Michigan

[Opa]

Laura, I think possibly I have rid this place of gremlins. Everything seems to be repaired and hopefully that is it for a while. It was sure starting to get old. I have only one more deer to take and I will have my limit. I fully intended to go this morning, yet when I woke at 5am I felt as if I hadn't slept so I rolled back over. I will be going tomorrow for sure since I'm meeting my best friend at our hunting spot. I've got venison pastrami cooking in the smoker right now and I'm hoping it doesn't take much longer to get up to 170 degrees. I've been teaching a guy across the street how to butcher venison using my method and he wants to learn sausage making as well. I friend of his made some smoked venison roasts and he brought me some. David declined to try it. He says he doesn't want to eat any venison that we haven't processed. This venison looked okay, and was sliced and vacuum sealed and looked quite nice. However, it wasn't overly impressed with the flavor and it was sliced with the grain rendering it almost impossible to chew. I guess David's rule is a good one.

 

[Hillbilly Hen]

Good luck tomorrow with filling your last tag. DH has not had much time to get out lately and does not look like he will anytime soon. His brother is here for a visit this weekend. We still have not gotten out to do our Christmas shopping. If we wait much longer the boys will be disappointed but the dogs won't.

 

[wyliefarms]

Good Evening all!

Sad day at our house today. Miss Jane is dead, Rachel's favorite bantam hen. Her pride and joy and showmanship hen. Here is the post I did.

I had a very busy day, and lots of driving! BUT my Christmas shopping is done

Now off to bed, church in the morning and the Christmas program at night.

Sarah

 

[wyliefarms]

oops here is the link

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=277613

 

[Opa]

It sure is great that Larry's son will be with them during the holiday season. Having a child enter into the military is a bittersweet experience. You are extremely proud of them, yet you can't help but worry. It's also difficult to realize you have children that old. I know it was a quite a reminder of reality for me when my sons reached that age. Anyway I'm glad he's home and he will stay in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[chickflick]

Good Morning all! It's great when the kids are all home and able to enjoy the family being all together. That's what Christmas is all about. Bringing families home.
Already shoveled out the chicken run and opened up the pop door so they can get some fresh air. Didn't let them out yesterday. No wind, so they might enjoy coming out.
Going to Lansing today for grand daughter's birthday. It's actually Dec 24th, but that is such a hectic day around here. Keep telling my daughter to have a 1/2 birthday party in June, so we can spread the gifts out. It's really hard to come up with birthday and Christmas presents all together. Even wrapped some of her gifts in xmas wrap...oops!
Have a good day all.

 

[vicki2x2]

We are doing that Rose. My 9, soon to be 10 year old's birthday is January 6, it always get lost in the shuffle. Everyone is burned out from Christmas, they are just getting back to school, it is hard to plan on a party, because we always forget to get addresses or phone numbers before Christmas break, so we can invite kids during break to his party that is just after break ends!! Or we do it a few weeks late and he feels we forgot him. Finally, he is old enough to wait, and has agreed to a family only party on his actual day, cake/ice cream, a small present. Then a big bash on his half birthday, with friends, presents and nice outside fun, something he never gets to do, because it is cold and miserable.

Oh, and for the record, I did not plan this child's birth around this time of year, he was adopted! My two biological kids have May and June birthdays!

 

[Opa]

Beautiful morning in the woods. I didn't see anything until almost 11am with my hunting partner shot. Then I watched 12 or 14 run out of sight onto the adjoining property. After about 10 minutes all of the deer that had run off returned. About a 120 yard shot so I picked out a large doe, placed the cross hairs on her neck and then wondered in Bob was down looking for the deer he had shot. Just as I took the gun away from my shoulder Bob shot and I watched another deer drop. Turns out he was still in his blind. I may not have gotten to take another deer this morning but watching him take one was enjoyable and I feel good that I didn't take a shot when I was uncertain of his location.

I came home and sliced one of the roasts I smoked yesterday so that I can take some to Bob when I go back out this evening. It sure did come out nice. I made a sandwich from it for lunch and it sure makes a person wonder what the poor people are eating. I'll slice up the rest and package them when I come in from hunting tonight.

 

[briana1975]

Well brody's Birthday party is over and all went well. My baby boy is turning 7.

His Birthday is Christmas Eve and we tell him how special it is. So far he thinks having his Birthday around Christmas is great. The day he starts not liking it, well he'll be out of luck. It is his own fault after all he came 4 weeks early.

 

[YakLady]

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Welcome! Where is Lawton? I grew up near Lawton, Oklahoma. Didn't know there was a Lawton here. You will enjoy it here. There is much great information to absorb, and many wonderful people.