Silk is a higher quality fiber for clothing than cotton. It's not as "quick and easy" to make silk fabric as it is cotton but the fabric

will > last longer. Cotton is good for every day, silk is for dress
up.
That's the way it seems in our culture, but
I wonder how universal that is. Does it shine

I don't know, but cotton is easily grown in various parts of the world.
Some areas specialise in one type or another (eg long staple--thread--Egyptian) cotton), to be used for various purposes. The
one cited above is considered more of a luxury than short staple. Pima
(grown in Pima County, AZ) is the USA equivalent.

I heard that thread count was important. I can
tell the difference between 100-count and 300-count
sheets but can't declare a preference.

[cough] in any way other than shininess? I
thought, for example, that linen was more durable
and versatile.

Linen can be more durable but isn't as easy care as cotton. It, like

Remember that a few wrinkles were not a deal-breaker
in most cultures (certainly subsistence cultures).

cotton can have long or short threads, the latter will break down faster (making the fabric softer. It used to be woven with wool
(linsey-woolsey) to make an inexpensive but durable fabric.

I've seen some such handed down as heirlooms
by families with prerevolutionary heritages.
Never as I recall seen them used, just shown
around as a curiosity.

I've heard it, but not as an adbertising slogan. I think someobody

on > the echo used it to describe something, years ago. Anyway, we're out of > the northeast now so probably won't smell skunk again until
we go up for > the picnic.
We discussed it before, but nobody could
recall the original usage. I did cite the slogan
in reference to one of the custard fruits,
cherimoya or papaw or maybe durian.

Probably durian. (G) It has a very unforgettable aroma.

For me, it was indeed love at first taste. With
ripe papaw, it likely would so be for anybody.

Interesting way of putting it.

More accurate than the doctors would like
to think, maybe less so than plumbers would.

But I'm not going to suggest the thought to my doctor. (G)

Depends what your relationship was with your
doctor - you could get away with it if it was
very good ... or very bad.

First shot is next week. Had a cortisone shot in my thumb a couple

of > years ago, didn't do much of anything so when the ortho doctor
said the > knee was bone on bone, we figured it was better to go for help, not just > a cover up. Don't know how effective they'll be but time will tell.
Anything to alleviate discomfort in the
long run.

Long term solution will be the knee replacement; this is to forestall
that as long as possible. From what I've read/heard, the replacement has
an expected life span of 15 years, then it needs replacing. If I live to
be as old as my father, that would mean I'd need a couple of replacements.....................hoping I can get enough time from the injections to only need one new knee in my lifetime.

It's been said that they travel in pairs.

Speaking of needing--just pulled a couple of loaves of whole wheat bread
from the oven. The KA mixer did the bulk of the kneading, but when I
shaped them after frist rising, they got some hand kneading as well.

Good for keeping up that muscle strength.

Just ahead of the curve is all. At this point
there's no need, but for future generations insects
and other critters we in the developed countries
don't think of in a foodly way will be an
ever-increasing component of our diet.

As will other things we don't consider as food now.

It's inevitable unless they can come up with
lab-grown animal (complete) protein.

It may be in the works, if not now, then in years to come.

It's been done in very limited quantities.
Whether enough for practical or commercial
distribution in our lifetimes, hard to say.

1 lg catfish head (sub 2 lb fillets)

I'd rather use another type of fish, if available.

Okay, 1 lg cod face. I also tend to prefer
saltwater fish.

So I'll pass on this fish stew and make another one that uses something
like flounder, maybe chowder or Pine Bark Stew.

Mmm - pine bark. [g]

Fried pine bark
categories: odd, snack
yield: 1 batch

pine inner bark
oil or clarified butter for frying
salt

Peel the the inner bark into thin strips and simply fry
them in some butter or oil until medium brown and crispy.
Add a little bit of salt and it tastes like potato chips.

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Hi Michael,

world. > Some areas specialise in one type or another (eg long

staple--thread--Egyptian) cotton), to be used for various purposes.

The > one cited above is considered more of a luxury than short
staple. Pima > (grown in Pima County, AZ) is the USA equivalent.

I heard that thread count was important. I can
tell the difference between 100-count and 300-count
sheets but can't declare a preference.

I'd rather have the higher thread count sheets but the lower thread
count, especially if washed many times, will be just about as soft. Less durable tho, and that's the big difference.

[cough] in any way other than shininess? I
thought, for example, that linen was more durable
and versatile.

Linen can be more durable but isn't as easy care as cotton. It, like

Remember that a few wrinkles were not a deal-breaker
in most cultures (certainly subsistence cultures).

No, only mattered in the business, especially the white collar workers
trying to move up the ladder.

cotton can have long or short threads, the latter will break down

faster > (making the fabric softer. It used to be woven with wool

(linsey-woolsey) to make an inexpensive but durable fabric.

I've seen some such handed down as heirlooms
by families with prerevolutionary heritages.
Never as I recall seen them used, just shown
around as a curiosity.

Had you lived some 250 or so years, you might have worn garments made of linsey-woolsey. If I recall my reading about that era, they used lesser
quality woll and flax in making the garments so very often the article
was quite scratchy from the flax and wool--not very comfortable.

I've heard it, but not as an adbertising slogan. I think

someobody > ML> on > the echo used it to describe something, years
ago. Anyway, we're > ML> out of > the northeast now so probably won't smell skunk again until > ML> we go up for > the picnic.

We discussed it before, but nobody could
recall the original usage. I did cite the slogan
in reference to one of the custard fruits,
cherimoya or papaw or maybe durian.

Probably durian. (G) It has a very unforgettable aroma.

For me, it was indeed love at first taste. With
ripe papaw, it likely would so be for anybody.

Pawpaw as in persimmon or is it a different fruit? I've had persimmons;
one of the families in our church in HI would bring some in every fall.
They were delicious!

Interesting way of putting it.

More accurate than the doctors would like
to think, maybe less so than plumbers would.

But I'm not going to suggest the thought to my doctor. (G)

Depends what your relationship was with your
doctor - you could get away with it if it was
very good ... or very bad.

I have a good relationship with him--and want to keep it that way.

First shot is next week. Had a cortisone shot in my thumb a

couple > ML> of > years ago, didn't do much of anything so when the
ortho doctor > ML> said the > knee was bone on bone, we figured it
was better to go for > ML> help, not just > a cover up. Don't know
how effective they'll be but > ML> time will tell.

Anything to alleviate discomfort in the
long run.

Long term solution will be the knee replacement; this is to

forestall > that as long as possible. From what I've read/heard, the replacement has > an expected life span of 15 years, then it needs replacing. If I live to > be as old as my father, that would mean I'd
need a couple of

replacements.....................hoping I can get enough time from

the > injections to only need one new knee in my lifetime.

It's been said that they travel in pairs.

I know of a couple of people who had both knees done at once. My left
knee is doing well (so far); it didn't have the major traumatic injury
that the right one did. That's the underlying issue with my knee.

Speaking of needing--just pulled a couple of loaves of whole wheat

bread > from the oven. The KA mixer did the bulk of the kneading, but
when I

shaped them after first rising, they got some hand kneading as

well.

Good for keeping up that muscle strength.

Never lost much hand strength but the wrist strength took a hit some
years ago. Been able to build that up somewhat but they will never be as
strong as the hands are now.

As will other things we don't consider as food now.

It's inevitable unless they can come up with
lab-grown animal (complete) protein.

It may be in the works, if not now, then in years to come.

It's been done in very limited quantities.
Whether enough for practical or commercial
distribution in our lifetimes, hard to say.

Frankenfoods?

1 lg catfish head (sub 2 lb fillets)

I'd rather use another type of fish, if available.

Okay, 1 lg cod face. I also tend to prefer
saltwater fish.

So I'll pass on this fish stew and make another one that uses

something > like flounder, maybe chowder or Pine Bark Stew.

Mmm - pine bark. [g]

Fried pine bark
categories: odd, snack
yield: 1 batch

pine inner bark
oil or clarified butter for frying
salt

I'll try this if I'm stranded somewhere in a pine forest with no other
rations. Otherwise, the bark can stay on the trees.

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For me, it was indeed love at first taste. With
ripe papaw, it likely would so be for anybody.

Pawpaw as in persimmon or is it a different fruit? I've had
persimmons; one of the families in our church in HI would bring some in every fall. They were delicious!

I'll let Michael answer that question, but I think it is a different
fruit. As to persimmons -- they can be delicious when at the proper
degree of ripeness, but are very astringent if not ripe enough.

replacements.....................hoping I can get enough time from

the > injections to only need one new knee in my lifetime.

It's been said that they travel in pairs.

I know of a couple of people who had both knees done at once. My left
knee is doing well (so far); it didn't have the major traumatic injury that the right one did. That's the underlying issue with my knee.

We would think that the recovery process would be much more tramatic for
those who had both knees done at once. I think I read that you've had
your first shot of "stuff" -- hope it helped.


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Title: Beef Hash
Categories: Ground beef, Hamburger, Hawaii
Yield: 6 Servings

1 lb Ground beef
1 Slice bacon, finely chopped
6 Fresh shrimp (optional)
1 Small carrot, grated
1 Stalk celery, finely chpd
1/4 c Chun choi (preserved turnip)
2 T Cornstarch
1/2 t Salt
1 t Shoyu
1 t Oyster sauce
1/4 t MSG
1 t Ginger juice
1 Small clove garlic, grated

Mix all ingredients. If adding shrimp, finely chop the shrimp. Make
into small patties. Fry until done and serve warm.

Taken from back of 1973 Hawaiian calendar from local Hawaiian
newspaper.

From: Barbara O'keefe Date: 05-21-96
Recipes

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Hi Dale,

For me, it was indeed love at first taste. With
ripe papaw, it likely would so be for anybody.

Pawpaw as in persimmon or is it a different fruit? I've had
persimmons; one of the families in our church in HI would bring some in every fall. They were delicious!

I'll let Michael answer that question, but I think it is a different

For some reason it's in the back of my mind that they're the same fruit.
I'm probably mistaken but.........

fruit. As to persimmons -- they can be delicious when at the proper degree of ripeness, but are very astringent if not ripe enough.

So I've heard. The ones we had were at just the right stage of ripeness
to be delicious.

replacements.....................hoping I can get enough time from

the > injections to only need one new knee in my lifetime.

It's been said that they travel in pairs.

I know of a couple of people who had both knees done at once. My left
knee is doing well (so far); it didn't have the major traumatic injury that the right one did. That's the underlying issue with my knee.

We would think that the recovery process would be much more tramatic
for those who had both knees done at once. I think I read that

In some ways, easier as you're not going thru surgery/rehab 2 separate
times. OTOH, you've got twice the pain with no "good knee" to fall back on--you've got to work harder at rehab to get them working together.

you've had your first shot of "stuff" -- hope it helped.

I had the first shot on Wednesday--thought it was doing a bit of good
but maybe it was because I was resting it more, as per instructions.
Once I came off the 48 hour restriction, I noticed that the shot really
hadn't improved it as much as I thought. From what I've read, you're not supposed to make a judgement call on its effectiveness until after the
last shot so I've got a couple more weeks to go. Ask me at the picnic if
you think it's helping. (G)

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