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Skriven 2015-11-17 08:00:14 av Dave Drum (1:18/200)
     Kommentar till en text av NANCY BACKUS
Ärende: Re: toy run
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-=> NANCY BACKUS wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

 DD>> My next big deal is the Sid Wood Memorial Toy Run -- On Sunday
 DD>> November 29, 2015, members of the Central Illinois motorcycle
 DD>> community will gather in the parking lot of the Pipe Fitters Local
 DD>> # 137 for the annual Sid Wood Memorial Toy Run.

 NB>> How long is the run...?   And how much do y'all manage to raise...?  It
 NB>> sounds like it must be a lot of fun and community... and all in a good
 NB>> cause...  :)

 DD> The ride for me will be from home to the Pipefitter's Hall (about a
 DD> mile) then the two mile ride to the Contact Ministries building and

 NB> So the official run is the two mile ride from the Pipefitters' Hall to
 NB> the Contact Ministries building...?

That's correct. We'll also have a police escort this year - new mayor. The 
previous doofus wanted to charge for a "courtesy" escort even if the Keystones 
were willing to do it on their own time. That's a big part (that attitude) of 
why he's the "previous".

 DD> about a mile back home. Some of the regular participants come from 30
 DD> or more miles away - so their ride is very much longer.

 NB> Or does it count from where one starts (and has to return home to)...?

Just in one's own mind and/or "bragging rights"

 DD> The money raised usually is in the mid 5 figures -- not all carried on
 DD> the motorcycles.  Bv)=  There are substantial $$$$ donations from
 DD> business and private donors. But a lot of the toys are packed on the
 DD> motorbikes. I am going to try taking a 63" tall stuffed plushie bear as
 DD> a pillion passenger if the skies are clear. And, since I already get
 DD> called "Santa" a lot, I'll be wearing my red elf's cap with the white
 DD> (fake) fur trim and the fluffy white dingleberry on the peak.

 NB> So much of the fund-raising and toy-collecting happens before the
 NB> actual run, and the run is the culmination/climax of the project...?
 NB> Hopefully the weather will cooperate.... that bear riding pillion
 NB> sounds quite a picture...  :)

 NB>> Sounds like Sid was also one of the moving forces to get the run
 NB>> started in the first place, reading between the lines...  :)   When you
 NB>> finish the run, is there a chilli supper for the participants...?  ;)

Nah. Some (like me) will return home to watch the feetball games (unlike me). 
Others will repair to a bistro where they will get sustenance and/or 
beverages.

 DD> Sid promoted the run on-air, jawboned donors and participated in the
 DD> actual "freeze your stones" motorcycle rides.
 DD> One of the guys he "jawboned" early on is my former school chum,
 DD> chilli cook and antiques dealer, Mitch Murdock. Although, AFAIK
 DD> Mitchell never straddled a motorcycle in his life .......

 DD> Title: Mitch Murdock's Now That's Chilli

 NB> So does he provide a chilli supper as part of the deal...?   That would
 NB> be a fun time, all around... even if it IS a cold ride...  :)

I'm not sure that Mitch is even cooking chilli any more. He certainly isn't 
competing in any of the cook-offs that I have judged.

 DD> ... 137 Americans die in vicious aisle-to-aisle Boxing Day mall
 DD> combat.

 NB> Sadly not that far out of truth.... there's always a tale the day after
 NB> in the local fishwrapper of some uncalled for injury resulting...

Along with people staking out places in line right after dinner the day before 
and freezing their arses off (one hopes) waiting on line to be "first".

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Wheat Starch Wrappers For Dumplings
 Categories: Pastry, Oriental
      Yield: 30 Servings
 
      1 c  Wheat starch
    1/4 c  Tapioca starch
      1 c  Boiling water
      1 tb Peanut oil + more to oil
           - the wrappers
 
  Combine the wheat starch and tapioca starch in a
  mixing bowl. When the water reaches a boil immediately
  pour it into the flour and stir vigorously into a
  ball, with a wooden spoon. The hot boiling water
  cooks the starches.  Add the oil to the dough and
  mix together as well as possible. The dough at this
  point is quite thick and lumpy.
  
  While hot, gather up the dough and knead on a lightly
  oiled surface until smooth and well blended, about 3
  minutes. It should feel a bit rubbery and putty-like.
  
  Cover with a damp towel.
  
  Dough is ready to make Ha Gow or Fun Gwau.
  
  Makes enough dough for 2 1/2 dozen Ha Gow or Fun Gwau
  dumplings.
  
  Posted by Stephen Ceideburg. Reposted by Fred Peters.
  
  From: http://www.recipesource.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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