Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Dec.11, 2015 @memphis wrote

We refer to Porters quite a bit. Great reference site when trying to identify a variety of turkey. We also love the Turkey Calculator. But it's addictive! One of our little turkey group, Ralphie, actually has a picture of one of his birds on the site.

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[R2elk]

Dec.12, 2015 @memphis wrote

Thanks for catching the typo Chaos. Geez, I hope APP doesn't have some weird meaning I'm unaware of....

Did check in with the Surviving Minnesota thread. They think he's in pursuit of Taylor Swift since it didn't work out with Carrie.

Turkey Parents, if your going to order from Porters, better do it soon. He sells out quickly. Several of my friends put their orders in back in October. My problem with Porters is I want one of each! Have you tried the calculator yet? I love that thing!

It's going to be almost 80 here today. How weird is this weather? Freaky!

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[R2elk]

Dec.12, 2015 @memphis wrote

Copper, I hope you get your Auburn too! Friend of mine tried to order Sweetgrass last February and got put on the waiting list. He was bummed! The weather really affected his ship dates last spring. Everything was late due to the cold weather.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16226906

 

[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

RALPH! ! What the heck!! I'm at my sisters in St Louis helping her with Xmas baking.
If I had known I would have gladly cancelled! I could have guided you around rough areas. Pointed out the best bbq places & best blues joints. (Although nothing good starts till after 10 p.m.) I could have warned you about Graceland! AND you could have come over for a turkey fix! DANG!

I'm getting ready to head to Memphis. If your heading to St . Louis I'll we will be passing each other on 55! Geez!

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[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

I sympathize Feisty! Non stop rain is no fun! Storms are getting ready to blow in here tonight. It's freaky warm. Hope we don't get tornadoes too. I think I'm down to two chickens laying. The rest are finally in molt. And I'm getting turkey eggs. So weird! But they are making up for my free loading slacker chickens!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16233589

 

[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ralph, I can't believe we missed each other! Glad you made St. Louis ok. The wind driving in was horrendous! The rain finally just got here. That Pro Bass is pretty cool. I sort of like the swamp running through it. The fish are cool. You still have time before Christmas to get something for JJ & Ethel! They need something special, now that their protégé are on Porters!!

Aurora. ..when those girls start laying, you know they'll be fertile!!! . Thanks to Adam!

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[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

So...is it warm everywhere? It was in the mid 70's Saturday in St. Louis. Right now in Memphis it's still in the 70's. I'm not complaining, but it sure is weird. I've got daffodils up about 3 inches...

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[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ralph....you were driving through the delta! Big rice & cotton country. If you had been here a month ago the whole delta is white. Cotton everywhere. It's cool looking!

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[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

Heck....you could have met Big Betty!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16234076

 

[R2elk]

Dec.13, 2015 @memphis wrote

I think she is pretty too. She huge...almost 7 pounds. She is 6 years old and is still laying a couple eggs a week. She's the lead hen here. Even the turkeys respect her!

Ralph, you must be having turkey withdrawal! Are you taking bets on how lkng Ethel will be bending your ear when you get home?

What did Porter say about Ginger?

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