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DF, Key Lime pie, IMO, has it all over Lemon Meringue pie. It is delicious and can range from (a) good to (b) off-the-Richter-scale.

root canal

Looks about right. The only difference is that it was scooped into individual casseroles that were narrower (for 1 person) and taller. It was incredibly tasty! Thanks.

Do you live near Chateau St. Michelle or on the Eastside? When I lived up there, that's where I lived. Living on the Eastside was my salvation from all the weirdos that live in "the city" and their superior attitude. To Dodgefan: A Merlot is a little less tart than a Cabernet Sauvignon. You could also consider a White Zinfanel which is actually kind of pink. These 2 go with meat and poultry. That is what I will drink if I HAVE to drink wine, as I dislike alcohol in general. Also, no one mentioned Spanish Sangria, which is imbued with fruit and therefore is even easier to handle than any of the wines I listed - the Merlot, the Cab and the White Zin.

response to thread: telephone ZL, posted in o nosso amigo's Spanish Tapas Party thread - post #36; I ate this dish in 1996 in a restaurant about 2 blocks west of where Elevador de Gloria hits the Bairro Alto and the credit card charge NEVER hit my statement (therefore, good for my stomach and good for my wallet)

Monica's weight ebbs and flows...she is probably a fatty hiding out somewhere. What's her Myers Briggs? I-S-B-J ?

Saturn

My occupation/schooling is definitely not ESTJ. It's an I-ish kind of job. Still, I like it and wouldn't be happy in most of the classic ESTJ jobs...things like bankers, consultants, and all that.

aureola (Hey, ZL, you have to tell me what that bacalhau dish I described is called so I can go look for it)

Yours is the best type for the "Big Cheese" state in life. Ha ha...heavy on the J...a judgmental bas***d like me! The only person on the list that REALLY annoys me is Hillary...you know she needs some jumbo-sized batteries.

Get something for it. It's no big deal. Co-pays are $5 or $10. And the end result is that you feel much better. I look forward to the near future when I may not take anything, but for now, it's a good thing...

Yes. It does.

Hey, don't get me wrong, I love New England and nearby Eastern Canada, but driving around and slipping & sliding in that stuff puts me on edge. Nice pictures, especially this one.

+1 * add: Key Lime pie * Dead last on my list: pecan pie * at the last firm I worked at, the birthday celebrant got to choose 2 types of pie because we designated one birthday day in any given week, if one landed in that week, and the office would break out these 2 pies after lunch.

The South Bronx

At two points in my life, such as between undergrad and grad, I've taken the Myers-Briggs Personality type test. Mine came in both times as ESTJ (that's extrovert - sensing - thinking - judging) It is the classic profile of someone who is traditional, just-the-facts, analyzes everything, and in a management-type job. It is also the personality profile of 16% of the male population. I've seen my chart and I only slightly tilt toward extrovert, as I can be introverted at times. The polar opposite would be INFP (introvert - intuitive - feeling - perceiving) - this type of person would probably drive me nuts and I've had a couple of people of INFP types work for me who were highly conceptual, but didn't have any aptitude for details or carrying through. There are all kinds of blends of these factors. There are therefore 16 types in all. They actually say the ENTJ becomes the leader, whereas the ESTJ (me) becomes the manager because we are more apt to chase down the details, and that somewhat pisses me off. What is your personality profile, per Myers-Briggs, if you have taken this test?

exclusive neighborhood

What did I learn today? Same thing I learn every day - that there are STUPID people everywhere you turn...and that it's downright amazing they have a job they don't deserve in the first place.

watershed

I think we're just talking sheetmetal here. There will always be a "family room on wheels" type of car for those who want it, be it FWD or RWD. Anything about it that is dated is largely the packaging that is plunked down on the chassis as it comes down the assembly line. Does it have to look like that hideous new Mercedes that looks like it went through the flattener to look "New Millenium" instead of 90s? I hope not.

Catholicism (of the relaxed variety...an oxymoron)

ain't that the TRUTH

ZL, voce e muito comico Response to thread: Rio de Janeiro

Right...some of the same things mentioned. Title has to be good. But also, think about the smog regulations in the incoming state and the outgoing state. I know Calif. has tough emissions regs, so I could see how a car that barely passed in NV and AZ might flunk here. You can look all this up on both states' DMV sites. Another precaution: The few times I've had to deal with pre-owned private party cars, I make sure it changed hands at the bank where the cashier's check is being drawn (bye-bye WaMu, last time I did this) and then complete and submit all the paperwork at Triple A (AAA) with both parties present.

I don't know how much I would like that with the black beans in it. Right now, I could go for that casserole cod fish layered with potatoes and baked to a crust*....some of those fresh vegetables such as string beans...some of that chocolate mousse they serve in the goblet...and a Coke to wash it down with.... *what's that called...it's not the bacalhau gomes...it's some other type of bacalhau...I love it.