I was told by e-mail from Bill Swisher that he found on Facebook a notice
that our former moderator and host of many Echo Picnics had fallen from
his twig. That is sad news indeed.

If I knew where the wake was being held I'd send smething very like
this (it's a Midwestern tradition)

MMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Governor Tim Walz's "Turkey Trot Tater Tot Hotdish"
Categories: Poultry, Pork, Vegetables, Potatoes, Cheese
Yield: 8 servings

1 lb Ground turkey; 93% lean
1 cl Garlic; fine chopped
1/2 ts Dried sage
1 lg Egg
1/2 c Chopped green onions
1 ts Fresh ground pepper; more as
- needed
2 ts Salt; divided
1 tb Olive oil
1 lb Fresh green beans; stemmed,
- chopped in bite-sized pcs
4 sl Bacon
6 tb Butter; divided
1 1/2 c Chopped baby bella mushrooms
5 tb (6 tb) A-P flour
2 1/2 c Whole milk
1/2 c Half & Half
1/4 c Chopped onion
3 c Shredded sharp Cheddar
- cheese; divided
32 oz Bag Tater Tots

Set oven to 375┬║F/190┬║C.

In a medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, sage, green
onions, egg, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.

In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and then
brown the turkey mixture. Remove from stove and transfer
mixture to a large bowl.

In a pot of boiling water, blanch green beans for 2 to 3
minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans and plunge
them into ice water. Once cool, drain completely and add
to turkey mix.

In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
Remove from pan, and cool bacon on paper towels.

Chop bacon in 3/4" pieces and add to turkey mix. Gently
combine turkey mix, beans and bacon and spread in an
even layer in a 9" X 13" baking pan.

In a large (12") skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2
tablespoons butter. As soon as foam begins to subside,
add mushrooms and cook, stirring continuously, until
mushrooms are browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add to
turkey mix.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 4
tablespoons butter.

Slowly and evenly sprinkle flour into the butter. Cook
for 2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk and half
and half. Cook for 2 more minutes, then add diced
onions, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
After 1 minute, stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese and cook,
stirring, until melted.

Pour cheese mixture evenly over casserole.

Scatter Tater Tots over the top, then scatter remaining
shredded cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 45
minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

RECIPE FROM: https://www.cookinwithcongress.com

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I was told by e-mail from Bill Swisher that he found on Facebook a notice that our former moderator and host of many Echo Picnics had fallen from his twig. That is sad news indeed.

I'm sorry to hear this. It seems that our group ius getting smaller every year. RIP, Dale.

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Re: Dale Shipp has Passed
By: Dave Drum to All on Mon Sep 16 2024 10:23 am


Sorry to hear that. How's Gail?
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I was told by e-mail from Bill Swisher that he found on Facebook a notice that our former moderator and host of many Echo Picnics had fallen from
his twig. That is sad news indeed.

So sorry to hear this. I was worried about his health when he abruptly announced his recent departure from Fidonet.

Mike


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Re: Dale Shipp has Passed
By: Dave Drum to All on Mon Sep 16 2024 10:23:00

I was told by e-mail from Bill Swisher that he found on Facebook a notice that our former moderator and host of many Echo Picnics had fallen from
his twig. That is sad news indeed.

Rest in peace Dale Shipp.
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Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Re: Dale Shipp has Passed
By: Dave Drum to All on Mon Sep 16 2024 10:23 am

Sorry to hear that. How's Gail?

No idea. I went looking on-line as I have no contact information since
they closed the house in Columbia and moved to Geezer Gardens in Sliver
Spring. Did learn that Dale's actual front name (the "R" in R. Dale) was Robert. And he had a PhD in mathematics from University of Wisconsin.

I imagine that Bryan and his sister are giving their Mom a lot of support.


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Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

I was told by e-mail from Bill Swisher that he found on Facebook a notice that our former moderator and host of many Echo Picnics had fallen from his twig. That is sad news indeed.

So sorry to hear this. I was worried about his health when he abruptly announced his recent departure from Fidonet.

Well, yeah. I'm old. Dale was older by a couple years. We do get tired.

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Hi Dave,

Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Re: Dale Shipp has Passed
By: Dave Drum to All on Mon Sep 16 2024 10:23 am

Sorry to hear that. How's Gail?

No idea. I went looking on-line as I have no contact information since they closed the house in Columbia and moved to Geezer Gardens in
Sliver Spring. Did learn that Dale's actual front name (the "R" in R. Dale) was Robert. And he had a PhD in mathematics from University of Wisconsin.

We stopped in to see them in Silver Spring a few years ago, nice (but
huge!) retirement complex. We've fond memories of staying at the house;
they insisted we stop on our way up to or back from NY a number of
times.

I imagine that Bryan and his sister are giving their Mom a lot of
support.

Most definatly so. Cathy used to live just a couple of houses up the
street when they were in Columbia.


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Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

Re: Dale Shipp has Passed
Sorry to hear that. How's Gail?

No idea. I went looking on-line as I have no contact information since they closed the house in Columbia and moved to Geezer Gardens in
Sliver Spring. Did learn that Dale's actual front name (the "R" in R. Dale) was Robert. And he had a PhD in mathematics from University of Wisconsin.

We stopped in to see them in Silver Spring a few years ago, nice (but huge!) retirement complex. We've fond memories of staying at the house; they insisted we stop on our way up to or back from NY a number of
times.

I imagine that Bryan and his sister are giving their Mom a lot of
support.

Most definatly so. Cathy used to live just a couple of houses up the street when they were in Columbia.

I met her a several of the picnics but I can't recall her face. The nice
Irish lady who also lived nearby keeps popping into my mind. Bv)= And
I remember Bryan supplying some really great baklava to the next to last
picnic in Columbia.

In other news I've got nine others to sign my petition to have my friend
Les named as Springfield's "First Citizen". We're keeping our fingers
crossed but we're also being realistic about it. The award always seems
to go with the "money" crowd. And whilst Les is not "hurthing" he's not
in the "hire an accountant to minimise my taxes" category.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Double Nut Baklava
Categories: Nuts, Pastry, Honey
Yield: 36 servings

1 1/4 c Sweetened shredded coconut;
- toasted
1/2 c Fine chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 c Fine chopped pecans
1/2 c (packed) brown sugar
1 ts Ground allspice
1 1/4 c Butter; melted
16 oz Phyllo dough ;im 14" x 9"
- sheets, thawed
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Water
1/4 c Honey

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set
aside. Brush a 13" X 9" baking pan with some of the
butter. Unroll the sheets of phyllo dough; trim to fit
into pan.

Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each
with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with a damp
towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a
third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with
five phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Brush top
sheet of phyllo with butter.

Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes. Bake @
350┬║F/175┬║C for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and honey to
a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour hot
syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand overnight.

Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana

Makes: about 3 dozen

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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Hi Dave,

Re: Dale Shipp has Passed

We stopped in to see them in Silver Spring a few years ago, nice (but huge!) retirement complex. We've fond memories of staying at the house; they insisted we stop on our way up to or back from NY a number of
times.

I imagine that Bryan and his sister are giving their Mom a lot of
support.

Most definatly so. Cathy used to live just a couple of houses up the street when they were in Columbia.

I met her a several of the picnics but I can't recall her face. The
nice Irish lady who also lived nearby keeps popping into my mind.
Bv)= And
I remember Bryan supplying some really great baklava to the next to
last picnic in Columbia.

The nice Irish lady was Helen, never did learn her last name. She passed
away some years ago, while the Shipps were still in Columbia.

In other news I've got nine others to sign my petition to have my
friend Les named as Springfield's "First Citizen". We're keeping our fingers
crossed but we're also being realistic about it. The award always
seems to go with the "money" crowd. And whilst Les is not "hurthing"
he's not in the "hire an accountant to minimise my taxes" category.

Keep pushing it; you may be nicely surprised this year. And, if not this
year, maybe next?

Today is our 49th anniversary so we're going out to one of our favorite
local seafood places for supper. Can't get down on the coast where we
used to live and even if we could, most of the places we used to to go
to are long gone. We're also prepping the camper; next week is an
RV/radio net rally in Pigeon Forge, TN. Got to make sure we have enough
room to bring back some new cast iron pieces. (G)

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Hi Ruth,
In a message to Dave Drum you wrote:

Today is our 49th anniversary so we're going out to one of our

Congrats!

to are long gone. We're also prepping the camper; next week is an
RV/radio net rally in Pigeon Forge, TN. Got to make sure we have
enough room to bring back some new cast iron pieces. (G)

Hope you have a great trip!

I saw an R-Pod (I know you've upgraded since) in person for the first
time this weekend. One was parked at the end of our row by the field
they were having a big family reunion at the park and wanted to camp
close and stayed for a few days after.

Quite roomy inside, much more then I thought by looking online.
I could see using one for travel like you guys did.

We've got more issues with our tin can. We were really hoping to get
next season out of it, but things are breaking fast this year and Andrea can only fix so much. (My back is out and I've been hobbling around wiht a
stick for 7 weeks and no end in sight)

Shawn


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Hi Shawn,

In a message to Dave Drum you wrote:

Today is our 49th anniversary so we're going out to one of our

Congrats!

Thanks, some years flew past, others crept but each one has had its high
and low points. We went out to one of our fvorite seafood places for
supper for a quiet celebration.

to are long gone. We're also prepping the camper; next week is an
RV/radio net rally in Pigeon Forge, TN. Got to make sure we have
enough room to bring back some new cast iron pieces. (G)

Hope you have a great trip!

Made it to the campgroud without incident but when we got to our site
and pulled in, he noticed one tire on the camper worn down to enough
that the belt was showing thru. That got changed before we even set up
camp; now we're set up and spending a quiet afternoon. Out for supper
tonight with some of the other radio folks that checked in early. The
rally officially starts tomorrow.

I saw an R-Pod (I know you've upgraded since) in person for the first
time this weekend. One was parked at the end of our row by the field they were having a big family reunion at the park and wanted to camp
close and stayed for a few days after.

Quite roomy inside, much more then I thought by looking online.
I could see using one for travel like you guys did.

It's a good size for one or two people, down side is the crawl over bed.
Steve (among other modifications) made the sofa into a pull out bed to
use if he didn't want to do the crawl over.

We've got more issues with our tin can. We were really hoping to get
next season out of it, but things are breaking fast this year and
Andrea can only fix so much. (My back is out and I've been hobbling around wiht a stick for 7 weeks and no end in sight)

How's your supply of bubble gum, barb wire, duct tape and bailing twine?
(G) Hope the back gets better; that's not a fun one to have problems
with. The CT scan I had last month showed an old compression fracture of
the 12th vertibrate--explains why I've had back pains the last few
years. I can do so much, then I have to stop for a bit to rest it before continuing.

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Hi Ruth,
On <Mon, 22 Sep 24>, you wrote me:

Thanks, some years flew past, others crept but each one has had its
high and low points. We went out to one of our fvorite seafood places
for supper for a quiet celebration.

That sounds nice.

Made it to the campgroud without incident but when we got to our site
and pulled in, he noticed one tire on the camper worn down to enough
that the belt was showing thru. That got changed before we even set
up camp; now we're set up and spending a quiet afternoon. Out for
supper tonight with some of the other radio folks that checked in
early. The rally officially starts tomorrow.

Good catch, that would have been horrible to have a blow out on your
way home.

It's a good size for one or two people, down side is the crawl over
bed. Steve (among other modifications) made the sofa into a pull out
use if he didn't want to do the crawl over.

Yes, that's the issue we had with our smaller trailer as well, the crawl
over gets old fast. We have a nice sofa in the living room now that is normally where Andrea ends up sleeping becuase she likes watching
TV in bed.

How's your supply of bubble gum, barb wire, duct tape and bailing
twine? (G)

Running out fast! LOL

the 12th vertibrate--explains why I've had back pains the last few
years. I can do so much, then I have to stop for a bit to rest it
before continuing.

I'm on week 6 now of not being able to walk or stand very long, it's not
at all fun. I would swear my leg is broken and I'm walking on it based on
the sounds it makes.

Shawn

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Hi Shawn,

Thanks, some years flew past, others crept but each one has had its
high and low points. We went out to one of our fvorite seafood places
for supper for a quiet celebration.

That sounds nice.

It was nice, now we're planning an extended celebration for next year.

Made it to the campgroud without incident but when we got to our site
and pulled in, he noticed one tire on the camper worn down to enough
that the belt was showing thru. That got changed before we even set
up camp; now we're set up and spending a quiet afternoon. Out for
supper tonight with some of the other radio folks that checked in
early. The rally officially starts tomorrow.

Good catch, that would have been horrible to have a blow out on your
way home.

It probably wouldn't have lasted even 10 more miles. Steve got it
replaced yesterday, decided to check the 2 tires that were still
original with the camper purchase last year. Found one starting to show
a bulge so decided to replace both of those tires. Less than 10,000
miles on them so he's going to contact the NTSB about issuing a recall.

It's a good size for one or two people, down side is the crawl over
bed. Steve (among other modifications) made the sofa into a pull

out RH> use if he didn't want to do the crawl over.

Yes, that's the issue we had with our smaller trailer as well, the
crawl over gets old fast. We have a nice sofa in the living room now
that is normally where Andrea ends up sleeping becuase she likes
watching
TV in bed.

How's your supply of bubble gum, barb wire, duct tape and bailing
twine? (G)

Running out fast! LOL

Time to add some super glue to the mix?

the 12th vertibrate--explains why I've had back pains the last few
years. I can do so much, then I have to stop for a bit to rest it
before continuing.

I'm on week 6 now of not being able to walk or stand very long, it's
not at all fun. I would swear my leg is broken and I'm walking on it based on the sounds it makes.

And you've not gone to get it checked out yet? The longer you wait, the
worse the damages (to the leg and your pocketbook) are going to be.


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Hi Ruth,
On <Wed, 24 Sep 24>, you wrote me:

That sounds nice.

It was nice, now we're planning an extended celebration for next
year.

Nice!

It probably wouldn't have lasted even 10 more miles. Steve got it
replaced yesterday, decided to check the 2 tires that were still
original with the camper purchase last year. Found one starting to
show a bulge so decided to replace both of those tires. Less than
10,000 miles on them so he's going to contact the NTSB about issuing
a recall.

They must have been bad tires, that doesn't seem right at all. Glad he caught them and you didn't have a bad experience.

Time to add some super glue to the mix?

If you only knew how true that way.

And you've not gone to get it checked out yet? The longer you wait,
the worse the damages (to the leg and your pocketbook) are going to
be.

I called my doctor. First time I got her she said she'd call back and didn;t. Second time I called I left a voice mail, that was 2 weeks ago.

My normal doc just had a kid, so I'm dealing with her replacment who is
working many clinics at the same time from waht I can figure out. It's flu season so I really don't want to go to an walk in clinic and deal with that.

Shawn

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Hi Shawn,

It probably wouldn't have lasted even 10 more miles. Steve got it
replaced yesterday, decided to check the 2 tires that were still
original with the camper purchase last year. Found one starting to
show a bulge so decided to replace both of those tires. Less than
10,000 miles on them so he's going to contact the NTSB about issuing
a recall.

They must have been bad tires, that doesn't seem right at all. Glad
he caught them and you didn't have a bad experience.

I think it was a bad batch of tires; that's why he wants to contact the National Transportation Safety Board about a possible recall. We've been
at an RV/radio net rally in Pigeon Forge, TN but bugged out a day early
because of the hurricane coming in. Spending the night in a Cracker
Barrel parking lot, not luxury but a place to set up for the cost of a
meal.

Time to add some super glue to the mix?

If you only knew how true that way.

And you've not gone to get it checked out yet? The longer you wait,
the worse the damages (to the leg and your pocketbook) are going to
be.

I called my doctor. First time I got her she said she'd call back and didn;t. Second time I called I left a voice mail, that was 2 weeks
ago.

My normal doc just had a kid, so I'm dealing with her replacment who
is working many clinics at the same time from waht I can figure out.
It's flu season so I really don't want to go to an walk in clinic and
deal with that.

I can understand not wanting to get the flu but you need to get
something done about the leg. Guess that's part of the "fun and joy" of socialised medicine, glad we don't have to rely on that.

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Hi Ruth,
On <Fri, 26 Sep 24>, you wrote me:

I think it was a bad batch of tires; that's why he wants to contact
the National Transportation Safety Board about a possible recall.

Let us know if he ends up getting them covered.

early because of the hurricane coming in. Spending the night in a
Cracker Barrel parking lot, not luxury but a place to set up for the

Yes I'd have left early too! ;)

I can understand not wanting to get the flu but you need to get
something done about the leg. Guess that's part of the "fun and joy"
of socialised medicine, glad we don't have to rely on that.

We have private clinics as well. I just can't afford it, I work for a living so
I don't have any extra money. As it is I have to dip into a line of credit most
months just to keep a roof over our heads.

Sure glad I don't have to rely on only private clinics or I'd have been dead years ago. LOL

Shawn

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Hi Shawn,

I think it was a bad batch of tires; that's why he wants to contact
the National Transportation Safety Board about a possible recall.

Let us know if he ends up getting them covered.

Will do; he will probably wait until some time next week to do so. He's
got cataract surgery Monday and we're still unpacking from the trip.

early because of the hurricane coming in. Spending the night in a
Cracker Barrel parking lot, not luxury but a place to set up for the

Yes I'd have left early too! ;)

Quite a harrowing experience; Steve rates it just behind the trip we
made thru a blizzard in early 2013. Interstate 40 and all other roads
west of Asheville, NC into eastern Tennesee were closed because of rock
and mud slides on Friday; we drove thru the area on Thurday in heavy
rain. Got home yesterday, looks like Wake Forest just got wind and rain. Tornadoes touched down in several places in eastern NC, western part of
the state is dealing with heavy flooding. Do know that one other couple
from the rally got home (just above Phhiladelphia, PA) late Thursday
night.

I can understand not wanting to get the flu but you need to get
something done about the leg. Guess that's part of the "fun and joy"
of socialised medicine, glad we don't have to rely on that.

We have private clinics as well. I just can't afford it, I work for a living so
I don't have any extra money. As it is I have to dip into a line of credit most
months just to keep a roof over our heads.

Sure glad I don't have to rely on only private clinics or I'd have
been dead years ago. LOL

OK, I understand. We've gone thru some pretty tight times too, but in
our earlier years. Had some good medical coverage from where Steve
worked so major bills (and other, basics) were covered.

I never spit in your drink, so why do you smoke in my air?

I like that--have to remember it and use it whenever I encounter a heavy smoker.


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