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1.) Bob Peck - 01/21/2016
will be closed forever as we experience snow falling uncontrollably from the sky.
Normally, 1" is all that's required to turn Virginia into an Arctic version of The Walking Dead so with a few feet on the way it's likely I'll never hear from most of you ever again. All Virginia schools are closed tomorrow and not a single flake has flown.
I've got snowshoes, awesome winter gear, plenty of propane, deer meat, MRE's, canned jars of spicy pickled green beans from the garden and several cans of spam for back up but it's the ammo I'm worried about. I only have a few thousand rounds. I've already boarded up the windows, sawed open some gun ports and placed a perimeter of pikes around the house but nothing will stop the hillbillies. Nothing.
Thanks for all the laughs. So many regrets ... I never got to hunt with Luv2 ... never got to tell Swamploogie how much I hate his guts or ask WildBob if there are any legitimate hills where he lives or find out if Billy shot a good buck on his latest hunting adventure or ask BlueCat if he owns one or just spray painted one ... pray for me boys!
Normally, 1" is all that's required to turn Virginia into an Arctic version of The Walking Dead so with a few feet on the way it's likely I'll never hear from most of you ever again. All Virginia schools are closed tomorrow and not a single flake has flown.
I've got snowshoes, awesome winter gear, plenty of propane, deer meat, MRE's, canned jars of spicy pickled green beans from the garden and several cans of spam for back up but it's the ammo I'm worried about. I only have a few thousand rounds. I've already boarded up the windows, sawed open some gun ports and placed a perimeter of pikes around the house but nothing will stop the hillbillies. Nothing.
Thanks for all the laughs. So many regrets ... I never got to hunt with Luv2 ... never got to tell Swamploogie how much I hate his guts or ask WildBob if there are any legitimate hills where he lives or find out if Billy shot a good buck on his latest hunting adventure or ask BlueCat if he owns one or just spray painted one ... pray for me boys!
2.) DParker - 01/21/2016
Have you stockpiled tactical bacon? No self-respecting TEOTWAWKI prepper would be without several cases of tactical bacon in his basem....er...I mean....bunker.
3.) Swamp Fox - 01/21/2016
If I had stashed some tactical bacon, I believe I'd stay quiet about it....:wink
4.) Swamp Fox - 01/21/2016
[QUOTE=Bob Peck;38379]Thanks for all the laughs. So many regrets ...never got to tell Swamploogie how much I hate his guts...[/QUOTE]
:nk:
:grin:
:nk:
:grin:
5.) Wild Bob - 01/21/2016
If we don't hear from you by the spring melt...we'll worry.
Only illegitimate hills here Bob...but if you get back in contact with HC soon; I'll post a picture for you from the highest hill in my area for you to see. (And by the way, you'll love the local name of that hill...but I’m not going to reveal the name right now…that’s something for you to ponder while you are shivering and trying to survive being snow bound.)
Be safe! :tu:
(You are so easily offended these days Swampy...:wave:)
Only illegitimate hills here Bob...but if you get back in contact with HC soon; I'll post a picture for you from the highest hill in my area for you to see. (And by the way, you'll love the local name of that hill...but I’m not going to reveal the name right now…that’s something for you to ponder while you are shivering and trying to survive being snow bound.)
Be safe! :tu:
(You are so easily offended these days Swampy...:wave:)
6.) Swamp Fox - 01/21/2016
LOL...
"Hill Like Mountain" ?
"Hill For Seein' Far" ?
Give me some time... I might think of some others. :wink
"Hill Like Mountain" ?
"Hill For Seein' Far" ?
Give me some time... I might think of some others. :wink
7.) luv2bowhunt - 01/22/2016
They've upgraded us now into the 12"-18" zone of death.
What is it with the bread anyway? Who during a storm has a sudden urge for a large helping of French toast? A loaf of bread would last me a month. Grocery stores have been out of bread here for 3 days.
Alas poor Bob, I remember him Alex; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy..........no bluecat, not that kind of fancy..............
What is it with the bread anyway? Who during a storm has a sudden urge for a large helping of French toast? A loaf of bread would last me a month. Grocery stores have been out of bread here for 3 days.
Alas poor Bob, I remember him Alex; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy..........no bluecat, not that kind of fancy..............
8.) luv2bowhunt - 01/22/2016
What's worse than Winter driving in VA? Winter driving in Russia.
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[video] [/video]
9.) luv2bowhunt - 01/22/2016
Let's try that again.
10.) Bob Peck - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38380]Have you stockpiled tactical bacon? [/QUOTE]
I knew I forgot something! Dang.
I knew I forgot something! Dang.
11.) Bob Peck - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38390]They've upgraded us now into the 12"-18" zone of death. [/QUOTE]
You're doomed. :laugh:
You're doomed. :laugh:
12.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38390]What is it with the bread anyway? Who during a storm has a sudden urge for a large helping of French toast? A loaf of bread would last me a month. Grocery stores have been out of bread here for 3 days.
[/QUOTE]
I think it has to do with making sandwiches when the power goes out. I don't usually prepare down to that level, though. Certainly not down to the tactical bacon level. I figure if your Coleman stove and charcoal can't save you from eating bread because you have to, not because you want to---most likely because you have no charcoal and don't know what a Coleman stove is-- we're talking two different perspectives on preparedness.
I did forget to buy more coffee yesterday, so if I seem irritable somewhere around Sunday morning, you'll know what happened. Also, I noticed meat seemed to be flying off the shelves yesterday.
My guess? That's either plans for lots of snow parties (get 'em in while we still have electricity!) or a fear that no one will be mobile even by Saturday supper...
[/QUOTE]
I think it has to do with making sandwiches when the power goes out. I don't usually prepare down to that level, though. Certainly not down to the tactical bacon level. I figure if your Coleman stove and charcoal can't save you from eating bread because you have to, not because you want to---most likely because you have no charcoal and don't know what a Coleman stove is-- we're talking two different perspectives on preparedness.
I did forget to buy more coffee yesterday, so if I seem irritable somewhere around Sunday morning, you'll know what happened. Also, I noticed meat seemed to be flying off the shelves yesterday.
My guess? That's either plans for lots of snow parties (get 'em in while we still have electricity!) or a fear that no one will be mobile even by Saturday supper...
13.) Wild Bob - 01/22/2016
Man, you gotta get your priorities straight!
1) Beer
2) Coffee
3) Brats
4) Other meat
5) More meat
6) Bread
:tu:
1) Beer
2) Coffee
3) Brats
4) Other meat
5) More meat
6) Bread
:tu:
14.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
Beer---Check
Coffee--Fail
Brats--Substitute frozen pizzas this time---Check---Otherwise, brats are a great choice
Meat--Pork tenderloin, two kinds of sausage, bacon and shrimp---Check
More meat--A second package of pork tenderloin, more than one package of each kind of sausage and bacon, and two more pounds of shrimp--Check
Bread---None. I'm watching my figure, using the pizza and rice diet. ---So, fail?
How'd I do, based on frozen tundra standards?
Coffee--Fail
Brats--Substitute frozen pizzas this time---Check---Otherwise, brats are a great choice
Meat--Pork tenderloin, two kinds of sausage, bacon and shrimp---Check
More meat--A second package of pork tenderloin, more than one package of each kind of sausage and bacon, and two more pounds of shrimp--Check
Bread---None. I'm watching my figure, using the pizza and rice diet. ---So, fail?
How'd I do, based on frozen tundra standards?
15.) Bob Peck - 01/22/2016
We're getting killed up here in Virginny. Halp!
I'm down to 2 bottles of excellent tequila, 4 liter bottles of cheap wine, a case of Newcastle and dry rub ribs in the smoker. At this rate I'll be unconscious soon and waking up to the playoffs on Sunday if my generator, ammo and liquor holds out.
I'm down to 2 bottles of excellent tequila, 4 liter bottles of cheap wine, a case of Newcastle and dry rub ribs in the smoker. At this rate I'll be unconscious soon and waking up to the playoffs on Sunday if my generator, ammo and liquor holds out.
16.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
Pro Tip:
At some point, you're wasting good tequila and good beer. Say, somewhere between two and four drinks...This is where you switch to cheap alcohol. You're already in the zone, and taste matters less.
So if any neighbors are dumb enough to still be driving around, call for back-up: You need something between PBR but no better than Budweiser. Tell him to make an executive decision if his only choices are Miller Lite or Natural Lite, because when it comes to lite beer, it's not about self-respect anymore anyway.
But for godsake, man, don't waste the good stuff!
Maybe Crookedeye has more information.....We can only hope...:wink
At some point, you're wasting good tequila and good beer. Say, somewhere between two and four drinks...This is where you switch to cheap alcohol. You're already in the zone, and taste matters less.
So if any neighbors are dumb enough to still be driving around, call for back-up: You need something between PBR but no better than Budweiser. Tell him to make an executive decision if his only choices are Miller Lite or Natural Lite, because when it comes to lite beer, it's not about self-respect anymore anyway.
But for godsake, man, don't waste the good stuff!
Maybe Crookedeye has more information.....We can only hope...:wink
17.) luv2bowhunt - 01/22/2016
I always have charcoal to cook with in an emergency. I'll be damned if I'm eating sandwiches if the power goes out. Freezer full of meat and a grill is all I need.
Wife stocked up on wine, so she'll be good....................and ready.....................if the power goes out.:tu:
Life is good here in PA.
Wife stocked up on wine, so she'll be good....................and ready.....................if the power goes out.:tu:
Life is good here in PA.
18.) luv2bowhunt - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38415]Maybe Crookedeye has more information.....We can only hope...:wink[/QUOTE]
I don't believe CrOoKEdeYe has ever had anything to drink BUT the cheap stuff.
I don't believe CrOoKEdeYe has ever had anything to drink BUT the cheap stuff.
19.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
:-)...
20.) DParker - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38411]Coffee--Fail[/QUOTE]
You just don't even [I]want[/I] to survive, do you?
You just don't even [I]want[/I] to survive, do you?
21.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
There's no use in my living [I]too[/I] long. :wink
I'm not completely out. And I have some decaf in case of the apocalypse. And I can reuse the grounds.
I'm just saying I'm counting on getting out again no later (but possibly no sooner) than Sunday mid-day, and I might have accidentally cut it a little close. :wink
I'm not completely out. And I have some decaf in case of the apocalypse. And I can reuse the grounds.
I'm just saying I'm counting on getting out again no later (but possibly no sooner) than Sunday mid-day, and I might have accidentally cut it a little close. :wink
22.) Bob Peck - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38415]At some point, you're wasting good tequila and good beer. Say, somewhere between two and four drinks...This is where you switch to cheap alcohol. You're already in the zone, and taste matters less. [/QUOTE]
OMG! OMG! OMG! I've made a critical mistake in my survival plan! I have only top shelf liquor and beer. No PBR, no Natty Lite, no Miller Lite. Yes, yes, yes ... need to pace ... need to ration.
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38415]But for godsake, man, don't waste the good stuff![/QUOTE]
How soon can you be here? I take back all the stuff I said about hating your guts ... well o.k not all of it but most of it.
OMG! OMG! OMG! I've made a critical mistake in my survival plan! I have only top shelf liquor and beer. No PBR, no Natty Lite, no Miller Lite. Yes, yes, yes ... need to pace ... need to ration.
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38415]But for godsake, man, don't waste the good stuff![/QUOTE]
How soon can you be here? I take back all the stuff I said about hating your guts ... well o.k not all of it but most of it.
23.) bluecat - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38411]
Blow Up Doll---Check
Nutritious Food--Fail
Brats--Substitute frozen pizzas this time---Check---Otherwise, brats are a great choice
Meat--Pork tenderloin, two kinds of sausage, bacon and shrimp---Check
More meat--A second package of pork tenderloin, more than one package of each kind of sausage and bacon, and two more pounds of shrimp--Check
Bread---None. I'm watching my figure, using the pizza and rice diet. ---So, fail?
How'd I do, based on frozen tundra standards?[/QUOTE]
LOL!
Blow Up Doll---Check
Nutritious Food--Fail
Brats--Substitute frozen pizzas this time---Check---Otherwise, brats are a great choice
Meat--Pork tenderloin, two kinds of sausage, bacon and shrimp---Check
More meat--A second package of pork tenderloin, more than one package of each kind of sausage and bacon, and two more pounds of shrimp--Check
Bread---None. I'm watching my figure, using the pizza and rice diet. ---So, fail?
How'd I do, based on frozen tundra standards?[/QUOTE]
LOL!
24.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
:-)
What you need, Bob, is a Life Coach...
:wink
What you need, Bob, is a Life Coach...
:wink
25.) DParker - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38432]And I have some decaf in case of the apocalypse.[/QUOTE]
That's like saying, "Of course I have beer. Just look at this case of Budweiser."
That's like saying, "Of course I have beer. Just look at this case of Budweiser."
26.) Bob Peck - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38435]What you need, Bob, is a Life Coach...[/QUOTE]
Since I'm married I already have a life coach whether I want one or not.
Since I'm married I already have a life coach whether I want one or not.
27.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38434]LOL![/QUOTE]
Well, I could be fighting centipedes in my basement instead, so I've got that going for me...:wink
Well, I could be fighting centipedes in my basement instead, so I've got that going for me...:wink
28.) DParker - 01/22/2016
By the way, while going over your list of survival provisions don't overlook the fact that tomorrow is [URL="http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pie-day-january-23/"]National Pie Day[/URL] (unless, of course, you're one of those heathens who prefer cake.)
29.) bluecat - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38438]Well, I could be fighting centipedes in my basement instead, so I've got that going for me...:wink[/QUOTE]
You might ask CE about some pointers. I think he killed one so big a few years back he had a European mount made.
You might ask CE about some pointers. I think he killed one so big a few years back he had a European mount made.
30.) Bob Peck - 01/22/2016
That's it. I know it's probably a mistake but I have a tray of marinated venison jerky and a rack of ribs going into the smoker
31.) bluecat - 01/22/2016
:hb: Well done sir...er, I mean medium rare.
32.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Bob Peck;38437]Since I'm married I already have a life coach whether I want one or not.[/QUOTE]
See, I didn't realize it was a bundle deal...
Or maybe I just blocked it out...:wink
See, I didn't realize it was a bundle deal...
Or maybe I just blocked it out...:wink
33.) DParker - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38438]Well, I could be fighting centipedes in my basement instead, so I've got that going for me...:wink[/QUOTE]
I've never had an aversion to snakes, spider, other bugs, etc...but centipedes creep me the hell out, and make me want to scream like a little girl. I don't think a round of #6 shot is overboard for one. Anything that can eat its way out from the inside of a snake must be an alien creature from the deepest level of hell, and needs to be terminated with extreme prejudice.
I've never had an aversion to snakes, spider, other bugs, etc...but centipedes creep me the hell out, and make me want to scream like a little girl. I don't think a round of #6 shot is overboard for one. Anything that can eat its way out from the inside of a snake must be an alien creature from the deepest level of hell, and needs to be terminated with extreme prejudice.
34.) bluecat - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38443]See, I didn't realize it was a bundle deal...
Or maybe I just blocked it out...:wink[/QUOTE]
Swampy, there are a lot of things that get bundled into that deal. You really have to read the fine print.
Or maybe I just blocked it out...:wink[/QUOTE]
Swampy, there are a lot of things that get bundled into that deal. You really have to read the fine print.
35.) bluecat - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38444]I've never had an aversion to snakes, spider, other bugs, etc...but centipedes creep me the hell out, and make me want to scream like a little girl. I don't think a round of #6 shot is overboard for one. Anything that can eat its way out from the inside of a snake must be an alien creature from the deepest level of hell, and needs to be terminated with extreme prejudice.
[/QUOTE]
Swampy get the hell out of there!
[/QUOTE]Swampy get the hell out of there!
36.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
I don't have centipedes, or a basement, but that is one of my favorite running gags by Crookedeye...I'm not above ripping him off. :wink
DP, that truly is creepy...I saw a picture of a snake exploded by a porcupine somewhere not long ago...
Almost makes you feel bad for snakes...Almost.
DP, that truly is creepy...I saw a picture of a snake exploded by a porcupine somewhere not long ago...
Almost makes you feel bad for snakes...Almost.
37.) Wild Bob - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38439]By the way, while going over your list of survival provisions don't overlook the fact that tomorrow is [URL="http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pie-day-january-23/"]National Pie Day[/URL] (unless, of course, you're one of those heathens who prefer cake.)[/QUOTE]
:tu:
:tu:
38.) DParker - 01/22/2016
And if the previous pic didn't do it for you....here's one someone just posted on another sight: A female centipede cradling her recently born brood:
So we have a species that manages to look unspeakably evil even when it's a mother nestling her young.
So we have a species that manages to look unspeakably evil even when it's a mother nestling her young.
39.) bluecat - 01/22/2016
What a tender moment... Run for your lives!
40.) Wild Bob - 01/22/2016
Now that's just F^(&*@! creepy!
Kind of reminds me of when I was growing up we'd go fishing for Stripers in the Hudson River and use Blood Worms...any of you guys have one of those bastards clamp onto your finger??!!
Kind of reminds me of when I was growing up we'd go fishing for Stripers in the Hudson River and use Blood Worms...any of you guys have one of those bastards clamp onto your finger??!!
41.) DParker - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Wild Bob;38455]Now that's just F^(&*@! creepy!
Kind of reminds me of when I was growing up we'd go fishing for Stripers in the Hudson River and use Blood Worms...any of you guys have one of those bastards clamp onto your finger??!![/QUOTE]
No, but I've had leaches do the same thing when using them to catch Walleye in Wisconsin.
Kind of reminds me of when I was growing up we'd go fishing for Stripers in the Hudson River and use Blood Worms...any of you guys have one of those bastards clamp onto your finger??!![/QUOTE]
No, but I've had leaches do the same thing when using them to catch Walleye in Wisconsin.
42.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38439]By the way, while going over your list of survival provisions don't overlook the fact that tomorrow is [URL="http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pie-day-january-23/"]National Pie Day[/URL] (unless, of course, you're one of those heathens who prefer cake.)[/QUOTE]
[COLOR="#FF0000"]
"We're not here for the pie!"
[/COLOR]
[COLOR="#FF0000"]
"We're not here for the pie!"
[/COLOR]
43.) DParker - 01/22/2016
What's that Mongol in the back-right doing storming a beach with Vikings?
44.) crookedeye - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38453]And if the previous pic didn't do it for you....here's one someone just posted on another sight: A female centipede cradling her recently born brood:
So we have a species that manages to look unspeakably evil even when it's a mother nestling her young.[/QUOTE]
i bet i have them things mating in my basement..sometimes at night while i'm sleeping, i hear some weird noises going on down there..
So we have a species that manages to look unspeakably evil even when it's a mother nestling her young.[/QUOTE]
i bet i have them things mating in my basement..sometimes at night while i'm sleeping, i hear some weird noises going on down there..
45.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38458]What's that Mongol in the back-right doing storming a beach with Vikings?[/QUOTE]
"There's always one in every crowd."
"There's always one in every crowd."
46.) Wild Bob - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38457][COLOR="#FF0000"]
"We're not here for the pie!"
[/COLOR]
[/QUOTE]
It's all good you can take the cake...just leave the pie alone. :-)
"We're not here for the pie!"
[/COLOR]
[/QUOTE]It's all good you can take the cake...just leave the pie alone. :-)
47.) Swamp Fox - 01/22/2016
Leave the pie, take the gold chalice?
48.) DParker - 01/22/2016
[QUOTE=Wild Bob;38461]It's all good you can take the cake...just leave the pie alone. :-)[/QUOTE]
Elvis said it this way...
[I]Mama, she done tol' me
Papa done tol' me too
Son, that gal you foolin' with
She ain't no good for you[/I]
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38463]Leave the pie, take the gold chalice?[/QUOTE]
The vessel with the pestle!!!!
Elvis said it this way...
[I]Mama, she done tol' me
Papa done tol' me too
Son, that gal you foolin' with
She ain't no good for you[/I]
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38463]Leave the pie, take the gold chalice?[/QUOTE]
The vessel with the pestle!!!!
49.) Swamp Fox - 01/23/2016
I had to look that up, but at least it sounded vaguely familiar, LOL.
50.) DParker - 01/23/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38467]I had to look that up, but at least it sounded vaguely familiar, LOL.[/QUOTE]
Which one?
Which one?
51.) DParker - 01/23/2016
Danny Kaye's best work.
[video=youtube;6zIWcCvQNqQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zIWcCvQNqQ[/video]
[video=youtube;6zIWcCvQNqQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zIWcCvQNqQ[/video]
52.) DParker - 01/23/2016
The other reference.
[video=youtube;EJd-av4HgRw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJd-av4HgRw[/video]
[video=youtube;EJd-av4HgRw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJd-av4HgRw[/video]
53.) Swamp Fox - 01/23/2016
That one (vessel w. pestle). I'm decent on Elvis so I caught that one, but I'm weak on Danny Kaye. :-)
54.) Bob Peck - 01/23/2016
Still snowing ... no idea how much is on the ground but it allegedly won't stop until midnight. Booze holding up with rationing, jerky came out great from the smoker, plenty of firewood and meat.
I just may make it but I'm going to take a nap first to think it over.
I just may make it but I'm going to take a nap first to think it over.
55.) bluecat - 01/23/2016
Don't eat your pets. You'll feel bad when it's all over.
56.) luv2bowhunt - 01/23/2016
We're obviously going to come in over 30". Not going to dig out until tomorrow. I need a nap thinking about it.
57.) Swamp Fox - 01/23/2016
Question is: Did you fill the woodbox to the top before this stuff came in, or are you running outside all the time to grab more? :-)
Good luck up there! :beer:
Good luck up there! :beer:
58.) bluecat - 01/23/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38482]Don't eat your pets. You'll feel bad when it's all over.[/QUOTE]
Correction, might feel bad...
Correction, might feel bad...
59.) luv2bowhunt - 01/23/2016
I'm going to start on the hard cider now and work up to wine by this evening.
60.) crookedeye - 01/23/2016
Alright!! No work Monday!!
61.) DParker - 01/23/2016
[QUOTE=Bob Peck;38481]I just may make it but I'm going to take a nap first to think it over.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38483]I need a nap thinking about it.[/QUOTE]
Excellent thinking. Most people don't realize the critical role a good nap plays in survival situations.
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38483]I need a nap thinking about it.[/QUOTE]
Excellent thinking. Most people don't realize the critical role a good nap plays in survival situations.
62.) luv2bowhunt - 01/23/2016
I just measured 32". Gonna need more wine and more naps.
63.) Jon - 01/23/2016
Nap up Luv2, that snow is heavy!
64.) billy b - 01/23/2016
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38490]I just measured 32". Gonna need more wine and more naps.[/QUOTE]
I always suspected you were a wine-o:grin:
I always suspected you were a wine-o:grin:
65.) Swamp Fox - 01/24/2016
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38394]Let's try that again.
[/QUOTE]
Wow. The Russians have quite a problem with intersections and pulling out, among other things LOL.. Not sure the weather has everything to do with it.
Good post. :-)
[/QUOTE]
Wow. The Russians have quite a problem with intersections and pulling out, among other things LOL.. Not sure the weather has everything to do with it.
Good post. :-)
66.) Swamp Fox - 01/24/2016
What could go wrong?
67.) crookedeye - 01/24/2016
Bob how thick do you cut youre jerky for the smoker? and how long do you smoke it for?
68.) crookedeye - 01/24/2016
bob???..."O crap"
69.) Bob Peck - 01/24/2016
[QUOTE=crookedeye;38496]bob???..."O crap"[/QUOTE]
Sorry CE. I was digging out. Ended up with 32" of snow.
The short answer to your question is thickness depends on:
-how long (if) you've marinated the meat
-your preference on hard or slightly chewy
-type of meat
-variety of meats in the smoker
For 24+ hr marinated venison, only thing in the smoker @ 165 degrees I slice 1/8" thick. Check it every 30 minutes flipping to release it from the rack and get both sides smoked. Usually takes less than 3 hrs.
My son prefers ultra thin and no chewiness. I marinade for 48 hours in the fridge and semi-freeze it so the meat is easier to slice paper thin. At same temp in the smoker (165) the jerky is done in half the time.
Sorry CE. I was digging out. Ended up with 32" of snow.
The short answer to your question is thickness depends on:
-how long (if) you've marinated the meat
-your preference on hard or slightly chewy
-type of meat
-variety of meats in the smoker
For 24+ hr marinated venison, only thing in the smoker @ 165 degrees I slice 1/8" thick. Check it every 30 minutes flipping to release it from the rack and get both sides smoked. Usually takes less than 3 hrs.
My son prefers ultra thin and no chewiness. I marinade for 48 hours in the fridge and semi-freeze it so the meat is easier to slice paper thin. At same temp in the smoker (165) the jerky is done in half the time.
70.) crookedeye - 01/24/2016
thats alot of snow.. i made about 4lbs on the dehydrator yesterday took all morning and into the evening..had to do 2 batches at about 4 hrs a piece..man it turned out good. i screwed up on the recipe , bought the hi mountain mix and mixed like if you would use burger to marinate..anyhow after reading the directions properly i thought there might not be enough seasoning on the meat so i bought a small bottle of soy sauce and dumped half of it into both bags and let them soak over night..it turned out great!
i'm just looking for another way to do it, like in my smoker..i got a masterbuilt.. it was built by a master.and alot better than billys:grin:..thanks for the tip..
i'm just looking for another way to do it, like in my smoker..i got a masterbuilt.. it was built by a master.and alot better than billys:grin:..thanks for the tip..
71.) Wild Bob - 01/24/2016
Glad to hear you guys are surviving! :tu:
Here's a real kick in the pants...I just spoke to my nephew; he lives 2 hours north of NYC and he informed me that they didn't get a lick of snow! He was kind of bummed...he has a small snow removal business and the Weather Service kept predicting 5-8" for them...
Here's a real kick in the pants...I just spoke to my nephew; he lives 2 hours north of NYC and he informed me that they didn't get a lick of snow! He was kind of bummed...he has a small snow removal business and the Weather Service kept predicting 5-8" for them...
72.) Bob Peck - 01/24/2016
[QUOTE=crookedeye;38499]i made about 4lbs on the dehydrator yesterday took all morning and into the evening..had to do 2 batches at about 4 hrs a piece..man it turned out good. i screwed up on the recipe[/QUOTE] If you can get your hands on Moore's Marinade I mix 2 bottles with 1 bottle liquid smoke and marinade for 24 hrs. in the fridge. When I put them in the dehydrator I lightly sprinkle a little garlic powder and fresh crushed black pepper.
Like you, my dehydrator takes 5-7 hours which is no big deal with a timer but you don't get that natural smoke you get with the smoker.
I've got a Smoke Vault by Camp Chef. Love it more than my wife and children.
Like you, my dehydrator takes 5-7 hours which is no big deal with a timer but you don't get that natural smoke you get with the smoker.
I've got a Smoke Vault by Camp Chef. Love it more than my wife and children.
73.) Swamp Fox - 01/24/2016
I'm practically on a Moore's IV drip to stay alive.
Good stuff. :tu:
Good stuff. :tu:
74.) bluecat - 01/25/2016
A bottle of liquid smoke? Oh my! Two tablespoons is a lot of liquid smoke?
75.) luv2bowhunt - 01/25/2016
Everything cleaned up except the mailboxes and a drifted flat roof. It's been an experience. Took off today to work on the rest. If someone wants to come shoot me, feel free.
76.) Swamp Fox - 01/25/2016
This is nearby from mid-day Friday, before "things got bad" LOL...Nobody hurt.
We had a beautiful bluebird day yesterday with some melting. Everything refroze overnight, of course. Very slick out there right now as melting continues today. I'll try to get out later this afternoon. We'll see. I'm in a spot where you have the perfect bad combination of some sun but mostly shade, and no work gets done on the road for about 1/2-3/4 of a mile. It's common to be stuck here at least a day longer than most others.
Schools are closed, I'd say the majority of the businesses too, unless they're near a main road and semi-vital, and employees can get in.
We had a beautiful bluebird day yesterday with some melting. Everything refroze overnight, of course. Very slick out there right now as melting continues today. I'll try to get out later this afternoon. We'll see. I'm in a spot where you have the perfect bad combination of some sun but mostly shade, and no work gets done on the road for about 1/2-3/4 of a mile. It's common to be stuck here at least a day longer than most others.
Schools are closed, I'd say the majority of the businesses too, unless they're near a main road and semi-vital, and employees can get in.
77.) Wild Bob - 01/25/2016
Ever notice how the flipped over vehicles or the vehicles in ditches (when winter weather hits an area that normally doesn't get bad weather) often seem to be the 4 wheel drive rigs??? :re:
When I lived in TN and I'd travel Briley Parkway (pretty much ever day) and bad weather would hit; 90% of the crashed vehicles along that road would be 4 wheel drive. Seems like a safety hazard to me: I think the Federal Government should require there to be a statement in owner's manual along the lines of, "Just because your new vehicle is 4 wheel drive; it doesn't mean you know how to operate it in inclement weather dumb
ass." :-)
Wait...better yet! Let us treat this hazard like gun control; make everyone have to get a permit to show they know how to drive, then make them register their death machines, and lastly, control what they can own or not own. :grin:
Hmmmmmm, I guess they kind of already do that don't they??? :wink
When I lived in TN and I'd travel Briley Parkway (pretty much ever day) and bad weather would hit; 90% of the crashed vehicles along that road would be 4 wheel drive. Seems like a safety hazard to me: I think the Federal Government should require there to be a statement in owner's manual along the lines of, "Just because your new vehicle is 4 wheel drive; it doesn't mean you know how to operate it in inclement weather dumb
ass." :-)
Wait...better yet! Let us treat this hazard like gun control; make everyone have to get a permit to show they know how to drive, then make them register their death machines, and lastly, control what they can own or not own. :grin:
Hmmmmmm, I guess they kind of already do that don't they??? :wink
78.) Wild Bob - 01/25/2016
Luv 2...there is no time for messing around in the snow at the home front. Get back to work now! You think the machine is going to feed itself??? :-) :wave:
79.) Bob Peck - 01/25/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38537]A bottle of liquid smoke? Oh my! Two tablespoons is a lot of liquid smoke?[/QUOTE]When I'm doing a venison "ham" (a hind quarter) it's usually 10-15+ lbs of meat. Almost all of the Moore's and Liquid Smoke are absorbed.
80.) DParker - 01/25/2016
[QUOTE=Wild Bob;38559]Ever notice how the flipped over vehicles or the vehicles in ditches (when winter weather hits an area that normally doesn't get bad weather) often seem to be the 4 wheel drive rigs??? :re:[/QUOTE]
That's why every time I get ambitious I keep reminding myself, "Slow down, cowboy. You bought a stock Nissan Frontier, not a Land Rover."
That's why every time I get ambitious I keep reminding myself, "Slow down, cowboy. You bought a stock Nissan Frontier, not a Land Rover."
81.) The Old Man - 01/25/2016
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;38558]
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Caption in NC: "OH S#!+!" he screamed as he was going in.
Caption in ND (Montana too I suppose): "Here, hold my beer, and watch this!"
.[/QUOTE]
Caption in NC: "OH S#!+!" he screamed as he was going in.
Caption in ND (Montana too I suppose): "Here, hold my beer, and watch this!"
82.) Swamp Fox - 01/25/2016
You do wish you had a beer when you see all the stuff you just drove past spinning before your eyes through the front windshield again unexpectedly, LOL. Hills with two-way traffic are a hoot, too.
Speaking of cats, I saw Little Miss Bullseye on the roof a half hour ago, clinging to the one little bare patch of shingling near the chimney that she could hold on to. I checked on her just now, and unless she's hiding on the far side now, she got down, which is good, because it was between that, staying there all night, or waiting a few hours and shooting off there like the luge when everything refreezes.
BTW, Little Miss Bulllseye: No relation; she just has tabby bullseyes on her sides. I know: Bummer of a birthmark. :wink)
Speaking of cats, I saw Little Miss Bullseye on the roof a half hour ago, clinging to the one little bare patch of shingling near the chimney that she could hold on to. I checked on her just now, and unless she's hiding on the far side now, she got down, which is good, because it was between that, staying there all night, or waiting a few hours and shooting off there like the luge when everything refreezes.
BTW, Little Miss Bulllseye: No relation; she just has tabby bullseyes on her sides. I know: Bummer of a birthmark. :wink)
83.) bluecat - 01/26/2016
Swampy, I was thinking maybe the next grayish stray you take in ought to be named bluecat.
It would have to be super intelligent though.
It would have to be super intelligent though.
84.) DParker - 01/26/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38570]Swampy, I was thinking maybe the next grayish stray you take in ought to be named bluecat.
It would have to be super intelligent though.[/QUOTE]
Once upon a time, I was young and single and had a roommate who had a male cat. One evening we were drinking beer and watching the tube when the cat plopped down in front of the TV and started licking his privates. The roomie asked me, "Don't you wish you could do that?" Of course I immediately responded, "No" in my most incredulous voice, to which he casually retorted...
[Indent]"Yeah, he'd probably bite you anyway."[/indent]
It took me 20 years to pull that same line on someone else. And then it just sounded creepy coming from a 45 year-old. Timing really is everything.
It would have to be super intelligent though.[/QUOTE]
Once upon a time, I was young and single and had a roommate who had a male cat. One evening we were drinking beer and watching the tube when the cat plopped down in front of the TV and started licking his privates. The roomie asked me, "Don't you wish you could do that?" Of course I immediately responded, "No" in my most incredulous voice, to which he casually retorted...
[Indent]"Yeah, he'd probably bite you anyway."[/indent]
It took me 20 years to pull that same line on someone else. And then it just sounded creepy coming from a 45 year-old. Timing really is everything.
85.) Swamp Fox - 01/26/2016
LOL...Thanks for the tip.
There's an interesting story that goes with your comment, but it might only be interesting to me...:wink
There's an interesting story that goes with your comment, but it might only be interesting to me...:wink
86.) Swamp Fox - 01/26/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38570]Swampy, I was thinking maybe the next grayish stray you take in ought to be named bluecat.
It would have to be super intelligent though.[/QUOTE]
LOL...Thanks for the tip.
There's an interesting story that goes with your comment, but it might be interesting only to me...:wink
It would have to be super intelligent though.[/QUOTE]
LOL...Thanks for the tip.
There's an interesting story that goes with your comment, but it might be interesting only to me...:wink
87.) Swamp Fox - 01/26/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38571]Once upon a time, I was young and single and had a roommate who had a male cat. One evening we were drinking beer and watching the tube when the cat plopped down in front of the TV and started licking his privates. The roomie asked me, "Don't you wish you could do that?" Of course I immediately responded, "No" in my most incredulous voice, to which he casually retorted...
[Indent]"Yeah, he'd probably bite you anyway."[/indent]
It took me 20 years to pull that same line on someone else. And then it just sounded creepy coming from a 45 year-old. Timing really is everything.[/QUOTE]
:grin:
[Indent]"Yeah, he'd probably bite you anyway."[/indent]
It took me 20 years to pull that same line on someone else. And then it just sounded creepy coming from a 45 year-old. Timing really is everything.[/QUOTE]
:grin:
88.) bluecat - 01/26/2016
LOL, DP
89.) Wild Bob - 01/26/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38571]Once upon a time, I was young and single and had a roommate who had a male cat. One evening we were drinking beer and watching the tube when the cat plopped down in front of the TV and started licking his privates. The roomie asked me, "Don't you wish you could do that?" Of course I immediately responded, "No" in my most incredulous voice, to which he casually retorted...
[Indent]"Yeah, he'd probably bite you anyway."[/indent]
It took me 20 years to pull that same line on someone else. And then it just sounded creepy coming from a 45 year-old. Timing really is everything.[/QUOTE]
:laugh:
[Indent]"Yeah, he'd probably bite you anyway."[/indent]
It took me 20 years to pull that same line on someone else. And then it just sounded creepy coming from a 45 year-old. Timing really is everything.[/QUOTE]
:laugh:
90.) Wild Bob - 01/26/2016
That's classic! I love it.
You are right; timing is everything, I agree with you (as I've learned). :p
My oldest son still likes to remind me that I scarred him for life when he asked me not too long ago if I was an organ donor. The conversation was spurred on by the fact that he will be getting his driver's license soon. I replied to him that I am indeed an organ donor and that I donate my organ to his mother every night...I thought it was funny as hell...him, not so much. :laugh:
You are right; timing is everything, I agree with you (as I've learned). :p
My oldest son still likes to remind me that I scarred him for life when he asked me not too long ago if I was an organ donor. The conversation was spurred on by the fact that he will be getting his driver's license soon. I replied to him that I am indeed an organ donor and that I donate my organ to his mother every night...I thought it was funny as hell...him, not so much. :laugh:
91.) DParker - 01/26/2016
[QUOTE=Wild Bob;38584]My oldest son still likes to remind me that I scarred him for life when he asked me not too long ago if I was an organ donor. The conversation was spurred on by the fact that he will be getting his driver's license soon. I replied to him that I am indeed an organ donor and that I donate my organ to his mother every night...I thought it was funny as hell...him, not so much. :laugh:[/QUOTE]
So...how much are you shelling out now for his therapist? :wink
So...how much are you shelling out now for his therapist? :wink
92.) Wild Bob - 01/27/2016
Ah, he's 15...I'm certain that he hears worse at school. (He just wouldn't admit that to me!)
93.) Swamp Fox - 01/27/2016
:-)....
94.) luv2bowhunt - 01/28/2016
View out my back door. Cattle chutes for the golden retriever.
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[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38663]View out my back door. Cattle chutes for the golden retriever.
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I'm not gonna' lie. That would kill every last person in this part of Texas.
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96.) bluecat - 01/28/2016
Is that a pic of the servant's quarters?
97.) luv2bowhunt - 01/28/2016
[QUOTE=DParker;38665]I'm not gonna' lie. That would kill every last person in this part of Texas.[/QUOTE]
Snow blower. Work smarter not harder.:tu:
Snow blower. Work smarter not harder.:tu:
98.) luv2bowhunt - 01/28/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38666]Is that a pic of the servant's quarters?[/QUOTE]
That's where I get sent for my timeouts. Hence the well trodden path.
That's where I get sent for my timeouts. Hence the well trodden path.
99.) DParker - 01/28/2016
[QUOTE=luv2bowhunt;38667]Snow blower. Work smarter not harder.:tu:[/QUOTE]
I'd hyperventilate before making it 3 feet.
I'd hyperventilate before making it 3 feet.
100.) luv2bowhunt - 01/28/2016
For my dog it was claustrophobia. He refused to walk down the sidewalk and in his paths for about 20 minutes until he warmed up to the idea. He wasn't used to not being able to see anything but walls of snow.
101.) bluecat - 01/28/2016
Send us more pictures of your stuff please. I'm bored.
102.) DParker - 01/29/2016
[QUOTE=bluecat;38673]Send us more pictures of your [b]stuff[/b] please. I'm bored.[/QUOTE]
That was dangerously close to "junk"...I'm just sayin'.
That was dangerously close to "junk"...I'm just sayin'.
103.) bluecat - 01/29/2016
Dodged a bullet on that one. We would have had to change our screen resolution just to see what the heck he sent.
104.) DParker - 01/29/2016
Plus I generally don't keep enough eye bleach on hand for that sort of thing.
105.) Swamp Fox - 01/29/2016
You people are slipping. It took four hours for someone to take a swing at that high, hanging meatball...
:p
:p
106.) DParker - 01/29/2016
I'm old. Again.....get off my lawn!!!