My 40th

[Scott Seidman]

Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
into making flanken for tonight, at least.

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Scott
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[Ken Fortenberry]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.

Happy Birthday, Scott. Enjoy the day and your birthday meal !

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Ken Fortenberry

[Tim J.]

Scott Seidman typed:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.

You're as young as you feel, Scott. ;-)

A female friend of mine and I were discussing how you always think of
yourself as being much younger than others your age. She had an experience
where she went into the dentist and recognized the dentist's name on his
sheepskin as being in the same graduating class. When he came in she said,
"You were in my class in school", to which he replied, "Oh. What did you
teach?"
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TL,
Tim
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[rb608]

"Scott Seidman" > wrote in message
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on.

Happy birthday. Not much going on can be a good thing. At my 40th paty, #1
son fell of a slide & broke his arm.

Many more, & TL,
Joe

[Frank Reid]

I got underwear older than you...
Happy B-Day old man.
Frank Reid

[Daniel-San]

"Scott Seidman" wrote ...
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>
> --
> Scott

Mmmmmm.... flanken..... yummmm......

Happy birthday, and enjoy!

Dan
(who really wishes he had a Jewish grandmother to teach him how to make such
wonderful food. Recipes just don't quite getcha there, ya know?)

[Scott Seidman]

"Daniel-San" > wrote in
om:

>
> "Scott Seidman" wrote ...
>> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
>> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>>
>> --
>> Scott
>
> Mmmmmm.... flanken..... yummmm......
>
> Happy birthday, and enjoy!
>
> Dan
> (who really wishes he had a Jewish grandmother to teach him how to
> make such wonderful food. Recipes just don't quite getcha there, ya
> know?)
>
>
>

Flanken is easy.

Beef Short Ribs
Soup Bones
2 Packs Manischevitz Split Pea Soup
I add some extra barley

Follow the directions on the soup, just put the short ribs and and bones
in. Cook until the ribs are falling off the bones
Serve with LOTS of strong horseradish.

However-- I also convinced her to make me Kasha Varnishes from scratch!!
My parrot goes absolutely nuts for the Kasha--its his favorite thing in
the world, even better than kumquats.

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Scott
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[Daniel-San]

"Scott Seidman" wrote ...
> "Daniel-San" wrote
>
>
>>
>> "Scott Seidman" wrote ...
>>> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
>>> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Scott
>>
>> Mmmmmm.... flanken..... yummmm......
>>
>> Happy birthday, and enjoy!
>>
>> Dan
>> (who really wishes he had a Jewish grandmother to teach him how to
>> make such wonderful food. Recipes just don't quite getcha there, ya
>> know?)
>>
>>
>>
>
> Flanken is easy.
>
> Beef Short Ribs
> Soup Bones
> 2 Packs Manischevitz Split Pea Soup
> I add some extra barley
>
> Follow the directions on the soup, just put the short ribs and and bones
> in. Cook until the ribs are falling off the bones
> Serve with LOTS of strong horseradish.
>
> However-- I also convinced her to make me Kasha Varnishes from scratch!!
> My parrot goes absolutely nuts for the Kasha--its his favorite thing in
> the world, even better than kumquats.
>
> --
> Scott
> Reverse name to reply
>


I guess what I meant is that the recipes don't account for the 'some' in
extra barley, nor the 'lots' of horseradish. Of course I can follow the
basics, but it's the intangibles that make up the "Grandmother Effect" on a
recipe. Someone who has made it a certain way for many years, probably
taught by her grandmother to make it a certain way, etc. A certain flavor
can be manipulated by a little more of this, or less of that.

I grew up an Irish Catholic in the Chicago 'burbs, so I had little exposure
until mebbe 10 years ago. A friend of mine invited me to share the Seder
with his family, and I've loved traditional Jewish foods since.

There's a restaurant in Chicago called Shallot's. Outstanding Kosher food.
The Matzo ball soup is beyond good. I've managed to drag SWMBO there a
coupla times. Hoping for a coupla more...

Dan

[rv6fly@bresnantakeout.net]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.

I've never heard it called "making flanken" before:) What a great
birthday present. Happy birthday, youngster.

Snoop

[Jeff Taylor]

"Daniel-San" > wrote in message
m...
>
> "Scott Seidman" wrote ...


Happy Birthday Scott! I'm only a couple months away from 40 myself... I
still feel about 18 until I look in the mirror. :(



>> "Daniel-San" wrote

> I guess what I meant is that the recipes don't account for the 'some' in
> extra barley, nor the 'lots' of horseradish. Of course I can follow the
> basics, but it's the intangibles that make up the "Grandmother Effect" on
> a recipe.


I agree, one of my favorite childhood memories was playing outside in the
snow, sledding, ice skating on the lake, etc... When frost bite had nearly
set in, going inside the warm cabin to the smell of my Grandmas home made
chili cooking... She left us a couple years ago and unfortunately I never
made a batch of chili with her to see what little secrets she added to
making it taste so good. My Mom continues to cook the same chili from
Grandmas recipe, however it doesn't quite taste the same... She obviously
put a little of "this" and "some" of that in the chili that didn't make it
to the recipe card...

Happy New Year,
JT

[bruiser]

I turned 40 at the Henry's Fork with a bunch of folks from the
newsgroup. At the campfire that night I suddenly remembered that it
was my birthday and I said "Hey! I just turned 40 today". Nobody even
looked up. I think there were a couple of grunts. Fishing was tough
on that trip. bruce h

[Willi]

bruiser wrote:
> I turned 40 at the Henry's Fork with a bunch of folks from the
> newsgroup. At the campfire that night I suddenly remembered that it
> was my birthday and I said "Hey! I just turned 40 today". Nobody even
> looked up. I think there were a couple of grunts. Fishing was tough
> on that trip. bruce h
>


The silence was envy.

Willi

[Wayne Harrison]

"Scott Seidman" > wrote in message
. 1.4...
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.

i really didn't mind 40, as thirty-something trial lawyers are fresh
meat for arrogant pro-right judges; and 50 was fine, because i hadn't yet
"hit the wall", and swmbo was lookin' mighty fine, and pre-menopausal, to
boot. but 60 was a freakin' *bear*, complete with mortality reality,
failing vision, and a lifestyle centered around fisher's bar and grill.

so, scotty, count your blessings, and dig that a glass is raised to your
honor down south, by

yfitons
wayno

[bruiser]

And now I wish I were just 40 too! bruce h

[Mr. Opus McDopus]

"Scott Seidman" > wrote in message
. 1.4...
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>
> --
> Scott
> Reverse name to reply

Happy B-day Scott! I just had my 47th on the 19th. I got a real nice pink,
inflatable tu-tu with faux gold lamay trim, for accent, from my sister
in-law. I'll be wearing it while I do the Polar Plunge this year for
Special Olympics.

If anyone has an actual size 42 pink tu-tu, that they want to sell, give me
a ping, as I gotta figure on something to wear next year, should I not drown
this year.

Op

[asadi]

"Wayne Harrison"

- much snipped -

and swmbo was lookin' mighty fine, and pre-menopausal, to
> boot. but 60 was a freakin' *bear*, complete with mortality reality,
> failing vision, and a lifestyle centered around fisher's bar and grill.
>
>> yfitons
> wayno
>

Well, if you have a minute I would like to crack a pint of Jim Beam and
speak to you about post-menopausal sex, the aches and pains of age . . . and
maybe I can pry a little free legal advice out of you.

....just kidding about the advice...I'll pay.

Ha Ha Ha, you old rascal. You're so old you don't even get cabin fever!


john . . . where was I?

[asadi]

"Mr. Opus McDopus"

.. I'll be wearing it while I do the Polar Plunge this year for
> Special Olympics.
>
> If anyone has an actual size 42 pink tu-tu, that they want to sell, give
> me a ping, as I gotta figure on something to wear next year, should I not
> drown this year.
>
> Op
I'm taking pictures...

john

[George Adams]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>
> --
> Scott
> Reverse name to reply

Happy birthday Scott. I tried to remember my 40th, but 25 years is a
long time, and my memory..............

Anyhow you've got a lot of years of good fishing and aother adventures
ahead. Make the most of them.

George

[JR]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
> into making flanken for tonight, at least.

For some reason I envisioned you as older. Preturnaturally wise,
online, I guess. :)

Happy Birthday.

[Stan Gula]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.

--
Stan Gula
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[Stan Gula]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.

See, that's what happens when you get old - you hit the 'send' button
without adding a reply...

Happy b-day b-uddy. If you're not going to make it to Penns this year we
"have" to get together in NY somewhere.
--
Stan Gula
http://gula.org/roffswaps
(Happy New Year too!)

[gregatusenet@fastmail.fm]

Scott Seidman wrote:
>....
> Follow the directions on the soup, just put the short ribs and and bones
> in. Cook until the ribs are falling off the bones
> Serve with LOTS of strong horseradish.
>

Mmmm, haven;t had that in a long time....we're not
Jewish, but my Russkie mother made something very
similar to this. It's my b'day today, maybe I could
run over to your house for leftovers ?? :-)

[Mr. Opus McDopus]

"asadi" > wrote in message
om...
>
> "Mr. Opus McDopus"
>
> . I'll be wearing it while I do the Polar Plunge this year for
>> Special Olympics.
>>
>> If anyone has an actual size 42 pink tu-tu, that they want to sell, give
>> me a ping, as I gotta figure on something to wear next year, should I not
>> drown this year.
>>
>> Op
> I'm taking pictures...
>
> john

I figure there will be lots of photos, possibly even a news report from MTN
(Mountain Television Network). Boone's own TV station, ya know!

I post pics to a.b.p.f., if I don't drown, of course.

Mark --did I mention that I can't swim?--

[Mr. Opus McDopus]

"Mr. Opus McDopus" > wrote in message
...
>
> "asadi" > wrote in message
> om...
>>
>> "Mr. Opus McDopus"
>>
>> . I'll be wearing it while I do the Polar Plunge this year for
>>> Special Olympics.
>>>
>>> If anyone has an actual size 42 pink tu-tu, that they want to sell, give
>>> me a ping, as I gotta figure on something to wear next year, should I
>>> not drown this year.
>>>
>>> Op
>> I'm taking pictures...
>>
>> john
>
> I figure there will be lots of photos, possibly even a news report from
> MTN (Mountain Television Network). Boone's own TV station, ya know!

will
^
> I post pics to a.b.p.f., if I don't drown, of course.
>
> Mark --did I mention that I can't swim?--
>
>

[Peter Charles]

On 31 Dec 2005 09:10:17 -0800, "
> wrote:

>
>Scott Seidman wrote:
>>....
>> Follow the directions on the soup, just put the short ribs and and bones
>> in. Cook until the ribs are falling off the bones
>> Serve with LOTS of strong horseradish.
>>
>
> Mmmm, haven;t had that in a long time....we're not
> Jewish, but my Russkie mother made something very
> similar to this. It's my b'day today, maybe I could
> run over to your house for leftovers ?? :-)

Just caught up with this -- happy B-day to you too, only I think
you're tad past Scott. <EG>

And Scott, it's all downhill from here on . . . . :)

Peter

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[Tim J.]

wrote:
> Scott Seidman wrote:
>> ....
>> Follow the directions on the soup, just put the short ribs and and
>> bones in. Cook until the ribs are falling off the bones
>> Serve with LOTS of strong horseradish.
>>
>
> Mmmm, haven;t had that in a long time....we're not
> Jewish, but my Russkie mother made something very
> similar to this. It's my b'day today, maybe I could
> run over to your house for leftovers ?? :-)

Must be a New York thing. Happy b'day, Greg.
--
TL,
Tim
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[W. D. Grey]

In article >, Wayne Harrison
> writes
>
>"Scott Seidman" > wrote in message
. 1.4...
>> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk SWMBO
>> into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>
> i really didn't mind 40, as thirty-something trial lawyers are fresh
>meat for arrogant pro-right judges; and 50 was fine, because i hadn't yet
>"hit the wall", and swmbo was lookin' mighty fine, and pre-menopausal, to
>boot. but 60 was a freakin' *bear*, complete with mortality reality,
>failing vision, and a lifestyle centered around fisher's bar and grill.
>
> so, scotty, count your blessings, and dig that a glass is raised to your
>honor down south, by
>
>yfitons
>wayno
>
>

The reality of advancing years becomes apparent when one has to ask
someone to pick up a dropped coin. One feels a lot younger but the old
body tells the truth :-)

70 approaching fast.
--
Bill Grey
http://www.billboy.co.uk

[vincent p. norris]

>70 approaching fast.

At 77, I can assure you it recedes even faster!

vince

[Frank Church]

vincent p. norris > wrote in
:

>>70 approaching fast.
>
> At 77, I can assure you it recedes even faster!
>
> vince
>

....how right you are Vince!

Frank Sr.
...who is rapidly sneaking up on 73 (where in the hell did it all go?) :(

[Scott Seidman]

"Stan Gula" > wrote in news:RVttf.935$tJ1.879
@trndny01:

> Scott Seidman wrote:
>> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
>> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>
> See, that's what happens when you get old - you hit the 'send' button
> without adding a reply...
>
> Happy b-day b-uddy. If you're not going to make it to Penns this year we
> "have" to get together in NY somewhere.


Agreed!! Let me pin down all the dates for the Spring. Our annual
Beaverkill trip is becoming quite the hooplah, and the deep fried French
Toast at the Roscoe Diner is, in fact, almost worth losing the arteries it
will clog.

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Scott
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[gregatusenet@fastmail.fm]

Tim J. wrote:
>
> Must be a New York thing. Happy b'day, Greg.
>

Maybe it's all of us Decembrists that make this
state left-wing.... thanks, Tim.

[gregatusenet@fastmail.fm]

Peter Charles wrote:
> Just caught up with this -- happy B-day to you too, only I think
> you're tad past Scott. <EG>
>

Just a wee bit, but Scott's down the ever-winding
path to the same ignomious end just the same.

[Scott Seidman]

" > wrote in
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>
> Scott Seidman wrote:
>>....
>> Follow the directions on the soup, just put the short ribs and and bones
>> in. Cook until the ribs are falling off the bones
>> Serve with LOTS of strong horseradish.
>>
>
> Mmmm, haven;t had that in a long time....we're not
> Jewish, but my Russkie mother made something very
> similar to this. It's my b'day today, maybe I could
> run over to your house for leftovers ?? :-)
>

Eatern European peasant food is Eastern European peasant food!

You're gonna go pretty hungry if you start looking for leftovers of this
particular meal at my place! It went well. We scored the strongest
bottled horseradish I can recall. Altman's, I think it was.

Happy Birthday, and many more.

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Scott
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[Scott Seidman]

JR > wrote in :

> Scott Seidman wrote:
>> Another landmark passed today. Not much going on. Managed to talk
>> SWMBO into making flanken for tonight, at least.
>
> For some reason I envisioned you as older. Preturnaturally wise,
> online, I guess. :)

Nah-- I've always been crotchety well beyond my years. Soon the years will
catch up

>
> Happy Birthday.

Thanks, all.

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Scott
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[gregatusenet@fastmail.fm]

Scott Seidman wrote:

> Eatern European peasant food is Eastern European peasant food!
>
> You're gonna go pretty hungry if you start looking for leftovers of this
> particular meal at my place! It went well. We scored the strongest
> bottled horseradish I can recall. Altman's, I think it was.
>
> Happy Birthday, and many more.

Thanks, Scott. Maybe we could hit the restaurant in Caledonia sometime
this spring instead ? I'll buy lunch.... (haven't had a chance to do
much
fishing the last 15 months or so).

[gregatusenet@fastmail.fm]

Scott Seidman wrote:
> Agreed!! Let me pin down all the dates for the Spring. Our annual
> Beaverkill trip is becoming quite the hooplah, and the deep fried French
> Toast at the Roscoe Diner is, in fact, almost worth losing the arteries it
> will clog.
>

Drove by the Roscoe Diner last week, felt a heart attack comin'
on, so I floored the accelerator...got away with a slight arrhythmia.

I wonder what things will look like around there after NYS
"upgrades" 17.

[Scott Seidman]

" > wrote in
oups.com:

>
> Scott Seidman wrote:
>
>> Eatern European peasant food is Eastern European peasant food!
>>
>> You're gonna go pretty hungry if you start looking for leftovers of this
>> particular meal at my place! It went well. We scored the strongest
>> bottled horseradish I can recall. Altman's, I think it was.
>>
>> Happy Birthday, and many more.
>
> Thanks, Scott. Maybe we could hit the restaurant in Caledonia sometime
> this spring instead ? I'll buy lunch.... (haven't had a chance to do
> much
> fishing the last 15 months or so).
>
>


Sounds like a date!! I think that restaurant has some coupons in this
year's Entertainment book, even. It'll give me a chance to give you the
Blind Blake CD I duped up for you.


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Scott
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