It’s here AND it’s out of the box. And it’s gorgeous. Now I can’t wait to get home, which won’t be til much later tonight as scheduling would have it, so I can really play with it.

I’d forgotten just how exciting it was to take a new computer that’s MINE out of the box. I guess I thought working all day surrounded by boxes of computers, that the novelty would have worn off long ago. Photos (with quarters for BtC) later.

It’s here and …..it’s still in the box. Will lunchtime ever come?????

ok, this is plain silly
If I’d known, I could have waved as my powerbook flew over today

• Arrived at FedEx RampEAST BOSTON MA — 02/04/2003 19:19
• Left FedEx Sort FacilityINDIANAPOLIS IN — 02/04/2003 16:47
• Arrived at FedEx RampCOLUMBUS OH — 02/04/2003 06:52
• Left FedEx Sort FacilityINDIANAPOLIS IN — 02/04/2003 02:18
• Arrived at Sort FacilityINDIANAPOLIS IN — 02/04/2003 01:04
• Left FedEx RampINDIANAPOLIS IN — 02/04/2003 00:39
• Arrived at FedEx RampTA YUAN HSIANG TW — 02/03/2003 20:37
• Left FedEx RampC.K.S. INTL AIRPORT TW — 02/03/2003 20:36
• Left FedEx Sort FacilityANCHORAGE AK — 02/03/2003 15:32
• Left FedEx Origin LocationTAOYUAN CITY TW — 02/01/2003 23:38
• Pickup statusTAOYUAN CITY TW — 02/01/2003 22:56 Package received after FedEx cutoff time

Don’t ask why – Fed ex seems to show that my powerbook went from TW to Alaska and back to TW. ACK! Hopefully this is a severe error in reporting. Perhaps they don’t mean KS TW but KS, as in Kansas. oh. No?

I’d like to report, following up from yesterday, that the puttanesca was excellent. the meatballs are mighty fine (and how different the standard red sauce tastes next to that chunky mix of olives, capers and tomatoes).

But oh people – the pea soup.

let’s review shall we? 1 pound of dried split peas. (about 50 cents). 2 quarts of water. 2 carrots chopped. Half a kielbasa, chopped (about $1.50 for the beef kielbasa I used. I’ve been known to chop up some turkey ham for soup like this. Meat though is really optional) A bay leaf. A sprinkle of pepper. Perhaps a little parsley. Throw it all in the pot (or crock pot in this case) and bring to a boil. Simmer until peas are totally cooked and the soup is smooth. Adjust seasoning if desired. Serve with croutons if you like.

There you have it. Thick, warm, nourishing and so satisfying. And so easy. If you like, you can do the same with yellow split peas. Add some cumin if you like. Make soup and live the good life. Share soup with friends and be a lunchtime hero.