NANCY BACKUS wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

And it's tacky, as well as an eyesore. Many of the so-called homeless
and desperate beggars I see on the street corners are entirely too
sleek and well-fed to be convincing. And there is an older woman posts herself at busy intersection on the upmarket side of town with her two mutts and a sign saying "Shelters won't allow pets".
Which is true - as far as it goes. Shelters do not allow pets. But the motel (formerly a Holiday Inn) she lives at certainly does. I have a
shop to which I make deliveries near there and I've seen her leaving
her room with the pooches and her traps ready to go scam another day's takings from the unsuspecting public.

Busted. ;) The most I'd generally do would be to hand out a coupon
for the local homeless mission, in case there's more truth to the story than meets the eye...

Sometimes it's easy to tell - other times not so easy. And I'm sure
I've been fooled more than once even though I have a pretty good B.S. detector.

I've helped some people who obviously needed the help - like the guy
who was out on the corner near my work rain or shine, snow or sun with
an "out of work, out of money" sign. I asked him what sort of work he
did and got the reply "I'll try anything reasonably honest." So I took
him to a friend's cafe where they were hiring a dishwasher and got him
hooked up. He stayed in his "down the alley" accommodation until he
could get into a shelter more near to his work. And as soon as he got
paid the second time moved to a "sleeping room" in a fleabag motel in
easy walking distance. He's still there after almost three years - being
the plongeur de hotel, bussing tables and helping with the prep work in
the kitchen.

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Title: Salmon Poached in the Dishwasher
Categories: Five, Citrus, Seafood
Yield: 6 Servings

6 (6 oz ea) salmon filets
3 tb Olive oil
3 tb Fresh squeezed lime juice
Salt & pepper
Heavy duty aluminum foil

Cut three (12") squares of heavy duty aluminum foil.

Grease the shiny side of the foil with the oil. Place 2
filets side by side on each square and fold up the edges
to hold the lime juices.

Pour 1 tablespoon lime juice over each pair of filets.
Season with salt and pepper.

Seal salmon in foil so that the package is airtight.

Place in dishwasher on top rack and poach for entire
wash and dry cycle. Note: Use high heat setting (DO NOT
use economy setting)

Remove from dishwasher and serve with a cilantro sauce.

Yield: 6 servings

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Quoting Dave Drum to Nancy Backus on 06-09-19 07:09 <=-

Busted. ;) The most I'd generally do would be to hand out a coupon
for the local homeless mission, in case there's more truth to the story
than meets the eye...

Sometimes it's easy to tell - other times not so easy. And I'm sure
I've been fooled more than once even though I have a pretty good B.S. detector.

Some people are convincing liars.... and others have trouble convincing
even when truly in need.... Once there was a guy, stopped us on our
street, in front of our house, even.... wanted some money for food... As
is my usual approach, I tried steering him to the mission for help...
His response was that he'd never go there again... they expected him to
clean up his act, and make something of himself... and that was just not acceptable to him.... Spent more time badmouthing them, and trying to
get us to be sympathetic.... We finally pointed out to him that he was
holding up traffic, and that we needed to be on our way, sorry but there
wasn't anything we could do, and if the mission was unacceptable, we had
no other options for him... I don't think I ever saw him again in our neighborhood.... Dunno if he really needed help, I'm inclined to think
not, though...

I've helped some people who obviously needed the help - like the guy
who was out on the corner near my work rain or shine, snow or sun with
an "out of work, out of money" sign. I asked him what sort of work he
did and got the reply "I'll try anything reasonably honest." So I took
him to a friend's cafe where they were hiring a dishwasher and got him hooked up. He stayed in his "down the alley" accommodation until he
could get into a shelter more near to his work. And as soon as he got
paid the second time moved to a "sleeping room" in a fleabag motel in
easy walking distance. He's still there after almost three years -
being the plongeur de hotel, bussing tables and helping with the prep
work in the kitchen.

Now that's a success story... :) Good that you were able to help out
someone who really did need and want the help.... :)

ttyl neb

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