I had a batch of wine that the wife just didn’t like. She’ll pull punches on me and go ahead and drink some of what I make, even though its not a big hit with her, either out of kindness or pity, I’m still not sure. But this batch was just plain old BAD. If […]
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Post-Op Ramblings…
I’m feeling much better today, able to move around with a lot less pain. Now to get back into a more “regular” sleep pattern. I’ve been sleeping most days and up most nights for the last few days, throwing off everyone’s daily routine. My posts have been irregular at best, and I’m feeling like getting […]
On my todo list: Recreational Shrimping
For Florida: Recreational Shrimping Regulations Bag Limit: Individuals can take 5 gallons, heads on, per harvester per day. Possession limit of no more than 5 gallons, heads on, per vessel at any time regardless of the number of persons onboard. I’ve gone fishing, set trotlines, jug fishing, clamming, spearfishing, lobstering, seining, turtling (for freshwater ones not […]
Up next: Stingray for Dinner!
In regards to my failed attempt at flounder gigging, and a reference to my canned mullet, I recieved this on my FloridaHillbilly Facebook page today: SB-“If all else fails, maybe you could try canning stingray.” And I got to thinking….why not? Well, maybe not canning it, but stingray as a dish? Most people consider it […]
Build Your Own Pole Spear
I won’t call spearfishing my “current” obsession, but I’ll call it an ongoing one. Most of my trips have been in rather shallow water, using only a mask, snorkel, and pole spear. Occasionally I wear flippers, but for the most part, I’m in sheltered areas in and around downed trees and mangrove roots. This tends to lead […]
Pork Fat Rules! or “How to Render Your Own Lard”
Paleo gold! Well..how about ivory? Whatever, its TASTY stuff that I’ve been trying to get my hands on for a while. Yes, I know you can buy it at any grocery store around here. But did you know every can I’ve looked at in every store in three counties all contain “BHA and BHT” ? […]
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Canning rabbit
I’ve had a VERY productive year raising my New Zealand/AlTex cross meat rabbits. Not that I should be surprised, they ARE rabbits. And since I’ve packed my tiny freezer full of rib eye steaks, I’m kind of low on available storage for animal protein. A perfect chance to try out the same method of preserving […]
Hurricane Prep, Day 4 – Happy Wife, Happy Life!
Tonight, while making dinner, the wife and I got into a discussion that was heading into argument. I realized it was a no-win, and acquiesced (to the Dallas hillbilly, that means I caved in). Shifting gears to not think about the conversation, I started to try, yet again, to come up with today’s post. And the answer […]
Chinese Rope Trick
One of life’s mysteries. Check it out:
Making your own All Meat Dog treats
Man’s best friend. If you are a dog person, you understand this phrase. (If you are a cat person, why are you even here? You should be in therapy NOW!) Until last year, I had been without a dog in my life for almost two decades, and I thought that was OK. Since adding Muse […]