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[six-point socket II]

Mike, we're neighbors then!

Kind regards from NRW,
Oliver

 

[MikeGE]

Indeed we are, Oliver!  Before I retired, I used to be near your neighborhood several times a year when I had business in Mönchengladbach.

 

[six-point socket II]

That would have been very close, indeed.  [big grin]

You know, when this whole "Covid-19" thing is gone/ we got a vaccine or whatever - we should aim for a FOG get-together here in Germany, maybe a little closer to the border of the Netherlands/Belgium so our friends from over there could make it, too - without too much of a hassle for anyone. Just an idea ...

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[MikeGE]

A European FOG get-together sounds like a great idea.  At the rate life is returning to pre-COVID normal here, we might be able to have one this year.

 

[six-point socket II]

With my obesity and diabetes, I'm potentially high risk - so I won't take any chances. But if it is reasonable safe, I'm on board.

I hope that current protests are not going to cause new spikes in a week or two from now. Our city is pretty much down to zero cases, would not like to see that change because people traveled to and from the protests in the bigger cities.

Anyway, let's wait and see - I would love a nice GTG!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Rob Z]

Oliver, was the recent email the impetus behind popping a Corona today ?  [big grin]Hard to stop at just one, especially when they are frosty cold.  [tongue]

 

[hdv]

That's a great idea Oliver! I myself am in the same boat as you. I my case it is due to bad lungs (too much scar tissue in them, which inhibits my ability to properly breathe even when I am healthy). However, I must admit I am one of those who took it all too lightly at first and thought there was too much drama. Now I am taking it quite seriously.

I drive to Germany almost every month. As it happens I was in Germany yesterday to get our new adoption dog von Leben für Streuner. That was in Unna, near Dortmund.

Take good care of yourself and those around you. Your health is among the most important things you have.

When circumstances allow for it a European GTG would be wunderfull!
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[Gregor]

With my obesity and diabetes, I'm potentially high risk - so I won't take any chances. But if it is reasonable safe, I'm on board.

Given the current numbers: you as being in Germany have a higher chance to be ran over by a train than to contract the 'killer virus' that didn't happen here (as we didn't purposefully infect people to kill them afterwards using ventilators, see youtu.be/UIDsKdeFOmQ).

I hope that current protests are not going to cause new spikes in a week or two from now. Our city is pretty much down to zero cases, would not like to see that change because people traveled to and from the protests in the bigger cities.

Unlikely, else Stuttgart (being the epicenter of the protests against scrapping the Grundgesetz with over then thousand participants) would have turned into a cemetery by now... but absolutely nothing like that happened.

I think you can relax.

In case you're interested in weight reduction that dosn't rely on being jailed for an extended time period so you're forced to comply with being starved... this worked for me nicely (till my government completely messed up my dopamine levels through denying me access to basically all aspects of my social life):


When I found that my though was that it's that stupid simple that it both won't work and won't be practical, but it does. And the thought of morgen kann ich alles essen was ich will is a powerful idea that lets one close the refrigerator with a smile on the lips... should you find yourself infront of one out of reasons that have no relation to actually needing calories.

 

[semenza]

I understand the desire to discuss peoples health concerns and potential future gatherings, etc. But lets not have this drift into polysci issues, conspiracies, government, and such. There is more than enough of that elsewhere on the net.

Seth

 

[Cheese]

That Corona looks wonderful Oliver...especially ice cold. I haven't had one in a while...that's got me thinking.

Dinner this evening could very well be some very ice cold Corona + lime wedges with a Court Bouillon Shrimp Cocktail.  [smile]

 

[hdv]

[member=1619]SRSemenza[/member]: agreed! It was 100% not meant as a statement of any sort. More that I understand what Oliver was saying and wish him all the best.

Edit: overlooked that I had not completed your name properly.

 

[threesixright]

A European FOG get-together sounds like a great idea.  At the rate life is returning to pre-COVID normal here, we might be able to have one this year.

Missed this. Awesome!

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[six-point socket II]

Thanks everyone! I guess when time comes, we make a thread solely for the purpose of getting a European GTG going & organized.

That's a great idea Oliver! I myself am in the same boat as you. I my case it is due to bad lungs (too much scar tissue in them, which inhibits my ability to properly breathe even when I am healthy). However, I must admit I am one of those who took it all too lightly at first and thought there was too much drama. Now I am taking it quite seriously.

I drive to Germany almost every month. As it happens I was in Germany yesterday to get our new adoption dog von Leben für Streuner. That was in Unna, near Dortmund.

Take good care of yourself and those around you. Your health is among the most important things you have.

When circumstances allow for it a European GTG would be wunderfull!
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Beautiful dog! And from Unna, fairly close.

Oliver, was the recent email the impetus behind popping a Corona today ?  [big grin]Hard to stop at just one, especially when they are frosty cold.  [tongue]

It was.  [big grin]

That Corona looks wonderful Oliver...especially ice cold. I haven't had one in a while...that's got me thinking.

Dinner this evening could very well be some very ice cold Corona + lime wedges with a Court Bouillon Shrimp Cocktail.  [smile]

Yes, please.  [big grin]

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

I've been listening a lot to the Apple Music Southern Craft playlist lately, and it served me with the ultimate spirit song for this thread & me.


Music starts at 1:03.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Cheese]

That Corona looks wonderful Oliver...especially ice cold. I haven't had one in a while...that's got me thinking.

Dinner this evening could very well be some very ice cold Corona + lime wedges with a Court Bouillon Shrimp Cocktail.  [smile]

Yes, please.  [big grin]

Well here ya go Oliver... [big grin]

The Court Bouillon adds such a nice soft flavor to the shrimp.  And the ice cold Corona was like dessert.  [wink]

1 lemon
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
Some fresh bay leaves
A head of garlic, halved
A medium Vidalia onion
Some fresh thyme
Some fresh cilantro

I like parsley better than cilantro but that's what was in the fridge.

Once up to a boil, the shrimp only need 1 1/2-2 minutes in the bouillon.

Served with a baby spinach/arugula salad with a simple vinaigrette.

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[six-point socket II]

That looks fantastic [member=44099]Cheese[/member] ! I now know what I will have cook & eat in the coming days! Thank you so much!

Do you let the bouillon sit for a little while before you cook the shrimp?

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Cheese]

Do you let the bouillon sit for a little while before you cook the shrimp?

I'll bring the bouillon up to a gentle boil and keep her there for about 20-30. minutes. Then add the shrimp.

The bouillon is fun because you make it out of whatever herbs you have on hand. I've used thyme, tarragon, parsley cilantro, basil, rosemary and you could substitute some fennel bulb for the onion. I think I'll try the fennel bulb next time.  [smile]  Could substitute lime for lemon also.

 

[six-point socket II]

Perfect! Thanks!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

Picked up the paint for the boiler room door.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[six-point socket II]

Hi!

After picking up the paint earlier today, I started working on the boiler room door.

Before I started to remove the door, I watched a couple of Youtube videos on this topic, as these doors typically have a self-closing mechanism that is spring powered/ spring loaded. They all claim you need a 4mm hex key, with this door, of course its a 5mm hex key. ...

Furthermore, the spring loaded hinge is on the bottom of my door, in the videos I watched it was always the upper hinge.

I had no idea what would happen, so I recommend steel toe boots and safety glasses!

The upper hinge can be hammered out downwards (2), once you get the end of a crowbar into the slot (1) in

The lower hinge without cover.

The lower hinge has to be unlocked and hold in this position, as the picture shows by turning left. Then you can hammer out the hinge upwards. As I know now, nothing will go off flying. But you definitely can't turn the hex key by hand. A T-Handle-Hex-key would flex and ultimately twist, so I grabbed the small shank/leg with vise grips, and inserted the long leg/shank into the bolt. This allows you to turn/unlock the hinge in a very controlled manner - but with the necessary force.

Hinges/bolts removed.

Hinges on door frame.

The door has quite some weight but at the same time has a pretty secure stance inside the hinges - even without bolts - so I hope I will be able to put it back together without too much hassle.

Fast forward I had the door on my supports and was ready to sand it down. The usual setup needs no introduction I guess.

At some point I reached the spot I had filled.

Did I say before, that I absolutely love working on the patio?

Sanding hinges by hand.

And some point, both sides and all the edges are sanded down - finished.

Then first I used a tack cloth, and after that cellulose thinner and another cloth, after that another cloth to finish.

Applying first layer of primer.

End of the day. One side, one coat of primer.

More tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Oliver