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I would rather have been wrong. I know they are young, but so are a lot of other teams. Just a gap in talent right now.

I was a full time dad for 15 years. I hope they don't have pyschological problems later in life, and wind up hating me. No Serenity Rest Home for me. Lousy ungrateful kids. DOH!?

Wash U is a school, kind of. Bama is a resort. Seriously, if you want her to go to WU, don't visit UA.

My daughter goes there. They pay her tuition. With two others in college Daddy loves the Tide. And I am a Billikens, just keeping my head low. Not too much to cheer about.

I'd be surprised if you don't blow us out. Not a fun game. But, they are kids, so, you never know.

Funny. Apparently, rps doesn't like juveniles interrupting his cooking show (on a public forum no less!) Then, of course, he has to admonish me(us?) "Class! Class! Settle down, Joe is gone. Let's get back to work...." Tonight we made a variation that included ...." We. He used the word "we." As if.

Sounds delish snagged. A sandwich is always appropriate . I'll go away for awhile, let you fellas get back to food and cooking. BTW, Americas Test Kitchen just had a email/post/thingy on making ghee. Funny. mmmm. Butter.

Why? It's common knowledge with GK. And I'm not mixing him up with Jeff Smith either. Geez, this was the 70s and 80s, where the general public had no clue what "gay" is or was . Especially where entertainment was concerned. Also, to refresh your short term memory, my post was about clarified butter. Then again, what fun! Graham Kerr in OAF! What's wrong with that? I love it. Keeps things interesting. Sorry to interrupt your daily dinner pictures.

Graham Kerr also was gay as a pink treehouse. Had a nice stable of young "bachelors." That's why he was "galloping." Trying to avoid prosecution for his predilections. And I do mean lickshuns.

I can take it Ness. If you give it out, you better durn take it too. I'm quite sure I've earned all the s*** coming my way. "...ppreciate it."

I agree with Al. March is so iffy weather and river wise. Really, in my opinion, I think March, nowadays, is actually a winter month. Seems like lately, winter is really Jan through Mar. We have been getting snowfall and cold weather more often than not in March. Then again, if conditions are right, there is no reason not to. I would stick to to the middle of the river, lots of access and manageable distances.

Clif St James was as good as anybody.

BTW: Clarified butter is nice to have on hand, no, scratch that. Clarified butter should be in your fridge if you are somewhat "serious" about your cooking. However, we can skip the process of skimming and defatting regular butter by visiting our local international food store and buying "ghee." Usually found in the India aisle. "Ghee" comes in a jar, keeps well in the fridge, and, is, actually, clarified butter. Melt it and you'll see. Clear as a bell with good color and flavor. Just outstanding for cooking dishes where a little less butter fat makes a huge difference. Just spoon it out from your jar in the fridge. No muss, no fuss. OK> Carry on with regular programming.

fat solids removed. "You don't spell it son..." https://youtu.be/JyJBz7Z2EWE

https://youtu.be/b46UCu95sYg

My first fish of the year was defrosted salmon from Costco that we just ate. Although prepared well, it was, obviously, not caught by me. Tired of driving in circles to leave Fenton. Glad to see people getting out. Except Smalliebigs.

Did you get to fish? What were they hittin' on?

It's misdirection. If something is added on to a product that no one asks for and is not really needed, at negligible cost to the producer, and then is advertised as an "additional" feature, then, you have, for example, in Pfluegers case, a band aid. When you cut yourself out of frustration with a Pflueger reel, you will have something minimal to staunch your regret for buying a Pflueger.

Would it kill you to fish with someone? You're always alone in your posts. To each his own, obviously, I get it, still...wouldn't it be nice to have a friend along?

https://youtu.be/tjeBxR_yOq4

"37,800 cfs and rising, more rain forecast .I combined a couple set lines with casting for smallmouth today, both produced in this turbid mess.I targeted two breaks in the flooded shoreline cover that allow access to the flooded grassy areas teeming with worms. I used crawlers in one spot and stink bait in the other. It didn't take long to switch both to crawlers. Catfish, carp and freshwater drum were interested in eating the worms. Why not, plentiful and easy to catch.I started with a tandem spin with a twister trailer, worked ok . I switched to weighted keeper hook with a paddle tail fluke rigged sideways, worked much better. Smallmouth off flooded picnic tables, grills and parking blocks. Smallmouth off trees, weed beds and debris piles"

Norm, didn't you catch smallies off a picnic table at 38000 cfs? This cold dirty water should be nothing for you. I'll refresh your memory: "37,800 cfs and rising, more rain forecast .I combined a couple set lines with casting for smallmouth today, both produced in this turbid mess.I targeted two breaks in the flooded shoreline cover that allow access to the flooded grassy areas teeming with worms. I used crawlers in one spot and stink bait in the other. It didn't take long to switch both to crawlers. Catfish, carp and freshwater drum were interested in eating the worms. Why not, plentiful and easy to catch.I started with a tandem spin with a twister trailer, worked ok . I switched to weighted keeper hook with a paddle tail fluke rigged sideways, worked much better. Smallmouth off flooded picnic tables, grills and parking blocks. Smallmouth off trees, weed beds and debris piles" The Meramec River at Steelville is 36,000 cfs right now. I'm sure big smallies can be caught right now "bank" fishing for the enterprising angler.

Post Christmas wishes to you too Mr BilletHead. I avoided the coal trap this year. Spro jerkbaits dontcha know. Cheers. We have all next year to be on opposite sides of the fence! Ha.

Thanks. Christmas music apparently sucks and should be ridiculed in, of course, an ironic manner. You reap what you sow. I have no one to blame but myself.