Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[Tomski]

Good Afternoon!

It snowed a little bit here. Not enough to even get out the shovel but the combination of new snow, dropping temps, and yesterday's "thaw" the roads in town were pretty slick. I had to put the truck into Auto 4wd to be able to take off at one intersection - I was just sitting there spinning.

I originally went into town to pick-up a few things and while I was there thought " I need more beer." I always buy my beer in Wisconsin cause it is cheaper than here. Michigan charges 10 cents per can/'bottle, plus the tax is higher.... anyway - I go to my favorite "beer store" in Marinette and I see they have Newcastle Brown Ale ! - - - - - My absolute Favorite, a bit pricey but kinda hard to find. I bought a 12 pack. I also bought a case of my other favorite "On Sale." LOL I got into Newcastle while stationed in Scotland and have been in love since... MMMMmmmm ~burp~
I got 13 eggs today!

However, one of them has a "crinkled" looking shell. It's still thick and sturdy but it's got little ridges in it... I'll have to keep an eye on that. I THINK it means that the chicken laying it has a respitory problem. Anyone know anything about this????

Whoa - A buddy of mine just drove into the driveway... Got's to go. (He aint gettin' any of my Newcastle!) LOL

Laters

Tom

 

[Tomski]

Here is a pic of my Dorky. Her name is Molly Mae.



She's my little buddy... 1/2 Yorky - 1/2 Weiner Dog - 100% Daddy's girl.

 

[Bigfamily4me]

Hey Tom... One of my other screen names is Freak4Scotland...

I am an obsessed Scotland lover who has taken 3 of the 5 boys on a special mother son trips there. I just took my third son in October! Where were you stationed? I was also offered a NewCastle ale from my wonderful hosts while on the Isle of Skye. It wasn't half bad...!

 

[bigzio]

Windy Dat to All... Happy to see the new Sandhill Catalog arrive. I'll be placing a seed order before the end of the month. Nice to see things heading toward Spring anyway possible.

Here I go again BUT....simply add some 5% sevin dust to the dusting area CC and poof problem solved. DE just doesn't rid the problem...might help prevent....but won't CURE...there now I feel better. It's just that I never have a vermin problem and wish other folks would take the leap, for a vermin free environment.

Nice pics everyone thanks for sharing....simple two clicks TO? I have no clue.

Pretty funny about saving the stash Tomski. I hate having to drink the cheap stuff when company is here when I know the good stuff is hiding....

When they leave you can dip into the good stuff and enjoy!

bigz

 

[Celtic Chick]

Newcastle is good stuff, Maynard!

Tom, wrinkled eggs don't usually suggest a problem. They're called body checked eggs & they happen. My PRs used to pop one out here & there.
Here's a link for more info:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/20/bodychecked-eggs

 

[Celtic Chick]

I know, I know Bigz. But it isn't on the shelves at the store just yet. I looked last week, I swear.

Is that Sevin kinda on the granular side? More granular than dusty?

 

[bigzio]

Nope it's on the dusty side...looks like flour, and that's how it can work in hand dusters or just a empty catsup bottle for example. I buy the 5lb bag at fleet farm....lasts for a couple years. Sprinkle and mix in their dusting holes....repeat after 10 days. I do this in the dry spring and again in the fall. When I clean the coops, I add to the nest boxes before I freshen them up.

We baked one of the last winter squash today for freezing....it was a nice one. Sis saved enough squash for two pies she is gonna bake tomorrow and we froze 4 bags....10lbs squash after baking and cleaning... not bad for one veggie.

bigz

 

[Tomski]

CC - You got 'dat right baby! ...Newfie Browns are 'da HEAT! LOL

BF4M - Was stationed in Edzell. It's Just South of Aberdeen - North of Edinburgh. My Daughter was born in Edinburgh. DD22 has been going back to see her family (I married a Scottish Lass) every 2 years since she was 16. All of her family (on her Mom's side) still live there. It's a beautiful Country and the people are unbelievably friendly... Without a doubt, it was my favorite duty station. I plan on returning one of these days - My Daughter is on my butt BIGTIME to go with her in 2013...

Bigz - I hear ya on the DE - I've been using it and love the way it deodorizes the coop but have read that it's only a preventative vice cure. I'm gonna pick up some Sevin....

Some High Speed Beef (Venison) stir fry w/ fresh Garlic, Broccoli, Snow Peas, Mushrooms, Onions & Jasmine Rice. MMMMMmmmm ~burp~

Laters....

Tom

 

[bigzio]

Life is great, eh!

 

[Terri O]

Life is great, eh!

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CC - You got 'dat right baby! ...Newfie Browns are 'da HEAT! LOL

BF4M - Was stationed in Edzell. It's Just South of Aberdeen - North of Edinburgh. My Daughter was born in Edinburgh. DD22 has been going back to see her family (I married a Scottish Lass) every 2 years since she was 16. All of her family (on her Mom's side) still live there. It's a beautiful Country and the people are unbelievably friendly... Without a doubt, it was my favorite duty station. I plan on returning one of these days - My Daughter is on my butt BIGTIME to go with her in 2013...

Bigz - I hear ya on the DE - I've been using it and love the way it deodorizes the coop but have read that it's only a preventative vice cure. I'm gonna pick up some Sevin....

Some High Speed Beef (Venison) stir fry w/ fresh Garlic, Broccoli, Snow Peas, Mushrooms, Onions & Jasmine Rice. MMMMMmmmm ~burp~

Laters....

Tom

You guys are too much! HSB with your additions sound fantastic! I use the Sevin dust WITH the DE and wood ashes and sand...they dust up a storm! Smells like supper is about ready...later all!. Terri O
(PS) hey Tom--did you redo your pic? you are looking a bit clearer....