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Briefing Room Polls (Guests Welcome!) => The Briefingroom Polls => Topic started by: corbe on July 02, 2022, 12:29:15 am
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Houstonians have inundated my town. Us locals call them tublets. They generate $$$$ in sales tax and for that I don't mind giving up my beautiful rivers (still flowing) for 3 days.
I will smoke a brisket and my Brain, drink some and reflect on what Country, that I swore an Oath to in 71, has become.
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This is my favorite holiday... The whole fam damily comes together and we have a big ol barbecue on the back porch of the big house. This year is going to be smaller than usual, because my sis and hers came out earlier in the spring... And my eldest son and his have a work conflict.
Normally I would reckon 50 to 75 people, kith and kin, But this year some less than that.
Still be a high ol time, with plenty of burgers and dogs and ribs, and tater salad, macaroni salad, watermelon, and every side you could think of...
And at least a couple grand in fireworks... Looking forward to that. The only benefit to losing Chewy earlier this year is that I don't have to get home to be with him before the fireworks start.
It is going to be brilliant. It always is.
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We'll be staying home. Keeping my dog sane by being close during all the loud explosions is more important than hanging out and drinking beer with friends, also all the loud explosions and music just generate a major migraine for me. :shrug: My children and grandchildren will be hanging with friends and that is good, I will avoid watching any news programs because I am pretty sure the vast majority will be telling lies about how great we have it under socialist control. I think I will meditate on how much better it was when I was a kid.
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Houstonians have inundated my town. Us locals call them tublets. They generate $$$$ in sales tax and for that I don't mind giving up my beautiful rivers (still flowing) for 3 days.
I will smoke a brisket and my Brain, drink some and reflect on what Country, that I swore an Oath to in 71, has become.
When it comes to separating Californians from their Danero we go straight for the throat instead of pussyfooting around with sales taxes.
A gambling Mecca on one side of the Colorado River in Laughlin NV, and water sports rentals and beaches are on our side. We charge them like 25-40 bucks a car, an extra C-note if you want to reserve a parking spot on the river with a private covered picnic table. Townies get in for free on non-weekends.
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I'll actually be working this weekend. I don't like it, but stuff has to get done and I am thankful for the paycheck.
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Houstonians have inundated my town. Us locals call them tublets. They generate $$$$ in sales tax and for that I don't mind giving up my beautiful rivers (still flowing) for 3 days.
I will smoke a brisket and my Brain, drink some and reflect on what Country, that I swore an Oath to in 71, has become.
I'll be making a batch of potato salad that my family loves (me, I'm not a fan) and hopefully cooking some short rib brisket burgers that I've been wanting to try on the grill if I can manage to dodge the rain long enough.
Normally the neighbors around us give off quite a display of fireworks.
P.S. Thank you for your service @corbe - a huge debt of gratitude. Yes, I agree, it is difficult not to think of what our country once was.
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This is my favorite holiday... The whole fam damily comes together and we have a big ol barbecue on the back porch of the big house. This year is going to be smaller than usual, because my sis and hers came out earlier in the spring... And my eldest son and his have a work conflict.
Normally I would reckon 50 to 75 people, kith and kin, But this year some less than that.
Still be a high ol time, with plenty of burgers and dogs and ribs, and tater salad, macaroni salad, watermelon, and every side you could think of...
And at least a couple grand in fireworks... Looking forward to that. The only benefit to losing Chewy earlier this year is that I don't have to get home to be with him before the fireworks start.
It is going to be brilliant. It always is.
I am glad for you and your big shindig, but this is the first that I've heard that you lost Chewy; I am so, so sorry @roamer_1
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I would reply if I knew what SSDD stood for?
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I would reply if I knew what SSDD stood for?
"Same Sh!t Different Day"
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I am glad for you and your big shindig, but this is the first that I've heard that you lost Chewy; I am so, so sorry @roamer_1
It's alright @libertybele - 17 years my partner... A long road with that pup. best dog I ever had, but it was his time...
Might could be a little female ozzie/heeler cross in my near future... So I might be introducing y'all to Chigger shortly happy77
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It's alright @libertybele - 17 years my partner... A long road with that pup. best dog I ever had, but it was his time...
Might could be a little female ozzie/heeler cross in my near future... So I might be introducing y'all to Chigger shortly happy77
Wow, 17 years is a very long time .... looking forward to meeting Chigger. Australian shepherd??
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"Same Sh!t Different Day"
Thank you...I'll vote SSDD then
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My 'Fear of Commitment' is apparently off the charts here. I have been dogless for almost two years, since, like when I was 6yo.
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It's alright @libertybele - 17 years my partner... A long road with that pup. best dog I ever had, but it was his time...
Might could be a little female ozzie/heeler cross in my near future... So I might be introducing y'all to Chigger shortly happy77
Happy you are getting another pup...you must post photos when you get her...
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Wow, 17 years is a very long time .... looking forward to meeting Chigger. Australian shepherd??
Yeah... mini ozzie to most folks... the true breed is a big dog. what I do is cow dogs... that's a smaller version.
She's Ozzie/Heeler... 2 years about 40 lbs... her look is tri-color ozzie, with a longer leg than a heeler... But she's got that short dense coat of a blue heeler, kinda heeler structure to her face, and blue eyes.
I ain;t altogether sure yet... Like I said, she's 2 years already. and spayed without ever giving pups (something I think needs to happen with females)... And she is mostly gentle and shy...but she has some bad habits that I would have trained out of her if I could start from scratch... But she is a proper cow dog, with a fair understanding of the language and sign between a cowboy and his dog - Wouldn't be long fixin that part.
But she currently likes to drift, is used to outdoor farm life, and is not socialized much at all. So problems.
But a whole lot of that is needing a job and imprinting on a man (which she ain't done yet).
So a hard maybe, but we'll see. :shrug:
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Happy you are getting another pup...you must post photos when you get her...
Ain't a sure thing yet. But if I do, I sure will. :beer:
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My 'Fear of Commitment' is apparently off the charts here. I have been dogless for almost two years, since, like when I was 6yo.
We've decided that Geronimo is our last pup. We've had Lady our Doberman (15 yrs), Buster a Doberman/Ridgeback mix (14 yrs), Bruno a red-nose pit (10 yrs) and Geronimo a mix (Shepherd, Boxer, Akita, Whippet). It's hard to lose a furry family member, and with our health we decided no more puppies. We also lost a grandpuppy Lucas, who was an Aussie/Pit mix; he was like one of my own dogs. They all still have a very special place in my heart; especially Buster and Lucas. 8888crybaby
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@Texas Robin 's chihuahua, Chris, got me through the hard times, after losing my Daschund, Penny, and that azzhole never tolerated me, kinda like his mom.
The way things are looking I'll have a new 'Rescue Dog' before I have another GF, as I have run out of excuses, my backyard neighbor built his damn fence.
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We've decided that Geronimo is our last pup. We've had Lady our Doberman (15 yrs), Buster a Doberman/Ridgeback mix (14 yrs), Bruno a red-nose pit (10 yrs) and Geronimo a mix (Shepherd, Boxer, Akita, Whippet). It's hard to lose a furry family member, and with our health we decided no more puppies. We also lost a grandpuppy Lucas, who was an Aussie/Pit mix; he was like one of my own dogs. They all still have a very special place in my heart; especially Buster and Lucas. 8888crybaby
I've had a dog all my life...from mutts to pedigrees...from shelters to rescues to breeders..you name it!
Even when my dad was stationed in Morrocco he got us a black cocker spaniel...
We lost two bullies this past year..about 6mos apart....I now have one bully and a cavashon..
I have always wanted a French bulldog but I am too old to start over with a new pup...so when these last two go that will be it...
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It's alright @libertybele - 17 years my partner... A long road with that pup. best dog I ever had, but it was his time...
Might could be a little female ozzie/heeler cross in my near future... So I might be introducing y'all to Chigger shortly happy77
@roamer_1
I’m so sorry to hear about Chewy. Please take care of yourself….
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Another big reason for me to get a Dog. That damn Cat is taking over everything. Someone needs to put that evil bi1ch in its place and apparently, I haven't got the balls.
Heh, I've got some skin in this game.
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I have swarms of kitty cats.....
I think I might make a pork tenderloin roast, we got them from Costco cheap (but good, we've already had some). I got a good brown sugar rub recipe.
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I have swarms of kitty cats.....
I think I might make a pork tenderloin roast, we got them from Costco cheap (but good, we've already had some). I got a good brown sugar rub recipe.
My Costco had some nice salmon fillets @Cyber Liberty
I know kitties like fish…..
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My Costco had some nice salmon fillets @Cyber Liberty
I know kitties like fish…..
I have a lot of good fish in the freezer, and whenever we cook one Mrs. Liberty cuts a bunch of it out for the Cats! They love the Mahi Mahi.
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@mystery-ak
@libertybele
@Gefn
UPDATE: Chigger is gone. Gave away already :shrug:
So INSTEAD y'all will be meeting Zoe ... A 3yr old Ozzie blue merle purebred spayed female... :yowsa:
I was on the phone with the owner of Chigger and she felt Zoe would be my kind anyhow... Again, a barnyard dog, but trained at first to be an inside dog - House broke, crate trained, bought to breed.
But she had big trouble with the queen bitch in the yard, which is a monster guardian dog, who has dang near killed her twice. So that means she stands her ground and don't back up. She also desires to be a one man dog (which all them ozzies do)without the opportunity... So again, same thing. Farm ready, knows a little about herding, sweet, gentle disposition, and needs to imprint.
She's about giving her to me because she has such a time keeping her separated. But she is a beautiful merle and just needs one-on-one. So right after the upcoming festivities, I am going down to Ronan to fetch her up here. Done deal. And I am happy.
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@mystery-ak
@libertybele
@Gefn
UPDATE: Chigger is gone. Gave away already :shrug:
So INSTEAD y'all will be meeting Zoe ... A 3yr old Ozzie blue merle purebred spayed female... :yowsa:
I was on the phone with the owner of Chigger and she felt Zoe would be my kind anyhow... Again, a barnyard dog, but trained at first to be an inside dog - House broke, crate trained, bought to breed.
But she had big trouble with the queen bitch in the yard, which is a monster guardian dog, who has dang near killed her twice. So that means she stands her ground and don't back up. She also desires to be a one man dog (which all them ozzies do)without the opportunity... So again, same thing. Farm ready, knows a little about herding, sweet, gentle disposition, and needs to imprint.
She's about giving her to me because she has such a time keeping her separated. But she is a beautiful merle and just needs one-on-one. So right after the upcoming festivities, I am going down to Ronan to fetch her up here. Done deal. And I am happy.
Wonderful! Great news!!
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Wonderful! Great news!!
It REALLY is. I was wanting a blue merle ozzie all the way along. They are just too costly. and rare.
So out of the blue, God gave me donuts yesterday, and a dog today. I am on a redneck roll. :laugh:
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I don't like Zoe for a name... Can't yell that well.
Seeing as she's a 4th of July dog, I am open to patriotic suggestions..
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This is my favorite holiday... The whole fam damily comes together and we have a big ol barbecue on the back porch of the big house. This year is going to be smaller than usual, because my sis and hers came out earlier in the spring... And my eldest son and his have a work conflict.
Normally I would reckon 50 to 75 people, kith and kin, But this year some less than that.
Still be a high ol time, with plenty of burgers and dogs and ribs, and tater salad, macaroni salad, watermelon, and every side you could think of...
And at least a couple grand in fireworks... Looking forward to that. The only benefit to losing Chewy earlier this year is that I don't have to get home to be with him before the fireworks start.
It is going to be brilliant. It always is.
Pretty much the same here. Family reunions, one tomorrow and another on Monday. Used to be a lot bigger doings than what they have become in recent years but still worth attending.
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For any that don;t know, this is what a blue merle Ozzie looks like...
(https://www.k9web.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/adult-blue-merle-australian-shepherd-posing-outdoor.jpg)
Kinda like the Appaloosa of Ozzie shepherds.
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Pretty much the same here. Family reunions, one tomorrow and another on Monday. Used to be a lot bigger doings than what they have become in recent years but still worth attending.
I can't wait! :patriot: :beer: :seeya:
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Molly? As in Pitcher?
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Molly? As in Pitcher?
Ooh! Molly is good! But I dunno if that will yell any better than Zoe :shrug:
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Just grilling with the family.... then shooting a gun or two off around midnight if the mood strikes me. I always do a gun cleaning this time of year and get a few shots off just cause I likes it and it is a good time to dirty them (ones I rarely shoot) right before cleaning.
P.S. @roamer_1 , I like the females cause they tend to be friendlier and less likely to roam (especially breeds I like like Blue Heelers and Beagles)... The Beagles tend to be stupid and follow their noses to the end of the Earth, and the Blues just like to roam... I had a Red Heeler and it was even more prone to roam. My Beagle at least heeds the shock collar we have on her to stay in the yard (unless the battery goes low).
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P.S. @roamer_1 , I like the females cause they tend to be friendlier and less likely to roam (especially breeds I like like Blue Heelers and Beagles)... The Beagles tend to be stupid and follow their noses to the end of the Earth, and the Blues just like to roam... I had a Red Heeler and it was even more prone to roam. My Beagle at least heeds the shock collar we have on her to stay in the yard (unless the battery goes low).
I don't know that a beagle would survive here as a working dog. Ozzies and Heelers are common on ranches... Though rat terriers survive and do their job (coordinating with the cats), but they learn to hang with the bigger dogs or they don't last long.
You should try an ozzie some time. A b-grade mini Australian Shepherd is about the same as a heeler for size, but can run way longer (longer legs)... And ozzies tend to stay with you. That is all they want to do. Seldom out of eyesight, and mostly underfoot. Chewy as an example, never run off once in 17 years. He was a constant companion, and no doubt Zoe will turn out to be the same. They are wicked smart, hella herd dogs, take commands from afar. Great working dogs. Way, way better than the rough and tumble wolf/malamute/g.shepherds that I have normally had around.
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I'll actually be working this weekend. I don't like it, but stuff has to get done and I am thankful for the paycheck.
Me, too.
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I don't like Zoe for a name... Can't yell that well.
Seeing as she's a 4th of July dog, I am open to patriotic suggestions..
Sure you can...just a lot like calling hogs..
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Sure you can...just a lot like calling hogs..
Nah... the z comes off soft. :shrug:
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@roamer_1
I thought of Dolly as in Madison, but that’s too much like Molly.
Abby for Abigail Adams?
Betsy as in Ross?
Martha as in Washington?
A lot of the old names from the 18th century seem to be biblical. I don’t think you can go wrong with those but some might seem dated.
Other popular names from that time would be Caroline, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Mary, Anne. All names from English queens (spouses of George II and III or their daughters. )
There are some great lists of dog names on Google.
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We now have a tropical storm Bonnie which may be turning into a hurricane.
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We now have a tropical storm Bonnie which may be turning into a hurricane.
Bonnie started in the Atlantic, but is now moving out to sea in the Pacific. Colin looks interesting, up the East Coast.
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For any that don;t know, this is what a blue merle Ozzie looks like...
(https://www.k9web.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/adult-blue-merle-australian-shepherd-posing-outdoor.jpg)
Kinda like the Appaloosa of Ozzie shepherds.
Had one like her (More gray and less white) several years ago. Loved her except for the fact that I couldn't get my truck out of the driveway without her in it. Didn't need to put down any tailgate either!
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@mystery-ak
@libertybele
@Gefn
UPDATE: Chigger is gone. Gave away already :shrug:
So INSTEAD y'all will be meeting Zoe ... A 3yr old Ozzie blue merle purebred spayed female... :yowsa:
I was on the phone with the owner of Chigger and she felt Zoe would be my kind anyhow... Again, a barnyard dog, but trained at first to be an inside dog - House broke, crate trained, bought to breed.
But she had big trouble with the queen bitch in the yard, which is a monster guardian dog, who has dang near killed her twice. So that means she stands her ground and don't back up. She also desires to be a one man dog (which all them ozzies do)without the opportunity... So again, same thing. Farm ready, knows a little about herding, sweet, gentle disposition, and needs to imprint.
She's about giving her to me because she has such a time keeping her separated. But she is a beautiful merle and just needs one-on-one. So right after the upcoming festivities, I am going down to Ronan to fetch her up here. Done deal. And I am happy.
Yay! Zoe sounds wonderful!! I am very fond of the Aussie breed-- highly intelligent!! (Lucas was part Aussie and pit - I swear that dog could read minds.) @roamer_1 Can't wait to see pics of the beauty.
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Bonnie started in the Atlantic, but is now moving out to sea in the Pacific. Colin looks interesting, up the East Coast.
Colin looks like it will impact the NC outerbanks the most and will be a rainmaker.
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For the past several years, we've spent the afternoon of July 4 with about a dozen friends. We all go to the retired dentist's home. His wife makes ham loaf. Other women bring various salads and desserts, and somehow I've become the designated fruit plate person. Will hit Kroger tomorrow after church to get the watermelon, berries and whatever else looks good. It's going to be hot, but dry. :patriot:
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For the past several years, we've spent the afternoon of July 4 with about a dozen friends. We all go to the retired dentist's home. His wife makes ham loaf. Other women bring various salads and desserts, and somehow I've become the designated fruit plate person. Will hit Kroger tomorrow after church to get the watermelon, berries and whatever else looks good. It's going to be hot, but dry. :patriot:
Fireworks Monday evening over the river in front of the Laughlin Casinos. We can see down at them, an odd way to watch fireworks, but I can watch from the deck of the Castillo while holding a nice drink. Later this week we're taking off to Lake Havasu for a stay. Free tix at a Resort.
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Had one like her (More gray and less white) several years ago. Loved her except for the fact that I couldn't get my truck out of the driveway without her in it. Didn't need to put down any tailgate either!
That's a fact, @Bigun ! Don't even start to get an Aussie unless you are prepared to have it glued to your side for life! and especially in the pickup! :beer:
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@roamer_1
I thought of Dolly as in Madison, but that’s too much like Molly.
Abby for Abigail Adams?
Betsy as in Ross?
Martha as in Washington?
A lot of the old names from the 18th century seem to be biblical. I don’t think you can go wrong with those but some might seem dated.
Other popular names from that time would be Caroline, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Mary, Anne. All names from English queens (spouses of George II and III or their daughters. )
There are some great lists of dog names on Google.
Abby is good... Maggie even better (call her mags up close)... I dunno... I will have to settle her in and it will come on me... I never call a thing by its name anyhow... always winds up being different. :shrug:
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Fireworks Monday evening over the river in front of the Laughlin Casinos. We can see down at them, an odd way to watch fireworks, but I can watch from the deck of the Castillo while holding a nice drink. Later this week we're taking off to Lake Havasu for a stay. Free tix at a Resort.
I think watching fireworks from the comfort of your home sure beats the heck out of fighting the fireworks crowds.
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Happily hanging around the house, doing outside whatever the weather will allow.
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Sitting on my brothers porch on LBI enjoying the breeze off the ocean.
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For any that don;t know, this is what a blue merle Ozzie looks like...
(https://www.k9web.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/adult-blue-merle-australian-shepherd-posing-outdoor.jpg)
Kinda like the Appaloosa of Ozzie shepherds.
I'm so happy for you...looks like all the hard work is already done..all you have to do is lover her up...
I can't wait to see her....
btw...they are beautiful dogs!!!
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For the past several years, we've spent the afternoon of July 4 with about a dozen friends. We all go to the retired dentist's home. His wife makes ham loaf. Other women bring various salads and desserts, and somehow I've become the designated fruit plate person. Will hit Kroger tomorrow after church to get the watermelon, berries and whatever else looks good. It's going to be hot, but dry. :patriot:
I went to Krogers yesterday to get a few things..especially potatoes for potato salad...I couldn't believe it..they had NO potatoes....
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I went to Krogers yesterday to get a few things..especially potatoes for potato salad...I couldn't believe it..they had NO potatoes....
@mystery-ak Woah. No potatoes?? Did you finally find some elsewhere? I'm going to the store tomorrow to get potatoes, celery and onions. This is becoming beyond ridiculous!!
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@mystery-ak Woah. No potatoes?? Did you finally find some elsewhere? I'm going to the store tomorrow to get potatoes, celery and onions. This is becoming beyond ridiculous!!
Yes...Mike and I went to Sams today and got a huge bag of russets..so we will be good for awhile.
Sams was like a zoo...btw
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Yes...Mike and I went to Sams today and got a huge bag of russets..so we will be good for awhile.
Sams was like a zoo...btw
I probably should have gone today, but didn't feel like dealing with the rain. I'm glad you found some potatoes, what's the 4th without potato salad?? :shrug:
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Potato salad with Mayo or vinegar?
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Potato salad with Mayo or vinegar?
Well, the vinegar makes German potato salad, which I haven't made in ages and I don't use mayo in my potato salad.
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Potato salad with Mayo or vinegar?
I make it with Hellman's Mayo but I do add a little apple vinegar, touch of sugar, djon mustard, salt and pepper and celery seeds...included hard boiled eggs, green onions and celery....I do this to taste..I rarely measure anything unless I am baking...
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For any that don;t know, this is what a blue merle Ozzie looks like...
(https://www.k9web.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/adult-blue-merle-australian-shepherd-posing-outdoor.jpg)
Best frisbee dogs on the planet.
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I'm so happy for you...looks like all the hard work is already done..all you have to do is lover her up...
I can't wait to see her....
btw...they are beautiful dogs!!!
:beer: :patriot: :seeya:
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Best frisbee dogs on the planet.
ROTFLMAO!
Chewy must have been defective.
BEGIN SESSION:
I would throw it. Chewy would bring it back.
I would throw it. Chewy would not bring it back.
I would throw it. Chewy will go get it, take it to the very back fence, stick his head through, drop it, and come back to the porch.
END SESSION.
Then I get to go through the house, out the driveway, around the outside of the fence, to the very farthest-most point to retrieve the toy... With Chewy laughing at me.
True story, many times repeated. happy77
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I make it with Hellman's Mayo but I do add a little apple vinegar, touch of sugar, djon mustard, salt and pepper and celery seeds...included hard boiled eggs, green onions and celery....I do this to taste..I rarely measure anything unless I am baking...
Bacon.... You forgot the bacon. Like a whole bag fried and busted up in there... Other than that and the mustard (Mamma uses yellow mustard, and a lot of it) it's what we do. No sugar though.
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Oh, and dusted with paprika... Or Lawry's in a pinch.
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Bacon.... You forgot the bacon. Like a whole bag fried and busted up in there... Other than that and the mustard (Mamma uses yellow mustard, and a lot of it) it's what we do. No sugar though.
I do some times add crumbled bacon...the pinch of sugar is to cut the vinegar.
I start with Hellman's old recipe https://www.hellmanns.com/us/en/recipes/the-original-potato-salad-recipe.html
...and start adding....
Mom mom made good Potato salad..but she added pickle relish which I didn't care for... :shrug:
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I do some times add crumbled bacon...the pinch of sugar is to cut the vinegar.
I start with Hellman's old recipe https://www.hellmanns.com/us/en/recipes/the-original-potato-salad-recipe.html
...and start adding....
Mom mom made good Potato salad..but she added pickle relish which I didn't care for... :shrug:
Yeah... no pickle relish over here either. :shrug:
My world famous crap (imitation crab) salad is much the same, but elbow noodles, not potatoes, and heavier to vinegar.
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Bacon.... You forgot the bacon. Like a whole bag fried and busted up in there... Other than that and the mustard (Mamma uses yellow mustard, and a lot of it) it's what we do. No sugar though.
I put bacon in the German (vinegar style) potato salad.
I use mustard in the potato salad that my family loves, along with Miracle Whip, a tad of Hellman's, onions, celery, boiled eggs, a bit of sweet pickle relish, a tad bit of salt and a pinch of dill weed here and there.
I prefer potato salad made with Hellman's and mustard. I also like red jacket potato salad, with Hellman's and eggs, a touch of radishes and just a bit of onion.
My Dad used to make his with Hellman's (no mustard) onions, vinegar and olives.
Either way, I love potato salad. :beer:
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I put bacon in the German (vinegar style) potato salad.
I use mustard in the potato salad that my family loves, along with Miracle Whip, a tad of Hellman's, onions, celery, boiled eggs, a bit of sweet pickle relish, a tad bit of salt and a pinch of dill weed here and there.
I prefer potato salad made with Hellman's and mustard. I also like red jacket potato salad, with Hellman's and eggs, a touch of radishes and just a bit of onion.
My Dad used to make his with Hellman's (no mustard) onions, vinegar and olives.
Either way, I love potato salad. :beer:
It is funny how potato salad almost invariably sparks mayo debate. LOL!
We tend more to Miracle Whip in our family... And I ain't Southern, so it's alright. :laugh:
But it can go either way, honestly. I don't mind Hellman's, and I have bought it - It does grace my fridge from time to time.
But like a Sweet Tea drinker in the Pepsi/Coke wars, I can happily abstain... Because REAL mayo is made at home from fresh eggs and oil... And once you've ever had it, you'll not be much concerned with the difference in any other. :beer: :seeya:
Scratch built potato salad with scratch built mayo will wreck you for any other.
ETS: btw, I LOVE potato salad too! Just found out about Kroger (mustard and egg) potato salad... gonna give that a whirl... maybe I can have it around more often!
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It is funny how potato salad almost invariably sparks mayo debate. LOL!
We tend more to Miracle Whip in our family... And I ain't Southern, so it's alright. :laugh:
But it can go either way, honestly. I don't mind Hellman's, and I have bought it - It does grace my fridge from time to time.
But like a Sweet Tea drinker in the Pepsi/Coke wars, I can happily abstain... Because REAL mayo is made at home from fresh eggs and oil... And once you've ever had it, you'll not be much concerned with the difference in any other. :beer: :seeya:
Scratch built potato salad with scratch built mayo will wreck you for any other.
ETS: btw, I LOVE potato salad too! Just found out about Kroger (mustard and egg) potato salad... gonna give that a whirl... maybe I can have it around more often!
Let me throw a little kink in this mayo discussion. No one has mentioned Duke's. Try that before you settle.
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Let me throw a little kink in this mayo discussion. No one has mentioned Duke's. Try that before you settle.
....hmm....well, I've seen it in the stores, I'll have to give it a try.
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I make it with Hellman's Mayo but I do add a little apple vinegar, touch of sugar, djon mustard, salt and pepper and celery seeds...included hard boiled eggs, green onions and celery....I do this to taste..I rarely measure anything unless I am baking...
Gosh that sounds yummy
I’m going to have a salad I think. I’d really like a cheeseburger but I didn’t buy anything to make it.
I guess I can go to a diner
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Let me throw a little kink in this mayo discussion. No one has mentioned Duke's. Try that before you settle.
I will guarantee it is not as good as home made. The only reason I continue with store bought is that home made mayo spoils right away, which makes it inconvenient by comparison. And I don't recall that I have ever seen Dukes up in here anyhow. :shrug:
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I will guarantee it is not as good as home made. The only reason I continue with store bought is that home made mayo spoils right away, which makes it inconvenient by comparison. And I don't recall that I have ever seen Dukes up in here anyhow. :shrug:
ANYTHING is better homemade I don't care what it is. We made homemade mayo when I was a kid but have not tasted any of that in more than 50 years. I like Duke's better than any other mayo I've tried.
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ANYTHING is better homemade I don't care what it is. We made homemade mayo when I was a kid but have not tasted any of that in more than 50 years. I like Duke's better than any other mayo I've tried.
Correction @Bigun ...
They DO have Dukes over to the Smith's (Kroger). I got a squeeze bottle on my list to check it out. You might just make me a believer. happy77 :beer:
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Correction @Bigun ...
They DO have Dukes over to the Smith's (Kroger). I got a squeeze bottle on my list to check it out. You might just make me a believer. happy77 :beer:
888high58888 :beer:
Let me know if you like it @roamer_1 I'm betting you will.
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Yes...Mike and I went to Sams today and got a huge bag of russets..so we will be good for awhile.
Sams was like a zoo...btw
Have you ever used the Sam's app? It has a feature "Cart checkout" or something were you can scan the items and totally skip the checkout. I've been in there where even the self-checkouts had big lines.
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Let me throw a little kink in this mayo discussion. No one has mentioned Duke's. Try that before you settle.
Nothing completes a bacon and tomato sandwich better than Miracle Whip. But when it comes to mayo, Duke's is tops.
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I make it with Hellman's Mayo but I do add a little apple vinegar, touch of sugar, djon mustard, salt and pepper and celery seeds...included hard boiled eggs, green onions and celery....I do this to taste..I rarely measure anything unless I am baking...
You have inspired me @mystery-ak .... and Steve thanks you. :laugh:
(I'll sprinkle in a little dill and paprika, more for color than taste)
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My 'Fear of Commitment' is apparently off the charts here. I have been dogless for almost two years, since, like when I was 6yo.
@corbe
I will never again own another dog. I just can't deal with losing them.
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I don't like Zoe for a name... Can't yell that well.
Seeing as she's a 4th of July dog, I am open to patriotic suggestions..
@roamer_1
Martha Washington,Martha for short,or Betsy Ross,Betsy/Bets for short.
Ifn it were me,I suspect that Betsy would be the winner in this contest. Easier for the dog to learn and easier to shout.
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@corbe
I will never again own another dog. I just can't deal with losing them.
That is exactly what I am trying to overcome @sneakypete
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That is exactly what I am trying to overcome @sneakypete
@corbe
I can only hope you have better luck than me. It is a rare week that goes by without me missing my dobie,and she died over 2 decades ago while trying to give birth to puppies while I was at work.
I now trap stray cats and work with a vet to find homes for them. The vet gives me a discount on the shots and other treatment they might need.
Yeah,it hurts to lose a pet cat,too,but nothing like the hurt of losing a dog.
I have one that must be at least 20 years old now,and she is almost visibly fading by the month. Even had to have 4 or her teeth pulled last year,so I now make sure she gets soft meat every day.
She is a VERY affectionate little cat,and I found her abandoned in my yard one day. I have the only house on an island,so she didn't get here by herself. I came home one dayu and found her laying in the yard,trembling with fear. Come to find out,her standard "defense" when she is scared by something is to lay down on her belly,close her eyes,and stick her head between her front paws and tremble with fear.
She was obviously a well-treated affectionate house cat for years,so I can only conclude she belonged to someone elderly that died,and when their relatives came to clean out and sell the estate,nobody wanted the cat,so they just dropped her off on a dirt road.
After all,cats can take care of themselves,even against coyotes and foxes,right?
She is so passive and scared that even kittens don't bother to try to get her to play. The good news is none of the cats I have ever captured and brought home seem to have any interest in challenging her for domination. They just take a glance at her,and walk away.
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@roamer_1
Martha Washington,Martha for short,or Betsy Ross,Betsy/Bets for short.
Ifn it were me,I suspect that Betsy would be the winner in this contest. Easier for the dog to learn and easier to shout.
@sneakypete
Bets/Betsy ain't bad...
I like Molly (as suggested), am leaning hard toward Maggie/Mags (short for magazine, of course)
And my fam is leaning toward Maise/Maisey , Which is also alright.
Dixie has been suggested too, which I like a lot... but calling her Dix for short might be open to misinterpretation. :shrug:
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That is exactly what I am trying to overcome @sneakypete
It is a sweet addiction @corbe ... One you'll never kick. Satisfy your need, or go Jonesing for all time.
The only thing that fills the hole in a heart left by a dog... is another dog. Might seem a shame to some that I am gearing up for another, even while mourning yet for Chew... But that's why. I know this new pup will ease my heart.
And as long as I am breathing, I will have a dog. They're just too important to my way... Even sleeping - If I intend to ever sleep good again, I need a dog to trust in this house - They hear sh*t coming long before I do.
There is nothing for it but to get another dog. And the pain of losing them cannot cancel the potential of many years of companionship - TRUE companionship - that you are denying yourself.
In fact, it is all those years of companionship, paid forward at no cost, that is the very reason for the sorrow when they go. LOVE HARD... That pain at death only proves that love was worth it.
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@sneakypete
Bets/Betsy ain't bad...
I like Molly (as suggested), am leaning hard toward Maggie/Mags (short for magazine, of course)
And my fam is leaning toward Maise/Maisey , Which is also alright.
Dixie has been suggested too, which I like a lot... but calling her Dix for short might be open to misinterpretation. :shrug:
How about Daisy...my first Bully....died at only 7mos...and was one of the best dogs I ever owned..even at 7mos.....I am still heartbroken...and even typing this makes me cry...
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@roamer_1 I added bacon to the potato salad...lol
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How about Daisy...my first Bully....died at only 7mos...and was one of the best dogs I ever owned..even at 7mos.....I am still heartbroken...and even typing this makes me cry...
Aw... I'm sorry...
Yeah... Daisy has been mentioned and is favored by my fam (Daisy/Maizy, either one will do) :beer:
Likely Maggie is on top right now, Daisy/Maizy in second place, and Molly next...
I dunno. Heck, she may be stuck on Zoe, and I might just have to put up with it. :shrug:
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@roamer_1 I added bacon to the potato salad...lol
THAT'S RIGHT! :beer: :patriot: :seeya:
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It is a sweet addiction @corbe ... One you'll never kick. Satisfy your need, or go Jonesing for all time.
The only thing that fills the hole in a heart left by a dog... is another dog. Might seem a shame to some that I am gearing up for another, even while mourning yet for Chew... But that's why. I know this new pup will ease my heart.
And as long as I am breathing, I will have a dog. They're just too important to my way... Even sleeping - If I intend to ever sleep good again, I need a dog to trust in this house - They hear sh*t coming long before I do.
There is nothing for it but to get another dog. And the pain of losing them cannot cancel the potential of many years of companionship - TRUE companionship - that you are denying yourself.
In fact, it is all those years of companionship, paid forward at no cost, that is the very reason for the sorrow when they go. LOVE HARD... That pain at death only proves that love was worth it.
Shameful, that I miss My Dogs more than the Women that shared my bed.
I know I've been saying this for a year, But I will be pulling the trigger on a 'Rescue DOG' soon.
Now that the Robin has left me the Cat just ain't doing it for me.
None other than a DOG can share my LOVE faithfully and not ask stupid questions all the time, like 'I smell Tuna you been with that damn cat again?
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It's not funny cause 2 Houstonians have already been LIFE flighted. It's Darwin in a Karma kind of way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIGgMJXdhhk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIGgMJXdhhk)
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Ten minutes away from fireworks in Atlanta's Centennial Park.
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It's not funny cause 2 Houstonians have already been LIFE flighted. It's Darwin in a Karma kind of way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIGgMJXdhhk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIGgMJXdhhk)
No not funny. It looks like there's some stupidity going on -- tubing where there's rapid water and lots of rocks --- no thank you. Even if I was younger I wouldn't chance it. Canoeing or rafting perhaps -- but you have to know what you're doing. I used to canoe and hit some of the rapids when I lived in AK and there were signs rating the degree of difficulty -- medium was about it for me.
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I've drunken tube fallen over every one of those falls, even when it wasn't as congested. It's really a blast and obviously you don't wind up Drain Bamaged.
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No not funny. It looks like there's some stupidity going on -- tubing where there's rapid water and lots of rocks --- no thank you. Even if I was younger I wouldn't chance it. Canoeing or rafting perhaps -- but you have to know what you're doing. I used to canoe and hit some of the rapids when I lived in AK and there were signs rating the degree of difficulty -- medium was about it for me.
Well... yeah... but sorta... Them there wasn't even hardly a riffle. :shrug:
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I've drunken tube fallen over every one of those falls, even when it wasn't as congested. It's really a blast and obviously you don't wind up Drain Bamaged.
:laugh: Glad you're still in one piece.
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:laugh: Glad you're still in one piece.
Most people I know would argue that point with you @libertybele
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Most people I know would argue that point with you @libertybele
They need to get over their 'issues' and quit being so judgemental.
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I crossed the Comal River (shortest navigable river in the World), this afternoon, mainly because of the scenery,
lecherous old fart that I am, and it was wall to wall tublets.
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I crossed the Comal River (shortest navigable river in the World), this afternoon, mainly because of the scenery, lecherous old fart that I am, and it was wall to wall tublets.
Sounds like your area is getting populated just like around here. :shrug: I've been waiting for the northerners to go back home this year, only they're not going, they've moved in.
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It's a Holiday Weekend. This has been going on since probably the 20's or 30's, Tourist Trap. I get 350 days of this, I'm happy.
I came here as a tourist all through the 70's and 80's and I trashed it, too, it's what Tourist do.
My Family moved here in 90, I left Nawlins in 91 and haven't looked back.