I like this time at night on HBT

[Stauffbier]

Perhaps you don't know him, but maybe consider sending a PM. It's nothing to you, but for him something comforting.

I post this here because I know this thread of full of good people.

Thanks for sharing.

This makes me wish I knew my father better, and it inspires me to make it a goal to do just that...

 

[opus345]

 

[Leadgolem]

 

[Dan]

Perhaps you don't know him, but maybe consider sending a PM. It's nothing to you, but for him something comforting.

I post this here because I know this thread of full of good people.

Pappy, thank you for sharing that. HBT is an awesome sight and call me a bit biased but I believe this particular thread is made special by the wonderful people who post here. I don't know Zac, but understand the situation. Better believe I sent him a PM. It's the least to do for a brother.

 

[Dan]

My beer induced thought for tonight.

Anybody have problems with fluorescent lights? The bathroom in my master bedroom has one. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I should probably just change the bulb, maybe the starter. That would be easy enough. But I don't. There is something wrong with me. The light has been this way for at least four years now. The hassle of it not working is not very significant and when I do get it to come on it's more like an accomplishment than anything else.

 

[emjay]

My beer induced thought for tonight.

Anybody have problems with fluorescent lights?

Yes. They flicker annoying as ****!

 

[Dan]

Maybe I"m the only one up this time at night? There is a gnawing thought in my head. BobbiLynn'a hubby.

Not sure if I saw her on here today. Unusual. Hope all is well, or at least stable.. I don't have the right words but you guys know BL is our sister. I can't help but think of her and her hubby each day and hope for a happy and healthy life ahead of them.

This following song, I just like. Maybe something about BL makes me think of it. Her great outlook on life, strength during tough times and forging heart.

BobbiLynn, maybe it doesn't make sense right now but this is how I see your spirit.

 

[snaps10]

I was just thinking that I hadn't seen BL this afternoon. I'll be up all night. As usual. Last day working then I get a few nights off. Could really use it this week. I'm getting really burned out by some of the BS that's been going on in our department. Supervisors and managers getting away with murder then writing us up for little stupid crap, no cell phone usage, no sleeping, no staying in the office all night. We don't exactly know what we're supposed to do now, so we've been going on walks around the area and working out. Then we're told that we can't do that any more because it would add a couple minutes to our response time. Starting patrolling in our truck and told we were putting too many miles on it. Unfortunately most of the peon EMT's have applications out elsewhere because of it all.

 

[Dan]

Snaps, that sucks donkey butt. Hang in there my friend. What to do when your boss is an idiot with all the power. I don't really know the answer except you stick it out, advance and replace the moron. Then you will be able to make life better for all. The worst managers and leaders are good for one thing. They teach you what not to be. Your time will come and you will make a good difference. I'm positive about that.

 

[Dan]

I'm up way to late. Had this written before my last reply to Snaps.. I'm a bad poet and I know it. Doesn't stop me though.

Oh boy
Once again
Insomnia has set in
Me and that old mocking bird
His songs these last few hours I've heard
Why so loud in the middle of the night
does that bird sing in the moonlight
Outside the grass and trees are green
It's in my bed I should be seen.

 

[Dan]

If I were clever, I'd space my posts out. But those who know me know I am sort of a feast or famine person.

So my latest thought is this. Would you rather live in a time without cell phones, desktop or laptop computers, or live back when the phones were Landlines, including partylines. Pagers and public pay phones and no internet?

Or live in our time with all the advances in technology?

 

[mcbaumannerb]

A stream of consciousness doesn't know anything about pacing!

That is a tough call to make. The simpler life was a bit harder yet so much less stressful. All in all, I would keep the technology because it levels the playing field on so many levels, just as it shrinks borders and brings the world a little closer. And before you think me a little too naive, I know it also gives voice to those who spread hate and fear. I just think the positives outweigh the harm the may cause.

 

[Varmintman]

I gave up my cell phone a year or more ago. I tend to live a simple life anyway and never used the dumb thing.

Hmm I do enjoy many of the newer better things now though like my MP3 player with noise canceling headphones.

 

[snaps10]

I live on my iPhone simply due to my schedule and occupation. I've been seriously contemplating giving it up and getting the simplest phone ATT has. The only thing for me is the GPS function is very useful at work and in general, and I love having the camera on me at all times. I have over 2,000 pictures on my phone and 95% of them are pics of the kids and family. I never captures 1/10 of the amount I now have before I had a phone with a good camera.

I don't know where you all stand in regards to your personal beliefs, but John Piper hit the nail on the head for me recently in this devotion he wrote. Need not be a Christian for the principles he speaks of to apply:

http://solidjoys.desiringgod.org/en/devotionals/five-digital-dangers

The same day as I read this, my brother in law sent me this:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/22/iphone-addiction-6-signs-_n_2931662.html

Both very convicting to me regarding the amount of time I spend on my smart phone. I have been trying to put it, plugged in, on the counter more and more while I'm at home. 15 years ago I barely had a capable cellular phone and I got along great. Better arguably than most do now.

 

[opus345]

As VMan stated, you have a choice to live with the technology or ignore it. Sometimes that later takes a little more effort.

My livelihood is totally dependent on technology. Without technology I probably would have been a thief that was worried about getting caught and then decided it was more lucrative and safer to teach others how to prevent thieves from stealing their physical assets. That sounds more interesting than real life.

I do like my fuzzy logic rice cooker for my rice wine experiments.

 

[emjay]

As VMan stated, you have a choice to live with the technology or ignore it. Sometimes that later takes a little more effort.

My livelihood is totally dependent on technology. Without technology I probably would have been a thief that was worried about getting caught and then decided it was more lucrative and safer to teach others how to prevent thieves from stealing their physical assets. That sounds more interesting than real life.

I do like my fuzzy logic rice cooker for my rice wine experiments.

White hat?

 

[opus345]

Yes.

 

[emjay]

Yes.

 

[Varmintman]

Dang this was supposed to be a slow week for me but things are taking off again. On the bright side going to hunt rock chucks Thursday and Friday

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Do you ever stuff and roast your chucks, VM?

Actually, I know that sounds like I'm coming on to you, but really I meant it literally.

 

[Varmintman]

Never roasted them but I do make a mean chuck stew with them. Oh man life is good eating some home made bread and chuck stew.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I would be curious how it tasted roasted. If its as lean as I think it is, you could put it in a blanket of caulfat first.

 

[Varmintman]

It is not very lean at all like rabbit is lean. Kind of a rabbit taste mixed with pork and heavy on the fat. If you have ever ate bear it has about the same amount of fat as bear.

I suppose you could roast it but it is a very tough meat that takes forever to tenderize.

I am hoping for a couple of head shots so I can get the meat.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

I'm intrigued.

Think it would make good jerky?

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Oooooo or grind it and make rockchuck bolognese.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Now that I'm on a roll. If you do bag one that has taken shot damage... could you pop it in a kettle with some carrots, onions, and celery and make rockchuck stock??

 

[Varmintman]

No, way to much fat for jerky. I have found that animals that hibernate taste better in a crock pot that has been going all day. For some reason the meat is tough and full of fat.

I toss a couple of onions and a bunch of carrots in the pot with a little beef broth and put the meat in with bones and all. Once you can peel the bones off the meat let it simmer for a couple more hours and serve it up.

By the way I do not mess with any bits other than the quarter meat. To much work and not enough meat to make it worthwhile any other way. I skin them out and quarter them out in the field and then toss them in the beer cooler. Takes just a couple of minutes and you get a pound or so of meat off each one

 

[Varmintman]

Now that I'm on a roll. If you do bag one that has taken shot damage... could you pop it in a kettle with some carrots, onions, and celery and make rockchuck stock??

Well I use frangible bullets so there pretty much is nothing left if I hit them in the body. That is why I can only eat the head shot ones.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Hmmmm...

How about this. Extra work but could be worth it. Once you have done your long braise, shred the meat up and mix in a dark roux. Then spoon into puff pastry and bake.

Rockchuck patties!

 

[Varmintman]

Wow you really want the chuck patties since it got posted 4 times I wonder what is wrong with it. Earlier today when I would try and open a thread it would go straight to reply to the thread.

I am sure that would work though I just have not tried it. If I get a good shot and can keep the meat I will try it though