Terrierman

So far we've put up six pints of Amish (sweet) dills and nine pints of bread and butter pickles. And the pickling cucumber avalanche is just starting. Next up will be some hot dill spears. And soon enough, the tomato avalanche will start too. Go long in Ball Jar is my hot stock tip of the day.

I am here to tell you there is a world between broccoli that goes in the steamer five minutes after being cut, done tender crisp with some real butter melted over it versus anything that comes from the store. Sorry it's over for this summer. It's so good I will do my best to get a fall crop.

For me at least, the main difference between 40 and 66 is not huge, it's more picking the time and place to make the effort.

Avocado toast with sliced tomato. Watermelon and deviled eggs..

You guys kind of remind me of an old quail hunter from my younger years - when there were still quail. His saying was "Signs fine, but it don't cook up worth a darn." Only he didn't say darn.

Nice table of quality fish!

I may have seriously overestimated the need for 14 tomato plants to feed the two of us and have some to can. They are going crazy. We'll wind up putting up whole tomatoes, tomato juice, salsa and spaghetti sauce. Going to eat the last of the broccoli later tonight. Didn't think I could ever get tired of asparagus but I did. Same way with wilted salad. First two rows of sweet corn are tasseled out now. Next two rows are a bit over knee high. Pole beans have bloomed and are setting on. A row of bush beans is about two weeks behind. Bell and jalapenos are setting on too. Canned six pints of pickles yesterday. More to come for certain. Nice to have a real garden again.

It's a nice stretch of river. A very pleasant and easy day float, with good fishing.

What? You want to live forever or something? Sounds like a good way to break the boredom.

Nice fish Duane. Congratulations.

Last night was wings, morels and asparagus. Had enough morels to save some to saute' to go in omelet this morning. And some asparagus. Dang I love spring.

Leftovers. Half slab of baby backs from Tuesday - (with some Milo sauce). Five bean salad with black beans, corn, quinoa, some peppers, some cilantro, some onion, and some fresh pressed garlic. Don't call 911. I'll be OK.

That's turkey hunting for you. Those birds are not smart but they can be hard to figure out.

Still early season. Have not seen the big town flock in the last week. 100% chance of turkey mating this spring.

The day I met you was a good day indeed. I do so love to fish with those who love it like you surely do.

They were on Table Rock.

That's how I make friends too.

Where you live has better everything; Stay home and love what you have.

Hush you!

Love shepherd's pie. Properly done with lamb though. Just to be a purist and all.

What width?

It's official. I hate you.

You forgot cigar ashes. It's just not real chili without cigar ashes. Other than that, it sounds great!

Asparagus and gouda omelets. First asparagus of the season. Just blanched for about a minute and then cold water to keep it crisp. Not bad if I do say so myself.

I finally have some potatoes coming up. They went in the ground the day after St. Patrick's! The peas didn't show at all. Not going to try again on them. Will plant some pole beans instead since I already have the trellis up. Will add another cattle panel to make a longer row.