Re: [AFMUG] American Tower trying to renegotiate Tower Lease with landlord

2020-04-09 Thread Lewis Bergman
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/competition-infrastructure-policy-division/tower-and-antenna-siting On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 11:37 PM Kurt Fankhauser wrote: > Brian, > > Do you have any links to the federal law requiring another tower be > allowed to be built in lieu of the zoning?

Re: [AFMUG] Cambium 60ghz

2020-04-09 Thread Jason McKemie
I've been kind of curious about this stuff: https://www.kwikbit.com/ On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Mike Meluskey wrote: > Or buy some Ignitenet…..it just works. > > On 8 Apr 2020, at 19:39, Ken Hohhof wrote: > > Q3 2020. Apply the fudge factor of your choice. Maybe email Allen Yu and > ask whe

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
My daughter in law is using her 3-D printers to make masks with replaceable filters in conjunction with engineering department at college...she has made over 40 so far. The material is supplied at no cost and they are giving to first responders and clinics. On Wed, Apr 8, 2020, 3:53 PM Bill Princ

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Chuck McCown
Not sure I believe N Korea. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2020, at 5:55 PM, Robert wrote: > >  But the whole world hasn't miffed this thing.. S. Korea, N. Korea, New > Zealand, Arab States, partially Japan, some of the russian federation states, > all managed to deal with it up front. I

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-09 Thread Jay Weekley
Does anyone have recommendations for a light weight pulley? Mark Radabaugh wrote: I would actually go lower diameter at 3/8”Unless you are pulling up the tower itself 5000’ is plenty strong and considerably lighter than the 1/2” or the 5/8”. The one you linked to is a good rope. I think

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Craig Schmaderer
[cid:image001.jpg@01D60E51.8837B3A0] From: AF on behalf of Chuck McCown Reply-To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT masks Not sure I believe N Korea. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 8, 2020, at

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-09 Thread Mark Radabaugh
So many good ones out there right now. These are some of the favorites: https://www.rockexotica.com/product/pulleys Yes, it’s rock climbing gear but it’s appropriately rated, meets applicable standards, and is really good stuff. Mark > On Apr 9,

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Mike Hammett
Yes, let's use North Korea as an example of how we should be doing things... - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions Midwest Internet Exchange The Brothers WISP - Original Message - From: "Robert" To: af@af.afmug.com Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:54:43 PM

[AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread chuck
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Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
Not so sure about that. bp On 4/9/2020 7:48 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Steve Jones
the daily deaths will climb as the new infections drop. I still dont understand how they consider it a flattened curve for the country when we still have major cities that havent even spiked yet Tin foil hat on: How has the homeless population not been ravaged by this? On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 9:5

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Rope Suggestions?

2020-04-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
Agreed. But do you need light weight or small? The aluminum side opening blocks are so versatile it makes sense to have some of them and they really don’t weigh that much. I think these are the ones we have, or maybe another brand that looks similar: https://www.gmesupply.com/kearney-303b

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
They are. They just get hidden by the way the system works. A guy who dies on the street doesn't consume an ICU bed, or any bed for that matter. bp On 4/9/2020 7:58 AM, Steve Jones wrote: the daily deaths will climb as the new infec

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
Here's something. Stanford researchers believe that that nCOV was circulating in Northern California as early as last fall. They are testing 3200 people at various sites around the Bay Area to confirm. https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article24185585

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread chuck
CIA released it into the homeless population as an experiment. From: Bill Prince Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 9:07 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go Here's something. Stanford researchers believe that that nCOV was circulating in Northern California as early as la

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
I also think that they've changed the way the statistics are collected and published. They no longer have intra-day reports, but only report at the end of the day. So stats from "today" are very incomplete. You must now look at the totals from yesterday. b

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Adam Moffett
The last thing I read was that the hotspots in NY and other cities were flattening, and since they had bigger numbers it makes the overall picture appear to be flattening.  Other cities are just getting started. We won't have the complete picture until it's all over.  Then we'll look back with

Re: [AFMUG] Smart Antenna Alignment review?

2020-04-09 Thread Josh Luthman
Build something that works just as well and charge $2000 for it. Make everyone super happy. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 6:50 PM wrote: > Someday I am going to build some of my ideas for this. > > If you

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
Just as worrisome if not more are nursing homes, jails, aircraft carriers, and frontline workers like police. And places like this: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/shapiro-developmental-center-has-more-covid-19-cases-than-any-illinois-health-facility/ar-BB12lO0I From: AF On Behalf Of S

Re: [AFMUG] OT . Picadillo breakfast

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
Now that looks really, really good! bp On 4/9/2020 8:15 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: Yum yum -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] American Tower trying to renegotiate Tower Lease with landlord

2020-04-09 Thread Kurt Fankhauser
thanks for the link Lewis! On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 7:13 AM Lewis Bergman wrote: > > https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/competition-infrastructure-policy-division/tower-and-antenna-siting > > > On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 11:37 PM Kurt Fankhauser > wrote: > >> Brian, >> >> Do you have any l

Re: [AFMUG] Cambium 60ghz

2020-04-09 Thread Josh Luthman
End of year was what I was thinking. Possibly an example to show at Vegas. Shipping 2021. Working from memory here... Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 5:35 PM Nate Burke wrote: > Do you remember when it was

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Robert
What ever the result they were the first country outside of China to actually publicize documents on social distancing, testing and isolation.   Who knows if they followed it, had good results or if they are piling bodies like cordwood... On 4/9/20 7:43 AM, Mike Hammett wrote: Yes, let's use N

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Robert
Under-reporting on this is epic.   In Nevada there is a shortage of testing supplies that has reduced testing to those actually going into hospital, first responders, and medical staff only. Bodies are suspected of piling up in homes in NY after the rules changed to no entrance if there is no h

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Robert
They are finding people who have "recovered" with very low titrates of antibodies that possibly have no immunity.  This bug is the bugs bunny of bugs, always where you don't expect it to be... On 4/9/20 8:15 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: The last thing I read was that the hotspots in NY and other c

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Carl Peterson
Look at a graph with a logarithmic scale. IMHO it is the best way to visualize anything with exponential growth. On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 9:59 AM Steve Jones wrote: > the daily deaths will climb as the new infections drop. > > I still dont understand how they consider it a flattened curve for the

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
Either way, I would not use them as an example of anything in particular. bp On 4/9/2020 9:07 AM, Robert wrote: What ever the result they were the first country outside of China to actually publicize documents on social distancing

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread chuck
I guarantee their prison camps are a literal shit show. Everyone sleeps on the floor in very tight quarters. From: Robert Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:07 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT masks What ever the result they were the first country outside of China to actually p

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread chuck
As long as the under reporting is consistent the trends on the new case graphs can be useful. From: Robert Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:11 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go Under-reporting on this is epic. In Nevada there is a shortage of testing supplies

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread chuck
Most of the log graphs have leveled off. The growth has been linear lately. From: Carl Peterson Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:31 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go Look at a graph with a logarithmic scale. IMHO it is the best way to visualize

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shakshuka dinner (or breakfast)

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
Pretty simple. It's an African/middle eastern recipe. We got this one from the NYT. It can also be done with mozzarella instead of feta. Cook everything but the feta and eggs and cilantro in a big skillet on the stove top until the sauce thickens. Fold in the feta

[AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Peter Kranz via AF
Seems like dead air from the FCC since last week on 5.9 Ghz Form 601's. When I talked to them last week they aimed to have the approvals done by Monday 4/6. I wonder if someone decided to put the brakes on this program. Peter Kranz www.UnwiredLtd.com Desk: 510-868-

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shakshuka dinner (or breakfast)

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
Awesome I will give it a try... gracias On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 10:41 AM Bill Prince wrote: > Pretty simple. It's an African/middle eastern recipe. We got this one from > the NYT. It can also be done with mozzarella instead of feta. Cook > everything but the feta and eggs and cilantro in a big skil

Re: [AFMUG] Cambium 60ghz

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Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Kurt Fankhauser
you apparently have the new firmware, did anyone get the Ubiquiti firmware yet? On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:05 PM Jaime Solorza wrote: > I just fired up an epmp 1000 from my roof top at home and point it at > Franklins...looky looky > > On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 10:59 AM Peter Kranz via AF wrote: > >>

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Mathew Howard
Considering that's showing firmware 2.4.3, I suspect it's just an ROW radio... On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:47 PM Kurt Fankhauser wrote: > you apparently have the new firmware, did anyone get the Ubiquiti firmware > yet? > > On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:05 PM Jaime Solorza > wrote: > >> I just fired up

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
I got this radio from a client who does work in Mexico... country said other ..I didn't make any changes...I was scanning to find a Cambium AP on mountain that serves several McDonald's but I don't have clean shot at it...they rebooted the AP and three clients came up...I am going to hold on to thi

[AFMUG] Utility bills

2020-04-09 Thread Nate Burke
I wonder how many people don't realize that by staying home all day, their utility usage is going to be way up. I'm surprised I haven't heard more about that being covered. Keeping the house warmer all day, and the TV on all costs $$$. It's not free, like the Internet. I'm also curious how

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-09 Thread Christopher Tyler
It seems like a convenient way to make some people you don't like to disappear. Gather up those that speak out or don't fit into the perfect society, put them all together in close proximity and let nature take care of the rest. Added bonus, you save money on bullets and can blame the virus if i

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread TJ Trout
Peter, I called them today, and basically they said tough luck, keep waiting because they received hundreds of applications that each have to be reviewed individually? And that the NTIA has to approve it? TJ On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 12:54 PM Jaime Solorza wrote: > I got this radio from a client

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Peter Kranz via AF
AFAIK nobody’s 601 got approved. We had a press release that looked promising, and when I talked to the FCC last week they said to expect approval by Monday. Somebody decided to halt this process. Peter Kranz www.UnwiredLtd.com Desk: 510-868-1614 x100 Mobile: 510

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Kurt Fankhauser
Why would the FCC issue a press release saying they were going to do something and then not follow through with it? On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 5:01 PM Peter Kranz via AF wrote: > AFAIK nobody’s 601 got approved. We had a press release that looked > promising, and when I talked to the FCC last week t

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Mike Meluskey
We have been invoiced $70 by the FCC. This is for the STA we applied for as a WISPA group effort led by Steve Coran. On 9 Apr 2020, at 17:08, Kurt Fankhauser wrote: Why would the FCC issue a press release saying they were going to do something and then not follow through with it? On Thu, Apr

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Mark Radabaugh
Deep state :-) It’s a large bureaucracy. Steve pulled off a coup with support from the top, now it’s the bureaucrats turn to retaliate. Mark > On Apr 9, 2020, at 5:08 PM, Kurt Fankhauser wrote: > > Why would the FCC issue a press release saying they were going to do > something and then no

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Peter Kranz via AF
I was invoiced and paid the $70 as well.. but until your individual 601 is granted the STA is not usable. Peter Kranz www.UnwiredLtd.com Desk: 510-868-1614 x100 Mobile: 510-207- pkr...@unwiredltd.com From: AF On Behalf Of M

Re: [AFMUG] 5.9 FCC Form 601/STA?

2020-04-09 Thread Tim Hardy
The FCC has a process that they must go through. Each application must go through a number of steps including IRAC review and you can see exactly where the application stands by going into ULS, searching for the file number and clicking on the History Tab. On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 5:14 PM Mike Melu

Re: [AFMUG] Smart Antenna Alignment review?

2020-04-09 Thread Steve Jones
https://www.gmesupply.com/trupulse-200-laser-rangefinder this does the triangulation for height if there is an obstuction below your mount point, you just need to shoot to a spot thats horizontal to thebase ground level. We ordered a new one because it has bluetooth for the reporting instead of the

Re: [AFMUG] OT . Picadillo breakfast

2020-04-09 Thread Steve Jones
Imma need to have that. Also, my guts hate you and your posting all those jalapenos. I knew better, but I have been buying them and slicing them into everything again On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:16 AM Jaime Solorza wrote: > Yum yum > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/ma

Re: [AFMUG] OT . Picadillo breakfast

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
Tecate and Jalapenosyou will be healthy On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 4:09 PM Steve Jones wrote: > Imma need to have that. > > Also, my guts hate you and your posting all those jalapenos. I knew > better, but I have been buying them and slicing them into everything again > > On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 10

Re: [AFMUG] OT...new toy

2020-04-09 Thread Chuck McCown
Very interested in the outcome. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2020, at 4:52 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > >  > Let's see how well it works > > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.

[AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
Over the years I've built up a set of recipes that are as good or better than what I can get elsewhere. Usually starting with a recipe which is in the ballpark, and then tweaking it until it's to my liking. What continues to evade me is Burrito Filling. I asked on here a few months ago for poi

Re: [AFMUG] OT...new toy

2020-04-09 Thread Nate Burke
Any idea what Frequency they run on? I had an old set of analog TV repeaters, they were in 2.4 worked perfect until I turned the microwave on. On 4/9/2020 5:51 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: Let's see how well it works -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
We just use black beans out of the can. We will season them with green chilies, cayenne, and garlic. Choose your own heat. I also like to add rice that we cook with a little bullion. bp On 4/9/2020 4:15 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) wrote:

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
It does occur to me now that I don't remember the specifics of my Canned bean experiments. I also just recently realized that there are drastic differences between the way they prepare the beans which go in the can. Such as Red Beans seem to always have sugar added. I might have to retry these

Re: [AFMUG] OT...new toy

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
Not great so far...I got a picture and it froze... transmitter is inside house in my bedroommy Batcave is other end of house...mine is a real solidly built home...no sheet rock in it...brick, cinder block and meshed gypsum inside. Walls are thick very well insulated...even the cable guys h

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
I will share recipe in a bit..no can beans please!!! On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 5:34 PM Bill Prince wrote: > We just use black beans out of the can. We will season them with green > chilies, cayenne, and garlic. Choose your own heat. I also like to add rice > that we cook with a little bullion. > > bp

Re: [AFMUG] OT...new toy

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
Receive signal in Batcave On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 5:08 PM Chuck McCown wrote: > Very interested in the outcome. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 9, 2020, at 4:52 PM, Jaime Solorza > wrote: > > > >  > > Let's see how well it works > > > > > > -- > > AF mailing list > > AF@af.afmug.com > > ht

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread David Sovereen via AF
I have tried lots of different canned refried beans brands as I eat lots of refried beans… bean tostadas, beans in my fajitas, bean burritos, etc. In my opinion, La Preferida Vegetarian Refried Beans are the best; usually found in the Mexican food section. I put them in a bowl, add some water

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Carlos Alcantar
lard is what your missing Carlos Alcantar Race Communications / Race Team Member http://www.race.com From: AF on behalf of Jaime Solorza Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 4:44 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG]

Re: [AFMUG] OT...new toy

2020-04-09 Thread Bill Prince
You should try a more narrow channel, and switch to 2.4 GHz. 5 GHz has no penetrating power; especially with a wide channel. bp On 4/9/2020 4:52 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: Uses 40 MHz channel at 5805 MHz...I can track with my

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread chuck
Yeah, the real stuff is pretty simple. Beans, lard, salt. Maybe a few spices. From: Carlos Alcantar Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 5:58 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling? lard is what your missing Carlos Alcantar Race Communic

Re: [AFMUG] OT...new toy

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
Not sure i can do that but of course I have haven't read the instructions yet.. that's kind of low brow..oh well On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 6:01 PM Bill Prince wrote: > You should try a more narrow channel, and switch to 2.4 GHz. 5 GHz has no > penetrating power; especially with a wide channel. > > >

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
I've tried that as well. I think it's probably the 'few spices', and something subtle I'm missing. Or I'm cooking the beans wrong, although I'm not sure how that could be. A couple non-related examples about the subtle ingredients:French onion soup needs a touch of worcestershire sauce.

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Jason McKemie
Yes, lard is essential. On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Carlos Alcantar wrote: > > lard is what your missing > > > Carlos Alcantar > > Race Communications / Race Team Member > > http://www.race.com > > -- > *From:* AF on behalf of Jaime Solorza < > losguyswirel...@gmail.

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
I noticed the shortening in the Jiffy apple cinnamon mix I made with dinner is lard. Use by date was 3 months ago. I was a bit reticent given the lard, but they tasted fine. How many vegetarians think lard comes from plants? I don’t know, with all the plant meat and plant milk, maybe they

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Steve Jones
Is shortening lard? Can bacon. Grease be substituted On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 8:59 PM Ken Hohhof wrote: > I noticed the shortening in the Jiffy apple cinnamon mix I made with > dinner is lard. Use by date was 3 months ago. I was a bit reticent given > the lard, but they tasted fine. > > > > How m

Re: [AFMUG] Utility bills

2020-04-09 Thread Steve Jones
I dont want to see my electric bill On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 3:29 PM Nate Burke wrote: > I wonder how many people don't realize that by staying home all day, > their utility usage is going to be way up. I'm surprised I haven't > heard more about that being covered. Keeping the house warmer all day

Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go

2020-04-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
Well, you know what Newton Minow said about television. From: AF On Behalf Of Steve Jones Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 8:52 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT One month to go Trials arent even in efficacy stage. Heart damage is virtually nil They conf

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Ken Hohhof
I think lard is basically fat. To my mom, shortening was Crisco. To my grandmother, shortening was lard. If I remember right, lard is pig fat, tallow is beef fat. But bacon grease should be fine. In fact, as pig fat, bacon grease IS lard. Your biscuits might taste like bacon, but what’s

Re: [AFMUG] Utility bills

2020-04-09 Thread Adam Moffett
My own utility bills won't be different.  Kids are home schooled so we kept the heat up at 66 all day anyway.  It drops to 60 when people should be in bed under their blankets.  I've spent more on home improvement.  Lowes and Home Depot both deliver by the way, and my weekends are not taken up

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Adam Moffett
Yes. Pig fat is lard.  Bacon grease is pig fat, but salt and smoke flavored.  I have, in fact, made biscuits with bacon grease.  They taste freakin awesome.  If you do car camping you cook your bacon first, the use some of the oil for biscuits, and then for frying your flapjacks and eggs and

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Steve Jones
I keep bacon grease in a jar on the stove, use it all the time. Never new it was smoked salty lard though. Recently there was a brand of bacon called Smithfield. The bacon itself is pretty crummy. But there's something about their cure, the two times I added that grease to the can it went rancid w

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Jaime Solorza
Buy a bag of pinto beans. Clean them...put them is a crock pot with water, salt and clove of garlic. You will see when they are cooked...you can eat them with muenster cheese and Jalapenos...to fry them, put them in a pan with a little bit of oil and smash them. To spice it up, cook some chorizo

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Bean & Cheese Burrito Filling?

2020-04-09 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
hmmm.. clove of garlic. maybe that's the secret. Crock pot is my preferred way to cook beans.Many of the experiments I've done in cooking from raw have been beans plus stuff in a crockpot. Where stuff has been things like chilis. I also make perfectly serviceable chili con Carne from scrat