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Water can kill you if you drink enough in a limited amount of time. After that, what else is new? Best regards, RA1

At first I thought this was going to be tongue in cheek and, indeed, many of his points do lend themselves to such whether intentional or not. After all, what is not weird about folk music? I was not and am not a Dylan fan but enjoyed reading this guy's memories or "explanations". Best regards, RA1

We did have a pretty good previous discussion, didn't we? Right or wrong, whatever we did has more or less worked since then, meaning there has been no nuclear war or even one nuclear bomb dropped in anger or widespread war for that matter. That certainly does not mean all of our world citizens have been good little boys and girls. Far from it. Plenty of them seem ready to start firing at the drop of an economic problem, religious problem, water problem, energy problem, food problem, jobs problem and on and on. We don't seem to be able to get a grip on how to moderate ego and greed with initiative and furthering the human race, all of which are closely related characteristics. Best regards, RA1

Ms. Bryant as a lead character for gay bashing as well as OJ could well have used a good slug of vodka in her juice. And, often. Best regards, RA1

Personally, I am more into Canadian than Russian. Best regards. RA1

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The human body needs salt. The Romans knew this and paid their salaries in salt or equivalent. However, we modern folks, especially in the USA, have way overindulged in salt. I do not cook with salt or even have it in the house but no doubt I still get way over my quota of salt. I find that salt usage is strictly a bad habit. Now, after many years of this kind of diet, even raw tomatoes taste salty and sometimes, too salty. Today, we do not need salt to preserve food as some did in the past. There are plenty of artificial preservatives with unpronounceable names which likely will kill us in ways other than the heart attacks, etc. that salt can bring on. Just choose your poison. "No salt added" is just a distractor. Without a doubt there was already too much salt in that product to start. It will take a lot of compromising, education and, perhaps, legislation to make much headway in the battle against salt. Best regards, RA1 PS---The salt vampire did indeed rush right to the point. No foreplay intended or required.

Dr. Pepper was invented in Texas which some regard as the South, some regard as the West and some regard as the Republic of Texas, an independent nation. I believe it is a blend of flavors taking the best of cherry Coke, vanilla Coke and others to make whatever it actually is. Rednecks can be any where and from any where. It is a "style" of living and can be exported or imported at will. It is not exactly what FJ or others say. They exaggerate some obvious characteristics and that is funny but not necessarily all there is. wayout- You do not have to beg (although that can be cute) and I will PM you the recipe if you promise to share the result but not the recipe. One slice to a friend will be enough sharing and you can hog the rest. Just be prepared to slave for hours in the kitchen preparing this. No S&M's need apply. Best regards, RA1

I suppose it somewhat depends upon how you want your calories. The pound cake has lots of sugar so a few more tablespoons of cola which is sugar, flavoring and water will not make much difference. I view it mainly as a moisturizing ingredient. Cheese cake has cheese, butter, some sugar, whipping cream, etc. which are very high caloric ingredients. Truth be told, my favorite desserts are plums, tangerines, cherries and apples. Fresh fruit makes it for me. I am not trying to be "good". That is simply the way it is. OTOH, I like to cook and for those who like lemon pie I have a recipe that some think is so good that I am reluctant to mention in public what you would have to do for me to make you one. Best regards, RA1

It is too bad that this event in WWII has had so many ups and downs. At various times the crew has been vilified and even the Enola Gay has been vilified. Whether we personally agree with this undertaking or not, it is a part of history and the main person to blame or honor is Harry Truman. The buck stopped there. It was a task with a great many unknowns and with a good deal of risk. The technological and military aspects should be recognized, if nothing else. I happened to be in Oshkosh at the last fly-in during which they portrayed the attack. A B-29 flew down the flight line and simulated dropping a bomb shortly after which a mushroom cloud appeared on the ground. It was a relatively small show and meant to honor the technology and military aspects of this even some 30 years afterward. The Japanese complained bitterly and this event was cancelled, never to be seen since. Pity. My personal opinion was in no way was this meant to dishonor the Japanese or have them remember an unpleasant happening. Should we stir up bad feelings about the Japanese when the attack on Pearl Harbor is portrayed in a movie? Most of the current citizens of both the US and Japan were not alive then and are most willing to go forward, not backward. Thanks for the link. Best regards, RA1

I am intrigued by your use of the term "Mid-South" which many here in the Memphis area consider our own description. I have no objection to including other brethren and happy to have you but I have never considered CHS aka Charleston, SC as anything other than the "South". OTOH, how can anything with Coke and pecans and other ingredients of cake not taste good, at least to those who like desserts. Please, at your earliest convenience try this recipe and let us know how well you liked it. We will be much obliged. Best regards, RA1

As my doc says, do you pee on your shoes? Best regards, RA1

Your remembrance of the ditty is also my ditto. Best regards, RA1

You had me with "Making and owning an H-bomb is the kind of challenge real Americans seek." But, then, later, you added, how to protect yourself from fallout and I was hooked and yours forever. Owning and controlling the use of atomic weapons is one great thing but avoiding fall out (both kinds) is just icing and icing on the cake. Best regards, RA1

I didn't notice Mr. Clean among your products. The be all and end all of gay cleansers? I have admired this man (from afar) for years. The man, not the cleaner. Best regards, RA1

That seems a wide spread but informal practice already. Best regards, RA1

I suppose I am just "anti-TV" whether it is a sitcom or drama. However, thanks for anti-opinions. Best regards, RA1

TV sitcoms don't interest me. This one looks slightly above average. If they eliminated the gratuitous sex it would be better but that is almost un-American. Best line: Will you look under my hood? Worst line: This will eliminate war. Although I realize that was one thought going through the ranks then and later. Best regards, RA1

Is the sauce on the legs hot or mild? The boyz sure aren't mild. Best regards, RA1

Some of those Eureka moments do seem simple minded when presented as Twitter, don't they? Of course, the replies are more so. Best regards, RA1

AS- I agree. Once, during a session, I began softly laughing, not because anything was "funny" but because I was having a good time. My "partner" said, don't do that. I explained why I was laughing but did indeed cease and desist. After a few minutes of mutual admiration we resumed and everything thereafter was fine. I am sure my partner has also said something I did not agree with but it only lasted for a minute or two and then we resumed. Best regards, RA1

Not at all. Weird is wonderful. Queer is the way it is. Best regards, RA1

Words mean so little, don't they? Thanks for this and, as always, you are weird, not queer. Obviously, a silly thought. Best regards. RA1

That was then, now I am elsewhere. Best regards, RA1

CharliePSP- You took the words right out of my mouth. (Does that mean we are now an "item"?) I spend a lot of time on the internet. I write a lot of email. I check weather, keep up with my bank account and other accounts, file flight plans and do all sorts via the 'net but, so far, I have not felt any compunction to have it available in my hands 24/7. Plus, I hate any "gadgets" that are "smarter" than I am. Best regards, RA1