Outdoorsman Thread

[TripleF]

and I can't ever remember even coming close to having any kind of accident or close call unless you count the time we got the crazy idea to shoot steel tipped target arrows straight up in the air after sunset when you couldn't see them coming down (three at a time in each bow and four dumb kids all shooting at the same time). There were a couple close calls doing that, but nobody ever got actually stuck in the top of the head with an arrow. Mom knew about all of it except the arrows.___Dave

0400 here and I am

[RobesonsRme.com]

jerryd6818 wrote:

"Perfect practice for either sniper hides or deer hunting blinds. Way to go Scott. You may have some future Marines there."

I think the original words to that Willie Nelson classic were actually, "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Jarheads" or something similar.

Just sayin'....

Charlie Noyes

[treefarmer]

I reckon today's project goes in this thread but it could be over in the "waz cookin'" column. But since it involves last years venison trimmings, it'll end up here.
Made 25 lbs. of bulk venison sausage today. It was a 60% deer and 40% hog mix. Seasoned with Legg's Old Plantation pork sausage seasoning with additional sage and cayenne pepper, ground through a 1/4" grinder plate and then through a 5/32" plate. Vacuum packed in approximately 1 pound quantities. Taste tested and approved for our dinner today we had a fried sausage patty, a big helpin' of peas and rice, some of Miss Joy's fried corn bread and a big glass of sweet tea .
Treefarmer

Final grind

Ready for the freezer

[jerryd6818]

I think the original words to that Willie Nelson classic were actually, "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Jarheads" or something similar.

Just sayin'....

Charlie Noyes

Charlie, You've mis-quoted. It went,

"Mamas make sure your babies grow up to be Jarheads.
Don't let 'em be Doggies nere none of that weak stuff.
Make sure they're proud members of the best and are tough."

[Paladin]

I reckon today's project goes in this thread but it could be over in the "waz cookin'" column. But since it involves last years venison trimmings, it'll end up here.
Made 25 lbs. of bulk venison sausage today. It was a 60% deer and 40% hog mix. Seasoned with Legg's Old Plantation pork sausage seasoning with additional sage and cayenne pepper, ground through a 1/4" grinder plate and then through a 5/32" plate. Vacuum packed in approximately 1 pound quantities. Taste tested and approved for our dinner today we had a fried sausage patty, a big helpin' of peas and rice, some of Miss Joy's fried corn bread and a big glass of sweet tea .
Treefarmer
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TF,
Legg's Old Plantation is the best seasoning mix. I always tried to use it through the years back when I hunted. I always used it about 2X the recommended amount and like you, I added some of my own spices, mostly black pepper. Makes my mouth water for sausage and gravy as I sit here keying this in.

Ray

[RobesonsRme.com]

Jerry, I started to go ahead and compose a stanza or two, but didn't feel the need.

You did well, especially coming from behind and on defense, as it were.

Charlie

BTW for those that don't understand the repartee that goes on between Jerry and myself re' Marines and SF.

We're being actively recruited to appear on Dual Survival, but Jerry has yet to agree.

[orvet]

Phil,
That looks delicious!

[TripleF]

Phil,
That looks delicious!

DITTO!!!!

[Dinadan]

Taste tested and approved for our dinner today we had a fried sausage patty, a big helpin' of peas and rice, some of Miss Joy's fried corn bread and a big glass of sweet tea .
Treefarmer

Treefarmer, that sounds like some good eating! Nice sausage making equipment you have there.

[Colonel26]

TF I bet that's sure some good stuff there. And kudos on the sage and pepper. Sage makes the sausage!

[treefarmer]

Fellers,
One of the best ways to eat that type of sausage is to make a big patty and cook it in a frying pan like we used to do hamburgers. When it's done, lather up 2 pieces of light bread with some good yellow mustard and put a big slice of a Vidalia onion on top of the sausage. Now that makes a sandwich!
Treefarmer

[TripleF]

eeeyeah buddy!!

[philco]

That looks like some serious sausage making Phil, surgical gloves and all.

I'd love to try one of those sandwiches.

[carrmillus]

...that makes 2 of us, phil!!...... ............

[TripleF]

we practiced stick throwing on today's mission!! I know.....who thought of that? Was me....I admit.
We started out by whittling points, you know....just to whittle, Then I lifted mine and threw it towards the ground and it went in about 3" deep. Well the boys had to do the same thing (something mom, dad and granny wouldn't allow). With minor success they threw.
Then I said hey, lets see who can hit the tree......then I set up a water bottle (didn't have a pop can) and we threw at that.

I'll tell ya there's nothing like being a kid when you have a PASS to do anything in the woods you want, because you're
an adult now. All the limits as a child are removed because I'm all grown up.....and the boys get to do stuff their parents wouldn't allow

All the posts above have kept my faith in the outdoors....thanks fellas!

Take a kid out!

[Colonel26]

Way to go Scott!!!

[RobesonsRme.com]

When I was a boy, myself, Frankie Morello, Frank Hix, Dennis and Ronnie Hanes went to the woods which surrounded our neighborhood and did pretty much what we wanted because we never told our working parents what we were up to.

We even snuck rifles and shotguns out of the house. Yeah, that was stupid I know.

Gives truth to the old saying about forbidden fruit. It just makes it more attractive.

We are very lucky we never hurt anybody.

We did get shot at one time from an African-American housing area. It was a serious shot, too, as the round passed right between and amongst us.

We all fired back and ran like Hades, seeking cover and evasion. A prelude of things to come for me. Cannot speak for the others. No idea.

Charlie Noyes

[Mumbleypeg]

Couple of pigeons got into my shop today, up in the overhead steel girders. Tried to chase them out but they wouldn't leave. They were making a mess pooping on everything so had to shoot them (Gamo Hunter .177 pellets air rifle). Mazie got them almost before they hit the floor. I guess she's ready for dove season!

Ken

[treefarmer]

Treefarmer

[garddogg56]

A little Coydog bait hunting today,especially proud of the chipmonk shot

[TripleF]

Knice Ken .......Dogg!

[FRJ]

Ha, that's a good picture of Mazie.

[TripleF]

It's a big deal to me, because very few take their kids outside and do this stufff....

My oldest (8) whittled every inch of bark of this 24" pine branch when we were out a couple weeks ago. He asked to keep it, but has long forgotten it now......but NOT ME, NO SIR......I'm keeping it. Once he got the rhythm of peeling off the bark he was a machine....it was too cool for school.

Anyhow......here's the famous stick!

[RobesonsRme.com]

I didn't take a photo of it, but I made a nice walking stick for my grandson, Kenny, who turns eight this coming Tuesday.

He and his dad walk the nature trails around Birmingham.

It's not too big for him now and will not be too small when he's grown.

Made it out of wild cherry, but put some brown stain on it just to tone it down a bit.

I bought a 1" solid copper nipple or dead-ender, at Lowes and fitted it to the ground end, drilled four small holes and secured it with copper twist nails.

I'll see if I can get Russ to send me a couple of photos.

Charlie Noyes

[tjmurphy]

It's a big deal to me, because very few take their kids outside and do this stufff....

My oldest (8) whittled every inch of bark of this 24" pine branch when we were out a couple weeks ago. He asked to keep it, but has long forgotten it now......but NOT ME, NO SIR......I'm keeping it. Once he got the rhythm of peeling off the bark he was a machine....it was too cool for school.

Anyhow......here's the famous stick!

It is a BIG DEAL Scott. What you have done and will do with those kids will end up being family lore, those stories will be talked about and recited long after you're gone. "One time, when I was a kid, my grandpa................."