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Not petty, in my opinion. Glad you were able to get a quick response and nail the jerks. Maybe they'll follow the rules next time. There's no excuse for not having proper license and stamp or knowing the times. But they're still inconsiderate, mouthy a-holes, which will likely continue. I hear stories about those kind quite a bit.

Traditional stuff here. Baby brother will do a roasted turkey. We’ll do a bunch of sides that we’ve done for many years, many in homage to parents and grandparents now gone. The last few years I’ve been doing a cider braised brisket that gets finished on the Weber for the beef eaters among us. Pumpkin and pecan pie are coming. We’re doing an apple cider sangria this year. We’ve hosted Thanksgiving for many, many years. I’m not totally sure on the count. I know we’ve hosted Christmas Eve since 1990 with a few down years due to family drama. At the peak we had around 35 folks, now we’re at around a dozen. We’re still happy to do it and we’re able, but hope someone in the next generation sees the value and grabs the torch some day. Back to Thanksgiving, remember to stop and reflect on the things you have to be thankful for.

Some recents Shrimp and cheesy grits. The missus likes it with a lot of cheese, I'd prefer it more creamy and less cheesy. Oh well Pork loin with a mustard cream sauce. Cooked on a bed of cabbage, apples and onions. Everybody liked this and we'll do again And, an old family favorite. Chuck roast, cream of mushroom, Lipton onion soup mix, etc. Nice to get home from the ol' salt mine and have a complete dinner ready.

Speaking of honey, I’ve got 5 containers of honey on the shelf. One from the grocery store, two from small-time local producers, one from a friend who keeps bees and one from @BilletHead We did a taste test a while back and it was really interesting the differences. Store bought was fine and what we’re used to. My friend’s was light in color and kinda thin. One of the locals was dark and a little bitter. But, and I’m not just sucking up here, the best was Marty’s. I guess I’d say fuller bodied.

Mine’s in full swing😀

I haven’t posted much because most everything I’m doing lately I’ve shared before. This one has been too, but I figgered I’d post because it’s so dang good. Apple fritter pancakes.

I was definitely pulling harder than my wife for another dog, but she relented. She's (usually) really happy we did.

Molly (orange & white) and Max, 2009. Molly was my bird dog of a lifetime Max and Ruby 2013 Ruby and Rusty now

We’ve had two Brittanys in the house for many years. I definitely believe it’s beneficial for them to have a buddy. Ours are 11 and 1½ years old. After our previous male died and Ruby was alone (for the first time in her life) she was not the same dog. Very quiet and not very active. With our new pup she’s much happier and more active. I believe it has likely added years to her life. They get along great, often sleep on the same bed and play a lot together. And, it’s not just the pup that starts it up. There’s a lot going on in the house but it’s not a problem. We’ve got a decent-sized back yard and two off-leash areas very close by. Due to our work schedules they go to day care three days a week, so they’ve got a lot of things to occupy them. Of course dogs are all unique, but I think with our Brittanys it’s definitely been a plus to have two. Good luck

Once I was slicing up a radish. It rolled on me and I nicked the tip of my fingernail. Just like @BilletHead no pain!

Holy cow! That’s way worse than I thought!

Again it’s the refs😀

ness here reporting from the second wedding reception in three weeks. The music sucks, but it’s loud. 2 ½ hours to go. Oh f. The Macarena. Battery dying. ness out

Those are available in our grocery store now. Maybe they’ll expand down your way too!

And they can't figure out who the heck is supposed to pay for it.

Once upon a time, I was working on something and called to my then-wife to please bring me a Phillips screwdriver. After a bit she calls back to me, 'I can't find a Phillips, but there is a Stanley.'

Apples and pork go together like… Pork chops and applesauce 😀

Interesting stuff. I've got a buddy that's a big upland bird hunter and he's really into the Deutsch Drahthaar, which is an offshoot of German Wirehaired Pointers. Those guys take much the same approach as what you're saying with the Pudelpointer guys -- strict breeding practices, testing prior to registering, buyer screening, etc.

You’ve shared that picture and story before. What a good boy!

You know you’re welcome anytime! Rusty is a wild man and hard to control at a year and a half, but I feel like he’s got real potential. I’ve never had a more eager and quick learner than him though. Just need to put in the time, which isn’t easy. Ruby’s steady and has always done good. She’s 11; I hope we get a few more years out of her. KS opens this weekend but we’re tied up with another wedding. I’ll probably wait for things to calm down a bit and get Rusty out by himself.

I have wondered where Justin is. He was always a good contributor here

As much as you two love animals, (and I don't mean eating them, I'm thinking Sadie), and as much as you love hunting waterfowl, I wish you could get a Lab or such. There's nothing better than a four-legged partner, IMO. My dad, brother and I hunted ducks a fair amount, but without a dog. My uncle George was an avid waterfowl hunter and we went hunting with him once. It was my first exposure to a wonderful hunting dog. He had a female black Lab named Sam. The blind had a small door and Sam would sit rock solid there through the shot, but when my uncle gave the signal she was out the door like a rocket. If she didn't see the duck he could steer her through whistle commands. It was really something to see! I can just see you and Pat with a loving, well-trained dog making your hunts a bigger joy, and extending your years hunting. And being a wonderful companion the 99% of the year you're not hunting.

Holy flash flood, Batman!

Yikes!