ProVarinati Diner & Saloon and Beyond

[Bea-FL]

From Mooch

(In part):
Bench Test Results: Ultrafire 1200mAh Button Top 18350...2A rated, 700mAh, DO NOT buy

Bottom Line: Why test 18350’s? I get a lot of requests for this as many vapers still use them.

Why test a cell from a company with such a terrible reputation? We always have new vapers joining our community and they might not know about the reputations that UltraFire and TrustFire have.

This UltraFire is a useless cell.

Its voltage immediately collapsed at only 5A and the two cells I tested only delivered 728mAh and 750mAh for a 240mAh (0.2C) discharge down to 2.5V. Its internal resistance is astoundingly high, causing huge amounts of voltage sag.

I am estimating this cell’s ratings at 2A and 700mAh. Current ratings for high internal resistance batteries like these are a combination of the temperature the battery runs at and how badly the voltage sags, i.e., its Wh specs.

Two cells were purchased for the purposes of testing by me.

 

[FringeChief68]

 

[ENAUD]

Down at the Trailer Park:

Wife asked for shrimp scampi the other day, so here's a rendition incorporating a little lobster tail to add depth to the sauteed mushroom, shallots, red bell peppers and sun dried smoked tomatoes, the generous portion of butter and olive oil first infused with a deep garlic and herb medley that was slow sweated on very low heat to caramelize,, then on to a quick fry and high heat white wine reduction before tossing in the GF pasta... garnished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice...Mmmm

 

[Ceejay0875]

I had a cat when I was a kid that brought a baby snake up on our porch, ate it, then proceeded to puke it up right at my mom's feet...(sorry if this was too gross for some of you but the picture brought it to mind and gave me a laugh remembering it)

 

[coldgin96]

I had a cat when I was a kid that brought a baby snake up on our porch, ate it, then proceeded to puke it up right at my mom's feet...(sorry if this was too gross for some of you but the picture brought it to mind and gave me a laugh remembering it)

Hey, at least it was an animal that did it and not you...

 

[Ceejay0875]

Hey, at least it was an animal that did it and not you...

I am blessed in that I have never been hungry enough to add snake to my diet!

 

[coldgin96]

I am blessed in that I have never been hungry enough to add snake to my diet!

This one time, at band camp, I got a call from my girlfriend (ex now). She was a paralegal. She calls me up in a panic and says, "You got to come to the office and do something about this snake outside the door. He won't me and (I forget her name, the assistant) out!" I'm thinking, "Sure, whatever." I get there and sure enough, there was a snake outside the door looking at them and wouldn't let them out. Every time she'd crack the door, he'd lunge towards the opening. I couldn't believe it. When I stepped on him, just enough was sticking out from the bottom of my shoe that he could turn his head and repeatedly bite my shoe. I was wearing leather hi-tops.

 

[Ceejay0875]

This one time, at band camp, I got a call from my girlfriend (ex now). She was a paralegal. She calls me up in a panic and says, "You got to come to the office and do something about this snake outside the door. He won't me and (I forget her name, the assistant) out!" I'm thinking, "Sure, whatever." I get there and sure enough, there was a snake outside the door looking at them and wouldn't let them out. Every time she'd crack the door, he'd lunge towards the opening. I couldn't believe it. When I stepped on him, just enough was sticking out from the bottom of my shoe that he could turn his head and repeatedly bite my shoe. I was wearing leather hi-tops.

We had a couple of Canadian geese at an old office building I used to work in that would block the doors and chase you down. If you were trying to get back in from lunch you'd have to toss a couple of fries off to the side just to be able to get in the door. This went on for about a month before we were finally able to get the department of wildlife to relocate them.

 

[coldgin96]

Funny how those geese go right for your nuts. Back in the day, when I was married to my Daughter's mother, we'd go feed my ex-brother-in-law's animals when he was on vacation and he had geese in the yard. One day, while over there before work, I had enough of running backwards and kicked one in the head. He waddled away, lol. Wish I would have thought of the treat trick. Have to remember that....

 

[Hobbs]

UP in the diner ~~~
* Sumofagum it's a Bistro Feastro ... yo *
Parisian Bistro Sirloin Steak with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Green Beans ... Imagine a day, strolling the streets of Paris, wending your way between beautiful buildings. Such a memorable day deserves a traditional French dinner. This meal is reminiscent of what you'd receive if you claimed a cozy table in a Parisian bistro: a tender steak in a rich, velvety sauce next to a creamy potato gratin. Bon Appetit

 

[440BB]

UP in the diner ~~~
* Sumofagum it's a Bistro Feastro ... yo *
Parisian Bistro Sirloin Steak with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Green Beans ... Imagine a day, strolling the streets of Paris, wending your way between beautiful buildings. Such a memorable day deserves a traditional French dinner. This meal is reminiscent of what you'd receive if you claimed a cozy table in a Parisian bistro: a tender steak in a rich, velvety sauce next to a creamy potato gratin. Bon Appetit

That looked so good it motivated me to cook! There is now a five pound pork .... in the hot pot along with some barbeque sauce, water and Vernors ginger ale. Pulled pork in about an hour.

Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[coldgin96]

The Best Of Warrant

 

[Bea-FL]

Down at the Trailer Park:

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Wife asked for shrimp scampi the other day, so here's a rendition incorporating a little lobster tail to add depth to the sauteed mushroom, shallots, red bell peppers and sun dried smoked tomatoes, the generous portion of butter and olive oil first infused with a deep garlic and herb medley that was slow sweated on very low heat to caramelize,, then on to a quick fry and high heat white wine reduction before tossing in the GF pasta... garnished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice...Mmmm

yum! You and @Hobbs should be writing a food column.

 

[FringeChief68]

 

[stols001]

Geese are bad news, and my dang son always wanted to go feed them LIKE ALWAYS it seemed like, but SWANS are BAD NEWS man. I'm not kidding. Once a swan smells you, you're done for, you may as well have ABANDONED that park for ever.

I always thought the ugly duckling that turned into the beautiful swan was more a moral tale about how personality should matter WAY more than looks, and I didn't ever feel AT ALL sorry for the swan, dude, I was like, "Stupid creature, you aren't being teased for your looks, it's your BEHAVIOR the ducks have a problem with. I think ducks look better anyway. I never felt sorry for the Ugly Duckling EVER not after the first time, I was more like, "Yeah, there's something you are leaving OUT of this equation, and it's the kind of stuff you said to ENGENDER the teasing, like "I will KILL you, duck parents."

Me and swans, sworn enemies for life. LOL.

Anna

 

[tearose50]

I say Swans and Peacocks -- beautiful, but also can be quite nasty. Geese are ornery.

 

[coldgin96]

Never had a problem with Swans or Peacocks. Used to go to the zoo in Maryland as a kid and peacocks ran loose. Never bothered us.

 

[stols001]

Peacocks are mean, yes, but at least they make good eating. No one's ever gotten close enough to a swan to try it. Swans are like rattle snakes with beaks and wings. Nobody wants that, LOL.

Anna

 

[ENAUD]

Yesterday my wife braised a beef brisket in the Dutch oven, I saved the drippings from the pan, and right now have four large onions sliced as thin as possible sitting in a skillet with a bunch of butter, garlic, splash of red wine vinegar and worchestershire sauce on low heat...


What am I cooking?

 

[YePsTeR]

Are you going to use cheese?