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I really want to understand this, but I'm struggling.

Who says I'm upset? Flowery bullshit noted, but ignored. Go pick a fight with someone who cares.

JoeD: I can only say you're an odd fellow. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

I appreciate Ron for bringing the issue to our attention. But, I think the danger has been exaggerated. I want solid information to base decisions on. When the facts are shown to be inaccurate, I am skeptical of the rest of the argument. Simply put, Ron has made too much of this whole thing, and that means people will discount his arguments. Me included. There are bills every year that take aim at the MDC. He told us all that passage at the committee level insured a vote. That is just wrong. The leadership determines what is voted on. All the bills in question died before a vote. The deer as livestock issue is what it is. But it does't mean every bill aimed at gutting the MDC is as viable. Ron has the right idea, but he undermines the effort by overstating the danger. Five or more threads here about the imminent decimation of the MDC, coupled with the unnecessary calling out of the MSA because they were a little slow responding to his call to come to the capitol, make him seem like a crack pot, not a real voice for conservation. Sorry, but you asked. When Ron goes ballistic on me for suggesting there is another way to do this, and calls me out suggesting I'm nothing more than a slug with a keyboard, well...I'm not listening. And he hurts his argument. Ron -- you've never directly responded to my questions - just started another thread. As for your response OTF -- I just don't care. You're arguing the obvious, but over arguing it. Flowery responses are great -- but bullshit is bullshit. You guys keep up with your screaming about how the outdoors is gonna be taken away from us and you can feel great when you get a couple crazy folks screaming you're right. But I'm more practical -- I'll fight when the danger is real.

Yeah. I think autocorrect did that one for me. Stir fry seems pretty promising to me!

I did things a little different on the rest of the Asian greens, and they were pretty good. First, I cut out all the stems and focused on just the leaves. I know that sounds kinda obvious, but the recipe I did the first time said leave them in. They're just too woody in most cases and needed to go. So, with just the leaves I stir fried them down to very soft, then added a little salt, pepper, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Much, much better. Today's delivery included more turnips, lettuce, spring onions and book toy (I think). This is gonna keep ness on his toes!

Just winging it tonight. Got some lettuce and turnips from the CSA, some pretty good-looking shrimp at the local store. Whipped up a vinaigrette of Beaver honey mustard, oil and vinegar; braised the diced turnips in salted water with butter and honey until the liquid was gone and the turnips had a little color on them; tossed the shrimp in oil with lemon pepper, then sauteed and added a little chili sauce, soy sauce and water at the end. Deglazed and reduced down to a thick sauce. Pretty darn good, if I do say so myself!

I'm still pist at In-Fisherman for stealing my fin-ness technique. Cancelled my subscription and won't watch the show anymore either.

Yeah, I e-mailed Munzinger a few months back and did just that. You're welcome.

Do we have something to substantiate this claim? I'm not trying to be obstinate, but if we buy off on this claim we will rely on it in the future. If it's not the deciding factor, well, we're exposed.

Nobody's belittling you or calling you a liar, Ron. Especially me. I just think some caution is in order. Exagerrating the message can encourage apathy too.

Yeah, none of the big, crazy bills even got voted on. We were told they would surely reach the floor because the people backing them also controlled the committees that decided what went to a vote (which I questioned at the time). So that doesn't square, right? I'm all for raising the alarm, but we need to be careful not to cry wolf.

I'm a fan of the still shot, probably always will be. I'm just wired for that, not so much video.

I have to admit I've never had a pickled egg. They're not something I see too often, except in a big glass jar at the convenience store. I've always wanted to try one, but the thought of people fishing those things out of the jar leaving who-knows-what behind always turned me off. I like about anything pickled, so there's hope.

that's a new one on me!

That is darn cool technology.

I'm holding out until they come up with a version that will follow the people that are following me.

Funny, I was just thinking about this today. I end up with empty spots after the lettuce, marriages and spinach are done. Was reading up on bush beans and it talked about succession plantings up into July. Why didn't I think of that?? I think I'll follow up with more bush beans -- they're one of my favorites. By the way, marriages = radishes. I saw that correction, but had to let it stand. What the heck??

Yeah, the fertilizers with a higher nitrogen content will produce greenery at the expense of fruit. The more balanced formulas like Seth is asking about are what you want. But, I think feeding is going to help regardless of your soil. Of course it depends how much you feed over the course of a season. I should have been more specific about Miracle Gro -- the plain old stuff is not what you want -- they have formulas more suited to vegetables. I don't remember what they call it, but it's got vegetables on the packaging. Pretty easy to apply to my small garden from a watering can a few times a summer. I think it gets taken up pretty quickly. Pretty comfortable with my routine, and can't really add much regarding Seth's question. Seth -- is the idea with the side dressing to do it once a summer?

About 2 to 3 weeks or when I rember

Video on the gun.

Wow! That had to be exciting -- well, after it was over.

I give them a shot of Miracle Grow whenever it feels right. Not familiar with those two products.

I wanna fly jets, sir.

I had a dog and his name was BINGO! Good post, J-Doc.