computers and seeing their smiles when the idea finally makes sense.  I know
that sounds cheesy, but it's the truth.

 JW>       Title: Silken Apricot-Orange Mousse

That sounds like something my wife would love. <G>

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      Title: Cooking Corned Beef
 Categories: Beef, Ceideburg, Info
      Yield: 1 Servings

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  Wash under running water to remove surface brine.

  Cover with boiling water and simmer, allowing about 1 hour per pound,
  or until a fork can penetrate to center.  Always slice corned beef
  very thin, diagonally across the grain.  A classic accompaniment of
  corned beef served hot is:

  Cabbage wedges simmered with the beef the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  Serve hot with: Horseradish Sauce Boiled Potatoes Gnocchi with Farina
  Serve corned beef cold with: Horseradish

  To press for slicing, cool the meat and force it into a deep pan;
  cover and refrigerate weighted.  The moisture pressed from the meat
  should form a jellied coating.

  After cooking corned beef as in 1, above, you may coat it with the
  following glaze and bake in a preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes or
  until the topping is set.

  Combine and mix well: 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon water 1
  tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon ginger

  Tenderized corned beef can now be bought for oven roasting; follow
  manufacturer's directions.

  Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; November 18 1992.

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Later,
Sean

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