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post #5121 of 5417
8/11/12 at 9:29am

.....but if you move too fast, you crash and wreck everything.   frow.gif

 

You CAN control your actions, but you CANNOT control who you love.

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You CAN control your actions, but you CANNOT control who you love.

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post #5122 of 5417
8/11/12 at 10:46am
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Originally Posted by Marty1876 View Post

.....but if you move too fast, you crash and wreck everything.   frow.gif

Which probably explains why my old body has so many dents in it. 

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #5123 of 5417
8/11/12 at 6:42pm
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  • Opa
  • Opa-wan Chickenobi

Some times the simplest meals are the best.  Put a pound of Great Northern beans on to cook about noon.  Brought them to a quick boil, tossed in some diced sweet onion and a couple of smoked ham hocks and turned it down to a simmer. 

 

By six the liquid had thickened and once the cornbread was done we were sitting down to some fine eating.  A little pepper/onion relish on the side and I could help wondering what the poor people were eating.

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #5124 of 5417
8/11/12 at 7:38pm

Opa, as you know we just visited my mother and father in law in Austria.

They are 86 and 87 years and in excellent health. One reason I suspect is that they walk every day.

But another surprise to me was how good the simple food we ate tasted!  

For example the chicken was just cooked in butter and seasoned lightly with herbs. Very simple yet very tasty!

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post #5125 of 5417
8/15/12 at 1:50am

Sam!

 

I grew up very poor, and we practically lived on beans and cornbread. So much so that I wouldnt touch either one in my twenties. Living away from home- refused to consider those staples at all. 

 

It was not until in my thirties that I discovered they were actually a comfort food, that brought back good memories of my mom in the kitchen, and being a kid, and I often made those dishes during my rocky divorce. 

 

Now they are a perfect dish on a chilly day. I LOVE cornbread. I still giggle at my daughters response, "We are having BEANS for dinner? Beans? really mom *insert teenage eye rolling here*..."  hahahhahaahahaha....

“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” (Mother Teresa)

 

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“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” (Mother Teresa)

 

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post #5126 of 5417
8/15/12 at 3:40am
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  • Opa
  • Opa-wan Chickenobi

Since the topic seems to be food that makes you feel good, yesterday's supper was definitely that.  It was what you could call a backyard meal.  Everything we ate came from our property.  Fresh sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, corn on the cob, sauteed onions and bell peppers, marinated and quickly fried venison.  Kind of nice harvesting the yard.

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #5127 of 5417
8/15/12 at 3:52am

Sam, a meal like that brings more than a full belly- it gives you fulfillment of the soul! 

Congratulations on a good garden crop and the ability to put food on the table with your skills alone. 

“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” (Mother Teresa)

 

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“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” (Mother Teresa)

 

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post #5128 of 5417
8/16/12 at 10:43am
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  • Opa
  • Opa-wan Chickenobi

Once in a while I will see something that makes me think "that just ain't right".  Today I saw something that takes that up to a whole nother level. 

 

A birthday cake made to look like an albino Burmese python.  Are they trying to make sure no one eats any?  Seems like a bakery in England made this one at the request of a customer's 6 year old daughter for her birthday.  Now there is one strange little kid.

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #5129 of 5417
8/16/12 at 12:36pm
But it was beautifully made

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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post #5130 of 5417
8/16/12 at 1:44pm

Cake is cake!  I'd still eat it!   big_smile.png
 

Count the campfires by glowing flames, never by the ashes that fall. Count your days by the golden hours, don't remember clouds at all. Count the nights by stars, not by shadows. Count your life by smiles, not by tears. And with joy on every birthday, count your age by friends-not years.
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Count the campfires by glowing flames, never by the ashes that fall. Count your days by the golden hours, don't remember clouds at all. Count the nights by stars, not by shadows. Count your life by smiles, not by tears. And with joy on every birthday, count your age by friends-not years.
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