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Picture does not do it justice. Homemade beef vegetable barley soup made from rib roast bones.The beautiful wife made bread to go with it.

Several comments have ressurected old wisdoms I learned from others more knowledgeable. Range in front of the hunter caused different breeds to develop. Tall brush and hunting style caused breeders to choose for different traits. Roughly in order, from close hunting to ranging, this was the norm. Brittany, English Springer, Gordan setter, English setter, Irish setter, GSP, English pointer. Cockers were in there somewhere, but they haven't been in the wild since Napoleon. Vizlas and Weimaraners were more large game but did cross over.

I was raised by a mother who bred and showed Setters and Springer Spaniels. Many of them were dual registered both with AKC and as gun dogs. She bred more than one dual champion. I grew up as her kennel boy. Based on that, I want to suggest several things. Feel free to ignore me. 1. Buy from a long time breeder who breeds within the framework of either AKC or the gun dog group. Make sure they enjoy a good reputation among their peers. 2. Ask for a guarantee against congenital defects, including hip dysplasia. 3. Buy as a puppy or fully trained. If as a puppy go to see the litter and crinkle the cellophane from cookies or cigarettes. The one that comes to investigate is the one you want. If fully trained be sure you watch it in the field and with gunfire before you buy. 4. Do not start training too young. For setters and GSP, that means 18 months or so. Before then it will be like herding chickens. 5. Train to command before gunfire. The dog must trust you before you start exploding things. 6. If you use a professional trainer, be involved and present for as much of the training as you can be. Note: Avoid any trainer that uses force. 7. Buying a gun dog is a 7 to 12 year promise. I hope you get a good one. Randy

Oklahoma, for most people, is a s***storm. My sister and her husband, both 68, had to drive 3 hours for an available time slot.The wife and I, because we live here in a retirement community that includes skilled nursing, will receive our second shot this Sunday. So far no signs of a second head.

I may be a an outcast progressive Dem, but I know meat. Roast beast and roasted potatoes and carrots.

I do the same, but I had visions of not everyone using the diligence to do that correctly.

How do you all clean it?

Beefsteak, mushroom broccoli risotto, and some horseradish sriracha cream.

When I had a Weber, I wrapped hickory nuts I picked up in the fall in foil pouches. I poked a few holes in the top side of the pouch and laid it on the coals. It was not handy for long smokes, but it worked well for ribs and pork tenderloins.

Yes, but there is something about the flavor. Besides the little egg is also a superb smoker.

True, but the only grill I have is the Kamado Joe Jr.

Cooking something new to me for dinner tonight. I bought a portion of teres major at the butcher shop. $8.99/lb. Supposed to be the second most tender cut on the cow. I have rubbed it and have it wrapped in cling film. In a bit I will drop it in the sous vide at 130. This evening I will quick sear it and serve it in medallion form with sriracha horseradish cream.

I have the next to smallest Blackstone. I love it. It does a variety of things well. Your can, of course, sear meats. Seared, marinated shrimp are incredibly easy. Squashes, eggplant, and onion slices are things of beauty. I suspect I should try stir fry, but then I would have to learn to flip food to the top of my head. My favorite? Hash browns. This last summer those living on our street held monthly, socially distanced block parties. I rolled the Blackstone to the cul-de-sac, where we set up and did the grilling. Several of the men had serious grill envy. If you buy one, take your time and season it carefully and well before use.

Polish sausage from a local meat shop cooked slowly in a broth with potatoes. Slather of whole ground mustard for service.

Before I started making my own, I used Falcons for all except trolling. I loved the Cara line even more than thee Low Rider.

Could be a catch and kill.

You are muttering again. 😉

Basic noodle bowl.

That is a shame.

Manhattan style shrimp chowder last night

The doodle catches all. Nice fish. Seriously nice fish. And you are right, bait speed is tied to water temp.

Well done.

I love a good cheesecake!

Used th butt of the meatloaf from the other day to make a Sunday night hash.

Travis, I understand. My end of Table Rock was also "limited." I learned what I call the "community holes." Those are the ones where you need to go really early if you want to be the first person to fish it that day. I eventually learned others. I don't think anyone intended to put traffic on areas you spent time to learn. I admire your apology. Tight lines.